Author Contributions
G. Augello, M. Arbitrio, L.G., M.R.E., V.D.S. and M. Cervello designed
the research and wrote the manuscript; G. Augello, M. Arbitrio, F.
Scionti, D.C., R.C., C.L., F.D.G. and N.S. performed the research; G.
Agapito, M. Cervello and G. Augello analyzed the data; L.G., G.B., M.R.,
F.V., F. Spinnato, M. Affronti, A. Seidita collected samples and
clinical data; P. Tagliaferri, P. Tassone, M.S., M. Catanzaro and G.M.
critically revised the work. G. Augello, M. Arbitrio and M. Cervello
conceived and edited the manuscript. All authors have read and agreed to
the published version of the manuscript.