Laboratory of Metabolic Regulation of Cell Function KU Leuven
Metabolic Regulation of Cell Function
Metabolic Regulation of Cell Function
The Research Group of Microbiology performs research in the fields of molecular microbiology and microbial biotechnology. Research aims to contribute to a better understanding of the lifestyle and physiology of a variety of microorganisms (archaea, bacteria, fungi, mycorrhiza), with a longstanding expertise in the study of extremophiles. Molecular mechanisms underlying the response of microorganisms to changing environmental conditions ...
The department Pharmacology is mainly developing research activities in the domain of Neuro-immuno-endocrinology: 1. Development and differentiation of pituitary cells; 2. Regulation and quantification of PRL gene expression, transcription, translation; 3. Purification and characterisation of PRL cell (sub) populations; 4. Pathogenesis of pituitary gland tumours; 5. Role of PRL and GH in the lymphohemopoietic system. 6. PRL receptor ...
The Laboratory of Molecular Endocrinologyis interested in the mechanisms by which androgens regulate transcription in different cell types and how this leads to their effects on fertility, on the prostate, the musculoskeletal system and other organs. We employ biochemical, molecular, cellular, genetic and in vivo approaches to investigate the functions and mechanisms of the androgen receptor in cellular, animal models and humans.
The Center for Molecular and Vascular Biology performs research related to the following topics:- Pathogenesis of thrombosis and bleeding. - Development of assays for the diagnosis of thrombosis and bleeding. – Signalling and transcription factor regulation in megakaryocytes and platelets. - Genetics for bleeding and thrombotic disorders. –(patho)physiology of megakaryopoiesis. – Role of transcription factors in endothelial heterogeneity. – ...
The department of Applied Biological Sciences addresses a diversity of disciplines in fundamental and applied biological sciences. The research topics include viral genetics, plant genetics, plant physiology, Molecular and biochemical pharmacology, protein chemistry, enzymology, protein engineering, cellular immunology, immunochemistry, parasitology, structural biology, microbiology, microbial physiology, industrial Microbiology and ...
The Laboratory of Behavioral and Developmental Genetics researches Gene circuits in Drosophila brain development as models for human neurodevelopmental disorders from transcription factors to effector genes and signaling pathways.
The long-term objectives of their research comprise: