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New functions for the cellular oxygen sensor PHD3 in clear cell renal cell carcinoma
(Turun yliopisto, 2018-05-18)
The family of HIF prolyl hydroxylase enzymes (PHDs) is known for their function of post-translationally regulating hypoxia-inducible transcription factors (HIFs) in oxygen-dependent manner. HIFs are the key transcription ...
Fibroblast growth factor receptors and their inhibitors in preclinical models of breast cancer and bone metastasis
(Turun yliopisto, 2019-11-29)
Advanced, metastatic stages of breast cancer are associated with high morbidity and mortality, and there is a need to establish a proof-of-concept for novel compounds that can change this scheme. Fibroblast growth factors ...
Vascular adhesion protein-1, its ligands and role in cardiovascular disease prediction
(Turun yliopisto, 2018-09-21)
To study the pathogenesis and prevention of diseases, population studies in which hundreds of measurements are done from the same persons have a crucial role. A biomarker is any measurable characteristic that gives information ...
Serum proteomics to detect early changes in type 1 diabetes and carotid atherosclerosis
(Turun yliopisto, 2018-10-10)
The detection of early markers is the key issue in predicting the outcome of inflammatory diseases such as type 1 diabetes and atherosclerosis. Whilst biochemical testing approaches have improved prediction of inflammatory ...
Gut microbes in the prevention and onset of metabolic disorders
(Turun yliopisto, 2019-06-14)
ABSTRACT:
Gut microbes are suggested to play an essential role in maintaining humanhealth, and unfavorable alterations in gut microbiota have been associated with several human diseases and disorders. Despite the ...
Development of male reproductive health in puberty and young adulthood
(Turun yliopisto, 2018-11-30)
The deterioration of male reproductive health is a worrying global trend in respect to the individual fertility of the man. Modern knowledge suggests the etiological role for early testicular damage and harmful effects of ...
ANO7 in aggressive prostate cancer
(Turun yliopisto, 2020-03-13)
A significant proportion of men develop prostate cancer during their lifetime, which causes challenges for public health. PSA screening studies have shown that testing all men at specific ages causes overdiagnosis of ...
MicroRNA-mediated regulation of mitosis and taxane sensitivity in breast and ovarian cancer
(Turun yliopisto, 2017-11-24)
Taxanes are microtubule targeting chemotherapeutics that block cell division (mitosis) and induce cell death. Taxanes are commonly used in the neoadjuvant chemotherapy for breast and ovarian cancer. However, the patient ...
Regulation of bone formation and post natal skeletal homeostasis - Novel role of Fam3c and osteoblast-specific Dicer1
(Turun yliopisto, 2017-10-06)
Development of the skeletal system comprises of two major biological processes namely, endochondral ossification and intramembranous ossification. Mesenchymal stromal cells give rise into bone forming osteoblasts, which ...
Gene Regulation in The Human Immune System. Gene Expression Signatures of Th2 Cell Differentiation, Type 1 Diabetes, and Intrauterine Immune Adaptation
(Annales Universitatis Turkuensis D 1138Turun yliopisto, 2014-11-28)
The human immune system is constantly interacting with the surrounding stimuli and microorganisms. However, when directed against self or harmless antigens, these vital defense mechanisms can cause great damage. In addition, ...