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Pharmacology & Molecular Microbiology

We are a passionate group of researchers, both in the basic and clinical fields. Our main focus is understanding the molecular mechanisms behind important biological processes impacting human health and survival. These processes include autophagy, iron and sphingolipid metabolism, oxidative stress, and cell death. We study these processes in various model organisms, from yeast to humans, to gain a deeper understanding. Our ultimate goal is to apply this knowledge to improve patient outcomes through clinical research. In addition to our work on biological processes, we evaluate the effectiveness, safety, and efficiency of biomedical technology, particularly drugs, in preventing and treating diseases. We pay special attention to analyzing drug usage patterns to ensure they are implemented logically and appropriately. The group actively participates in national or international multicenter clinical trials to develop new medications in different areas of interest.

Featured publications

Jover-Saenz, A; Santos Rodríguez C; Ramos Gil MÁ; Palomera Fernández M; Invencio da Costa LF; Torres-Puig-gros, J; Castellana Perelló D; Montiu González E; Schoenenberger-Arnaiz, JA; Bordalba Gómez JR; Galindo Ortego X; Ramirez-Hidalgo, M

Impact of an Antimicrobial Stewardship Strategy on Surgical Hospital Discharge: Improving Antibiotic Prescription in the Transition of Care.

Antibiotics-Basel 12 -. .

[doi:10.3390/antibiotics12050834]

Montellà-Manuel S; Pujol-Carrion N; de la Torre-Ruiz MA

Aft1 Nuclear Localization and Transcriptional Response to Iron Starvation Rely upon TORC2/Ypk1 Signaling and Sphingolipid Biosynthesis.

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES 24 -. .

[doi:10.3390/ijms24032438]

Pujol-Carrion N; Gonzalez-Alfonso A; Puig S; de la Torre-Ruiz MA

Both human and soya bean ferritins highly improve the accumulation of bioavailable iron and contribute to extend the chronological life in budding yeast.

Microbial Biotechnology 15 1525-1541. .

[doi:10.1111/1751-7915.13939]

Montella-Manuel, S; Pujol-Carrion, N; de la Torre-Ruiz, MA

The Cell Wall Integrity Receptor Mtl1 Contributes to Articulate Autophagic Responses When Glucose Availability Is Compromised.

Journal of Fungi 7 -. .

[doi:10.3390/jof7110903]

Coutant, R; Munoz, JB; Dumitrescu, CP; Schnabel, D; Sert, C; Perrot, V; Dattani, M

Effectiveness and Overall Safety of NutropinAq (R) for Growth Hormone Deficiency and Other Paediatric Growth Hormone Disorders: Completion of the International Cooperative Growth Study, NutropinAq (R) European Registry (iNCGS)

Frontiers in Endocrinology 12 676083-676083. .

[doi:10.3389/fendo.2021.676083]

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Responsable/s de grup

Juan Antonio Schoenenberger Arnaiz

Juan Antonio Schoenenberger Arnaiz

Mª Angeles De La Torre Ruiz

Mª Angeles De La Torre Ruiz

jas.lleida.ics@gencat.cat

mariaangeles.delatorre@udl.cat