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Raija Sormunen

Raija Sormunen

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Biology and Biochemistry

D-Index
69
Citations
14383
World Ranking
7532
National Ranking
54

Overview

Raija Sormunen is affiliated with the University of Oulu in Finland. Their academic profile indicates active involvement in research, though detailed information on publications, topics, and collaborations is limited.

There are no records of recent papers, co-authors, or frequent publication venues associated with Sormunen. Similarly, no specific fields or subfields of study have been documented. The absence of data on book publications suggests a focus on other types of scholarly outputs or ongoing research without published monographs.

Information on main topics of work or awards has not been provided, which precludes elaboration on particular research themes or recognition received. Sormunen's academic contributions remain primarily linked to the University of Oulu, a prominent institution within Finland.

The available data does confirm that Sormunen is currently living, thus all descriptions of their work are presented in the present tense. Despite limited detailed records, the connection with a reputable university underlines an active scientific role within the academic community.

Best Publications

  • The impact of disparate isolation methods for extracellular vesicles on downstream RNA profiling

    Jan Van Deun;Pieter Mestdagh;Raija Sormunen;Veronique Cocquyt

  • Inactivation of the Lysyl Oxidase Gene Lox Leads to Aortic Aneurysms, Cardiovascular Dysfunction, and Perinatal Death in Mice

    Joni M. Mäki;Juha Räsänen;Hilkka Tikkanen;Raija Sormunen

  • Cloning of a novel bacteria-binding receptor structurally related to scavenger receptors and expressed in a subset of macrophages.

    Outi Elomaa;Maarit Kangas;Carin Sahlberg;Juha Tuukkanen

  • Lysyl oxidase is essential for normal development and function of the respiratory system and for the integrity of elastic and collagen fibers in various tissues.

    Joni M. Mäki;Raija Sormunen;Sari Lippo;Riitta Kaarteenaho-Wiik

  • Double-stranded RNA Is Internalized by Scavenger Receptor-mediated Endocytosis in Drosophila S2 Cells

    Johanna Ulvila;Mataleena Parikka;Anni Kleino;Raija Sormunen

  • Heparan sulfate chains of perlecan are indispensable in the lens capsule but not in the kidney

    Maarit Rossi;Hiroyuki Morita;Raija Sormunen;Sari Airenne

  • Overexpression of peroxiredoxins I, II, III, V, and VI in malignant mesothelioma.

    Vuokko L Kinnula;S Lehtonen;R Sormunen;R Kaarteenaho-Wiik

  • Lack of type XV collagen causes a skeletal myopathy and cardiovascular defects in mice

    Lauri Eklund;Jarkko Piuhola;Jyrki Komulainen;Raija Sormunen

  • Effects of Angiopoietin-2-Blocking Antibody on Endothelial Cell–Cell Junctions and Lung Metastasis

    Tanja Holopainen;Pipsa Saharinen;Gabriela D’Amico;Anita Lampinen

  • Enhanced Apoptosis Predicts Shortened Survival in Non-Small Cell Lung Carcinoma'

    Ulla Törmänen;Anna-Kaisa Eerola;Pekka Rainio;Kirsi Vähäkangas

  • Abnormal glycosylation and altered Golgi structure in colorectal cancer: dependence on intra-Golgi pH.

    Sakari Kellokumpu;Raija Sormunen;Ilmo Kellokumpu

  • Kinetics of gold nanoparticles in the human placenta

    Päivi K. Myllynen;Michael J. Loughran;C. Vyvyan Howard;Raija Sormunen

  • Human Saliva-Derived Exosomes Comparing Methods of Isolation

    Ayelet Zlotogorski-Hurvitz;Dan Dayan;Gavriel Chaushu;Johanna Korvala

  • Pxmp2 Is a Channel-Forming Protein in Mammalian Peroxisomal Membrane

    Aare Rokka;Aare Rokka;Vasily D. Antonenkov;Vasily D. Antonenkov;Raija Soininen;Hanna L. Immonen

  • An Endoplasmic Reticulum Transmembrane Prolyl 4-Hydroxylase Is Induced by Hypoxia and Acts on Hypoxia-inducible Factor α

    Peppi Koivunen;Päivi Tiainen;Jaana Hyvärinen;Kim E. Williams

  • Structurally altered basement membranes and hydrocephalus in a type XVIII collagen deficient mouse line

    Aino Utriainen;Raija Sormunen;Mikko Kettunen;Lorenza S. Carvalhaes

  • VEGFR3 Modulates Vascular Permeability by Controlling VEGF/VEGFR2 Signaling.

    Krista Heinolainen;Sinem Karaman;Gabriela D’Amico;Tuomas Tammela

  • Premature aggregation of type IV collagen and early lethality in lysyl hydroxylase 3 null mice

    Kati Rautavuoma;Kati Takaluoma;Raija Sormunen;Johanna Myllyharju

  • HIF-1α is upregulated in human mesenchymal stem cells.

    Sami Palomäki;Mika Pietilä;Saara Laitinen;Juha Pesälä

  • Pirfenidone and nintedanib modulate properties of fibroblasts and myofibroblasts in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.

    Siri T. Lehtonen;Siri T. Lehtonen;Anniina Veijola;Henna Karvonen;Henna Karvonen;Elisa Lappi-Blanco;Elisa Lappi-Blanco

Frequent Co-Authors

Taina Pihlajaniemi
Taina Pihlajaniemi University of Oulu
Ylermi Soini
Ylermi Soini University of Eastern Finland
Johanna Myllyharju
Johanna Myllyharju University of Oulu
Kari I. Kivirikko
Kari I. Kivirikko University of Oulu
J. Kalervo Hiltunen
J. Kalervo Hiltunen University of Oulu
Vuokko L. Kinnula
Vuokko L. Kinnula University of Helsinki
Leena Bruckner-Tuderman
Leena Bruckner-Tuderman University of Freiburg
Raili Myllylä
Raili Myllylä University of Oulu
Ilmo E. Hassinen
Ilmo E. Hassinen University of Oulu
Attila Aszódi
Attila Aszódi Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München

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