ZFIN ID: ZDB-PERS-090326-2
Montalbano, Giuseppe
Email: gmontalbano@unime.it
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Affiliation: Zebrafish Neuromorphology Lab (ZNL)
Address: Department of Veterinay Sciences University of Messina Via Palatucci s.n., Polo Universitario dell’Annunziata Messina, 98168 Italy
Country: Italy
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ORCID ID: 0000-0002-8195-4986


BIOGRAPHY AND RESEARCH INTERESTS
Giuseppe Montalbano is Associate Professor of Veterinary Anatomy at Department of Veterinary Sciences of University of Messina. His research topics are focused on different veterinary species and also zebrafish (Danio rerio) used as experimental model. The techniques utilized in the different experiment are principally light microscopy, morphometry, immunohistochemistry, scanning electron microscopy, molecular biology including western blot and q-RT PCR. The topics on zebrafish that found the application in human species, regards the sensory systems, with particular focus on regeneration of sensory cells, and obesity with correlation on metabolic syndrome. The studies consider the expression of different protein in different physiological and pathological conditions with particularly interest on neurotrophins in central and peripheral nervous system.


PUBLICATIONS
Aragona, M., Porcino, C., Briglia, M., Mhalhel, K., Abbate, F., Levanti, M., Montalbano, G., Laurà, R., Lauriano, E.R., Germanà, A., Guerrera, M.C. (2023) Vimentin Localization in the Zebrafish Oral Cavity: A Potential Role in Taste Buds Regeneration. International Journal of Molecular Sciences. 24(21):
Mhalhel, K., Sicari, M., Pansera, L., Chen, J., Levanti, M., Diotel, N., Rastegar, S., Germanà, A., Montalbano, G. (2023) Zebrafish: A Model Deciphering the Impact of Flavonoids on Neurodegenerative Disorders. Cells. 12(2):
Porcino, C., Briglia, M., Aragona, M., Mhalhel, K., Laurà, R., Levanti, M., Abbate, F., Montalbano, G., Germanà, G., Lauriano, E.R., Meduri, A., Vega, J.A., Germanà, A., Guerrera, M.C. (2023) Potential Neuroprotective Role of Calretinin-N18 and Calbindin-D28k in the Retina of Adult Zebrafish Exposed to Different Wavelength Lights. International Journal of Molecular Sciences. 24(2):
Mhalhel, K., Montalbano, G., Giurdanella, G., Abbate, F., Laurà, R., Guerrera, M.C., Germanà, A., Levanti, M. (2022) Histological and immunohistochemical study of gilthead seabream tongue from the early stage of development: TRPV4 potential roles. Annals of anatomy = Anatomischer Anzeiger : official organ of the Anatomische Gesellschaft. 244:151985
Aragona, M., Porcino, C., Guerrera, M.C., Montalbano, G., Laurà, R., Levanti, M., Abbate, F., Cobo, T., Capitelli, G., Calapai, F., Vega, J.A., Germanà, A. (2022) Localization of BDNF and Calretinin in Olfactory Epithelium and Taste Buds of Zebrafish (Danio rerio). International Journal of Molecular Sciences. 23(9):
Montalbano, G., Levanti, M., Mhalhel, K., Abbate, F., Laurà, R., Guerrera, M.C., Aragona, M., Germanà, A. (2021) Acid-Sensing Ion Channels in Zebrafish. Animals : an open access journal from MDPI. 11(8):
Montalbano, G., Olivotto, I., Germanà, A., Randazzo, B. (2021) Evaluation of the hair cell regeneration and claudin b and phoenix gene expression during exposure to low concentrations of cadmium and zinc in early developing zebrafish larvae. Comparative biochemistry and physiology. Toxicology & pharmacology : CBP. 248:109116
Montalbano, G., Maugeri, A., Guerrera, M.C., Miceli, N., Navarra, M., Barreca, D., Cirmi, S., Germanà, A. (2021) A White Grape Juice Extract Reduces Fat Accumulation through the Modulation of Ghrelin and Leptin Expression in an In Vivo Model of Overfed Zebrafish. Molecules. 26(4):
Mhalhel, K., Germanà, A., Abbate, F., Guerrera, M.C., Levanti, M., Laurà, R., Montalbano, G. (2020) The Effect of Orally Supplemented Melatonin on Larval Performance and Skeletal Deformities in Farmed Gilthead Seabream (Sparus aurata). International Journal of Molecular Sciences. 21(24):
Germanà, A., Guerrera, M.C., Laurà, R., Levanti, M., Aragona, M., Mhalhel, K., Germanà, G., Montalbano, G., Abbate, F. (2020) Expression and Localization of BDNF/TrkB System in the Zebrafish Inner Ear. International Journal of Molecular Sciences. 21(16):
Lucon-Xiccato, T., Montalbano, G., Dadda, M., Bertolucci, C. (2020) Lateralization correlates with individual differences in inhibitory control in zebrafish. Biology letters. 16:20200296
Cirmi, S., Randazzo, B., Russo, C., Musumeci, L., Maugeri, A., Montalbano, G., Guerrera, M.C., Lombardo, G.E., Levanti, M. (2020) Anti-inflammatory effect of a flavonoid-rich extract of orange juice in adult zebrafish subjected to Vibrio anguillarum-induced enteritis. Natural Product Research. 35(23):5350-5353
Montalbano, G., Levanti, M., Abbate, F., Laurà, R., Cavallaro, M., Guerrera, M.C., Germanà, A. (2020) Expression of ghrelin and leptin in the chemosensory system of adult zebrafish. Annals of anatomy = Anatomischer Anzeiger : official organ of the Anatomische Gesellschaft. 229:151460
Montalbano, G., Mania, M., Guerrera, M.C., Laurà, R., Abbate, F., Levanti, M., Maugeri, A., Germanà, A., Navarra, M. (2019) Effects of a Flavonoid-Rich Extract from Citrus sinensis Juice on a Diet-Induced Obese Zebrafish. International Journal of Molecular Sciences. 20(20):
Montalbano, G., Mania, M., Abbate, F., Navarra, M., Guerrera, M.C., Laura, R., Vega, J.A., Levanti, M., Germanà, A. (2018) Melatonin treatment suppresses appetite genes and improves adipose tissue plasticity in diet-induced obese zebrafish. Endocrine. 62(2):381-393
Montalbano, G., Capillo, G., Laurà, R., Abbate, F., Levanti, M., Guerrera, M.C., Ciriaco, E., Germanà, A. (2018) Neuromast hair cells retain the capacity of regeneration during heavy metal exposure. Annals of anatomy = Anatomischer Anzeiger : official organ of the Anatomische Gesellschaft. 218:183-189
Guerrera, M.C., Abbate, F., Di Caro, G., Germanà, G.P., Levanti, M., Micale, V., Montalbano, G., Laurà, R., Germanà, A., Muglia, U. (2018) Localization of cholecystokinin in the zebrafish retina from larval to adult stage. Annals of anatomy = Anatomischer Anzeiger : official organ of the Anatomische Gesellschaft. 218:175-181
Laurà, R., Abbate, F., Germanà, G.P., Montalbano, G., Germanà, A., Levanti, M. (2018) Fine structure of the canal neuromasts of the lateral line system in the adult zebrafish. Anatomia, Histologia, Embryologia. 47(4):322-329
Puzzolo, D., Pisani, A., Malta, C., Santoro, G., Meduri, A., Abbate, F., Montalbano, G., Wylegala, E., Rana, R.A., Bucchieri, F., Ieni, A., Aragona, P., Micali, A. (2017) Structural, ultrastructural, and morphometric study of the zebrafish ocular surface: a model for human corneal diseases?. Current Eye Research. 43(2):175-185
Levanti, M., Randazzo, B., Viña, E., Montalbano, G., Garcia-Suarez, O., Germanà, A., Vega, J.A., Abbate, F. (2016) Corrigendum to "Acid-sensing ion channels and transient-receptor potential ion channels in zebrafish taste buds" [Ann. Anat. 207C (2016) 32-37]. Annals of anatomy = Anatomischer Anzeiger : official organ of the Anatomische Gesellschaft. 208:241
Levanti, M., Randazzo, B., Viña, E., Montalbano, G., Garcia-Suarez, O., Germanà, A., Vega, J.A., Abbate, F. (2016) Acid-sensing ion channels and transient-receptor potential ion channels in zebrafish taste buds. Annals of anatomy = Anatomischer Anzeiger : official organ of the Anatomische Gesellschaft. 207:32-7
Montalbano, G., Mania, M., Guerrera, M.C., Abbate, F., Laurà, R., Navarra, M., Vega, J.A., Ciriaco, E., Germanà, A. (2016) Morphological differences in adipose tissue and changes in BDNF/Trkb expression in brain and gut of a diet induced obese zebrafish model. Annals of anatomy = Anatomischer Anzeiger : official organ of the Anatomische Gesellschaft. 204:36-44
Montalbano, G., Abbate, F., Levanti, M.B., Germanà, G.P., Laurà, R., Ciriaco, E., Vega, J.A., Germanà, A. (2014) Topographical and drug specific sensitivity of hair cells of the zebrafish larvae to aminoglycoside-induced toxicity. Annals of anatomy = Anatomischer Anzeiger : official organ of the Anatomische Gesellschaft. 196(4):236-40
Abbate, F., Guerrera, M.C., Montalbano, G., Levanti, M.B., Germanà, G.P., Navarra, M., Laurà, R., Vega, J.A., Ciriaco, E., and Germanà, A. (2014) Expression and anatomical distribution of TrkB in the encephalon of the adult zebrafish (Danio rerio). Neuroscience letters. 563:66-69
Sánchez-Ramos, C., Bonnin-Arias, C., Guerrera, M.C., Calavia, M.G., Chamorro, E., Montalbano, G., López-Velasco, S., López-Muñiz, A., Germanà, A., and Vega, J.A. (2013) Light regulates the expression of the BDNF/TrkB system in the adult Zebrafish retina. Microscopy research and technique. 76(1):42-49
Levanti, M.B., Guerrera, M.C., Calavia, M.G., Ciriaco, E., Montalbano, G., Cobo, J., Germanà, A., and Vega, J.A. (2011) Acid-sensing ion channel 2 (ASIC2) in the intestine of adult zebrafish. Neuroscience letters. 494(1):24-8
Zichichi, R., Magnoli, D., Montalbano, G., Laurà, R., Vega, J.A., Ciriaco, E., and Germanà, A. (2011) Aquaporin 4 in the sensory organs of adult zebrafish (Danio rerio). Brain research. 1384:23-8
Germanà, A., Montalbano, G., Guerrera, M.C., Amato, V., Laurà, R., Magnoli, D., Campo, S., Suarez-Fernandez, E., Ciriaco, E., and Vega, J.A. (2011) Developmental changes in the expression of sox2 in the zebrafish brain. Microscopy research and technique. 74(4):347-54
Germanà, A., Laurà, R., Montalbano, G., Guerrera, M.C., Amato, V., Zichichi, R., Campo, S., Ciriaco, E., and Vega, J.A. (2010) Expression of Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor and TrkB in the Lateral Line System of Zebrafish During Development. Cellular and molecular neurobiology. 30(5):787-793
Germanà, A., Montalbano, G., Guerrera, M.C., Laura, R., Levanti, M., Abbate, F., de Carlos, F., Vega, J.A., and Ciriaco, E. (2009) Sox-2 in taste bud and lateral line system of zebrafish during development. Neuroscience letters. 467(1):36-39
Germanà, A., Marino, F., Guerrera, M.C., Campo, S., de Girolamo, P., Montalbano, G., Germanà, G.P., Ochoa-Erena, F.J., Ciriaco, E., and Vega, J.A. (2008) Expression and distribution of S100 protein in the nervous system of the adult zebrafish (Danio rerio). Microscopy research and technique. 71(3):248-255
Levanti, M.B., Montalbano, G., Laurà, R., Ciriaco, E., Cobo, T., García-Suarez, O., Germanà, A., and Vega, J.A. (2008) Calretinin in the peripheral nervous system of the adult zebrafish. Journal of anatomy. 212(1):67-71
Germanà, A., Paruta, S., Germanà, G.P., Ochoa-Erena, F.J., Montalbano, G., Cobo, J., and Vega, J.A. (2007) Differential distribution of S100 protein and calretinin in mechanosensory and chemosensory cells of adult zebrafish (Danio rerio). Brain research. 1162(1):48-55
Abbate, F., Germanà, G.P., De Carlos, F., Montalbano, G., Laurà, R., Levanti, M.B., and Germanà, A. (2006) The Oral Cavity of the Adult Zebrafish (Danio rerio). Anatomia, Histologia, Embryologia. 35(5):299-304
Germanà, A., Montalbano, G., de Carlos, F., Levanti, M.B., Abbate, F., Vega, J.A., and Ciriaco, E. (2006) Epidermal growth factor (EGF) expression in lateral line system and in taste buds of adult zebrafish (Brachidanio rerio). Neuroscience letters. 397(3):210-213
Germanà, A., Montalbano, G., Laurà, R., Ciriaco, E., Del Valle, M.E., and Vega, J.A. (2004) S100 protein-like immunoreactivity in the crypt olfactory neurons of the adult zebrafish. Neuroscience letters. 371(2-3):196-198

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