Using the combination of advanced CRIPSR tools including several Cas orthologs, based editors (ABE, CBE, CGBE) and prime editing technologie with efficient delivery vehicles such as LV, AAV and virus-like particles (VLPs), our lab has become experienced with introducing or replacing precise edits in
Last updated on: 21-06-2024 - 11:29
Contact: Marianne Carlon
Organisation: Katholieke Universiteit Leuven (KUL)
Partners: Katholieke Universiteit Leuven (KUL)
Status: Still in development, Internally validated
The DETECTOR algorithm allows to functionally screen genetic strategies for Cystic Fibrosis in patient-derived rectal organoids. DETECTOR is a machine-learning based software that takes frames from forskolin-induced swelling (FIS) assay on organoids as input and gives the number of functionally
Last updated on: 10-06-2024 - 11:17
Contact: Marianne Carlon
Organisation: Katholieke Universiteit Leuven (KUL)
Status: Published in peer reviewed journal
We have implemented the use of 3D patient-derived tumor organoids, to study metabolic (dys)functions associated with tumor development and progression, including response to anticancer therapies. These sophisticated models allow to better integrate the influence of microenvironmental conditions in
Last updated on: 23-02-2024 - 16:20
Contact: Cyril Corbet
Organisation: Université Catholique de Louvain (UCL)
Status: Published in peer reviewed journal
Adult intestinal stem cells are grown into closed 3D structures with protruding buds and a luminal compartment. These 3D structures are produced from the stem cells present in the base of crypts isolated from rectal mucosa samples that can be collected by suction or forceps biopsy. The crypts are
Last updated on: 22-02-2024 - 11:15
Contact: Anabela Ramalho
Organisation: Katholieke Universiteit Leuven (KUL)
Status: Published in peer reviewed journal
Drug-induced phospholipidosis (DIPL) is a metabolic disorder characterized by an excessive intracellular accumulation of phospholipids caused by cationic drugs. Hepatic cells derived from human skin are evaluated as an in vitro model to investigate DIPL and its mechanisms. Human skin stem cells
Last updated on: 20-02-2024 - 11:27
Contact: Cannot be disclosed
Organisation: Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB)
Status: History of use
The application of liver organoids is very promising in the field of liver tissue engineering; however, it is still facing some limitations. One of the current major limitations is the matrix in which they are cultured. The mainly undefined and murine-originated tumor matrices derived from
Last updated on: 22-01-2024 - 17:28
Contact: Nathan Carpentier
Organisation: Ghent University (UGent)
Status: Published in peer reviewed journal
The culture of primary human synoviocytes provides an excellent cellular model for studying the normal and pathological physiology of synoviocytes and the development of joint diseases. Human primary synoviocytes can either be provided by commercial suppliers or isolated from fresh biological
Last updated on: 17-01-2024 - 11:32
The method is about infection of human epidermis in culture by anthropophilic dermatophytes of Trichophyton rubrum species.
Last updated on: 19-12-2023 - 19:21
Contact: Yves Poumay
Organisation: Université de Namur (UNamur)
Status: Published in peer reviewed journal
Method to culture human epidermal keratinocytes and seed them for tissue reconstruction at the air-liquid interface over a polycarbonate porous membrane.
Last updated on: 19-12-2023 - 19:19
Contact: Yves Poumay
Organisation: Université de Namur (UNamur)
Status: Published in peer reviewed journal
Fiber biopersistence is a key factor in understanding the pathogenicity of man-made vitreous fibres (MMVF). Today, compliance to Note Q in Annex VI of Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 on classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures may only be demonstrated via in vivo
Last updated on: 19-12-2023 - 19:17
Contact: Léa Hiéronimus
Organisation: Eurima is the European Insulation Manufacturers Association
Status: Still in development, Internally validated, Published in peer reviewed journal
