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Gierman, L.M. (author), van El, B. (author), van der Ham, F. (author), Koudijs, A. (author), Stoop, R. (author), Verheijen, J.H. (author), Kloppenburg, M. (author), van Osch, G.J.V.M. (author), Stojanovic-Susulic, V. (author), Huizinga, T.W.J. (author), Zuurmond, A.M. (author)Objective:Evidence is accumulating that synovial tissue plays an active role in osteoarthritis (OA), however, exact understanding of its contribution is lacking. In order to further elucidate its role in the OA process, we aimed to identify the secretion pattern of soluble mediators by synovial tissue and to assess its ability to initiate...article 2013
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Peeters, W. (author), Moll, F.L. (author), Vink, A. (author), van der Spek, P.J. (author), de Kleijn, D.P.V. (author), de Vries, J.-P.P.M. (author), Verheijen, J.H. (author), Newby, A.C. (author), Pasterkamp, G. (author)Aims Atherosclerotic plaque rupture and subsequent thrombus formation are the major cause of acute cardiovascular events. Local plaque markers may facilitate detection of the vulnerable plaque and help identify the patient at risk for cardiovascular events. Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) are prevalent in the arterial wall throughout the...article 2011
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Mulder, S.D. (author), van der Flier, W.M. (author), Verheijen, J.H. (author), Mulder, C. (author), Scheltens, P. (author), Blankenstein, M.A. (author), Hack, C.E. (author), Veerhuis, R. (author), TNO Kwaliteit van Leven (author)Several studies have shown that reduced amyloid-β 1-42 (Aβ {42}) and increased tau levels in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) reflect increased Alzheimer's disease (AD) pathology in the brain. β-site APP cleaving enzyme (BACE1) is thought to be the major β-secretase involved in Aβ production in the brain, and therefore we investigated the relation...article 2010
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van der Zijl, N.J. (author), Hanemaaijer, R. (author), Tushuizen, M.E. (author), Schindhelm, R.K. (author), Boerop, J. (author), Rustemeijer, C. (author), Bilo, H.J. (author), Verheijen, J.H. (author), Diamant, M. (author), TNO Kwaliteit van Leven (author)Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) may play a pathophysiological role in the development of diabetic nephropathy (DN). We hypothesized that urinary MMP activity in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is related to a decline in renal function. We determined MMP-2, -8 and -9 activity in 24-h urine collections in relation to risk factors...article 2010
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Hawinkels, L.J.A.C. (author), Verspaget, H.W. (author), van der Reijden, J.J. (author), van der Zon, J.M. (author), Verheijen, J.H. (author), Hommes, D.W. (author), Lamers, C.B.H.W. (author), Sier, C.F.M. (author), TNO Kwaliteit van Leven (author)Transforming growth factor-β1 (TGF-β1), a cytokine involved in various stages of cancer, is produced as a latent complex and requires processing to become active. We have determined total and active TGF-β1 levels in homogenates of colorectal neoplasia. In contrast to total TGF-β levels, showing a stepwise increase in the mucosa-adenoma-carcinoma...article 2009
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Abdul-Hussien, H. (author), Hanemaaijer, R. (author), Verheijen, J.H. (author), van Bockel, J.H. (author), Geelkerken, R.H. (author), Lindeman, J.H.N. (author), TNO Kwaliteit van Leven (author)Background: Matrix metalloproteinase-9 (MMP-9) is thought to play a central role in abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) initiation. Doxycycline, a tetracycline analogue, has direct MMP-9-inhibiting properties in vitro, and it effectively suppresses AAA development in rodents. Observed inhibition of AAA progression, and contradictory findings in...article 2009
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Santos, A.F. (author), Zaltsman, A.B. (author), Martin, R.C. (author), Kuzmin, A. (author), Alexandrov, Y. (author), Roquemore, E.P. (author), Jessop, R.A. (author), Erck, M.G.M.V. (author), Verheijen, J.H. (author), TNO Kwaliteit van Leven (author)Angiogenesis is a general term describing formation of new tube-like microvessel sprouts that are the size of capillary blood vessels. Angiogenesis is fundamental in key stages of embryonic development, organ formation, and wound repair and is also involved in the development and progression of a variety of pathological conditions, including...article 2008
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Eradication of Helicobacter pylori infection favourably affects altered gastric mucosal MMP-9 levelsKubben, F.J.G.M. (author), Sier, C.F.M. (author), Schram, M. (author), Witte, T.A.M.C. (author), Veenendaal, R.A. (author), van Duijn, W. (author), Verheijen, J.H. (author), Hanemaaijer, R. (author), Lamers, C.B.H.W. (author), Verspaget, H.W. (author), TNO Kwaliteit van Leven (author)Background: Helicobacter pylori gastritis is recognized as an important pathogenetic factor in peptic ulcer disease and gastric carcinogenesis, and is accompanied by strongly enhanced gastric mucosal matrix metalloproteinase-9 (MMP-9) levels. Aim: This study was performed to investigate whether H. pylori-affected gastric mucosal MMP-2 and MMP-9...article 2007
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Meijer, M.J. (author), Mieremet-Ooms, M.A.C. (author), van Duijn, W. (author), van der Zon, A.M. (author), Hanemaaijer, R. (author), Verheijen, J.H. (author), van Hogezand, R.A. (author), Lamers, C.B.H.W. (author), Verspaget, H.W. (author), TNO Kwaliteit van Leven (author)Background: Previous studies have shown an upregulation of matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) in intestinal tissue of patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and significant clinical improvement after administration of the anti-TNF-α antibody infliximab. The aims of our study were to determine expression and secretion of MMP-1, -2, -3, -9,...article 2007
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TNO Kwaliteit van Leven (author), Hawinkels, L.J.A.C. (author), Verspaget, H.W. (author), van Duijn, W. (author), van der Zon, J.M. (author), Zuidwijk, K. (author), Kubben, F.J.G.M. (author), Verheijen, J.H. (author), Hommes, D.W. (author), Lamers, C.B.H.W. (author), Sier, C.F.M. (author)Transforming growth factor-beta1 (TGF-beta1), a tumour suppressing as well as tumour-promoting cytokine, is stored as an extracellular matrix-bound latent complex. We examined TGF-beta1 activation and localisation of TGF-beta1 activity in gastric cancer. Gastric tumours showed increased stromal and epithelial total TGF-beta1 staining by...article 2007
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TNO Kwaliteit van Leven (author), Verheijen, J.H. (author), Huisman, L.G.M. (author), van Lent, N. (author), Neumann, U. (author), Paganetti, P. (author), Erik Hack, C. (author), Bouwman, F. (author), Lindeman, J. (author), Bollen, E.L.E.M. (author), Hanemaaijer, R. (author)Background: Formation of deposits of the insoluble amyloid β-peptide is believed to be causally related with neurodegeneration in Alzheimer disease (AD). The β-peptide originates from a larger amyloid precursor protein (APP) by the action of proteolytic enzymes. The first proteolytic event leading to amyloid formation is the cleavage of APP by...article 2006
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TNO Defensie en Veiligheid (author), Zegers, N.D. (author), Barrett, M.M. (author), Hanemaaijer, R. (author), Verheijen, J.H. (author)Anthrax Lethal Factor (ALF) is a Zn2+ dependent metalloprotease that forms an essential part of the deadly anthrax toxin, together with Protective Antigen (PA) and Edema Factor (EF). PA plays a role in the internalisation of both EF and ALF by cells. The internalised ALF specifically cleaves the signal transduction enzymes MAPKKs, ultimately...conference paper 2005
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Lindeman, J.H.N. (author), Hanemaaijer, R. (author), Mulder, A. (author), Dijkstra, P.D.S. (author), Szuhai, K. (author), Bromme, D. (author), Verheijen, J.H. (author), Hogendoorn, P.C.W. (author)Giant cell tumor (GCT) of bone is a neoplasm of bone characterized by a localized osteolytic lesion. The nature of GCT is an enigma and the cell type(s) and protease(s) responsible for the extensive localized clinicoradiological osteolysis remain unresolved. We evaluated protease expression and cellular distribution of the proteolytic machinery...article 2004
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van der Laan, W.H. (author), Quax, P.H.A. (author), Seemayer, C.A. (author), Huisman, L.G.M. (author), Pieterman, E.J. (author), Grimbergen, J.M. (author), Verheijen, J.H. (author), Breedveld, F.C. (author), Gay, R.E. (author), Gay, S. (author), Huizinga, T.W.J. (author), Pap, T. (author), Gaubius Instituut TNO (author)Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) are believed to be pivotal enzymes in the invasion of articular cartilage by synovial tissue in rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Here, we investigated the effects of gene transfer of tissue inhibitors of metalloproteinases (TIMPs) on the invasiveness of RA synovial fibroblasts (RASF) in vitro and in vivo. Adenoviral...article 2003
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Rezaee, F. (author), Maas, A. (author), de Maat, M.P.M. (author), Verheijen, J.H. (author), Koopman, J. (author), Gaubius instituut TNO (author)Many epidemiological studies suggest that elevated plasma fibrinogen concentrations form one of the most important independent risk factors in blood for cardiovascular disease and particularly atherosclerosis in humans. To clarify the effect of genetic factors, diets and their interactions on plasma fibrinogen concentrations, we examined plasma...article 2002
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Sierevogel, M.J. (author), Pasterkamp, G. (author), Velema, E. (author), de Jaegere, P.P.T. (author), de Smet, B.J.G.L. (author), Verheijen, J.H. (author), de Kleijn, D.P.V. (author), Borst, C. (author), TNO Preventie en Gezondheid (author)Background - Inhibition of matrix metalloproteinase (MMP) activity after balloon angioplasty by intraperitoneal injection of batimastat reduces late lumen loss by inhibition of constrictive remodeling. In the present study, we investigated whether the oral MMP inhibitor marimastat inhibits constrictive remodeling in favor of neutral or expansive...article 2001
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Quax, P.H.A. (author), Lamfers, M.L.M. (author), Lardenoye, J.H.P. (author), Grimbergen, J.M. (author), de Vries, M.R. (author), Slomp, J. (author), de Ruiter, M.C. (author), Kockx, M.M. (author), Verheijen, J.H. (author), van Hinsbergh, V.W.M. (author), Gaubius Instituut TNO (author)Background - Smooth muscle cell migration, in addition to proliferation, contributes to a large extent to the neointima formed in humans after balloon angioplasty or bypass surgery. Plasminogen activator/plasmin-mediated proteolysis is an important mediator of this smooth muscle cell migration. Here, we report the construction of a novel hybrid...article 2001
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Ronday, H.K. (author), van der Laan, W.H. (author), Tak, P.P. (author), de Roos, J.A.D.M. (author), Bank, R.A. (author), Tekoppele, J.M. (author), Froelich, C.J. (author), Hack, C.E. (author), Hogendoorn, P.C.W. (author), Breedveld, F.C. (author), Verheijen, J.H. (author), Gaubius Instituut (author)Objective. To investigate the cartilage-degrading capacity of granzyme B and the presence of granzyme B-positive cells at sites of erosion in the rheumatoid synovium. Methods. Granzyme B was added to [3H]proline/[35S]sulphate-labelled cartilage matrices and to cartilage explants. Proteoglycan degradation was assessed by the release of 35S and...article 2001
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- Caspers, M.P.M. (author), in 't Veld, E. (author), Duine, A. (author), de Groot, A. (author), de Jong, P.T.H. (author), Verheijen, J.H. (author), van Duijn, B. (author), TNO Voeding (author) conference paper 2001
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- van der Laan, W.H. (author), Ronday, H.K. (author), Grimbergen, J.M. (author), Huisman, L.G.M. (author), TeKoppele, J.M. (author), Breedveld, F.C. (author), Gay, R.E. (author), Gay, S. (author), Huizinga, T.W.J. (author), Verheijen, J.H. (author), Quax, P.H.A. (author), Pap, T. (author), Gaubius Instituut TNO (author) article 2000