The lipid membrane is a basic structural component of all living cells. Embedded in this nanometer-thin barrier, membrane proteins shape the membrane and at the same time respond to the shape of the membrane.

This thesis systematically analyzes the physical-chemistry of lipid-graphene interactions with the major objective of reconciliating the variety of results reported in the literature.

Promotor: Prof.dr. E. Bouwman, Co-promotor: S. Bonnet

Synthesis and application of chemical biology tools to study immunomodulatory signaling lipids.

The skin is our natural barrier and lipids are a key part of this barrier. In the outer skin layer, the stratum corneum (SC), lipids form a densely organized structure dependent on the composition of these lipids.

Like a mixture of oil and water, lipid membranes separate into two liquid phases.

Cardiovascular diseases are among the most frequent causes of death in the world. The main underlying pathology of cardiovascular diseases is the development of atherosclerosis in the medium and large-sized arteries.

Promotor: J.G.E.M. Fraaije, Co-Promotor: A. Kros

Promotor: J. A. Bouwstra

The stratum corneum is the outermost skin layer and consists of dead cells embedded in a lipid matrix.

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Promotor: A. Kros, Co-promotor: R.R.C.L. Olsthoorn

Cholesterol influences many pathways, including serving as precursor for adrenal steroidogenesis. Imbalance of cholesterol levels has been implicated in several diseases including cardiovascular diseases and its underlying pathology, atherosclerosis.

Shape and biological function are tightly connected. Physical descriptions are used to connect the shape of a biological system with its function.

Promotor: A. Kros

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Het is onderzoekers voor het eerst gelukt grafeen op een stabiele laag vetten, ofwel lipiden, te plaatsen. Omringd door een beschermende laag van lipiden zou grafeen in het lichaam als een veelzijdige sensor kunnen dienen. De resultaten zijn de eerste stap naar zo’n omhulsel en zijn op 28 september…

Advanced mass spectrometry of glycosphingolipids takes the central stage in this thesis. Investigations focus on characterization of glycosphingolipid metabolism in health and disease with emphasis to the detection and accurate quantitation of known and so far unknown glycosphingolipids and closely…

Promotor: Prof.dr. E. Bouwman, Co-promotor: S. Bonnet

Promotor: A. Kros

Heart failure is a major health care problem with high mortality.

Phosphorylation affects all four major biomolecules – proteins, lipids, carbohydrates and nucleic acids – and plays a pivotal role in the most fundamental cellular functions.

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Farmacoloog Walter Boiten ontwikkelde een nieuwe methode om de hoeveelheid vetten in iemands huid te kunnen bepalen. Met de methode testte hij de effecten van een nieuwe crème die hij ontwikkelde voor eczeempatiënten. De eerste resultaten zijn veelbelovend. Boiten promoveert op 15 januari.

The PID-directed shift in PIN polarity has been broadly accepted as one of the essential mechanisms for the regulation of auxin transport polarity.

The aim of this thesis is to study cell-cell interactions and the development of an assay to explore and quantify the exchange of membrane compounds.

This thesis describes the design, characterization and application of dextran based crosslinked network.

Atherosclerosis is the main underlying pathology of cardiovascular disease. Atherosclerosis is caused by an immune response which is directed against (modified) lipoproteins which accumulate in the vessel wall.

Promotor: H.S. Overkleeft, Co-promotor: M. van der Stelt

In summary, the collective results described in this thesis show that nanoparticulate vaccines can be delivered intradermally by coated and hollow microneedles and evoke antigen-specific immune responses.

Cardiovascular syndromes are the major cause of death in Western societies.

Promotores: Prof.dr. J. Kuiper, Prof.dr. P.H.A. Quax, Co-promotor: I. Bot

Microbial rhodopsins are photosensitive pigments implemented in the growth and adaptation of a large population of microorganisms.

Promotor: Prof.dr. J.A. Bouwstra, Co-promotor: A. El Ghalbzouri

Wij richten ons op natuurlijke producten van onderzoek, de traditionele geneeskunde, etnobotanie en fytochemie.

This thesis describes biochemical investigations of glucocerebrosidase (GBA), the lysosomal β- glucosidase that is deficient in Gaucher disease (GD).

Promotor: Prof.dr. J. Kuiper

Promotores: Prof.dr. G.F.A. Kersten, W. Jiskoot, Co-promotor: J-P. Amorij

Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death worldwide.

Promotor: Prof.dr. J.G.E.M. Fraaije, Co-promotor: A. Kros

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De bacheloropleiding duurt 3 jaar. In het eerste en tweede jaar volg je zowel vakken in de scheikunde als de technologie. Daarna verdiep je je verder in één van de gebieden.

Het immuunsysteem speelt een belangrijke rol bij het ontstaan van slagaderverkalking, de onderliggende oorzaak van hart- en vaatziekten. Ontstekingsremmende medicatie kan misschien helpen, ontdekte Thomas van der Heijden. Promotie op 19 december.