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Humbert De Smedt

Humbert De Smedt

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Biology and Biochemistry
Belgium
2023

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Biology and Biochemistry

D-Index
70
Citations
14264
World Ranking
7162
National Ranking
130

Research.com Recognitions

  • 2023 - Research.com Biology and Biochemistry in Belgium Leader Award

Overview

Humbert De Smedt is affiliated with KU Leuven in Belgium and conducts research primarily in the fields of biochemistry, genetics, molecular biology, and medicine. Their academic output includes studies focusing on both molecular biology and genetics as well as pediatric and perinatal health.

The scientist's research interests are reflected in main topics such as:

  • Genetic and Kidney Cyst Diseases
  • Renal and related cancers
  • Pediatric Urology and Nephrology Studies

De Smedt's recent published work includes an article titled The molecular landscape of polycystic kidneys is marked by common alterations in purine metabolism, published in 2025 in bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory). This publication represents their ongoing exploration of kidney diseases at the molecular level.

Frequent co-authors collaborating with De Smedt include:

  • Jean-Paul Decuypere
  • Daniel Borràs
  • Priyanka Koshy
  • Ludwig Missiaen
  • Steffen Fieuws

Their work has been published predominantly in the venue bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory), indicating a focus on preprint dissemination within the biomedical research community.

Best Publications

  • Endoplasmic-Reticulum Calcium Depletion and Disease

    Djalila Mekahli;Geert Bultynck;Jan B. Parys;Humbert De Smedt

  • Ca2+ release induced by inositol 1,4,5-trisphosphate is a steady-state phenomenon controlled by luminal Ca2+ in permeabilized cells

    Ludwig Missiaen;Humbert De Smedt;Guillaume Droogmans;Rik Casteels

  • Functional specialization of calreticulin domains.

    Kimitoshi Nakamura;Anna Zuppini;Serge Arnaudeau;Jeffery Lynch

  • The BH4 domain of Bcl-2 inhibits ER calcium release and apoptosis by binding the regulatory and coupling domain of the IP3 receptor

    Yi Ping Rong;Geert Bultynck;Ademuyiwa S. Aromolaran;Fei Zhong

  • Phosphorylation of inositol 1,4,5-trisphosphate receptors by protein kinase B/Akt inhibits Ca2+ release and apoptosis.

    Tania Szado;Veerle Vanderheyden;Jan B. Parys;Humbert De Smedt

  • Targeting Bcl-2-IP3 receptor interaction to reverse Bcl-2's inhibition of apoptotic calcium signals

    Yi Ping Rong;Ademuyiwa S. Aromolaran;Geert Bultynck;Fei Zhong

  • A dual role for the anti-apoptotic Bcl-2 protein in cancer: mitochondria versus endoplasmic reticulum

    Haidar Akl;Tamara Vervloessem;Santeri Kiviluoto;Mart Bittremieux

  • Regulation of inositol 1,4,5-trisphosphate-induced Ca2+ release by reversible phosphorylation and dephosphorylation.

    Veerle Vanderheyden;Benoit Devogelaere;Ludwig Missiaen;Humbert De Smedt

  • Intracellular Ca2+ storage in health and disease: a dynamic equilibrium.

    Eva Sammels;Jan B. Parys;Ludwig Missiaen;Humbert De Smedt

  • The IP(3) receptor-mitochondria connection in apoptosis and autophagy.

    Jean-Paul Decuypere;Giovanni Monaco;Geert Bultynck;Ludwig Missiaen

  • Expression and function of ryanodine receptors in nonexcitable cells.

    Deborah L. Bennett;Timothy R. Cheek;Michael J. Berridge;Humbert De Smedt

  • Ins(1,4,5)P3 receptor-mediated Ca2+ signaling and autophagy induction are interrelated.

    Jean-Paul Decuypere;Kirsten Welkenhuyzen;Tomas Luyten;Raf Ponsaerts

  • Regulation of InsP3 receptor activity by neuronal Ca2+-binding proteins.

    Nael Nadif Kasri;Anthony M Holmes;Geert Bultynck;Jan B Parys

  • Inositol 1,4,5-trisphosphate receptor-isoform diversity in cell death and survival☆

    Hristina Ivanova;Tim Vervliet;Ludwig Missiaen;Jan B. Parys

  • Molecular and Functional Evidence for Multiple Ca2+-binding Domains in the Type 1 Inositol 1,4,5-Trisphosphate Receptor

    Ilse Sienaert;Ludwig Missiaen;Humbert De Smedt;Jan B. Parys

  • Pannexins, distant relatives of the connexin family with specific cellular functions?

    Catheleyne D'hondt;Raf Ponsaerts;Humbert De Smedt;Geert Bultynck

  • Caspase-3-induced Truncation of Type 1 Inositol Trisphosphate Receptor Accelerates Apoptotic Cell Death and Induces Inositol Trisphosphate-independent Calcium Release during Apoptosis

    Zerihun Assefa;Geert Bultynck;Karolina Szlufcik;Nael Nadif Kasri

  • Intramolecular loop/tail interactions are essential for connexin 43-hemichannel activity

    Raf Ponsaerts;Elke De Vuyst;Mauricio Retamal;Catheleyne D'hondt

  • TRPM8-independent menthol-induced Ca2+ release from endoplasmic reticulum and golgi

    Frank Mahieu;Grzegorz Owsianik;Leen Verbert;Annelies Janssens

  • Functional Characterization of Mammalian Inositol 1,4,5-Trisphosphate Receptor Isoforms

    Huiping Tu;Zhengnan Wang;Elena Nosyreva;Humbert De Smedt

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