Projects per year
Organization profile
Organisation profile
The research unit Protein Chemistry (SPRO) goes back to 1967 when it was founded thanks to the joint efforts of Prof. R. Jeener (ULB) and Prof. L. Kanarek, who retired a few years ago. Originally, the research activities focused on the immunogenicity of hen egg white lysozyme and its proteolytic fragments. Since the early seventies, the research topics diversified. Over the years the lab developed original technologies for the purification of a wide range of proteins from bacteria, yeasts, animals and plants. Today, the main topics of interest are: 1. Protein purification methodology; 2. Isolation, physico-chemical characterisation and organisation of enzymes belonging to energy metabolism pathways, especially the citric acid cycle and the glyoxylic acid cycle; 3. Investigations on plant, invertebrate and bacterial lectins.
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Profiles
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Sonia Beeckmans
- Vrije Universiteit Brussel
- Vriendenkring VUB - Emeritus
- Department of Bio-engineering Sciences - Academic
- Protein Chemistry
Person: Sympathiser, Researcher, Professor
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Edilbert Van Driessche
- Vrije Universiteit Brussel
- Vriendenkring VUB - Emeritus
- Department of Bio-engineering Sciences - Academic
- Protein Chemistry
Person: Sympathiser, Professor, Administrative/technical staff
Projects
- 1 Finished
Research output
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Serum carbohydrate-binding IgM are present in Vietnamese striped catfish (Pangasianodon hypophthalmus) but not in North African catfish (Clarias gariepinus).
Duong Thi Huong, G., Van Driessche, E. & Beeckmans, S., Feb 2012, In : Developmental and Comparative Immunology. 36, p. 418-432 15 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
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Carbohydrate-binding IgM: an alternative for lectins in the serum of Vietnamese striped catfish?
Duong Thi Huong, G., Van Driessche, E. & Beeckmans, S., Jul 2011, International Lectin Meeting: Interlec-24.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Meeting abstract (Book) › Research
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Bacterial contamination of boar semen affects the litter size
Maroto Martin, L., Cruz Muñoz, E., De Cupere, F., Van Driessche, E., Echemendia Blanco, D., Machado Rodriguez, J. & Beeckmans, S., Jul 2010, In : Animal Reproduction Science. 120, p. 95-104 10 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
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Isolation and characterization of SAP and CRP, two pentraxins from Pangasianodon (Pangasius) hypophthalmus
Duong Thi Huong, G., Van Driessche, E., Vandenberghe, I., Devreese, B. & Beeckmans, S., May 2010, In : Fish Shellfish Immunology. 28, p. 743-753 11 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
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The short pentraxins from the Vietnamese striped catfish Pangasianodon hypophthalmus.
Duong Thi Huong, G., Van Driessche, E., Vandenberghe, I., Devreese, B. & Beeckmans, S., Nov 2010, Joint Glycobiology Meeting Ghent.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Meeting abstract (Book) › Research
Activities
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Lecturing on protein purification and characterization. Discussions with PhD students. Planning of future activities in the IUC Programme.
Sonia Beeckmans (Member)5 Jan 2008 → 16 Jan 2008Activity: Other › Research and Teaching at External Organisation
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Lecturing and publication writing.
Sonia Beeckmans (Member)28 May 2008 → 11 Jun 2008Activity: Other › Research and Teaching at External Organisation
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Visit to Own Initiative project. Lab meeting discussions. Coordination and reporting.
Sonia Beeckmans (Member)2 Nov 2008 → 12 Nov 2008Activity: Other › Research and Teaching at External Organisation
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Catfish aquaculture in Asia: present status and challenges for sustainable development
Sonia Beeckmans (Participant)5 Dec 2008 → 7 Dec 2008Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participation in conference
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Catfish aquaculture in Asia: present status and challenges for sustainable development
Edilbert Van Driessche (Participant)5 Dec 2008 → 7 Dec 2008Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participation in conference