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Martin C. Harmsen is affiliated with the University Medical Center Groningen in the Netherlands. Their research primarily resides within the field of Medicine, with a significant focus on Surgery, Biomaterials, Biomedical Engineering, Molecular Biology, and Genetics.

Harmsen's work explores a range of topics, notably Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, Electrospun Nanofibers in Biomedical Applications, Mesenchymal Stem Cell Research, Wound Healing and Treatments, 3D Printing in Biomedical Research, Cellular Mechanics and Interactions, and Body Contouring and Surgery.

The scientist has contributed papers to various specialized journals. Frequent publication venues include:

  • Bioengineering
  • Aesthetic Surgery Journal
  • Gels
  • Scientific Reports
  • Biomaterials Advances

Some of the recent papers associated with topics relevant to biomaterials and extracellular matrix research include:

  • Human lung extracellular matrix hydrogels resemble the stiffness and viscoelasticity of native lung tissue, 2020, American Journal of Physiology-Lung Cellular and Molecular Physiology
  • Epigenetic Regulation of S100A9 and S100A12 Expression in Monocyte-Macrophage System in Hyperglycemic Conditions, 2020, Frontiers in Immunology
  • A Beginner's Guide to the Characterization of Hydrogel Microarchitecture for Cellular Applications, 2022, Gels
  • An in vitro model of fibrosis using crosslinked native extracellular matrix-derived hydrogels to modulate biomechanics without changing composition, 2022, Acta Biomaterialia
  • Molecular and Biomechanical Clues From Cardiac Tissue Decellularized Extracellular Matrix Drive Stromal Cell Plasticity, 2020, Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology

Harmsen frequently collaborates with several co-authors, including:

  • Janette K. Burgess
  • Joris A. van Dongen
  • Linda A. Brouwer
  • Berend van der Lei
  • Prashant K. Sharma

The scientist's work intersects engineering and biology, with emphasis on developing and characterizing biomaterials and their application in regenerative medicine and surgery. This multidisciplinary approach reflects expertise in surgically oriented biomedical engineering and molecular biology applied to clinical and experimental settings.

Best Publications

  • Macrophage depletion impairs wound healing and increases left ventricular remodeling after myocardial injury in mice.

    Machteld J. van Amerongen;Martin C. Harmsen;Nico van Rooijen;Arjen H. Petersen

  • Epithelial cell adhesion molecule: more than a carcinoma marker and adhesion molecule.

    Monika Trzpis;Pamela M.J. McLaughlin;Lou M.F.H. de Leij;Martin C. Harmsen

  • Antiviral activities of lactoferrin

    B.W.A van der Strate;L Beljaars;G Molema;M.C Harmsen

  • Cellular and molecular dynamics in the foreign body reaction

    Daniel T. Luttikhuizen;Martin C. Harmsen;Marja J. A. Van Luyn

  • A modular and supramolecular approach to bioactive scaffolds for tissue engineering

    Patricia Y. W. Dankers;Martin C. Harmsen;Linda A. Brouwer;Marja J. A. Van Luyn

  • Reactive oxygen species (ROS) in macrophage activation and function in diabetes.

    Erika Rendra;Vladimir Riabov;Dieuwertje M Mossel;Tatyana Sevastyanova

  • Frequent monitoring of Epstein-Barr virus DNA load in unfractionated whole blood is essential for early detection of posttransplant lymphoproliferative disease in high-risk patients

    Servi J. C. Stevens;Erik A. M. Verschuuren;Inge Pronk;Wim van der Bij

  • Endothelial-mesenchymal transition in atherosclerosis

    Celine Souilhol;Martin C Harmsen;Paul C Evans;Guido Krenning

  • Interactions of Surfactant Protein a with Influenza A Viruses: Binding and Neutralization

    C. A. Benne;C. A. Kraaijeveld;J. A. G. van Strijp;E. Brouwer

  • Endothelial progenitor cell-based neovascularization: implications for therapy

    Guido Krenning;Marja J.A. van Luyn;Martin C. Harmsen

  • Bone marrow‐derived myofibroblasts contribute functionally to scar formation after myocardial infarction

    M. J. Van Amerongen;G. Bou-Gharios;Eliane Popa;J. Van Ark

  • Endothelial-to-mesenchymal transition contributes to fibro-proliferative vascular disease and is modulated by fluid shear stress.

    Jan-Renier A. J. Moonen;Ee Soo Lee;Marc Schmidt;Monika Maleszewska

  • IL-1β and TGFβ2 synergistically induce endothelial to mesenchymal transition in an NFκB-dependent manner

    Monika Maleszewska;Jan-Renier A. J. Moonen;Nicolette Huijkman;Bart van de Sluis

  • Current opportunities and challenges in skeletal muscle tissue engineering

    Merel Koning;Martin C Harmsen;Marja J A van Luyn;Paul M N Werker

  • Bone Marrow–Derived Myofibroblasts Contribute to the Renal Interstitial Myofibroblast Population and Produce Procollagen I after Ischemia/Reperfusion in Rats

    Martine Broekema;Martin C. Harmsen;Marja J. A. van Luyn;Jasper A. Koerts

  • Endothelial progenitor cells give rise to pro-angiogenic smooth muscle-like progeny

    Jan-Renier A. J. Moonen;Guido Krenning;Marja G. L. Brinker;Jasper A. Koerts

  • Increased inflammatory response and neovascularization in reperfused vs. nonreperfused murine myocardial infarction

    Susanne Vandervelde;Machteld J. van Amerongen;Rene A. Tio;Arjen H. Petersen

  • Oral Carnosine Supplementation Prevents Vascular Damage in Experimental Diabetic Retinopathy

    Frederick Pfister;Eva Riedl;Qian Wang;Franziska vom Hagen

  • Human lung extracellular matrix hydrogels resemble the stiffness and viscoelasticity of native lung tissue.

    R H J de Hilster;P K Sharma;M R Jonker;E S White

  • Neutralizing and non-neutralizing monoclonal antibodies to the E2 glycoprotein of Semliki Forest virus can protect mice from lethal encephalitis.

    Wil A. M. Boere;Barry J. Benaissa-Trouw;M. Harmsen;C. A. Kraaijeveld

Frequent Co-Authors

Jaap M. Middeldorp
Jaap M. Middeldorp VU University Medical Center
Dirk W. Grijpma
Dirk W. Grijpma University of Twente
Dirk K. F. Meijer
Dirk K. F. Meijer University of Groningen
Grietje Molema
Grietje Molema University Medical Center Groningen
Ruud A. Bank
Ruud A. Bank University Medical Center Groningen
Julia Kzhyshkowska
Julia Kzhyshkowska Heidelberg University
E. W. Meijer
E. W. Meijer Eindhoven University of Technology
Jan Feijen
Jan Feijen University of Twente
Joseph G. H. Wessels
Joseph G. H. Wessels University of Groningen
Wim Timens
Wim Timens University Medical Center Groningen

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