Publications

Α. Tissue damage, inflammation and remodeling
Β. Disease Biomarkers
C. Stem cell biology
D. Tumour immunology
E. Respiratory disease pathophysiology
F. Intermediate filament biology and disease
G. Gene expression regulation
 

Α. Tissue damage, inflammation and remodeling

Skevaki CL, Psarras S, Volonaki E, Pratsinis H, Spyridaki IS, Gaga M, Georgiou V, Vittorakis S, Telcian AG, Maggina P, Kletsas D, Gourgiotis D, Johnston SL, Papadopoulos NG. Rhinovirus-induced basic fibroblast growth factor release mediates airway remodeling features. Clin Transl Allergy, 21;2(1):14, 2012
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22908984

Psarras S, Mavroidis M, Sanoudou D, Davos CH, Xanthou G, Varela AE, Panoutsakopoulou V, Capetanaki Y. Regulation of adverse remodelling by osteopontin in a genetic heart failure model. Eur Heart J, 33, 1954-1963, 2012, 2011 Apr 26, [Epub ahead of print]
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&dopt=Citation&list_uids=21525025

Psarras S, Volonaki E, Skevaki CL, Xatzipsalti M, Bossios A, Pratsinis H, Tsigkos S, Gourgiotis D, Constantopoulos AG, Papapetropoulos A, Saxoni-Papageorgiou P, Papadopoulos NG. Vascular endothelial growth factor-mediated induction of angiogenesis by human rhinoviruses. J Allergy Clin Immunol 2006;117:291-297.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&dopt=Citation&list_uids=16461129

Kypreou KP, Kavvadas P, Karamessinis P, Peroulis M, Alberti A, Sideras P, Psarras S, Capetanaki Y, Politis PK, Charonis AS. Altered expression of calreticulin during the development of fibrosis. Proteomics 2008;8:2407-2419
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&dopt=Citation&list_uids=18563736

Bossios A, Psarras S, Gourgiotis D, Skevaki CL, Constantopoulos AG, Saxoni-Papageorgiou P, Papadopoulos NG. Rhinovirus infection induces cytotoxicity and delays wound healing in bronchial epithelial cells. Respir Res 2005;6:114
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&dopt=Citation&list_uids=16216126

Volonaki E, Psarras S, Xepapadaki P, Psomali D, Gourgiotis D, Papadopoulos NG. Synergistic effects of fluticasone propionate and salmeterol on inhibiting rhinovirus-induced epithelial production of remodelling-associated growth factors. Clin Exp Allergy 2006;36:1268-1273
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&dopt=Citation&list_uids=17014435

Psarras S, Caramori G, Contoli M, Papadopoulos N, Papi A. Oxidants in asthma and in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Curr Pharm Des 2005;11:2053-2062
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&dopt=Citation&list_uids=15974958

Psarras S, Kletsas D, Stathakos D. Restoration of down-regulated PDGF receptors by TGF-beta in human embryonic fibroblasts. Enhanced response during cellular in vitro aging. FEBS Lett 1994;339:84-88
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&dopt=Citation&list_uids=8313983

Pratsinis H, Giannouli CC, Zervolea I, Psarras S, Stathakos D, Kletsas D. Differential proliferative response of fetal and adult human skin fibroblasts to transforming growth factor-beta. Wound Repair Regen 2004;12:374-383
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&dopt=Citation&list_uids=15225217

Stathakos D, Psarras S, Kletsas D. Stimulation of human embryonic lung fibroblasts by TGF-beta and PDGF acting in synergism. The role of cell density. Cell Biol Int 1993;17:55-64.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&dopt=Citation&list_uids=8495228

Bossios A, Gourgiotis D, Skevaki CL, Saxoni-Papageorgiou P, Lotvall J, Psarras S, Karpathios T, Constandopoulos AG, Johnston SL, Papadopoulos NG. Rhinovirus infection and house dust mite exposure synergize in inducing bronchial epithelial cell interleukin-8 release. Clin Exp Allergy 2008;38:1615-1626
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&dopt=Citation&list_uids=18647315

Papadopoulos NG, Christodoulou I, Rohde G, Agache I, Almqvist C, Bruno A, Bonini S, Bont L, Bossios A, Bousquet J, Braido F, Brusselle G, Canonica GW, Carlsen KH, Chanez P, Fokkens WJ, Garcia-Garcia M, Gjomarkaj M, Haahtela T, Holgate ST, Johnston SL, Konstantinou G, Kowalski M, Lewandowska-Polak A, Lodrup-Carlsen K, Makela M, Malkusova I, Mullol J, Nieto A, Eller E, Ozdemir C, Panzner P, Popov T, Psarras S, Roumpedaki E, Rukhadze M, Stipic-Markovic A, Todo Bom A, Toskala E, van Cauwenberge P, van Drunen C, Watelet JB, Xatzipsalti M, Xepapadaki P, Zuberbier T. Viruses and bacteria in acute asthma exacerbations--a GA(2) LEN-DARE systematic review. Allergy 2011;66:458-468
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&dopt=Citation&list_uids=21087215

Dedoussis GV, Kaliora AC, Psarras S, Chiou A, Mylona A, Papadopoulos NG, Andrikopoulos NK. Antiatherogenic effect of Pistacia lentiscus via GSH restoration and downregulation of CD36 mRNA expression. Atherosclerosis 2004;174:293-303
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&dopt=Citation&list_uids=15136059

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Β. Disease Biomarkers

Georgiadou P, Iliodromitis EK, Varounis C, Mavroidis M, Kolokathis F, Andreadou I, Psarras S, Capetanaki Y, Boudoulas H, Kremastinos DT. Relationship between plasma osteopontin and oxidative stress in patients with coronary artery disease. Expert Opin Ther Targets 2008;12:917-920
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&dopt=Citation&list_uids=18620515

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C. Stem cell biology

Psarras S, Karagianni N, Kellendonk C, Tronche F, Cosset FL, Stocking C, Schirrmacher V, Boehmer Hv H, Khazaie K. Gene transfer and genetic modification of embryonic stem cells by Cre- and Cre-PR-expressing MESV-based retroviral vectors. J Gene Med 2004;6:32-42.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&dopt=Citation&list_uids=14716675

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D. Tumour immunology

Klein L, Trautman L, Psarras S, Schnell S, Siermann A, Liblau R, von Boehmer H, Khazaie K. Visualizing the course of antigen-specific CD8 and CD4 T cell responses to a growing tumor. Eur J Immunol 2003;33:806-814
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&dopt=Citation&list_uids=12616501

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E. Respiratory disease pathophysiology

Psarras S, Papadopoulos NG, Johnston SL. Pathogenesis of respiratory syncytial virus bronchiolitis-related wheezing. Paediatr Respir Rev 2004;5 Suppl A:S179-184
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&dopt=Citation&list_uids=14980267

Tsolia MN, Psarras S, Bossios A, Audi H, Paldanius M, Gourgiotis D, Kallergi K, Kafetzis DA, Constantopoulos A, Papadopoulos NG. Etiology of community-acquired pneumonia in hospitalized school-age children: evidence for high prevalence of viral infections. Clin Infect Dis 2004;39:681-686
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&dopt=Citation&list_uids=15356783

Papadopoulos NG, Gourgiotis D, Javadyan A, Bossios A, Kallergi K, Psarras S, Tsolia MN, Kafetzis D. Does respiratory syncytial virus subtype influences the severity of acute bronchiolitis in hospitalized infants? Respir Med 2004;98:879-882
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&dopt=Citation&list_uids=15338801

Papadopoulos NG, Papi A, Psarras S, Johnston SL. Mechanisms of rhinovirus-induced asthma. Paediatr Respir Rev 2004;5:255-260
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&dopt=Citation&list_uids=15276138

Papadopoulos NG, Psarras S. Rhinoviruses in the pathogenesis of asthma. Curr Allergy Asthma Rep 2003;3:137-145
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&dopt=Citation&list_uids=12562553

Papadopoulos NG, Psarras S, Manoussakis E, Saxoni-Papageorgiou P. The role of respiratory viruses in the origin and exacerbations of asthma. Curr Opin Allergy Clin Immunol 2003;3:39-44
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&dopt=Citation&list_uids=12582313

Xatzipsalti M, Kyrana S, Tsolia M, Psarras S, Bossios A, Laza-Stanca V, Johnston SL, Papadopoulos NG. Rhinovirus viremia in children with respiratory infections. Am J Respir Crit Care Med 2005;172:1037-1040
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&dopt=Citation&list_uids=15994468

Xepapadaki P, Psarras S, Bossios A, Tsolia M, Gourgiotis D, Liapi-Adamidou G, Constantopoulos AG, Kafetzis D, Papadopoulos NG. Human Metapneumovirus as a causative agent of acute bronchiolitis in infants. J Clin Virol 2004;30:267-270
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&dopt=Citation&list_uids=15135747

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F. Intermediate filament biology and disease

Capetanaki Y, Bloch RJ, Kouloumenta A, Mavroidis M, Psarras S. Muscle intermediate filaments and their links to membranes and membranous organelles. Exp Cell Res 2007;313:2063-2076
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G. Gene expression regulation

Novel adenomatous polyposis coli gene promoter is located 40 kb upstream of the initiating methionine
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