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Schepers, A. (author), de Vries, M.R. (author), van Leuven, C.J. (author), Grimbergen, J.M. (author), Holers, V.M. (author), Daha, M.R. (author), van Bockel, J.H. (author), Quax, P.H.A. (author), TNO Kwaliteit van Leven (author)BACKGROUND - Venous bypass grafts may fail because of development of intimal hyperplasia and accelerated atherosclerosis. Inflammation plays a major role in these processes. Complement is an important part of the immune system and participates in the regulation of inflammation. The exact role of complement in the process of accelerated...article 2006
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Jacobs, J.J.L. (author), Lehé, C.L. (author), Hasegawa, H. (author), Elliott, G.R. (author), Das, P.K. (author), TNO Defensie en Veiligheid (author)Skin irritants and contact allergens reduce the number of Langerhans cells (LCs). It has been assumed that this reduction is due their migration to the draining lymph node (LN) for initiating immune sensitization in a host. Skin irritation, however, as opposed to contact allergy is not considered to be an immunological disease. Nevertheless,...article 2006
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Hu, L. (author), Boesten, L.S.M. (author), May, P. (author), Herz, J. (author), Bovenschen, N. (author), Huisman, M.V. (author), Berbée, J.F.P. (author), Havekes, L.M. (author), van Vlijmen, B.J.M. (author), Tamsma, J.T. (author), TNO Kwaliteit van Leven (author)OBJECTIVE - In vitro studies implicate that the low-density lipoprotein receptor (LDLR)-related protein (LRP) in macrophages has a pro-atherogenic potential. In the present study, we investigated the in vivo role of macrophage specific LRP in atherogenesis independent of its role in the uptake of lipoproteins. METHODS AND RESULTS - We generated...article 2006
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Arts, J.H.E. (author), Mommers, C. (author), de Heer, C. (author), TNO Kwaliteit van Leven (author)A literature study was performed to evaluate dose-response relationships and no-effect levels for sensitization and elicitation in skin- and respiratory allergy. With respect to the skin, dose-response relationships and no-effect levels were found for both intradermal and topical induction, as well as for intradermal and topical elicitation of...article 2006
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van Hinsbergh, V.W.M. (author), Engelse, M.A. (author), Quax, P.H.A. (author), TNO Kwaliteit van Leven (author)Pericellular proteases play an important role in angiogenesis and vasculogenesis. They comprise (membrane-type) matrix metalloproteinases [(MT-)MMPs], serine proteases, cysteine cathepsins, and membrane-bound aminopeptidases. Specific inhibitors regulate them. Major roles in initiating angiogenesis have been attributed to MT1-matrix...article 2006
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Hartgers, F.C. (author), Smits, H.H. (author), van der Kleij, D. (author), Yazdanbakhsh, M. (author), TNO Defensie en Veiligheid (author)Helminth infections have profound effects on the immune system. Here, recent insights in the molecular interactions between schistosomes and the host are described with respect to adaptive but also with respect to innate immune responses. Furthermore, the different mechanisms of immune hyporesponsiveness are depicted with emphasis on regulatory...article 2006
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TNO Kwaliteit van Leven (author), Sluijter, J.P.G. (author), Pulskens, W.P.C. (author), Schoneveld, A.H. (author), Velema, E. (author), Strijder, C.F. (author), Moll, F. (author), de Vries, J.P. (author), Verheijen, J. (author), Hanemaaijer, R. (author), de Kleijn, D.P.V. (author), Pasterkamp, G. (author)Background and Purpose - We studied matrix metalloproteinases (MMP) 2, 8, and 9 and extracellular matrix metalloproteinase inducer (EMMPRIN) levels in relation to carotid atherosclerotic plaque characteristics. Methods - Carotid atherosclerotic plaques (n=150) were stained and analyzed for the presence of collagen, smooth muscle cell (SMC), and...article 2006
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TNO Kwaliteit van Leven (author), Lemckert, A.A.C. (author), Grimbergen, J. (author), Smits, S. (author), Hartkoorn, E. (author), Holterman, L. (author), Berkhout, B. (author), Barouch, D.H. (author), Vogels, R. (author), Quax, P. (author), Goudsmit, J. (author), Havenga, M.J.E. (author)Recombinant adenoviral vectors based on type 5 (rAd5) show great promise as a vaccine carrier. However, neutralizing activity against Ad5 is prevalent and high-titred among human populations, and significantly dampens Ad5-based vaccine modalities. The generation of alternative adenoviral vectors with low seroprevalence thus receives much...article 2006
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Koppelman, S.J. (author), de Jong, G.A.H. (author), de Laaper-Ertmann, M. (author), Peeters, K.A.B.M. (author), Knulst, A.C. (author), Hefle, S.L. (author), Knol, E.F. (author), TNO Kwaliteit van Leven (author)Background: IgE-binding peanut proteins smaller than 15 kDa were previously identified as potential allergens in the majority of our peanut allergic population. Objective: To characterize the novel allergen in order to determine whether it was similar to one of the thus far identified recombinant peanut allergens (Ara h 1-7). Methods: An IgE...article 2005
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Hamer, R.J. (author), TNO Kwaliteit van Leven (author)Coeliac Disease has to be considered a main food related affliction, with life long consequences for the people having the disease. Coeliac Disease patients suffer from adverse effects that can be related to specific gluten peptide sequences that trigger a sequence of immune related reactions leading to damage of the intestine and related...article 2005
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Rookmaaker, M.B. (author), Verhaar, M.C. (author), Loomans, C.J.M. (author), Verloop, R. (author), Peters, E. (author), Westerweel, P.E. (author), Murohara, T. (author), Staal, F.J.T. (author), van Zonneveld, A.J. (author), Koolwijk, P. (author), Rabelink, T.J. (author), van Hinsbergh, V.W.M. (author), TNO Kwaliteit van Leven (author)Objective - Emerging evidence suggests that human blood contains bone marrow (BM)-derived endothelial progenitor cells that contribute to postnatal neovascularization. Clinical trials demonstrated that administration of BM-cells can enhance neovascularization. Most studies, however, used crude cell populations. Identifying the role of different...article 2005
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van Wijk, F. (author), Nierkens, S. (author), Hassing, I. (author), Feijen, M. (author), Koppelman, S.J. (author), de Jong, G.A.H. (author), Pieters, R. (author), Knippels, L.M.J. (author), TNO Kwaliteit van Leven (author)There is little knowledge about the factors that determine the allergenicity of food proteins. One aspect that remains to be elucidated is the effect of the food matrix on immune responses to food proteins. To study the intrinsic immunogenicity of allergens and the influence of the food matrix, purified peanut allergens (Ara h 1, Ara h 2, Ara h...article 2005
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van Wijk, F. (author), Hoeks, S. (author), Nierkens, S. (author), Koppelman, S.J. (author), van Kooten, P. (author), Boon, L. (author), Knippels, L.M.J. (author), Pieters, R. (author), TNO Kwaliteit van Leven (author)Although food allergy has emerged as a major health problem, the mechanisms that are decisive in the development of sensitization to dietary Ag remain largely unknown. CTLA-4 signaling negatively regulates immune activation, and may play a crucial role in preventing induction and/or progression of sensitization to food Ag. To elucidate the role...article 2005
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Joosten, V. (author), Roelofs, M.S. (author), van den Dries, N. (author), Goosen, T. (author), Verrips, C.T. (author), van den Hondel, C.A.M.J.J. (author), Lokman, B.C. (author), TNO Kwaliteit van Leven (author)The Arthromyces ramosus peroxidase gene (arp) was genetically fused to either the 5′- or 3′-terminal ends of the gene encoding llama variable heavy chain antibody fragment VHH R9, resulting in the fusion expression cassettes ARP-R9 or R9-ARP. Aspergillus awamori transformants were obtained which produced up to 30 mg l-1 fusion protein in the...article 2005
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TNO Kwaliteit van Leven (author), Grefhorst, A. (author), van Dijk, T.H. (author), Hammer, A. (author), van der Sluijs, F.H. (author), Havinga, R. (author), Havekes, L.M. (author), Romijn, J.A. (author), Groot, P.H. (author), Reijngoud, D.J. (author), Kuipers, F. (author)Liver X receptor (LXR) agonists have been proposed to act as anti-diabetic drugs. However, pharmacological LXR activation leads to severe hepatic steatosis, a condition usually associated with insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes mellitus. To address this apparent contradiction, lean and ob/ob mice were treated with the LXR agonist GW-3965 for...article 2005
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TNO Kwaliteit van Leven (author), Goudriaan, J.R. (author), den oer, M.A.M. (author), Rensen, P.C.N. (author), Febbraio, M. (author), Kuipers, F. (author), Romijn, J.A. (author), Havekes, L.M. (author), Voshol, P.J. (author)CD36 is involved in high-affinity peripheral FFA uptake. CD36-deficient (cd36-/-) mice exhibit increased plasma FFA and triglyceride (TG) levels. The aim of the present study was to elucidate the cause of the increased plasma TG levels in cd36-/- mice. cd36-/- mice showed no differences in hepatic VLDL-TG production or intestinal [3H]TG uptake...article 2005
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Knippels, L.M.J. (author), van Wijk, F. (author), Penninks, A.H. (author), TNO Voeding (author)Purpose of review This review summarizes selected articles on animal models of food allergy published in 2003. The research areas that are covered include mechanistic studies, the search for new therapies, as well as screening models for hazard identification of potential allergens. Recent findings Novel treatment options of both prevention and...article 2004
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Koppelman, S.J. (author), Wensing, M. (author), Ertmann, M. (author), Knulst, A.C. (author), Knol, E.F. (author), TNO Voeding (author)Background: A number of allergenic proteins in peanut has been described and the relative importance of these allergens is yet to be determined. Objectives: We have investigated the relevance of previously identified peanut allergens in well-characterized peanut-allergic patients by in vitro, ex vivo and in vivo assays. Methods: Thirty-two adult...article 2004
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Mittag, D. (author), Akkerdaas, J. (author), Ballmer-Weber, B.K. (author), Vogel, L. (author), Wensing, M. (author), Becker, W.M. (author), Koppelman, S.J. (author), Knulst, A.C. (author), Helbling, A. (author), Hefle, S.L. (author), van Ree, R. (author), Vieths, S. (author), TNO Voeding Centraal Instituut voor Voedingsonderzoek TNO (author)We recently described patients with soybean allergy mainly mediated by cross-reactivity to birch pollen allergens. A majority of those patients were reported to have peanut allergy. We sought to study the occurrence of peanut allergy in patients allergic to birch pollen and characterized the Bet v 1-homologous peanut allergen Ara h 8....article 2004
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'T Hart, B.A. (author), Vogels, J. (author), Bauer, J. (author), Brok, H.P.M. (author), Blezer, E. (author), TNO Voeding (author)Early recognition of whether a product has potential as a new therapy for treating multiple sclerosis (MS) relies upon the quality of the animal models used in the preclinical trials. The promising effects of new treatments in rodent models of experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis (EAE) have rarely been reproduced in patients suffering from...article 2004