GRIAC - scientific publications

Dissertations
This list shows the GUIDE-GRIAC dissertations from 2003 up to now. The title is the link to additional information about the dissertation. Part of this information is provided by the University Library.

2009 Dijkstra, Arend G. Models for nonlinear optical spectra of coupled oscillators
2008 Boelens, Mirjam Catharina Molecular genetic studies in epithelial cells of lung cancer and COPD patients
2008 Brandsma, Corry Anke The inflammatory response in COPD : in mice and men
2008 Didraga, Mihaela Alina Analytical approaches towards structural characterization of human lung decorin
2008 Duiverman, Marieke Leontine Severe Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease : assessment of respiratory muscle activity and the benefits of noninvasive ventilation
2008 Liesker, Jeroen Johannes Wilhelmus COPD : a multifaceted disease
2008 Versluis, Mieke Adenosine and its receptors : translational studies in asthma and COPD
2008 Vlieg-Boerstra, Berber Standardization, validation and outcome of double-blind, placebo-controlled food challenges in children
2007 Schaafsma, Dedmer Central role of Rho-kinase in the pathophysiology of allergic asthma
2007 Bathoorn, Derk COPD exacerbations, inflammation and treatment
2007 Cohen, Judith Parameters of small airway function and inflammation
2007 Deen, Margaretha van der Role of multidrug resistance-associated protein 1 in airway epithelium
2007 Kooi, Elisabeth Maria Wiepkje; Schokker, Siebrigje Preschool children with recurrent respiratory symptoms
2006 Vrijlandt, Elizabeth Johanna Louise Esther Respiratory health in children born prematurely
2006 Vaart, Hester van der COPD, from first cigarette to therapy
2006 Maarsingh, Harm Arginase: a novel key enzyme in the pathophysiology of allergic asthma
2006 Gosman, Margot Madeleine Elvira From pathology to treatment in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease : focus on inflammatory cells and airway hyperresponsiveness
2006 Boterman, Mark Heterologous amplification of homologous beta-adrenoceptor desensitization in airway smooth muscle : implications for asthma?
2005 Oostendorp, Jaap Beta-adrenergic receptor regulation and airway inflammation
2005 Willemse, Brigitte Wilhelmina Maria Smoking cessation in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
2004 Watson, L. Gender differences in asthma and COPD
2004 Vonk, JM Development and outcome of asthma
2004 Jongepier,H. Polymorphisms in genes contributing to asthma, its severity and progression
2004 Jongepier,H. Polymorphisms in genes contributing to asthma, its severity and progression
2004 Heijink, Hilde Irene Dysregulation of T cell activity in asthma : role of the ß2-adrenergic/cAMP system
2004 Gosens, R. Plasticity of airway smooth muscle phenotype in airway remodeling
2003 Woude, H.J. van der Clinical effects of long-acting B2-agonists in methachline-induced bronchoconstriction
2003 Visser, M.J. Long-term effects and side-effects of inhaled corticosteroids in childhood asthma
2003 Nolte, I.M. Statistics and population genetics of haplotype sharing as a tool for fine-mapping of disease gene loci
2003 Meijer, R.J. Towards a rational dosing of corticosteroids in asthma
2003 Landstra, A.M. Role of serum cortisol in children with asthma
2003 Kerkhof, M. Allergic diseases in the general population
2003 Berge M., van den AMP and its role in asthma


Scientific publications
Below, the scientific publications of GUIDE-GRIAC researchers are registered. They have previously been published in the GRIAC and GUIDE Annual Publication Reports. These publications cover the period 2003 - 2007. The most recent publications are accessible as well (right buttons).

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Key Publications 2006

Brouwer ML, Wolt-Plompen SAA, Dubois AEJ, van der Heide S, Jansen DF, Hoijer MA, Kauffman HF, Duiverman EJ. No effects of probiotics on atopic dermatitis in infancy: a randomized placebo-controlled trial. Clin Exp Allergy 2006;36:899-906.

Diemen van CC, Postma DS, Vonk JM, Bruinenberg M, Nolte IM, Boezen HM.  Decorin and TGF-beta1 polymorphisms and development of COPD in a general population. Respir Res 2006;7:89.

Dijkstra A, Howard TD, Vonk JM, Ampleford EJ, Lange LA, Bleecker ER, Meyers DA, Postma DS.  Estrogen receptor 1 polymorphisms are associated with airway hyperresponsiveness and lung function decline, particularly in female subjects with asthma. J Allergy Clin Immunol 2006;117(3):604-611.

Foster JM, Sonderen van E, Lee AJ, Sanderman S, Dijkstra A, Postma D, Molen van der T. A self rating scale for patient perceived side effects of inhaled corticosteroids. Respiratory Research 2006;7:131.

Gosens R, Stelmack GL, Dueck G, McNeill KD, Yamasaki A, Gerthoffer WT, Unruh H, Gounni AS, Zaagsma J, Halayko AJ. Role of caveolin-1 in p42/p44 MAP kinase activation and proliferation of human airway smooth muscle. Am J Physiol Lung Cell Mol Physiol 2006;291:L523-L534.

Gosman MM, Willemse BW, Jansen DF, Lapperre TS, van SA, Hiemstra PS, Postma DS, Timens W, Kerstjens HA; Groningen and Leiden Universities Corticosteroids in Obstructive Lung Disease Study Group. Increased number of B-cells in bronchial biopsies in COPD. Eur Respir J 2006;27:60-64.

Kocks JWH, Tuinenga MG, Uil SM, Berg van den JWK, Molen van der T – Health status measurement in COPD: the minimal clinically important difference of the Clinical COPD Questionnaire. Respiratory Research 2006;7:62.

Lapperre TS, Postma DS, Gosman MM, Snoeck-Stroband JB, Ten Hacken NH, Hiemstra PS, Timens W, Sterk PJ, Mauad T. Relation between duration of smoking cessation and bronchial inflammation in COPD. Thorax 2006;61:115-121.

Meurs H, Santing RE, Remie R, Mark van der T, Westerhof FJ, Zuidhof AB, Bos IST, Zaagsma J. A guinea pig model of acute and chronic asthma using permanently instrumented and unrestrained animals. Nature Protocols 2006;1:840-847.

Motta AC, van Oosterhout AJM. T cells in asthma: lessons from mouse models. Drug Discov Today 2006; 3: 199-204.

Reijmerink NE, Hylkema MN, Postma DS, Bruinenberg M, Kauffman HF, Koppelman GH.   Confounding effect of atopy on functional effects of the CD14/-159 promoter polymorphism. J Allergy Clin Immunol. 2006;117(1):219.

Strate van der B, Postma D, Brandsma C, Melgert B, Luinge M, Geerlings M, Hylkema MN, Van den Berg A, Timens W and Kerstjes HAM. Cigarette smoke-induced emphysema: A role for the B cell? Am J Respir Crit Care Med 2006;173:751-758.

Vaart van der H, Postma DS, Timens W, Kauffman HF, Hylkema MN, Ten Hacken NH. Repeated sputum inductions induce a transient neutrophilic and eosinophilic response. Chest 2006;130:1157-1164.

Vrijlandt EJLE, Gerritsen J, Boezen HM, Grevink RG, Duiverman EJ. Lung function and exercise capacity in young adults born prematurely. Am J Respir Crit Care Med 2006;173:890-896.

Watson L, Schouten JP, Lofdahl CG, Pride NB, Laitinen LA, Postma DS; European Respiratory Society Study on Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease.  Predictors of COPD symptoms: does the sex of the patient matter? Eur Respir J 2006;28(2):311-318.

Zandvoort A, Postma DS, Jonker MR, Noordhoek JA, Vos JT, Van der Geld YM, Timens W. Altered expression of the Smad signalling pathway: implications for COPD pathogenesis. Eur Respir J 2006;28:533-541.

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