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    Uncovering the molecular and cellular mechanisms of metastatic dormancy in luminal breast cancer 

    Cejalvo Andújar, Juan Miguel (Date of defense: 2020-01-22)

    Breast cancer (BC) is the most common cancer in women and it represents the most common cause of cancer-­‐related death in women worldwide1. Advances in early detection, prevention, risk stratification, and therapeutic ...

    Understanding the mechanisms of food intake and obesity in Down syndrome is supported by behavioral and neurochemical abnormalities 

    Fructuoso Castellar, Marta (Date of defense: 2017-09-18)

    Obesity prevalence is higher in Down syndrome (DS) than in the general population. Beyond metabolic alterations, individuals with DS present increased impulsivity, a trait observed in obese people and in compulsive eaters ...

    Unraveling the Fundamental Aspects of Enzyme-powered Micromotors 

    Arqué Roca, Francesc Xavier (Date of defense: 2023-01-24)

    [eng] Enzyme-powered motors are based on the micro- and nanosized particles that propel thanks to the chemical conversion of enzymes attached on their surface. Recently, these tiny devices have been applied for a plethora ...

    Unveiling the biological role of stigmasterol biosynthesis in tomato plants 

    Gutiérrez García, Laura (Date of defense: 2019-10-31)

    In plants, the sterol biosynthetic pathway leads to the production of a complex mixture of end-products, among which β-sitosterol, stigmasterol, campesterol, and cholesterol are the most abundant ones. Stigmasterol, the ...

    Unveiling the role of DXS-Interacting (DXI) proteins in the regulation of plastidial isoprenoid biosynthesis 

    Llamas Pámanes, Ernesto (Date of defense: 2017-09-15)

    Chloroplasts provide plants with metabolic pathways that are unique among eu- karoytes, including the methylerythritol 4-phosphate pathway (MEP) for the pro- duction of isoprenoids essential for photosynthesis and plant ...

    Unveiling the therapeutic potential of THC in endometrial cancer 

    Coll Iglesias, Laura (Date of defense: 2022-11-23)

    [eng] Endometrial cancer represents the most common cancer arising from the uterine cavity and there is little hope for patients with recurrent or metastatic disease. Prior studies of our group reported autophagy pathway ...

    Utilidad y aplicación de diferentes técnicas (bioquímicas, proteómicas y moleculares) en la caracterización de Leishmania 

    Fernández Arévalo, Anna (Date of defense: 2020-11-24)

    [spa] Las leishmaniosis son enfermedades causadas por el género Leishmania. Mientras que la clínica visceral se asocia al complejo L. donovani, la clínica tegumentaria puede estar producida por cualquier especie que afecte ...

    Utilització de medicaments des de l’atenció primària en el dolor crònic no oncològic 

    Viñas Bastart, Montserrat (Date of defense: 2023-09-15)

    [cat] L’augment del consum d’analgèsics en general i d’opioides en particular és una qüestió que preocupa especialment en els països industrialitzats. L’origen del canvi en el patró de prescripció i ús d’aquests medicaments ...

    Utilización de aceites ácidos y ácidos grasos destilados en alimentación animal: caracterización de estos subproductos y repercusiones de su uso en la estabilidad oxidativa de piensos y carne de pollo 

    Varona Sánchez, Elisa (Date of defense: 2021-01-29)

    La correcta formulación de piensos es esencial para conseguir dietas que aporten al animal niveles equilibrados de nutrientes, a la vez que se consiga una eficiencia en la producción animal mediante piensos con palatabilidad ...

    Vehiculización de aromas de uso farmacéutico y alimentario mediante tecnologías mixtas de extrusión y lecho fluido 

    Villca Pozo, Faviola (Date of defense: 2020-09-16)

    Los aromas se definen como productos no destinados al consumo como tales, que se añaden a los alimentos o a ciertos medicamentos para darles un olor o un sabor, o para enmascarar y/o modificar su olor o sabor. Debido a la ...

    Water-in-Water Emulsions for Obtaining Enzyme-Loaded Microgels and Encapsulated Emulsions 

    Beldengrün, Yoran (Date of defense: 2018-07-20)

    Encapsulation of enzymes into protective matrices is of interest in drug delivery or industrial processes, to control the release of the enzyme or protect it from harsh environments. We are studying the encapsulation of ...