1,464 zoekresultaten voor “optimise drug design” in de Publieke website
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Novel Immune Cell-Based Therapies for Atherosclerosis
Promotor: Prof.dr. J. Kuiper
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Cholesterol metabolism and hematopoiesis interaction in atherothrombosis
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death worldwide.
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Dynamics and regulation of the oxidative stress response upon chemical exposure
The focus of the described research in this thesis is on the oxidative stress response (Nrf2 pathway). The aim of the research presented in this thesis is to obtain more information concerning microRNAs which are involved in the Nrf2 pathway, to determine and evaluate the application of microRNAs for…
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Non-invasive biomarkers for inflammatory skin diseases: towards systems dermatology
Inflammatory skin diseases such as psoriasis and atopic dermatitis can severely impact both the physical and social aspect of a patient’s life. Aberrant inflammatory responses are thought to be a major causative factor in these disorders, but an abundance of different factors contribute to the development…
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The endocannabinoid system in zebrafish larvae
In this thesis, we have studied the potential of the zebrafish larval model in studying the ECS, as a complementary model to the existing rodent models.
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Vaccination and Targeted Therapy Using Liposomes; Opportunities for Treatment of Atherosclerosis and Cancer
This thesis focuses on using liposomes in two different treatment strategies; vaccination (or immunotherapy) and delivery of a small molecule, and in two different disease models; cancer and atherosclerosis.
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A Model Membrane Approach to Elucidate the Molecular Organization in the Skin Barrier
Promotor: J. A. Bouwstra
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Enorme databases doorlichten op zoek naar een medicijn tegen kanker
Bij onderzoek naar geneesmiddelen zou meer gebruik moeten worden gemaakt van data science. Dat zegt Gerard van Westen, postdoctoraal onderzoeker bij het Leiden Academic Centre for Drug Research (LACDR). ‘Als je betere medicijnen wilt hebben, moet je starten bij data.’
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Onderwijs
Honoursonderwijs biedt studenten een extra uitdaging. In de onderwijsproeftuin volgen zij hun nieuwsgierigheid, treden ze buiten de gebaande paden en bereiden ze zich voor op de toekomst.
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Unieke medicijnstructuren vinden met kunstmatige intelligentie en scheikunde
In de zoektocht naar nieuwe medicijnen tegen onder andere kanker heeft een Leids team een nieuwe werkwijze ontwikkeld. Dit stappenplan combineert kunstmatige intelligentie (AI) met moleculair modelleren en is geschikt om onbekende en vernieuwende medicijnstructuren te vinden, zo bewezen de onderzoek…
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Wiskunde en Natuurwetenschappen
Binnen de Faculteit der Wiskunde en Natuurwetenschappen zijn 8 instituten:
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Oratie: Toekomstmedicijn
Acht op de tien experimentele geneesmiddelen overleven de testfase op patiënten niet. Piet Hein van der Graaf, hoogleraar Systeemfarmacologie, wil die verspilling van tijd en geld voorkomen met nieuwe meet- en rekenmethoden.
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BioTherapeutics
Onderzoek in het BioTherapeutics onderzoeksprogramma is gericht op een soepelere en snellere transitie van preklinisch onderzoek naar geneesmiddelen en op het afleveren van medicijnen in het menselijk lichaam met behulp van kleine moleculen en ‘biologics’.
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Metabolomics in community-acquired pneumonia: exploring metabolomics-based biomarkers for diagnosis and treatment response monitoring of community-acquired
Exploring metabolomics-based biomarkers for diagnosis and treatment response monitoring of community-acquired pneumonia
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BRCA1-associated breast cancer: finding new weapons for an old villain
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Regulators of integrin α6β4 function
This thesis describes our search to identify and understand possible regulatory mechanisms of integrin α6β4 in cell-matrix adhesion and intracelular signaling.
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Microvasculature in Microfluidics: matching complexity with compatibility
In vitro disease models play a fundamental role in drug research. They enable the systemic identification and validation of disease mechanisms and the discovery of possible drug targets. However, more than often, drug candidates that are identified in vitro fail in the later clinical stages of drug…
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A culture medium based approach to optimize the stratum corneum barrier of human skin equivalents
uman skin equivalents (HSEs) are in vitro 3D-skin models that mimic many aspects of the native human skin (NHS) and can be a valuable tool.
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Verandering van geloofsvoorstelling: Analyse van legitimaties door Antony Flew, Cees Dekker en Raymond Bradley
Michiel Pronk verdedigde zijn proefschrift op 30 maart 2016
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SHINE-VR: ScHaamte INtErventie
SHINE-VR is een korte interventie in Virtual Reality (VR) die wordt toegevoegd aan een reguliere traumabehandeling (TF-CBT). We onderzoeken de effectiviteit ervan met een experimenteel ontwerp waarbij naar individuele gevallen wordt gekeken. Dit doen we specifiek met jongvolwassenen die seksueel misbruik…
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Serious Games
Immersieve, multidisciplinaire en didactisch verantwoorde leeractiviteiten die zijn ontworpen om capaciteitsopbouw te bevorderen in verschillende spelgebaseerde formats.
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Quantitative pharmacology approaches to inform treatment strategies against tuberculosis
Tuberculosis (TB) is associated with 1.5 million deaths annually. There is a need exists to optimize both current as well as novel antibiotic combination treatment strategies to improve the effectiveness and safety of treatments against TB.
- Van werken naar helpen: geneesmiddelontwikkeling.
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Exploring the mechanisms of metastatic onset for novel treatment strategies
This thesis represents a comprehensive investigation into the control of cancer stemness and metastatic initiation using a combination of advanced zebrafish xenograft models and in vitro assays.
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Development of nanoparticulate adjuvants based on aluminium salts
The aim of this thesis was to develop aluminium salt-based nanoparticles that may ultimately be used as adjuvant in human vaccines.
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Innovative (electro-driven) sample preparation tools for metabolomics study of muscle aging
This thesis focuses on the development of sample-preparation methods for small amounts of samples and applying the developed methods to muscle tissues to investigate the mechanisms involved in sarcopenia.
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Advances in computational methods for Quantum Field Theory calculations
In this work we describe three methods to improve the performance of Quantum Field Theory calculations.
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The synthesis of mannose-derived bioconjugates and enzyme inhibitors
Promotores: H.S. Overkleeft, G.A. van der Marel, Co-Promotor: J.D.C. Codee
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Evolutionary molecular dynamics
This thesis introduces the concept of
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Engagement of citizens and public professionals in the co-production of public services
The idea of citizens and public professionals collaborating to provide public services has widely spread in several countries around the globe. Co-production is often presented as the go-to solution for challenges like a legitimacy crisis of both the government and the market, and financial concerns.…
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Agenda dynamics in the European Union : the interaction between the European Council and the European Commission in the policy domain of organized
The European Council and the European Commission have a similar role in agenda setting. Both place issues on the EU agenda. However, these institutions have distinct designs. They have different political attributes (the European Council has considerably more political authority) and information-processing…
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Grip on software: understanding development progress of SCRUM sprints and backlogs
Software development is a complex process. It is important that software products become stable and maintainable assets.
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Non-Abelian metamaterials: emergent computing and memory
In the traditional theory of linear elasticity, superposition dictates that the response of a material does not depend on the sequence of the applied mechanical actuations.
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Programmastructuur
Studenten die dit programma volgen, kunnen kiezen uit drie specialisaties: ‘Economics and Governance’, ‘International and European Governance’ en ‘Public Management and Leadership’. Het programma bestaat uit kernvakken, specialisatievakken, een keuzevak en een masterscriptie.
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Clusters
De Una Europa Clusters brengen vooraanstaande deskundigen en ervaren personeelsleden van de talrijke academische en professionele diensten van de Una Europa -partners samen.
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Exploring big data approaches in the context of early stage clinical
Als gevolg van de grote technologische vooruitgang in de gezondheidszorg worden in toenemende mate gegevens verzameld tijdens de uitvoering van klinische onderzoeken.
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Novel pharmacometric techniques to quantify the pharmacodynamics of analgesics
The overarching clinical aim of this thesis was to improve pharmacological pain management by characterizing the pharmacodynamics of analgesics. This promotion has been awarded the predicate cum laude.
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Microglial lipid metabolism: a delicate balance
Microglia support the central and peripheral nervous system by forming the first line of defense against hazardous events. Microglia are increasingly acknowledged as critical players in neurodegenerative diseases, highlighting them as potential therapeutic targets.
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Allosteric modulation by sodium ions and amilorides of G protein-coupled receptors
Promotor: A.P. IJzerman
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Anti-microbial and Anti-biofilm compounds From Indonesian Medicinal Plants
Promotor: C.A.M.J.J. van den Hondel, Co-promotor: Sandra de Weert
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Development of kinase inhibitors and activity-based probes
Promotor: H.S. Overkleeft, J. Neefjes, Co-promotor: M. van der Stelt
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Samenwerken voor efficiënte medicijnontwikkeling
De keten die patiënten voorziet van nieuwe medicijnen, bestaat uit diverse complexe schakels: van fundamentele wetenschap, tot klinische tests, tot productie. Deze hele keten is aanwezig in Leiden. De Universiteit Leiden, het Leids Universitair Medisch Centrum (LUMC) en de bedrijven op het Leiden Bio…
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Pathogenese en therapie van kanker
Bij kanker groeien lichaamscellen ongecontroleerd. Het gedetailleerd in kaart brengen van hoe dit precies gebeurt maakt het mogelijk om efficiënte therapieën te ontwikkelen. Onderzoekers van het Leids Universitair Medisch Centrum (LUMC) en de Universiteit Leiden werken samen aan het vermeerderen van…
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Optimizing treatment for odontoid fractures in the elderly: a balancing act with the patient at center stage
Promotie
- Hoe komt het dat geneesmiddelen werken?
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Bio-Pharmaceutical Sciences (MSc)
Deze opleiding wordt aangeboden door het Leiden Academic Centre for Drug Research en is gericht op onderzoek en ontwikkeling van geneesmiddelen. Het programma beslaat vrijwel het gehele gebied van het geneesmiddelenonderzoek en biedt studenten veel keuzevrijheid.
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Core cross-linked polymeric micelles based on polypept(o)ides: from secondary structure formation of polypeptides to functional cross-linking
This thesis aimed to investigate core cross-linked polymeric micelles (CCPMs) and expand their potential for the delivery of hydrophobic drugs and co-factors.
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Liposomes as delivery system for allergen-specific immunotherapy
In this book liposomes are explored as delivery system for allergen-specific immunotherapy. Both cationic and anionic formulations are prepared with Bet v 1, one of the allergens in birch pollen.
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Chemokine signaling mechanisms underlying inflammation and infection control: insights from the zebrafish model
This thesis focuses on the role of chemokine receptors CXCR3 and CCR2 in the inflammatory process and infection control using the zebrafish model.