Projects
Synthesis of novel fluorescently quenched activity-based probes for serine proteases and the application in live cell imaging using various detection techniques KU Leuven
For its immune system to function properly, the human body relies on a multitude of signaling processes executed by many different types cells. The most common one of these cell types is the neutrophil. Neutrophil cells patrol the blood and once encountering pathogens, they react to kill it making use of their armory contained in different types of granules. The neutrophil serine proteases are an important part of this armory and they can, ...
Targeted processing of lemon peels to unlock the endogenous texturizing properties of its cell wall fibers KU Leuven
In the last decades, the increase of consumer interest in health and environmental issues has boosted the demand for overall natural sustainable food products and ingredients with health-related properties. Consequently, clean label products are gaining increasing market value, including products that are produced with more organic and natural formulations under sustainable conditions. In this context, the integrated use of fruit and ...
Treatment of erectile dysfunction following cavernous nerve injury with adipose-tissue derived stem cells: efficacy and insights into the mechanisms of action of stem cell therapy. KU Leuven
Visualization of cell walls components in creal grains using fluorescently labeled enzymes. KU Leuven
Microwave sensing in microfluidics for cell and extracellular vesicle characterization (MESMERIC) KU Leuven
Development of drug-injection system using plasmonic endoscopy toward single cell study. KU Leuven
In biology and biomedical research, where the microscopic organization of proteins and other molecules play a key role in the functioning of cells and organisms, it is imperative to zoom into the single cell and look at the underlying processes. Fluorescence-based microscopy techniques have been developed to get superresolution images of the structural organization inside living cells with resolution down to 10-50 nm. But these techniques ...
A LAB-ON-A-CHIP DEVICE FOR PURE CIRCULATING TUMOR CELL ISOLATION FROM WHOLE BLOOD FOR CANCER THERAPY (pureCTC) Vrije Universiteit Brussel
CTCs are rare cells that originate from tumors, and which travel in the human circulatory system to eventually spread the disease to other organs. Consequently, analysis of CTCs is crucial for ...
Microwave Sensing in Microfluidics for Cell and Extracellular Vesicles Character KU Leuven
Microwave concepts are increasingly being used in microfluidic devices to advance detection, monitoring and actuation of liquid mixtures in lab-on-a-chip applications thanks to the work that demonstrated capabilities of microwave sensing and heating. This exploratory work has demystified microwave techniques to the life science community, convinced the optical-based community into advantages of microwaves, and identified limitations of ...