Zoek expertise
Ineke Pillet KU Leuven
Seppe Santens Universiteit Gent
Hak Fujiyama KU Leuven
Debby Van Dam Universiteit Antwerpen
Louise Emsell KU Leuven
Jessica Bulthé KU Leuven
Yulin Wang Vrije Universiteit Brussel
Neuro-Aging & Viro-Immunotherapy Vrije Universiteit Brussel
Verantwoordelijke
The ‘Neuro-Aging’ team focuses on glutamate transport, with emphasis on system xc - , in health and disease. We have ongoing projects on the role of system xc - or the cystine/glutamate antiporter in e.g. Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease, and (central effects of) (pancreatic) cancer. In most of these projects, neuroimmune communication is receiving increasing attention. Our overall hypothesis that inhibition of system xc - might be a ...