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Department of Biophysics Faculty of Biochemistry, Biophysics and Biotechnology Jagiellonian University
keywords: life sciences, EPR spectroscopy, melanization, histology lab, samples of soft tissue and blood
offer number: 32
research topics:
- hair cycling regulation and hair pigmentation;
- biology and biophysics of melanin, pigmented cells and tumors;
- biological applications of EPR spectroscopy;
- biology of nitric oxide (NO) and NO-metry;
- slime molds (Myxomycetes) as s model organism in biological and biomedical research;
- linguistic aspects of genetic information and biosemiotics.
test equipment:
- ERP spectrometers to study X-band (Varian, Bruker) and S-band (home-made);
- histology lab;
- slime molds lab culture.
comercial research:
- samples (skin, fur, hair and plumage) to study of the melanization;
- samples of soft tissue and blood for measurement of nitric oxide complexes;
- spores and fragments of fungi and slime molds to measure melanin and free radicals (preferably hydrated samples frozen in liquid nitrogen or dry ice);
- qualitative and quantitative measurements of melanin complexes of nitric oxide and free radicals;
- morphometric analysis of the hair cycle;
- histology and immunohistochemistry;
- in vitro culture of slime molds.
Methods and research techniques:
- EPR spectroscopy;
- histology and immunohistochemistry;
- cell culture in vitro.
experience / references / projects:
- collaboration with Selvita in immunostochemical analysis of tissues;
- renting the histological facilities.
variants of cooperation: contract research, project, consortium
type of services: analysis, devices for rent, expertises
information / broker of Jagiellonian University
name and surname:
phone number: + 48 12 664 42 00
email: cittru@uj.edu.pl
