Invited speaker: Jenny Karousou, Assoc. Professor in Biochemistry, School of Medicine, Department of Medicine and Chemistry, University of Insubria, Italia
Date: Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Time: 12.00
Place: Seminar room, Department of Chemistry [north building, basement]
TITLE: Hyaluronan in the cancer cells microenvironment

Abstract

Hyaluronan (HA) is a glycosaminoglycan of the extracellular matrix with a great role in the homeostasis of the tissues. In the last decades, many research studies are dedicated at the metabolism of HA and how alteration in size and quantity can affect cellular functions in cancer.

The research group of the laboratory in Biochemistry of the School of Medicine at the University of Insubria in Italy studies the role of specific extracellular matrix proteins, exosomes and epigenetic modifications in the metabolism of HA in breast cancer cells. This presentation is based on this research project and includes also a brief presentation of the collaboration between the Universities of Insubria and Patras.

Ass. Prof. J. Karousou - Abstract