Publications and communications of Betty Richelle

Blomme, B.* , Deroanne, C.* , Hulin, A., Lambert, C., Defraigne, J.-O., Nusgens, B., Radermecker, M., & Colige, A. (20 August 2019). Mechanical strain induces a pro-fibrotic phenotype in human mitral valvular interstitial cells through RhoC/ROCK/MRTF-A and Erk1/2 signaling pathways. Journal of Molecular and Cellular Cardiology, 135, 149-159. doi:10.1016/j.yjmcc.2019.08.008

Brohée, L., Peulen, O., Nusgens, B., Castronovo, V., Thiry, M., Colige, A., & Deroanne, C. (04 May 2018). Propranolol sensitizes prostate cancer cells to glucose metabolism inhibition and prevents cancer progression. Scientific Reports, 8 (1), 7050. doi:10.1038/s41598-018-25340-9

Dupont, L., Ehx, G., Chantry, M., Monseur, C., Leduc, C., Janssen, L., Cataldo, D., Thiry, M., Jérôme, C., Thomassin, J.-M., Nusgens, B., Dubail, J., Baron, F., & Colige, A. (2018). Spontaneous atopic dermatitis due to immune dysregulation in mice lacking Adamts2 and 14. Matrix Biology, 70, 140-157. doi:10.1016/j.matbio.2018.04.002

Courtois, A., Nusgens, B., Garbacki, N., HUSTINX, R., Gomez, P., Defraigne, J.-O., Colige, A., & SAKALIHASAN, N. (2017). Circulating microRNAs signature correlates with positive [18F]fluorodeoxyglucose-positron emission tomography in patients with abdominal aortic aneurysm. Journal of Vascular Surgery. doi:10.1016/j.jvs.2016.12.112

Bekhouche, M., Leduc, C., Dupont, L., Janssen, L., Delolme, F., Vadon-Le Goff, S., Smargiasso, N., Baiwir, D., Mazzucchelli, G., Zanella-Cleon, I., Dubail, J., De Pauw, E., Nusgens, B., Hulmes, D., Moali, C., & Colige, A. (06 January 2016). Determination of the substrate repertoire of ADAMTS2, 3 and 14 significantly broadens their functions and identifies extracellular matrix organization and TGF-beta signaling as primary targets. FASEB Journal, 5, 1741-56. doi:10.1096/fj.15-279869

DE LANDSHEERE, L., Brieu, M., Blacher, S., Munaut, C., Nusgens, B., Rubod, C., Noël, A., Foidart, J.-M., Nisolle, M., & Cosson, M. (2016). Elastin density: Link between histological and biomechanical properties of vaginal tissue in women with pelvic organ prolapse? International Urogynecology Journal. doi:10.1007/s00192-015-2901-8

Bruls, S.* , Courtois, A.* , Nusgens, B., Defraigne, J.-O., Delvenne, P., Hustinx, R., Moutschen, M., & SAKALIHASAN, N. (2015). 18F-FDG PET/CT in the Management of Aortitis. Clinical Nuclear Medicine. doi:10.1097/RLU.0000000000001016

Courtois, A., Nusgens, B., HUSTINX, R., Defraigne, J.-O., Colige, A., & SAKALIHASAN, N. (2015). Circulating miRNA signature of PET-positive abdominal aortic aneurysms: new potential predictors of rupture. Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis and Vascular Biology.

Courtois, A., Nusgens, B., HUSTINX, R., Namur, G., Gomez, P., Kuivaniemi, H., Defraigne, J.-O., Colige, A., & SAKALIHASAN, N. (2015). Gene Expression Study in Positron Emission Tomography–Positive Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms Identifies CCL18 as a Potential Biomarker for Rupture Risk. Molecular Medicine. doi:10.2119/molmed.2014.00065

Louis, F., Deroanne, C., Nusgens, B., Vico, L., & Guignandon, A. (2015). RhoGTPases as Key players in mammalian cell adaptation to microgravity. BioMed Research International. doi:10.1155/2015/747693

Neutelings, T., Nusgens, B., Liu, Y., Tavella, S., Ruggiu, A., Cancedda, R., Gabriel, M., Colige, A., & Lambert, C. (2015). Skin physiology in microgravity: a 3-month stay aboard ISS induces dermal atrophy and affects cutaneous muscle and hair follicles cylcing in mice. NPJ Microgravity.

Guignandon, A., Fauré, C., Neutelings, T., Rattner, A., Mineur, P., Linossier, M.-T., Laroche, N., Lambert, C., Deroanne, C., Nusgens, B., Demets, R., Colige, A., & Vico, L. (September 2014). Rac1 GTPase silencing counteracts microgravity-induced effects on osteoblastic cells. FASEB Journal, 28 (9), 4077-4087. doi:10.1096/fj.14-249714

Kaux, J.-F., Janssen, L., Drion, P., Nusgens, B., Libertiaux, V., Pascon, F., HEYERES, A., HOFFMANN, A., Lambert, C., LE GOFF, C., Denoël, V., Defraigne, J.-O., Rickert, M., Crielaard, J.-M., & Colige, A. (May 2014). Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor-111 (VEGF-111) and tendon healing: preliminary results in a rat model of tendon injury. Muscles, Ligaments and Tendons Journal, 4 (1 (eCollection 2014 Jan)), 25-28. doi:10.32098/mltj.01.2014.05

Kaux, J.-F., Drion, P., Libertiaux, V., Colige, A., HOFFMANN, A., Nusgens, B., Forthomme, B., LE GOFF, C., Franzen, R., Rickert, M., Crielaard, J.-M., & Croisier, J.-L. (April 2014). Eccentric training improves tendon biomechanical properties: a rat model. British Journal of Sports Medicine, 48 (7), 155. doi:10.1136/bjsports-2014-093494.155

Courtois, A., Namur, G., EL HACHEMI, M., Creemers, E., Nusgens, B., HUSTINX, R., Allaire, E., Defraigne, J.-O., Colige, A., & SAKALIHASAN, N. (2014). Uptake of FDG detected by positron emission tomography in the abdominal aortic aneurysm is correlated with endoleaks and predicts the adverse outcome of AAA after endovascular aortic repair [Poster presentation]. 4th International meeting on aortic disease.

Courtois, A., Nusgens, B., Hustinx, R., Defraigne, J.-O., Colige, A., & Sakalihasan, N. (2014). Circulating microRNA expression signature in PET positive abdominal aortic aneurysms: new potential biomarkers. Aorta.

Courtois, A., Nusgens, B., Hustinx, R., Gomez, P., Defraigne, J.-O., Colige, A., & SAKALIHASAN, N. (2014). Intérèts de la tomographie à émission de positons dans le suivi et le pronostic des anévrysmes de l'aorte abdominale. Revue Médicale de Liège, 69 Spec No, 12-8.

DE LANDSHEERE, L., Blacher, S., Munaut, C., Nusgens, B., Rubod, C., Noël, A., Foidart, J.-M., Cosson, M., & Nisolle, M. (2014). Changes in elastin density in different locations of the vaginal wall in women with pelvic organ prolapse. International Urogynecology Journal. doi:10.1007/s00192-014-2431-9

DE LANDSHEERE, L., Munaut, C., Nusgens, B., Maillard, C., Rubod, C., Nisolle, M., Cosson, M., & Foidart, J.-M. (December 2013). Histology of the vaginal wall in women with pelvic organ prolapse: a literature review. International Urogynecology Journal, 24 (12), 2011-20. doi:10.1007/s00192-013-2111-1

Janssen, L., Dubail, J., Dupont, L., Voz, M., Peers, B., Peyre, E., Nguyen, L., Nusgens, B., & Colige, A. (November 2013). ADAMTS-3 deficiency is embryonic lethal in mouse and zebrafish [Paper presentation]. 9TH Pan Pacific Connective Tissue Societies Symposium, Hong Kong SAR China.

Courtois, A., Nusgens, B., Hustinx, R., Namur, G., Gomez, P., Somja, J., Defraigne, J.-O., Delvenne, P., Michel, J.-B., Colige, A., & Sakalihasan, N. (05 September 2013). 18F-FDG Uptake Assessed by PET/CT in Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms Is Associated with Cellular and Molecular Alterations Prefacing Wall Deterioration and Rupture. Journal of Nuclear Medicine, 54, 1740-1747. doi:10.2967/jnumed.112.115873

Neutelings, T., Lambert, C., Nusgens, B., & Colige, A. (23 July 2013). Effects of MIld cold shock (25°C) followed by warming up a 37°C on the cellular stress response. PLoS ONE, 8 (7), 69687. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0069687

BRULS, S.* , Courtois, A.* , Namur, G., Smeets, J.-P., Nusgens, B., Michel, J.-B., Defraigne, J.-O., & Sakalihasan, N. (2013). Increased metabolic activity highlighted by positron emission tomography/computed tomography in the wall of the dissected ascending aorta in a patient with Horton disease. Circulation: Cardiovascular Imaging, 6 (4), 606-8. doi:10.1161/CIRCIMAGING.113.000317

Courtois, A., Nusgens, B., DELVENNE, P., MEURISSE, M., DEFRAIGNE, J., Colige, A., & Sakalihasan, N. (2013). Dissection of Iliac Artery in a Patient With Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease. Aorta, 1 (2), 123-125.

Hulin, A., Deroanne, C., Lambert, C., Defraigne, J.-O., Nusgens, B., RADERMECKER, M., & Colige, A. (2013). Emerging pathogenic mechanisms in human myxomatous mitral valve: lessons from past and novel data. Cardiovascular Pathology, 22 (4), 245-250. doi:10.1016/j.carpath.2012.11.001

Kaux, J.-F., Drion, P., Libertiaux, V., Colige, A., HOFFMANN, A., Nusgens, B., Forthomme, B., Besançon, B., LE GOFF, C., Franzen, R., Defraigne, J.-O., Cescotto, S., Rickert, M., Crielaard, J.-M., & Croisier, J.-L. (January 2013). Eccentric training improves tendon biomechanical properties: a rat model. Journal of Orthopaedic Research, 31 (1), 119-124. doi:10.1002/jor.22202

Kaux, J.-F., Drion, P., Colige, A., Pascon, F., Libertiaux, V., HOFFMANN, A., Janssen, L., HEYERES, A., Nusgens, B., LE GOFF, C., Gothot, A., Cescotto, S., Defraigne, J.-O., Rickert, M., & Crielaard, J.-M. (September 2012). Effects of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) on the healing of Achilles tendons of rats. Wound Repair and Regeneration, 20 (5), 748-756. doi:10.1111/j.1524-475X.2012.00826.x

Neutelings, T., Liu, Y., Cancedda, R., Tavella, S., Ruggiu, A., Nusgens, B., & Colige, A. (04 May 2012). Global analysis of gene expression in the skin of mice after a 92 days journey in microgravity [Poster presentation]. GIGA-Cancer Day, Sart Tilman, Belgium.

Kaux, J.-F., Drion, P., Colige, A., Pascon, F., Libertiaux, V., HOFFMANN, A., Janssen, L., HEYERES, A., Nusgens, B., LE GOFF, C., Gothot, A., Cescotto, S., Defraigne, J.-O., Rickert, M., & Crielaard, J.-M. (2012). Effects of platelet-rich plasma on the healing of tendons: animal model. In Biomedica 2012 (pp. 180).

Hulin, A., Deroanne, C., Lambert, C., Dumont, B., Castronovo, V., Defraigne, J.-O., Nusgens, B., RADERMECKER, M., & Colige, A. (27 January 2012). Metallothionein-dependent up-regulation of TGF-B2 participates in the remodelling of the myxomatous mitral valve. Cardiovascular Research, 93 (3), 480-9.

Neutelings, T., Lambert, C., Liu, Y., Cancedda, R., Tavella, S., Ruggiu, A., Nusgens, B., & Colige, A. (2012). The mice drawer system (MDS) tissue sharing programme: effect of space conditions on skin metabolic activity [Paper presentation]. ELGRA Biennial Symposium and General Assembly "From µ to x!", Antwerpen, Belgium.

Neutelings, T., Liu, Y., Cancedda, R., Tavella, S., Ruggiu, A., Nusgens, B., & Colige, A. (2012). Global analysis of gene expression in the skin of mice after a 92 days journey in microgravity [Paper presentation]. 33rd Annual Int. Gravitational Physiology Meeting, 12th European Life Sciences Symposium 'Life in Space for Life on Earth', Aberdeen, United Kingdom.

Stultiens, A., HO, T. T. G., Nusgens, B., Colige, A., & Deroanne, C. (January 2012). Rho proteins crosstalk via RhoGDIalpha. Communicative and Integrative Biology, 5 (1), 99-101.

Neutelings, T., Nusgens, B., Colige, A., & Lambert, C. (19 May 2011). Cellular stress response after cold shock (25°C) and warming up at 37°C [Poster presentation]. GIGA-Cancer Day, Sart Tilman, Belgium.

Kaux, J.-F., Drion, P., Renouf, J., Pascon, F., Libertiaux, V., Colige, A., Le Goff, C., Lambert, C., Nusgens, B., Gothot, A., Cescotto, S., Defraigne, J.-O., Rickert, M., & Crielaard, J.-M. (February 2011). Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and tendon healing: animal model. British Journal of Sports Medicine, 45 (2), 1. doi:10.1136/bjsm.2010.081554.44

COURTOIS, A., Nusgens, B., Defraigne, J.-O., Hustinx, R., Gomez, P., Somja, J., Delvenne, P., Colige, A., & SakalihasanN, N. (2011). Uptake of 18-FDG as detected by positron emission tomography is correlated to an increased inflammatory infiltrate and expression of proteolytic enzymes in abdominal aortic aneurysm wall [Poster presentation]. The leucocyte in cardiovascular disease conference, Geneva, Switzerland.

Dubail, J., Voz, M., Peers, B., Nguyen, L., Nusgens, B., & Colige, A. (2011). ADAMTS-2, -3 and -14 functions by the phenotypical analysis of knock-out mice and epxression studies in zebrafish [Poster presentation]. Gordon research Seminar on MMps, At Bryant University, Smithfield, RI, United States.

HO, T. T. G., Stultiens, A., Dubail, J., Lapière, C. M., Nusgens, B., Colige, A., & Deroanne, C. (2011). The RhoGDIalpha-dependent balance between RhoA and Rho C is a key regulator of cancer cell tumorigenesis [Poster presentation]. The 3rd EMBO Meeting, Vienne, Austria.

HO, T. T. G., Stultiens, A., Dubail, J., Lapière, C. M., Nusgens, B., Colige, A., & Deroanne, C. (2011). The RhoGDI-dependent balance between RhoA and Rho Cis a key regulator of cancer cell tumorigenesis [Paper presentation]. VII colloque francophone des petites proteines G, Poitiers, France.

Ho, T. T. G., Stultiens, A., Dubail, J., Lapiere, C. M., Nusgens, B., Colige, A., & Deroanne, C. (2011). RhoGDI alpha-dependent balance between RhoA and RhoC is a key regulator of cancer cell tumorigenesis. Molecular Biology of the Cell, 22 (17), 3263-75. doi:10.1091/mbc.E11-01-0020

Hulin, A., Lambert, C., Deroanne, C., Defraigne, J.-O., Nusgens, B., Colige, A., & RADERMECKER, M. (2011). Reduced expression of metallothioneins in myxomatous mitral valve prolapse andTGF-B2 signaling [Poster presentation]. Biennal Meeting of the Society for Heart Valve Disease, Barcelone, Spain.

Neutelings, T., Lambert, C., Liu, Y., Cancedda, R., Tavella, S., Ruggiu, A., Nusgens, B., & Colige, A. (2011). The mice drawer system (MDS) Tissue sharing programme: effect of space conditions on skin metabolic activity [Paper presentation]. ELGRA Biennial Symposium Assembly, Anvers, Belgium.

Sakalihasan, N., KUIVANIEMI, H., Nusgens, B., DURIEUX, R., & Defraigne, J.-O. (2011). Aneurysm : epidemiology, aetiology and pathology. Berlin, Germany: SPRINGER.

Tchemtchoua Tateu, V., Atanasova, G., Aqil, A., Filee, P., Garbacki, N., Vanhooteghem, O., Deroanne, C., Noël, A., Jérôme, C., Nusgens, B., Poumay, Y., & Colige, A. (2011). Development of a Chitosan Nanofibrillar Scaffold for Skin Repair and Regeneration. Biomacromolecules, 12, 3194-3204. doi:10.1021/bm200680q

Kaux, J.-F., Drion, P., Renouf, J., Pascon, F., Libertiaux, V., Colige, A., Le Goff, C., Lambert, C., Nusgens, B., Gothot, A., Cescotto, S., Defraigne, J.-O., Rickert, M., & Crielaard, J.-M. (2010). Tendon lesion and platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injection: rat model. In Annual Congress of the RBSPRM. Medicongress.

Kaux, J.-F., Drion, P., Libertiaux, V., Pascon, F., Colige, A., Le Goff, C., Lambert, C., Janssen, L., Nusgens, B., Gothot, A., Cescotto, S., Defraigne, J.-O., Rickert, M., & Crielaard, J.-M. (25 November 2010). Tendon lesion and VEGF-111 injection [Poster presentation]. 6th Meeting of the EFOST, Brussels, Belgium.

Kaux, J.-F., Drion, P., Renouf, J., Pascon, F., Libertiaux, V., Colige, A., Le Goff, C., Lambert, C., Nusgens, B., Gothot, A., Cescotto, S., Defraigne, J.-O., Rickert, M., & Crielaard, J.-M. (25 November 2010). Tendon lesion and platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injection [Poster presentation]. 6th Meeting of the EFOST, Brussels, Belgium.

Kaux, J.-F., Drion, P., Renouf, J., Pascon, F., Libertiaux, V., Colige, A., Hoffmann, A., Le Goff, C., Lambert, C., Nusgens, B., Gothot, A., Cescotto, S., Defraigne, J.-O., Rickert, M., & Crielaard, J.-M. (2010). Injection de concentrés plaquettaires et régénération tendineuse : modèle animal. In 3ème Congrès Commun SFMS - SFTS (pp. 62).

Kaux, J.-F., Drion, P., Libertiaux, V., Pascon, F., Colige, A., Le Goff, C., Lambert, C., Nusgens, B., Cescotto, S., Defraigne, J.-O., Rickert, M., & Crielaard, J.-M. (2010). Le VEGF-111 comme nouvel outil thérapeutique des lésions tendineuses. In 3ème Congrès Commun SFMS - SFTS (pp. 58).

Kaux, J.-F., Drion, P., Libertiaux, V., Pascon, F., Colige, A., Le Goff, C., Lambert, C., Nusgens, B., Gothot, A., Cescotto, S., Defraigne, J.-O., Rickert, M., & Crielaard, J.-M. (September 2010). VEGF-111 as a new therapeutic tool for tendon lesion. Osteoarthritis and Cartilage, 18 (Supplement 2), 22. doi:10.1016/S1063-4584(10)60058-1

Kaux, J.-F., Le Goff, C., Drion, P., Libertiaux, V., Pascon, F., Colige, A., Lambert, C., Nusgens, B., Cescotto, S., Defraigne, J.-O., Rickert, M., & Crielaard, J.-M. (July 2010). New use of VEGF in therapeutics: application in tendon lesions. Clinical Chemistry, 56 (S6), 111.

Lambert, C., Liu, Y., Cancedda, R., Tavella, S., Ruggiu, A., Nusgens, B., & Colige, A. (July 2010). The Mice Drawer System (MDS) Tissue Sharing Programme: effect of space conditions on skin metabolic activity and vascularization and potential impact of radiations in mice [Paper presentation]. 38th scientific assembly of the Commitee on Space Research - COSPAR, Bremen, Germany.

Neutelings, T., Mineur, P., Nusgens, B., Colige, A., & Lambert, C. (21 May 2010). Effects on mechanical stretch on human osteoblasts: role of the Rho family GTPases in the mechano-transduction [Poster presentation]. GIGA-Cancer Day, Sart Tilman, Belgium.

Nusgens, B. (May 2010). Acide Hyaluronique et matrice extracellulaire : une molécule primitive ? Annales de Dermatologie et de Vénéréologie, 137 (supplément 1), 3-S8. doi:10.1016/S0151-9638(10)70002-8

Kaux, J.-F., Drion, P., Libertiaux, V., Pascon, F., Colige, A., Le Goff, C., Lambert, C., Nusgens, B., Gothot, A., Cescotto, S., Defraigne, J.-O., Rickert, M., & Crielaard, J.-M. (20 March 2010). Comparison between platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and vascular endothelial growth factor-111 (VEGF-111) as a therapeutic tool in tendon healing process [Poster presentation]. VVS Biennial Congress for Sports Medicine and Sports Sciences, Brugge, Belgium.

Castagne, D., Evrard, B., Nusgens, B., & Piel, G. (2010). Effect of β-cyclodextrin and its derivatives on caveolae disruption, relationships with their cholesterol extraction capacities. Journal of Inclusion Phenomena and Macrocyclic Chemistry, 67, 369-376. doi:10.1007/s10847-009-9718-3

Dubail, J., Kesteloot, F., Deroanne, C., Motte, P., Lambert, V., Rakic, J.-M., Lapiere, C., Nusgens, B., & Colige, A. (2010). ADAMTS-2 functions as anti-angiogenic and anti-tumoral molecule independently of its catalytic activity. Cellular and Molecular Life Sciences. doi:10.1007/s00018-010-0431-6

Henno, A., Blacher, S., Lambert, C., Deroanne, C., Noël, A., Lapière, C., de LA BRASSINNE, M., Nusgens, B., & Colige, A. (2010). Histological and transcriptional study of angiogenesis and lymphangiogenesis in uninvolved skin, acute pinpoint lesions and established psoriasis plaques: an approach of vascular development chronology in psoriasis. Journal of Dermatological Science, 57 (3), 162-169. doi:10.1016/j.jdermsci.2009.12.006

Mineur, P., Colige, A., DELGAUDINE, M., Deroanne, C., Kesteloot, F., Dubail, J., GOTHOT, A., Lapière, C.-L., Noël, A., Voo, S., Waltenberger, J., Nusgens, B., & Lambert, C. (2010). VEGF111, a new VEGF-A isoform induced by genotoxic agents; resistance to proteolytic [Paper presentation]. Vascular biology and angiogenesis.

Castagne, D., Frederich, M., Evrard, B., Nusgens, B., Dive, G., & Piel, G. (June 2009). Studies for understanding the interactions between biological membranes and cyclodextrins and their effects at the cell level [Poster presentation]. 2nd PharmSciFair, Nice, France.

Castagne, D., Fillet, M., Delattre, L., Evrard, B., Nusgens, B., & Piel, G. (2009). Study of the cholesterol extraction capacity of β-cyclodextrin and its derivatives, relationships with their effects on endothelial cell viability and on membrane models. Journal of Inclusion Phenomena and Macrocyclic Chemistry, 63 (3-4), 225-231. doi:10.1007/s10847-008-9510-9

Henno, A., Blacher, S., Lambert, C., Colige, A., Seidel, L., Noël, A., Lapière, C., De La Brassinne, M., & Nusgens, B. (2009). Altered expression of angiogenesis and lymphangiogenesis markers in the uninvolved skin of plaque-type psoriasis. British Journal of Dermatology, 160 (3), 581-90. doi:10.1111/j.1365-2133.2008.08889.x

Lambert, C., Battout, S., Van Oostveldt, P., Meesen, G., Benotmane, R., D'Agostino, E., Fouquaert, E., Nusgens, B., & Colige, A. (2009). The CORALS project: simulated Cosmic Radiations and Alternative Splicing [Paper presentation]. 5th International Workshop on Space Radiation, 12th Workshop on Ion Beams I Biology and Medicine, 20th Annual NASA Space Radiation Health InvestigatorWorkshop Heavy Ions in Space and Medicines’, Cologne, Germany.

Lambert, C., Neutelings, T., Mineur, P., Nusgens, B., & Colige, A. (2009). Role of the Rho family GTPases in the mechano-transduction and -reaction in human osteoblasts [Poster presentation]. 30th Annual Int. gravitational Physiology Meeting, Xi'an, China.

Neutelings, T., Mineur, P., Nusgens, B., Colige, A., & Lambert, C. (2009). Effects of mechanical stretch on human osteoblasts: role of the rho family GTPases in the mechanotransduction [Poster presentation]. ELGRA biennial symposium and General Assembly: "In the footsteps of Colombus", Bonn, Germany.

Neutelings, T., Mineur, P., Nusgens, B., Colige, A., & Lambert, C. (2009). Cold shock (25°C) and re-warming (37°C) affect cell phenotype: impac on space biology experiments [Paper presentation]. 30th Annual Int. Gravitational Physiology Meeting, Xi'an, China.

Castagne, D., Blacher, S., Alvarez Gonzalez, M.-L., Berndt, S., Piette, M., Evrard, B., Nusgens, B., Noël, A., & Piel, G. (May 2008). Effect of b-cyclodextrin and its methylated derivatives on the ex-vivo rat aortic ring angiogenesis assay [Poster presentation]. XIIth BELACT Meeting, Namur, Belgium.

Castagne, D., Fillet, M., Evrard, B., Nusgens, B., & Piel, G. (April 2008). Determination of the ideal cyclodextrin concentrations to study their effect in the lipid rafts by the use of cholesterol extraction and cell viability studies in endothelial cells [Poster presentation]. 6th World Meeting on Pharmaceutics, Biopharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology, Barcelona, Spain.

Belaid-Choucair, Z., Lepelletier, Y., Poncin, G., Thiry, A., Humblet, C., Maachi, M., Beaulieu, A., Schneider, E., Briquet, A., Mineur, P., Lambert, C., Mendes-Da-Cruz, D., Ahui, M. L., Asnafi, V., Dy, M., Boniver, J., Nusgens, B., Hermine, O., & Defresne, M.-P. (2008). Human bone marrow adipocytes block granulopoiesis through neuropilin-1-induced granulocyte colony-stimulating factor inhibition. Stem Cells, 26 (6), 1556-64. doi:10.1634/stemcells.2008-0068

Henno, A., Lapiere, C., Nusgens, B., & De La Brassinne, M. (2008). Le systeme vasculaire lymphatique: etats des connaissances et implications dermatologiques potentielles. Annales de Dermatologie et de Vénéréologie, 135 (10), 704-9. doi:10.1016/j.annder.2008.04.013

Ho, T. T. G., Merajver, S. D., Lapière, C., Nusgens, B., & Deroanne, C. (2008). RhoA-GDP regulates RhoB protein stability. Potential involvement of RhoGDIalpha. Journal of Biological Chemistry, 283 (31), 21588-98. doi:10.1074/jbc.M710033200

Lambert, C., Mineur, P., & Nusgens, B. (2008). VEGF111 : Dr Jekyll et Mr Hyde ? MS. Medecine Sciences, 24 (6-7), 579-80. doi:10.1051/medsci/20082467579

Lapière, C., Courtois, A., & Nusgens, B. (2008). Extracellular matrix proteins in normal and aneurysmal aorta. In N. SAKALIHASAN, H. Kuivaniemi, ... J.-B. Michel (Eds.), Aortic aneurysms: new insights into an old problem (pp. 67-83). editions l'université de Liège.

Neutelings, T., Mineur, P., Nusgens, B., & Lambert, C. (2008). Effect of cold shock (25°C) and warming up at 37°C on cellular stress response [Paper presentation]. 10th ESA Life Sciences Symposium, 29th Annual ISGP meeting, 24th Annual ASGSB meeting & ELGRA symposium "Life Space for Life on Earth", Angers, France.

Radermecker, M., Boulanger, K., Hulin, A., Lambert, C., Limet, R., Lapière, C., & Nusgens, B. (2008). L'insuffisance mitrale par degenerescence myxoide: aspect biochimique et considerations physiopathologiques. Revue Médicale de Liège, 63 (4), 187-92.

Mineur, P., Colige, A., Deroanne, C., Dubail, J., Kesteloot, F., Habraken, Y., Noël, A., Voo, S., Waltenberger, J., Lapière, C. M., Nusgens, B., & Lambert, C. (17 December 2007). Newly identified biologically active and proteolysis-resistant VEGF-A isoform VEGF111 is induced by genotoxic agents. Journal of Cell Biology, 179 (6), 1261-1273. doi:10.1083/jcb.200703052

Castagne, D., Fillet, M., Delattre, L., Evrard, B., Nusgens, B., & Piel, G. (November 2007). Interaction de la b-cyclodextrine et de ses dérivés avec des cellules endothéliales: dosage du cholestérol résiduel [Paper presentation]. 10èmes Journées du Club français des Cyclodextrines, Lens, France.

Kesteloot, F., Desmoulière, A., Leclercq, I., Thiry, M., Arrese Estrada, J., Prockop, D. J., Lapière, C. M., Nusgens, B., & Colige, A. (November 2007). ADAM metallopeptidase with thrombospondin type 1 motif 2 inactivation reduces the extent and stability of carbon tetrachloride-induced hepatic fibrosis in mice. Hepatology, 46 (5), 1620-1631. doi:10.1002/hep.21868

Castagne, D., Delattre, L., Evrard, B., Fillet, M., Nusgens, B., & Piel, G. (October 2007). Cell membrane destructuration using cyclodextrins: effect on cholesterol content of endothelial cells [Paper presentation]. XIIIth Forum of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Spa, Belgium.

Tabart, J., Baldo, A., Vermout, S., Nusgens, B., Lapière, C.-L., Losson, B., & Mignon, B. (July 2007). Reconstructed interfollicular feline epidermis as a model for Microsporum canis dermatophytosis. Journal of Medical Microbiology, 56 (7), 971-975. doi:10.1099/jmm.0.47115-0

Castagne, D., Belhadj Salem, L., Delattre, L., Nusgens, B., & Piel, G. (April 2007). Evaluation of the cytotoxicity of cyclodextrins on endothelial cells using MTT assay [Poster presentation]. Pharmaceutical Sciences World Congress, Amsterdam, Netherlands.

Castagne, D., Belhadj Salem, L., Delattre, L., Nusgens, B., & Piel, G. (2007). Effect of cyclodextrins on the viability of endothelial cells. Journal of Inclusion Phenomena and Macrocyclic Chemistry, 57 (1-4), 105-107. doi:10.1007/s10847-006-9211-1

Nusgens, B., Lambert, C., & Lapière, C. (2007). Signaling through Rho GTPases in microgravity (Rho signaling) on ISS (Soyuz TMA-1) Belgian Soyuz Mission "Odissea". Microgravity Science and Technology, XIX (5-6). doi:10.1007/BF02919478

Servotte, S., Camby, I., Debeir, O., Deroanne, C., Lambert, C., Lapiere, C. M., Kiss, R., Nusgens, B., & Decaestecker, C. (December 2006). The in vitro influences of neurotensin on the motility characteristics of human U373 glioblastoma cells. Neuropathology and Applied Neurobiology, 32 (6), 575-584. doi:10.1111/j.1365-2990.2006.00760.x

Servotte, S., Zhang, Z., Lambert, C., Ho, T. T. G., Chometon, G., Eckes, B., Krieg, T., Lapiere, C. M., Nusgens, B., & Aumailley, M. (2006). Establishment of stable human fibroblast cell lines constitutively expressing active Rho-GTPases. Protoplasma, 229 (2-4), 215-20. doi:10.1007/s00709-006-0204-0

Tabart, J., Baldo, A., Vermout, S., Nusgens, B., Lapiere, C., Losson, B., & Mignon, B. (2006). A new in vitro model of Microsporum canis dermatophytosis in reconstituted feline skin [Paper presentation]. 16th Congress of the International Society for Human and Animal Mycology (ISHAM), Paris, France.

Zhang, Z.-G., Lambert, C., Servotte, S., Chometon, G., Eckes, B., Krieg, T., Lapiere, C. M., Nusgens, B., & Aumailley, M. (2006). Effects of constitutively active GTPases on fibroblast behavior. Cellular and Molecular Life Sciences, 63 (1), 82-91. doi:10.1007/s00018-005-5416-5

Colige, A., Ruggiero, F., Vandenberghe, I., Dubail, J., Kesteloot, F., Van Beeumen, J., Beschin, A., Brys, L., Lapière, C. M., & Nusgens, B. (14 October 2005). Domains and maturation processes that regulate the activity of ADAMTS-2, a metalloproteinase cleaving the aminopropeptide of fibrillar procollagens types I-III and V. Journal of Biological Chemistry, 280 (41), 34397-34408. doi:10.1074/jbc.M506458200

Garbacki, N., Kinet, M., Nusgens, B., Desmecht, D., & Damas, J. (09 August 2005). Proanthocyanidins, from Ribes Nigrum Leaves, Reduce Endothelial Adhesion Molecules Icam-1 and Vcam-1. Journal of Inflammation, 2, 9. doi:10.1186/1476-9255-2-9

Belaid, Z., Hubint, F., Humblet, C., Boniver, J., Nusgens, B., & Defresne, M.-P. (2005). Differential expression of vascular endothelial growth factor and its receptors in hematopoietic and fatty bone marrow: evidence that neuropilin-1 is produced by fat cells. Haematologica, 90 (3), 400-1.

Defawe, O. D., Kenagy, R. D., Choi, C., Wan, S. Y. C., Deroanne, C., Nusgens, B., SakalihasanN, N., Colige, A., & Clowes, A. W. (2005). MMP-9 regulates both positively and negatively collagen gel contraction - A nonproteolytic function of MMP-9. Cardiovascular Research, 66 (2), 402-409. doi:10.1016/j.cardiores.2004.11.025

Deroanne, C., Hamelryckx, D., Ho, T. T. G., Lambert, C., Catroux, P., Lapiere, C. M., & Nusgens, B. (2005). Cdc42 downregulates MMP-1 expression by inhibiting the ERK1/2 pathway. Journal of Cell Science, 118 (Pt 6), 1173-83. doi:10.1242/jcs.01707

Dubail, J., Kesteloot, F., Motte, P., Lambert, V., Rakic, J.-M., Lapiere, C. M., Nusgens, B., & Colige, A. (2005). ADAMTS-2, a metalloproteinase containing a disintegrin domain and thrombospondin type I repeats, a new regulator of angiogenesis. Journal of Vascular Research, 42 (Suppl. 2), 76.

Guignandon, A., Lambert, C., Réga, G., Laroche, N., Heyeres, A., Lapière, C., Vico, L., & Nusgens, B. (2005). Microgravity-induced matrix remodelling is linked to reduction in tension of human dermal fibroblasts. Journal of Gravitational Physiology: A Journal of the International Society for Gravitational Physiology, 12 (1).

Lambert, C., Deroanne, C., Servotte, S., Mineur, P., Lapiere, C. M., & Nusgens, B. (2005). Cell survival and preservation of siRNA-mediated protein knock-down upon serum-free cryopreservation (-80 degrees C). Gravitational and Space Biology Bulletin, 18 (2), 103-4.

Mineur, P., Guignandon, A., Lambert, C., Amblard, M., Lapiere, C. M., & Nusgens, B. (2005). RGDS and DGEA-induced [Ca2+]i signalling in human dermal fibroblasts. Biochimica et Biophysica Acta, 1746 (1), 28-37. doi:10.1016/j.bbamcr.2005.07.004

Nusgens, B., Chometon, G., Guignandon, A., Ho, T. T. G., Lambert, C., Mineur, P., Servotte, S., Zhang, Z., Deroanne, C., Eckes, B., Vico, L., Krieg, T., Aumailley, M., & Lapière, C. (2005). Role of the RhoGTPases in the cellular receptivity and reactivity to mechanical signals including microgravity. Journal of Gravitational Physiology: A Journal of the International Society for Gravitational Physiology, 12 (1), 269-270.

Defawe, O. D., Colige, A., Lambert, C., Delvenne, P., Lapière, C., Limet, R., Nusgens, B., & Sakalihasan, N. (July 2004). Gradient of proteolytic enzymes, their inhibitors and matrix proteins expression in a ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm. European Journal of Clinical Investigation, 34 (7), 513-514. doi:10.1111/j.1365-2362.2004.01371.x

Barthelemy-Brichant, N., Bosquee, L., Cataldo, D., Corhay, J.-L., Gustin, M., Seidel, L., Thiry, A., Ghaye, B., Nizet, M., Albert, A., Deneufbourg, J.-M., Bartsch, P., & Nusgens, B. (01 March 2004). Increased IL-6 and TGF-beta(1) concentrations in bronchoalveolar lavage fluid associated with thoracic radiotherapy. International Journal of Radiation, Oncology, Biology, Physics, 58 (3), 758-767. doi:10.1016/S0360-3016(03)01614-6

Seite, S., Colige, A., Deroanne, C., Lambert, C., Piquemal-Vivenot, P., Montastier, C., Fourtanier, A., Lapière, C.-L., & Nusgens, B. (March 2004). Changes in matrix gene and protein expressions after single or repeated exposure to one minimal erythemal dose of solar-simulated radiation in human skin in vivo. Photochemistry and Photobiology, 79 (3), 265-271. doi:10.1562/YG-03-09.1

Colige, A., Nuytinck, L., Hausser, I., van Essen, A. J., Thiry, M., Herens, C., Ades, L. C., Malfait, F., Paepe, A. D., Franck, P., Wolff, G., Oosterwijk, J. C., Smitt, J. H. S., Lapiere, C. M., & Nusgens, B. (2004). Novel types of mutation responsible for the dermatosparactic type of Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (Type VIIC) and common polymorphisms in the ADAMTS2 gene. Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 123 (4), 656-63. doi:10.1111/j.0022-202X.2004.23406.x

Defawe, O., Colige, A., Deroanne, C., Nusgens, B., Lapière, C., Limet, R., & Sakalihasan, N. (2004). MECHANICAL STRAIN MODULATES MONOCYTE CHEMOTACTIC PROTEIN-1 AND IL-1BETA EXPRESSION BY CULTURED HUMAN AORTIC SMOOTH MUSCLE CELLS. Cardiovascular Pathology, 13 (3 suppl), 189.

Denys, H., De Wever, O., Nusgens, B., Kong, Y., Sciot, R., Le, A.-T., Van Dam, K., Jadidizadeh, A., Tejpar, S., Mareel, M., Alman, B., & Cassiman, J.-J. (2004). Invasion and MMP expression profile in desmoid tumours. British Journal of Cancer, 90 (7), 1443-9. doi:10.1038/sj.bjc.6601661

Dubail, J., Kesteloot, F., Motte, P., Lambert, V., Rakic, J.-M., Lapière, C. M., Nusgens, B., & Colige, A. (2004). Effect of ADAMTS-2, a metalloproteinase containing a disintegrin domain and thrombospondin type I repeats, during angiogenesis in vitro and in vivo. Angiogenesis, 7 (2), 172.

Kesteloot, F., Lapière, C. M., Colige, A., & Nusgens, B. (2004). Evaluation of the function of ADAMTS-2, a metalloproteinase containing a disintegrin domain and thrombospondin type I repeats, during angiogenesis in vitro and in vivo. Acta Clinica Belgica, 59 (2), 120.

Malfait, F., De Coster, P., Hausser, I., van Essen, A. J., Franck, P., Colige, A., Nusgens, B., Martens, L., & De Paepe, A. (2004). The natural history, including orofacial features of three patients with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, dermatosparaxis type (EDS type VIIC). American Journal of Medical Genetics. Part A, 131 (1), 18-28. doi:10.1002/ajmg.a.30299

Fairon, N., Grandfils, C., Barakat, I., Lambert, C., & Nusgens, B. (23 October 2003). Design and evaluation of new reinforced hydrogel membranes for biomaterial purposes [Poster presentation]. Forum Life Sciences, LifeTecXchange, Aachen, Germany.

Grandfils, C., Barakat, I., Fairon, N., Lambert, C., Nusgens, B., & Pagnoulle, C. (23 October 2003). Design and evaluation of new hydrogels for biomaterial purposes [Paper presentation]. Forum Life Sciences, LifeTecXchange, Aachen, Germany.

Radermecker, M. A., Limet, R., Lapiere, C. M., & Nusgens, B. (September 2003). Increased Mrna Expression of Decorin in the Prolapsing Posterior Leaflet of the Mitral Valve. Interactive Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery, 2 (3), 389-94. doi:10.1016/S1569-9293(03)00107-5

Barthelemy, N., Bosquee, L., Bartsch, P., Deneufbourg, J.-M., Albert, A., & Nusgens, B. (August 2003). Interleukin-6 and transforming growth factor-beta1 are increased in bronchoalveolar lavage fluid following thoracic radiotherapy. Lung Cancer, 41 (supp2), 173.

Defawe, O. D., Colige, A., Lambert, C., Munaut, C., Delvenne, P., Lapiere, C. M., Limet, R., Nusgens, B., & SakalihasanN, N. (2003). TIMP-2 and PAI-1 mRNA levels are lower in aneurysmal as compared to athero-occlusive abdominal aortas. Cardiovascular Research, 60 (1), 205-13. doi:10.1016/S0008-6363(03)00513-3

Humbert, P. G., Haftek, M., Creidi, P., Lapiere, C., Nusgens, B., Richard, A., Schmitt, D., Rougier, A., & Zahouani, H. (2003). Topical ascorbic acid on photoaged skin. Clinical, topographical and ultrastructural evaluation: double-blind study vs. placebo. Experimental Dermatology, 12 (3), 237-44. doi:10.1034/j.1600-0625.2003.00008.x

Deroanne, C., Bonjean, K., Servotte, S., Devy, L., Colige, A., Clausse, N., Blacher, S., Verdin, E., Foidart, J.-M., Nusgens, B., & Castronovo, V. (17 January 2002). Histone deacetylases inhibitors as anti-angiogenic agents altering vascular endothelial growth factor signaling. Oncogene, 21 (3), 427-436. doi:10.1038/sj.onc.1205108

Colige, A., Vandenberghe, I., Thiry, M., Lambert, C., Van Beeumen, J., Li, S.-W., Prockop, D. J., Lapiere, C. M., & Nusgens, B. (2002). Cloning and characterization of ADAMTS-14, a novel ADAMTS displaying high homology with ADAMTS-2 and ADAMTS-3. Journal of Biological Chemistry, 277 (8), 5756-66. doi:10.1074/jbc.M105601200

Nusgens, B., Humbert, P., Rougier, A., Richard, A., & Lapiere, C. M. (2002). Stimulation of collagen biosynthesis by topically applied vitamin C. European Journal of Dermatology, 12 (4).

SakalihasanN, N., Van Damme, H., Gomez, P., Rigo, P., Lapiere, C. M., Nusgens, B., & Limet, R. (2002). Positron emission tomography (PET) evaluation of abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA). European Journal of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, 23 (5), 431-436. doi:10.1053/ejvs.2002.1646

Hajitou, A., Sounni, N. E., Devy, L., Grignet, C., Lewalle, J.-M., Li, H., Deroanne, C., Lu, H., Colige, A., Nusgens, B., Frankenne, F., Maron, A., Yeh, P., Perricaudet, M., Chang, Y., Soria, C., Calberg-Bacq, C.-M., Foidart, J.-M., & Noël, A. (15 April 2001). Down-Regulation of Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor by Tissue Inhibitor of Metalloproteinase-2: Effect on in Vivo Mammary Tumor Growth and Angiogenesis. Cancer Research, 61 (8), 3450-7.

Pans, A., Albert, A., Lapiere, C. M., & Nusgens, B. (February 2001). Biochemical Study of Collagen in Adult Groin Hernias. Journal of Surgical Research, 95 (2), 107-13. doi:10.1006/jsre.2000.6024

Deroanne, C., Lapiere, C. M., & Nusgens, B. (2001). In vitro tubulogenesis of endothelial cells by relaxation of the coupling extracellular matrix-cytoskeleton. Cardiovascular Research, 49 (3), 647-58. doi:10.1016/S0008-6363(00)00233-9

Lambert, C., Colige, A., Lapiere, C. M., & Nusgens, B. (2001). Coordinated regulation of procollagens I and III and their post-translational enzymes by dissipation of mechanical tension in human dermal fibroblasts. European Journal of Cell Biology, 80 (7), 479-85. doi:10.1078/0171-9335-00181

Lambert, C., Colige, A., Munaut, C., Lapiere, C. M., & Nusgens, B. (2001). Distinct pathways in the over-expression of matrix metalloproteinases in human fibroblasts by relaxation of mechanical tension. Matrix Biology, 20 (7), 397-408. doi:10.1016/S0945-053X(01)00156-1

Lambert, C., Guignandon, A., Colige, A., Réga, G., Heyeres, A., Laroche, N., Munaut, C., Lapière, C., & Nusgens, B. (2001). Microgravity stimulates the expression of interleukin-6 and matrix metalloproteinase-1 in human dermal fibroblasts. In Microgravity (pp. 167-177). Ed OSTC.

Niland, S., Cremer, A., Herzhoff, K., Nusgens, B., Lapiere, C. M., Krieg, T., & Eckes, B. (2001). Apoptosis in v-myc-transfected MSU-1.1 fibroblasts is induced by cell-matrix contact and differs from that of normal dermal fibroblasts. In Vitro Cellular and Developmental Biology. Animal, 37 (9), 606-12. doi:10.1290/1071-2690(2001)037<0606:AIVMTM>2.0.CO;2

Nusgens, B., Humbert, P., Rougier, A., Colige, A., Haftek, M., Lambert, C., Richard, A., Creidi, P., & Lapière, C. M. (2001). Topically applied vitamin C enhances the mRNA level of collagens I and III, their processing enzymes and tissue inhibitor of matrix metalloproteinase 1 in the human dermis. Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 116 (6), 853-9. doi:10.1046/j.0022-202X.2001.01362.x

Hajitou, A., Deroanne, C., Noël, A., Collette, J., Nusgens, B., Foidart, J.-M., & Calberg-Bacq, C. M. (March 2000). Progression in MCF-7 Breast Cancer Cell Tumorigenicity: Compared Effect of FGF-3 and FGF-4. Breast Cancer Research and Treatment, 60 (1), 15-28. doi:10.1023/A:1006302602261

Colige, A., Sieron, A. L., Li, S. W., Schwarze, U., Petty, E., Wertelecki, W., Wilcox, W., Krakow, D., Cohn, D. H., Reardon, W., Byers, P. H., Lapiere, C. M., Prockop, D. J., & Nusgens, B. (1999). Human Ehlers-Danlos syndrome type VII C and bovine dermatosparaxis are caused by mutations in the procollagen I N-proteinase gene. American Journal of Human Genetics, 65 (2), 308-17. doi:10.1086/302504

Dubuisson, A., Lapiere, C. M., & Nusgens, B. (1999). Development of a reconstituted nerve in a three-dimensional collagen gel under tension populated with fibroblasts and Schwann cells. Restorative Neurology and Neuroscience, 14 (4), 275-284.

Rompen, E., Biewer, R., Van Heusden, A., Zahedi, S., & Nusgens, B. (1999). The influence of cortical perforations and of space filling with peripheral blood on the kinetics of guided bone generation. A comparative histometric study in the rat. Clinical Oral Implants Research, 10 (2), 85-94. doi:10.1034/j.1600-0501.1999.100202.x

Rompen, E., Goffinet, G., & Nusgens, B. (1999). Human periodontal ligament fibroblast behavior on chemically conditioned dentine: an in vitro study. Journal of Periodontology, 70 (10), 1144-52. doi:10.1902/jop.1999.70.10.1144

Van Heusden, A., Goffinet, G., Zahedi, S., Nusgens, B., Lapière, C. M., & Rompen, E. (1999). In vitro stimulation of human gingival epithelial cell attachment to dentin by surface conditioning. Journal of Periodontology, 70 (6), 594-603. doi:10.1902/jop.1999.70.6.594

Limet, R., Nusgens, B., VERLOES, A., & Sakalihasan, N. (1998). Pathogenesis of abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) formation. Acta Chirurgica Belgica, 98 (5), 195-8.

Van Heusden, A., Nusgens, B., Goffinet, G., Zahedi, S., Lapière, C. M., & Rompen, E. (1998). In vitro modulation of human gingival epithelial cell attachment and migration by minocycline-HCL. Journal of Periodontal Research, 33 (6), 377-85. doi:10.1111/j.1600-0765.1998.tb02213.x

Van Heusden, A., Nusgens, B., Lapière, C., & Rompen, E. (1998). In vitro modulation of human gingival keratinocyte migration by minocycline-HCl. Journal of Dental Research, 77, 1000.

Van Heusden, A., Rompen, E., Nusgens, B., & Lapière, C. (1998). In vitro modulation of human gingival keratinocyte migration by minocycline-HCl [Poster presentation]. International Association for Dental Research Congres, Nice, France.

Deroanne, C., Hajitou, A., Calberg-Bacq, C.-M., Nusgens, B., & Lapière, C. M. (15 December 1997). Angiogenesis by Fibroblast Growth Factor 4 Is Mediated through an Autocrine Up-regulation of Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor Expression. Cancer Research, 57, 5590-5597.

Rakic, L., JASON, F., Nusgens, B., & Lapiere, C. M. (February 1997). Efficacité thérapeutique des kératinocytes de culture en association avec les autogreffes en pastilles pour la cicatrisation des ulceres de jambe. Revue Médicale de Liège, 52 (2), 64-8.

Colige, A., Li, S. W., Sieron, A. L., Nusgens, B., Prockop, D. J., & Lapiere, C. M. (1997). cDNA cloning and expression of bovine procollagen I N-proteinase: a new member of the superfamily of zinc-metalloproteinases with binding sites for cells and other matrix components. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America, 94 (6), 2374-9. doi:10.1073/pnas.94.6.2374

Sakalihasan, N., Pincemail, J., Defraigne, J.-O., Nusgens, B., Lapière, C., & Limet, R. (18 November 1996). Decrease of Plasma Vitamin E (Alpha-Tocopherol) Levels in Patients with Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm. Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences, 800, 278-82. doi:10.1111/j.1749-6632.1996.tb33332.x

Bomans, J., Lambert, C. A., Scarpa, B., Nusgens, B., Legros, W., & Lapiere, C. M. (1996). Les champs électromagnétiques de faible intensité produisent une vague calcique dans les fibroblastes. Bulletin et Mémoires de l'Académie Royale de Médecine de Belgique, 151 (3-4), 243-9, discussion 250-2.

Deroanne, C., Colige, A., Nusgens, B., & Lapiere, C. M. (1996). Modulation of expression and assembly of vinculin during in vitro fibrillar collagen-induced angiogenesis and its reversal. Experimental Cell Research, 224 (2), 215-23. doi:10.1006/excr.1996.0131

Sakalihasan, N., Delvenne, P., Nusgens, B., Limet, R., & Lapiere, C. M. (1996). Activated forms of MMP2 and MMP9 in abdominal aortic aneurysms. Journal of Vascular Surgery, 24 (1), 127-33. doi:10.1016/S0741-5214(96)70153-2

Van Heusden, A., Goffinet, G., Nusgens, B., & Rompen, E. (1996). Modulation in vitro de l’attachement de kératinocytes sur dentine par la minocycline HCl [Paper presentation]. Colloque de L'AIFRO, Reims, France.

Van Heusden, A., Rompen, E., Nusgens, B., & Lapière, C. (1996). In vitro modulation of keratinocyte attachment to dentine by minocycline [Poster presentation]. International Association for Dental Research Congres, Berlin, Germany.

Colige, A., Beschin, A., Samyn, B., Goebels, Y., Van Beeumen, J., Nusgens, B., & Lapiere, C. M. (1995). Characterization and partial amino acid sequencing of a 107-kDa procollagen I N-proteinase purified by affinity chromatography on immobilized type XIV collagen. Journal of Biological Chemistry, 270 (28), 16724-30. doi:10.1074/jbc.270.28.16724

Figueiredo, J. R., Hulshof, S. C. J., Thiry, M., Van den Hurk, R., Bevers, M. M., Nusgens, B., & Beckers, J.-F. (1995). Extracellular matrix proteins and basement membrane identification in bovine ovaries and significance for the attachment of cultured preantral follicles. Theriogenology, 43 (5), 845-858. doi:10.1016/0093-691X(95)00036-8

SakalihasanN, N., DELVENNE, P., Nusgens, B., Limet, R., & Lapière, C. (1995). Involvement of MMP2 and MMP9 in the development of abdominal aortic aneurysms. Cell Biology International, 19 (3), 250-51.

Thiry-Blaise, L. M., Taquet, A. N., Reginster, J.-Y., Nusgens, B., Franchimont, P., & Lapiere, C. M. (January 1995). Investigation of the Relationship between Osteoporosis and the Collagenase Gene by Means of Polymorphism of the 5'upstream Region of This Gene. Calcified Tissue International, 56, 88-91. doi:10.1007/BF00298750

FIGUEIREDO, J. R., HULSHOF, S. C. J., VANDENHURK, R., BEVERS, M. M., Thiry, M., Nusgens, B., & Beckers, J. (December 1994). The physiological status of the ovarian donor affects the in-vitro development of isolated bovine preantral follicles. Theriogenology, 42 (8), 1303-1310. doi:10.1016/0093-691X(94)90250-M

Figueiredo, J., Hulshof, S., Thiry, M., Nusgens, B., Van den Hurk, R., Ectors, F., Bevers, M., & Beckers, J.-F. (1994). Sources of bovine ovaries affect significantly the development of isolated preantral follicle in vitro [Poster presentation]. 10ème Reunion A.E.T.E, Lyon, France.

Figueiredo, J., Hulshof, S., Thiry, M., Nusgens, B., Van den Hurk, R., Ectors, F., Bevers, M., & Beckers, J.-F. (1994). Effects of extracellular matrix proteins on the attachment of bovine preantral follicles in serum free medium [Poster presentation]. 10ème Reunion A.E.T.E, Lyon, France.

Figueiredo, J. R., Hulshof, S. C., Van den Hurk, R., Nusgens, B., Bevers, M. M., Ectors, F., & Beckers, J.-F. (1994). Preservation of Oocyte and Granulosa Cell Morphology in Bovine Preantral Follicles Cultured in Vitro. Theriogenology, 41 (6), 1333-46. doi:10.1016/0093-691X(94)90492-2

Noël, A., De Pauw-Gillet, M.-C., Purnell, G., Nusgens, B., Lapiere, C. M., & Foidart, J.-M. (November 1993). Enhancement of Tumorigenicity of Human Breast Adenocarcinoma Cells in Nude Mice by Matrigel and Fibroblasts. British Journal of Cancer, 68 (5), 909-15. doi:10.1038/bjc.1993.453

Figueiredo, J. R., Hulshof, S. C. J., Van den Hurk, R., Ectors, F., Fontes, R. S., Nusgens, B., Bevers, M. M., & Beckers, J.-F. (October 1993). Development of a combined mechanical and enzymatic method for the isolation of intact preantral follicles from fetal, calf and adult bovine ovaries. Theriogenology, 40 (4), 789-799. doi:10.1016/0093-691X(93)90214-P

Noël, A., Nusgens, B., Lapiere, C. H., & Foidart, J.-M. (July 1993). Interactions between Tumoral Mcf7 Cells and Fibroblasts on Matrigel and Purified Laminin. Matrix, 13 (4), 267-73. doi:10.1016/S0934-8832(11)80021-1

Rompen, E., Kohl, J., Nusgens, B., & Lapiere, C. M. (March 1993). Kinetic Aspects of Gingival and Periodontal Ligament Fibroblast Attachment to Surface-Conditioned Dentin. Journal of Dental Research, 72 (3), 607-12. doi:10.1177/00220345930720030901

Noël, A., Munaut, C., Nusgens, B., Lapiere, C. M., & Foidart, J.-M. (1993). Different Mechanisms of Extracellular Matrix Remodeling by Fibroblasts in Response to Human Mammary Neoplastic Cells. Invasion and Metastasis, 13 (2), 72-81.

Sakalihasan, N., HEYERES, A., Nusgens, B., Limet, R., & Lapiere, C. M. (1993). Modifications of the extracellular matrix of aneurysmal abdominal aortas as a function of their size. European Journal of Vascular Surgery, 7 (6), 633-7. doi:10.1016/S0950-821X(05)80708-X

Noël, A., Munaut, C., Nusgens, B., Foidart, J.-M., & Lapiere, C. M. (June 1992). The Stimulation of Fibroblasts' Collagen Synthesis by Neoplastic Cells Is Modulated by the Extracellular Matrix. Matrix, 12 (3), 213-20. doi:10.1016/S0934-8832(11)80064-8

Noël, A., Munaut, C., Boulvain, A., Calberg-Bacq, C.-M., Lambert, C., Nusgens, B., Lapiere, C. M., & Foidart, J.-M. (February 1992). Modulation of Collagen and Fibronectin Synthesis in Fibroblasts by Normal and Malignant Cells. Journal of Cellular Biochemistry, 48 (2), 150-61. doi:10.1002/jcb.240480207

Colige, A., Lambert, C., Nusgens, B., & Lapiere, C. M. (1992). Effect of cell-cell and cell-matrix interactions on the response of fibroblasts to epidermal growth factor in vitro. Expression of collagen type I, collagenase, stromelysin and tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinases. Biochemical Journal, 285 ( Pt 1), 215-21. doi:10.1042/bj2850215

Nusgens, B., Verellen-Dumoulin, C., Hermanns-Lê, T., De Paepe, A., Pierard, G., & Lapiere, C. (1992). Evidence for a relationship between Ehlers-Danlos type VII C in humans and bovine dermatosparaxis. Nature Genetics, 1 (3), 214-7. doi:10.1038/ng0692-214

Simon, N., Noël, A., Nusgens, B., Lapière, C., & Foidart, J.-M. (1992). Skin Fibroblasts Enhance The Tumorigenicity of Human Neoplastic-Cells Transplanted Subcutaneously into Nude-Mice. In Abstracts for the 1992 Annual Meeting of the European Society for Dermatological Research (pp. 544-544). New York, United States - New York: Nature Publishing Group. doi:10.1111/1523-1747.ep12499878

Colige, A., Nusgens, B., & Lapiere, C. (November 1991). Altered Response of Progeria Fibroblasts to Epidermal Growth Factor. Journal of Cell Science, 100 ((Pt 3)), 649-55.

Paye, M., Nusgens, B., & Lapiere, C. M. (09 April 1991). Factor Xiii of Blood Coagulation Decreases the Susceptibility of Collagen Precursors to Proteolysis. Biochimica et Biophysica Acta, 1073 (3), 437-41.

Colige, A., Roujeau, J. C., De la Rocque, F., Nusgens, B., & Lapiere, C. M. (1991). Abnormal gene expression in skin fibroblasts from a Hutchinson-Gilford patient. Laboratory Investigation, 64 (6), 799-806.

Noël, A., Calle, A., Emonard, H., Nusgens, B., Simar, L., Lapiere, C. M., & Foidart, J.-M. (01 January 1991). Invasion of Reconstituted Basement Membrane Matrix Is Not Correlated to the Malignant Metastatic Cell Phenotype. Cancer Research, 51 (1), 405-14.

Colige, A., Nusgens, B., & Lapiere, C. (December 1990). Response to Epidermal Growth Factor of Skin Fibroblasts from Donors of Varying Age Is Modulated by the Extracellular Matrix. Journal of Cellular Physiology, 145 (3), 450-7. doi:10.1002/jcp.1041450309

Henrotin, Y., Bassleer, C., Collette, J., Nusgens, B., & Franchimont, P. (1990). Radioimmunoassay for Human Type Ii Collagen. Journal of Immunoassay, 11 (4), 555-578. doi:10.1080/01971529008055050

Christiane, Y., Demoulin, A., Gillain, D., Leroy, F., Lambotte, R., Lapiere, C. M., Nusgens, B., & Foidart, J.-M. (July 1988). Laminin and Type Iii Procollagen Peptide in Human Preovulatory Follicular Fluid. Fertility and Sterility, 50 (1), 48-51. doi:10.1016/s0015-0282(16)60007-9

Noël, A., Calle, A., Emonard, H., Nusgens, B., Foidart, J.-M., & Lapiere, C. M. (May 1988). Antagonistic Effects of Laminin and Fibronectin in Cell-to-Cell and Cell-to-Matrix Interactions in Mcf-7 Cultures. In Vitro Cellular and Developmental Biology: Journal of the Tissue Culture Association, 24 (5), 373-80. doi:10.1007/BF02628488

Delvoye, P., Piérard, D., Noël, A., Nusgens, B., Foidart, J.-M., & Lapiere, C. M. (March 1988). Fibroblasts Induce the Assembly of the Macromolecules of the Basement Membrane. Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 90 (3), 276-82. doi:10.1111/1523-1747.ep12456042

Colige, A., Nusgens, B., & Lapiere, C. M. (1988). Effect of Egf on Human Skin Fibroblasts Is Modulated by the Extracellular Matrix. Archives of Dermatological Research, 280 (Suppl), 42-6.

Noël, A., Nusgens, B., Foidart, J.-M., & Lapière, C. (1988). Modulation of tumor cell-fibroblasts interactions by 2 extracellular-matrix glycoproteins - laminin and fibronectin. In Abstracts for the 18th Annual Meeting of the European Society for Dermatologic Research. doi:10.1111/1523-1747.ep12476375

Noël, A., Nusgens, B., Foidart, J.-M., & Lapière, C. (1988). Influence of various human-tumor cell-lines on collagen-synthesis by normal fibroblasts. In Abstracts for the 18th Annual Meeting of the European Society for Dermatologic Research.

Emonard, H., Grimaud, J. A., Nusgens, B., Lapière, C., & Foidart, J.-M. (1987). Reconstituted basement-membrane matrix modulates fibroblast activities in vitro. Journal of Cellular Physiology, 133 (1), 95-102. doi:10.1002/jcp.1041330112

Noël, A., Nusgens, B., Foidart, J.-M., & Lapière, C. (1987). Modulation of The Biosynthetic Activity of Human-Skin Fibroblasts by Tumor-Cells. In Abstracts for the 17th Annual Meeting of The European Society for Dermatological Research (pp. 337-337). doi:10.1111/1523-1747.ep12471717

Foidart, J.-M., Hunt, J., Lapière, C. M., Nusgens, B., De Rycker, C., Bruwier, M., Lambotte, R., Bernard, A., & Mahieu, P. (1986). Antibodies to laminin in preeclampsia. Kidney International, 29 (5), 1050-57. doi:10.1038/ki.1986.106

Foidart, J.-M., Verly, M., Castronovo, V., Van Cawenberge, J. R., Colin, C., Mahieu, P., Kinet, J. P., Timpl, R., Lapière, C., Nusgens, B., Pierard, D., & Birembaut, P. H. (1985). Interactions of human breast adenocarcinoma with the extracellular matrix - a new concept to study cancer invasion. In Evaluation du Risque de Cancer Mammaire. Chimiothérapie Première ? (pp. 225-238). Liège, Bruxelles, Belgium: In Colin C., Gordenne W. - Pierre Mardaga.

Wadeleux, P., Nusgens, B., Foidart, J.-M., Lapière, C., & Winand, R. (1985). Synthesis of basement membrane components by differentiated thyroid cells. Biochimica et Biophysica Acta, 846 (2), 257-64. doi:10.1016/0167-4889(85)90073-4

Foidart, J.-M., Rorive, G., Carlier, P. G., Nusgens, B., & Lambotte, R. (1983). Experimental hypertension: early changes in collagen metabolism. Revue Médicale de Liège, 38 (12), 537-49.

Foidart, J.-M., Rorive, G., & Nusgens, B. (1978). Aortic collagen biosynthesis during renal hypertension, pregnancy and hypertension during pregnancy in the rat. Biomedicine, 28 (4), 215-9.

Foidart, J.-M., Rorive, G., Nusgens, B., & Lapière, C. M. (1978). The relationship between blood pressure and aortic collagen metabolism in renal hypertensive rats. Clinical Science and Molecular Medicine, 4, 27s-29. doi:10.1042/cs055027s