By Professor Nick Di Girolamo

Journal articles

Hassan NMM; Painter N; Howlett CR; Farrell AW; Di Girolamo N; Lyons JG; Halliday GM, 2014, 'BrmInhibits the proliferative response of keratinocytes and corneal epithelial cells to ultraviolet radiation-induced damage', PLoS ONE, 9, http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0107931

Mai K; Chui JJY; Di Girolamo N; McCluskey PJ; Wakefield D, 2014, 'Role of toll-like receptors in human iris pigment epithelial cells and their response to pathogen-associated molecular patterns', Journal of Inflammation (United Kingdom), 11, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1476-9255-11-20

Chow S; Di Girolamo N, 2014, 'Vitronectin: a migration and wound healing factor for human corneal epithelial cells', Investigative ophthalmology & visual science, 55, pp. 6590 - 6600, http://dx.doi.org/10.1167/iovs.14-15054

Woods M; Chow S; Heng B; Glenn W; Whitaker N; Waring D; Iwasenko J; Rawlinson W; Coroneo MT; Wakefield D; Di Girolamo N, 2013, 'Detecting human papillomavirus in ocular surface diseases', Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science, 54, pp. 8069 - 8078, http://dx.doi.org/10.1167/iovs.13-13140

Leahy K; Sarris M; Di Girolamo N; Watson S; McCluskey P; White A, 2013, 'IMMUNOFLUORESCENT INVESTIGATION OF CORNEAL ENDOTHELIAL CHANGES ASSOCIATED WITH SELECTIVE LASER TRABECULOPLASTY', CLINICAL AND EXPERIMENTAL OPHTHALMOLOGY, 41, pp. 15 - 15, https://www.webofscience.com/api/gateway?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=PARTNER_APP&SrcAuth=LinksAMR&KeyUT=WOS:000329507100021&DestLinkType=FullRecord&DestApp=ALL_WOS&UsrCustomerID=891bb5ab6ba270e68a29b250adbe88d1

Tonthat CV; Di Girolamo N, 2013, 'Nestin expression in pterygia: potential role in angiogenesis', British Journal of Ophthalmology, 98, pp. 801 - 807, http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bjophthalmol-2013-303919

Di Girolamo N; Ordonez P; Chow S, 2013, 'Integrin alphavbeta5 identifies human corneal epithelial stem cells', ACTA OPHTHALMOLOGICA, 91, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1755-3768.2013.4763.x

Di Girolamo N; Atik A; McCluskey PJ; Wakefield D, 2013, 'Matrix Metalloproteinases and Their Inhibitors in Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Conjunctiva', OCULAR SURFACE, 11, pp. 193 - 205, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jtos.2013.01.006

Nicovich PR; Slapetova I; Whan R; Raviraj V; Bobba S; Di Girolamo N; Lyons JG, 2013, 'Imaging and Lineage Segmentation in Homozygous R26R-Confetti Mice', MOLECULAR BIOLOGY OF THE CELL, 24, https://www.webofscience.com/api/gateway?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=PARTNER_APP&SrcAuth=LinksAMR&KeyUT=WOS:000209348700008&DestLinkType=FullRecord&DestApp=ALL_WOS&UsrCustomerID=891bb5ab6ba270e68a29b250adbe88d1

Wakefield D; Di Girolamo N; Thurau S; Wildner G; McCluskey P, 2013, 'Scleritis: Challenges in immunopathogenesis and treatment', Discovery Medicine, 16, pp. 153 - 157

Harkin DG; Apel AJG; Di Girolamo N; Watson SL; Brown KD; Daniells MD; Mcghee JJ; McGhee CNJ, 2013, 'Current status and future prospects for cultured limbal tissue transplants in Australia and New Zealand', Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology, 41, pp. 272 - 281, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1442-9071.2012.02877.x

Ordonez P; Chow S; Wakefield D; Di Girolamo N, 2013, 'Human limbal epithelial progenitor cells express ávâ5 and the interferon-inducible chemokine CXCL10/IP-10', Stem Cell Research, 11, pp. 888 - 901, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.scr.2013.05.013

Demurtas P; Di Girolamo N; Corrias M; Zucca I; Maxia C; Diana A; Piras F; Lai S; Sirigu P; Perra1 MT, 2013, 'Immunohistochemical analysis of angiotensin converting enzyme in sardinian pterygium', Histology and Histopathology, 28, pp. 759 - 766, http://www.hh.um.es/2013/HH_28_6_2013.htm

Di Girolamo N; Atik A; McCluskey P; Wakefield D, 2013, 'Matrix metalloproteinases and their inhibitors in squamous cell carcinoma of the conjunctiva.', OCULAR SURFACE, 11, pp. 193 - 205, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jtos.2013.01.006

Wakefield D; Di Girolamo N; Thurau SR; Wildner G; McCluskey P, 2013, 'Scleritis: Immunopathogenesis and molecular basis for therapy', Progress in Retinal and Eye Research, 35, pp. 44 - 62, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.preteyeres.2013.02.004

Di Girolamo N, 2012, 'Association of human papilloma virus with pterygia and ocular-surface squamous neoplasia', Eye, 26, pp. 202 - 211, http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/eye.2011.312

Ordonez P; Di Girolamo N, 2012, 'Concise review: Limbal epithelial stem cells: Role of the niche microenvironment', Stem Cells, 30, pp. 100 - 107, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/stem.794

Karaconji T; Skippen B; Di Girolamo N; Taylor S; Francis IC; Coroneo MT, 2012, 'Doxycycline for treatment of blepharochalasis via inhibition of matrix metalloproteinases', Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 28, pp. 163 - 237, http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/IOP.0b013e31822ddf6e

Halliday GM; Zhou Y; Sou PW; Huang X; Rana S; Bugeja M; Painter N; Scolyer RA; Muchardt C; Di Girolamo N; Guy lyons J, 2012, 'The absence of Brm exacerbates photocarcinogenesis', Experimental Dermatology, 21, pp. 599 - 604, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1600-0625.2012.01522.x

Di Girolamo N; Coroneo MT; Wakefield D, 2011, 'Animal model of pterygium.', ophthalmology, 118, pp. 789 - 790

Di Girolamo N; Wakefield D; Coroneo MT, 2011, 'Doxycycline’s and Ocular Angiogenesis', Ophthalmology, 118, pp. 789 - 790

Di Girolamo N, 2011, 'Stem cells of the human cornea', British Medical Bulletin, 100, pp. 191 - 207, http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/bmb/ldr026

Di Girolamo N; Echevarria , 2011, 'Tissue-Regenerating, Vision-Restoring Corneal Epithelial Stem Cells', Stem Cell Reviews, 7, pp. 256 - 268, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s12015-010-9199-1

Nguyen HV; Di Girolamo N; Jackson NE; Hampartzoumian T; Bullpitt P; Tedla NT; Wakefield D, 2011, 'Ultraviolet radiation-induced cytokines promote mast cell accumulation and matrix metalloproteinase production: potential role in cutaneous lupus erythematosus', Scandinavian Journal of Rheumatology, 40, pp. 197 - 204, http://dx.doi.org/10.3109/03009742.2010.528020

Echevarria ; Chow SM; Watson SL; Wakefield D; Di Girolamo N, 2011, 'Vitronectin: A Matrix Support Factor for Human Limbal Epithelial Progenitor Cells', Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science, 52, pp. 8138 - 8147, http://dx.doi.org/10.1167/iovs.11-8140

Di Girolamo N, 2010, 'Signalling pathways activated by ultraviolet radiation: Role in ocular and cutaneous health', Current Pharmaceutical Design, 16, pp. 1358 - 1375, http://dx.doi.org/10.2174/138161210791033923

Di Girolamo N; Davies S, 2010, 'Corneal Stem Cells and Their Origins:Significance in Developmental Biology', Stem Cells and Development, 19, pp. 1651 - 1662

Chui JJ; Li MW; Di Girolamo N; Chang JH; McCluskey PJ; Wakefield D, 2010, 'Iris pigment epithelial cells express a functional lipopolysaccharide receptor complex', Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science, 51, pp. 2558 - 2567, http://dx.doi.org/10.1167/iovs.09-3923

Di Girolamo N; Watson SL, 2010, 'Reply to Aniridia-To Be or Not To Be?', Transplantation, 89, pp. 483 - 484

Di Girolamo N; Watson SL, 2010, 'Reply to Contact Lens-Based Expansion and Transplantation of Autologous Epithelial Progenitors for Ocular Surface Reconstruction: Crossover Control', Transplantation, 89, pp. 484 - 484

Di Girolamo N; Bosch M; Zamora K; Coroneo MT; Wakefield D; Watson SL, 2009, 'A contact lens-based technique for expansion and transplantation of autologous epithelial progenitors for ocular surface reconstruction', Transplantation, 87, pp. 1571 - 1578

Mccluskey P; Molteno A; Wakefield D; Di Girolamo N, 2009, 'Otago glaucoma surgery outcome study: the pattern of expression of MMPs and TIMPs in bleb capsules surrounding molteno implants', Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science, 50, pp. 2161 - 2164

Goyette JD; Yan W; Yamen E; Chung YM; Lim SY; Hsu KK; Rahimi F; Di Girolamo N; Song C; Jessup W; Kockx M; Bobryshev YV; Freedman BS; Geczy C, 2009, 'Pleiotropic roles of s100A12 in coronary atherosclerotic plaque formation and rupture', Journal of Immunology, 183, pp. 593 - 603

Kilian KA; Lai LH; Magenau AI; Cartland SP; Boecking T; Di Girolamo N; Gal M; Gaus K; Gooding JJ, 2009, 'Smart tissue culture: in Situ monitoring of the activity of protease enzymes secreted from live cells using nanostructured photonic crystals', Nano Letters, 9, pp. 2021 - 2025

Davies S; Chui JJ; Madigan MC; Provis J; Wakefield D; Di Girolamo N, 2009, 'Stem cell activity in the developing human cornea', Stem Cells, 27, pp. 2781 - 2792

Di Girolamo N; Sarris M; Chui JJ; Cheema H; Coroneo MT; Wakefield D, 2008, 'Localization of the low-affinity nerve growth factor receptor p75 in human limbal epithelial cells', Journal of Cellular and Molecular Medicine, 12, pp. 2799 - 2811

Chui JJ; Di Girolamo N; Wakefield D; Coroneo MT, 2008, 'The pathogenesis of pterygium: Current concepts and their therapeutic implications', OCULAR SURFACE, 6, pp. 24 - 43

Ng J; Coroneo MT; Wakefield D; Di Girolamo N, 2008, 'Ultraviolet Radiation and the Role of Matrix Metalloproteinases in the Pathogenesis of Ocular Surface Squamous Neoplasia', Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science, 49, pp. 5295 - 5306

Di Girolamo N; Chui JJ; Wakefield D; Coroneo MT, 2007, 'Cultured human ocular surface epithelium on therapeutic contact lenses', British Journal of Ophthalmology, 91, pp. 459 - 464

Wu BJ; Di Girolamo N; Beck K; Hanratty C; Choy K; Hou JY; Ward M; Stocker R, 2007, 'Probucol [4,4 `-[(1-methylethylidene)bis(thio)]bis-[2,6-bis(1,1-dimethylethyl) phenol]] inhibits compensatory remodeling and promotes lumen loss associated with atherosclerosis in apolipoprotein E-deficient mice', Journal of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics, 321, pp. 477 - 484

Yang Z; Yan WX; Cai H; Tedla NT; Armishaw C; Di Girolamo N; Wang H; Hampartzoumian T; Simpson J; Gibson P; Hunt JE; Hart P; Hughes J; Perry MA; Alewood P; Geczy C, 2007, 'S100A12 provokes mast cell activation: A potential amplification pathway in asthma and innate immunity', Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, 119, pp. 106 - 114, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jaci.2006.08.021

Hettiaratchi A; Hawkins NJ; McKenzie GL; Ward RL; Hunt JE; Wakefield D; Di Girolamo N, 2007, 'The collagenase-1 (MMP-1) gene promoter polymorphism - 1607/2G is associated with favourable prognosis in patients with colorectal cancer', British Journal of Cancer, 96, pp. 783 - 792

Lai K; Di Girolamo N; Conway RM; Jager M; Madigan MC, 2007, 'The effect of ultraviolet radiation on choroidal melanocytes and melanoma cell lines: cell survival and matrix metalloproteinase production', Graefes Archive for Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology, 245, pp. 715 - 724

Figueira EC; Di Girolamo N; Coroneo MT; Wakefield D, 2007, 'The phenotype of limbal epithelial stem cells', Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science, 48, pp. 144 - 156

Chui JJ; Di Girolamo N; Coroneo MT; Wakefield D, 2007, 'The Role of substance P in the pathogenesis of pterygia', Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science, 48, pp. 4482 - 4489

Endoh I; Di Girolamo N; Hampartzoumian T; Cameron BA; Geczy C; Tedla NT, 2007, 'Ultraviolet B irradiation selectively increases the production of interleukin-8 in human cord blood-derived mast cells', Clinical and Experimental Immunology, 148, pp. 161 - 167

Di Girolamo N; Indoh I; Jackson NE; Wakefield D; McNeil HP; Yan WX; Geczy C; Arm J; Tedla NT, 2006, 'Human mast cell-derived gelatinase B (matrix metalloproteinase-9) is regulated by inflammatory cytokines: Role in cell migration', Journal of Immunology, 177, pp. 2638 - 2650

Khachigian LM; Fahmy R; Di Girolamo N; Zhang GS, 2006, 'JUN siRNA regulates matrix metalloproteinase-2 expression, microvascular endothelial growth and retinal neovascularisation', Journal of Cell Science, 119, pp. 3219 - 3226

Di Girolamo N; Wakefield D; Coroneo MT, 2006, 'UVB-mediated induction of cytokines and growth factors in pterygium epithelial cells involves cell surface receptors and intracellular signaling', Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science, 47, pp. 2430 - 2437

Di Girolamo N; Coroneo MT; Wakefield D, 2005, 'Epidermal growth factor receptor signaling is partially responsible for the increased matrix metalloproteinase-1 expression in ocular epithelial cells after UVB radiation', American Journal of Pathology, 167, pp. 489 - 503

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