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2022

Zappelli, C.; Tito, A.; De Lucia A.; Carola A.; Falanga, D.; Carotenuto G.; Colantuono A.; Fogliano, V.
Rose Geranium Rebalances IR-, Blue Light- and UV-Altered Skin Biomarkers. C&T Sep 1st, 2022.

Zappelli, C.; Tito, A.; Angelillo, M.; Colantuono, A.; Falanga, D.; De Lucia, A.; Fogliano, V.
Imperfectly perfect: moisturising and anti-ageing potential of an oil-soluble extract from rejected avocados. HPC Today vol. 17 (3), 2022.

2021

Ceccacci, S.; De Lucia, A.; Tito, A.; Tortora, A.; Falanga, D.; Arciello, S.; Ausanio, G.; Di Cicco, C.; Monti, M.C.; Apone, F.
An Oenothera biennis Cell Cultures Extract Endowed with Skin Anti-Ageing Activity Improves Cell Mechanical Properties. Metabolites 2021, 11, 527.

Dini I., Falanga D., Di Lorenzo R., Tito A., Carotenuto G., Zappelli C., Grumetto L., Sacchi A., Laneri S., Apone F.
An Extract from Ficus carica Cell Cultures Works as an Anti-Stress Ingredient for the Skin. Antioxidants, March 2021, 10, 515.

2020

Tortora A., Bimonte M., Tito A., Zappelli C., Apone F.
Calming the Storm: Cannabis Sativa Cell Culture Extract Eases Neurogenic Inflammation. Cosmetics&Toiletries, October 2020.

Laneri S., Dini I., Tito A., Di Lorenzo R., Bimonte M., Tortora A., Zappelli C., Angelillo M., Bernardi A., Sacchi A., Colucci M. G., Apone F.
Plant cell culture extract of Cirsium eriophorum with skin pore refiner activity by modulating sebum production and inflammatory response. Phytotherapy research, August 2020.

Apone F., A. Tito, S. Arciello, G. Carotenuto, Colucci M. G
Plant tissue cultures as sources of ingredients for skin care applications. Annual Plant Review (3), May 2020 135-150.

Tito A., Zappelli C., Angelillo M., Colucci M. G., Apone F.
New ingredient from Rosa Rugosa delays skin ageing. Personal Care Magazine (Europe), April 2020 131-137.

2019

Bimonte M., Carola A., Tito A., Barbulova A., Zappelli C., Angelillo M., Cucchiara M., Colucci M. G., Apone F. Aubergine Mutes TRPV1 and Boosts TRPV-3 and -4 to Reinforce and Comfort Skin. Cosmetics & Toiletries, October 2019 50-61.

Palmieri G., Arciello S., Bimonte M., Carola A., Tito A., Gogliettino M., Cocca E., Fusco C., Balestrieri M., Colucci M. G., Apone F.
The extraordinary resistance to UV radiations of a manganese superoxide dismutase of Deinococcus radiodurans offers promising potentialities in skin care applications. Journal of Biotechnology, 302 (2019) 101-111.

Apone F., Barbulova A., Colucci M. G.
Plant and Microalgae Derived Peptides Are Advantageously Employed as Bioactive Compounds in Cosmetics. Frontiers in Plant Science, 12 June 2019.

Tito A., Barbulova A., Zappelli C., Leone M., Ruvo M., Mercurio F. A., Chambery A., Russo R., Colucci M. G., Apone F.
The Growth Differentiation Factor 11 is Involved in Skin Fibroblast Ageing and is Induced by a Preparation of Peptides and Sugars Derived from Plant Cell Cultures. Molecular Biotechnology, Volume 61, pp 1-12.

2018

D’Antuono I., Carola A., Sena L.M., Linsalata V., Cardinali A., Logrieco A. F., Colucci G., Apone F.
Artichoke Polyphenols Produce Skin Anti-Age Effects by Improving Endothelial Cell Integrity and Functionality. Molecules 2018, 23(11), 2729.

Squillaci G., Apone F., Sena L.M., Carola A., Tito A., Bimonte M., De Lucia A., Colucci G., La Cara F., Morana A.
Chestnut (Castanea sativa Mill.) industrial wastes as a valued bioresource for the production of active ingredients. Process Biochemistry; 64 228- 236

Bimonte M., De Lucia A., Carola A., Tito A., Buono S., Langellotti A.L., Fogliano V., Colucci G. and Apone F., Dal Piaz F.
Cold Stress Damage, Banished:Daphne odora Extract Improves Skin Moisture and Healing. Cosmetics & Toiletries, 133 (1): 34-51.

De Lucia A., Zappelli C ., Angelillo M., Langellotti A.L., Fogliano V., Cucchiara M., Colucci M.G., Apone F.
A novel biotechnological active ingredient, derived from the microalga Spirulina, increases hydration and reduces osmotic stress in skin cells. HPC Today, vol. 13 (4).

2017

Sena L.M., Zappelli C., Apone F., Barbulova A., Tito A., Leone A., Oliviero T., Ferracane R., Fogliano V., Colucci G.
Brassica rapa hairy root extracts promote skin depigmentation by modulating melanin production and distribution. J Cosmet Dermatol.;17(2):246-257.

di Martino O., Tito A., De Lucia A., Cimmino A., Cicotti F., Apone F., Colucci G., Calabrò V.
Hibiscus syriacus Extract from an Established Cell Culture Stimulates Skin Wound Healing Biomed Res Int. 2017;2017:7932019

Apone F., Barbulova A., Zappelli C., Colucci G.
Green biotechnology in cosmetics: Using plant cell cultures as sources of active ingredients. HPC Today, vol. 12 (3),

2016

Barbulova A., Apone F. and Colucci G.
New Trends in Cosmetics: By-Products of Plant Origin and their Potential Use as Cosmetic Active Ingredients. Cosmetics, 2, 82-92.

Bimonte M., De Lucia A., Carola A., Tito A., Buono S., Langellotti A.L., Fogliano V., Colucci G. and Apone F.
Galdieria sulphuraria relieves oily and seborrheic skin by inhibiting the 5-α reductase expression in skin cells and reducing sebum production in vivo. Trichology and Cosmetology. Volume 1, Issue 1.

Zappelli C., Barbulova A., Apone F. and Colucci G.
Effective Active Ingredients Obtained Through Biotechnology. Cosmetics2016,3(4), 39.

Zappelli C., Ciccotti F., Tito A., Carola A., De Lucia A., Sena L., Tortora A., Bimonte M., Cucchiara M., Apone F., Colucci G.
Perking Up Skin: Green Coffee Promotes Barrier Recovery, Turn Over and Lightening. Cosmetics & Toiletries, 132 (1): 24-38

2015

Barbulova A., Apone F. and Colucci G.
New Trends in Cosmetics: By-Products of Plant Origin and Their Potential Use as Cosmetic Active Ingredients. Cosmetics, 2, 82-92.

Tito A., Bimonte M., Carola A., De Lucia A., Barbulova A., Tortora A., Colucci G., Apone F.
An oil-soluble extract of rubus idaeus cells enhances hydration and water homeostasis in skin cells. Int J Cosmet Sci. Int J Cosmet Sci., 37 (6): 588-594.

2014

Barbulova A., Apone F. & Colucci G.
Plant Cell Cultures as Source of Cosmetic Active Ingredients, Cosmetics, 1, 94-104.

Bimonte M., Tito A., Carola A., Barbulova A., Hill J., Cucchiara M., Apone F. and Colucci G.
Dolichos cell culture extract for protection against UV damage. Cosmetics & Toiletries, 129(3): 46-56.

2012

Buono S., Langellotti A., Martello A., Bimonte M., Tito A., Carola A., Apone F., Colucci G., Fogliano V.
Biological activities of dermatological interest by the water extract of the microalga Botryococcus braunii. Arch Dermatol Res., 304 (9): 755-64

Carola A., Tito A., Bimonte M., Mustilli A.C., Cucchiara M., Monoli I., Hill J., Apone F., Colucci G.
Liposoluble extracts of Vitis vinifera grape marc and cell cultures with synergistic anti-ageing effects. HPC Today, Vol. 7 n. 3, July/September 2012.

2011

Bimonte M., Tito A., Carola A., Barbulova A., Monoli I., Cucchiara M., Hill J., Colucci G. and Apone F.
A new active extract obtained from Coffea bengalensis stem cells acts on different skin cell types attenuating signs of ageing. Cosmetics & Toiletries, September 2011, vol. 126 (9): 644-650.

Tito A., Carola A., Bimonte M., Barbulova A., Arciello S., De Laurentiis F., Monoli I., Hill J., Gibertoni S., Colucci G. and Apone F.
A tomato stem cell extract, containing antioxidant compounds and metal chelating factors, protects skin cells from heavy metal induced damages. Int. J. Cosmet. Sci., 33(6): 543-552.

2010

Barbulova A., Tito A., Carola A., Bimonte M., De Laurentiis F., D’Ambrosio P., Apone F. and Colucci G.
Raspberry Stem Cell Extract to Protect Skin from Inflammation and Oxidative Stress. Cosmetics & Toiletries, 125(7): 38-47

2009

Apone F., Tito A., Carola A., Arciello S., Tortora A., Filippini L., Monoli I., Cucchiara M., Gibertoni S., Chrispeels M.J., Colucci G.

A mixture of peptides and sugars derived from plant cell walls increases plant defense responses to stress and attenuates ageing-associated molecular changes in cultured skin cells. J Biotechnol., 145(4): 367-376.