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Nuri Güven

Associate Head Research

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Humans, like every other living organism, are made of cells that need energy to survive. Within each human cell are organelles known as mitochondria. Tiny they may be, yet mitochondria produce more than 90 per cent of all the energy our bodies need to function. And so, it’s not surprising that dysfunctional mitochondria are associated with a large number of diseases, from neurodegenerative Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and Huntington’s to inflammatory conditions such as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Metabolic disorders such as diabetes, and even cancer, can occur when the mitochondria don’t function as they should. As people age, they become more prone to diseases because the mitochondria work less efficiently.

Despite this, at the moment there is just one drug on the market that has a small effect on dysfunctional mitochondria. It is only available in Europe. And, it’s only approved for a single disease so rare that it affects one in 50,000 people…

In contrast, millions of patients worldwide suffer from disorders that show mitochondrial problems, with insufficient treatment options and an astronomical impact on our healthcare systems. For example, by 2023, the global market for ulcerative colitis, a form of IBD, is estimated to reach 7.5 billion. The market for diabetes-induced vision loss, also called diabetic retinopathy, is expected to reach 10 billion by 2025.

Could the microscopic organelles that power our bodies lead us to discover game-changing new drugs?

Associate Professor Nuri Guven is an expert in drug discovery and development. His research is focused on identifying and developing new molecules to protect against mitochondrial dysfunction in order to develop novel drug candidates.

‘What we’re striving for is to identify molecules that can be used in a whole range of diseases,’ explains Associate Professor Guven. ‘Our aim is to restore mitochondrial function in different tissues, which could enable us to combat a wide range of disorders.

‘We have some very interesting molecules and some very encouraging pre-clinical data. In fact, at least in the lab, we can protect the survival of cells when the mitochondria are impaired or dysfunctional.

‘This is so exciting, but we still have to be very careful,’ warns Associate Professor Guven. ‘Lots of drug candidates show promise in the pre-clinical testing stage, but less than one in a hundred ends up working in humans to a reasonable degree.

‘When the first really efficient drug comes to market it really will be a game-changer, because it is likely to be beneficial for a whole range of disorders, not just one.’

Associate Professor Guven collaborates with Associate Professor Smith from the School of Natural Sciences and many other researchers across the College of Health and Medicine.

‘After the chemists make new molecules, we first of all test their activity,’ he explains. ‘When designing drugs, our main questions are do they work, and are they toxic? I test the efficacy and the toxicity, and the results are then used for the design of the next molecules. That way, we try to make the compound better and better over several stages. This is what’s called the Medicinal Chemistry Program.’

During previous biomedical research, Associate Professor Guven liaised with many patients, which was the inspiration for his career. ‘When you’re speaking to someone with a rare disease and there are no drugs available to them… well, it brings home the good that comes from biomedical research,’ he says.

‘I realised that if I wanted to do anything about it, I had to move away from basic research and into drug discovery. Some of these classic mitochondrial diseases are so rare that the chance of a company developing an effective drug to combat them is negligible.

‘If we can find a drug that works in one of the larger diseases, once it’s on the market, doctors can potentially prescribe it to patients suffering from rare indications. This is a realistic scenario. The “repurposing” of drugs is an effective way of treating patients suffering from diseases for which there are no available drugs at this stage,’ says Associate Professor Guven.

‘It’s a very long process. We could have the best drug in the world, but if it’s not patented and our research isn’t funded, it won’t make it to market. At the end of the day, I want to see drugs reach the market and help patients.’

Currently, Associate Prof Güven acts as Associate Head (Research) for the School of Pharmacy and Pharmacology at UTAS. Before joining UTAS in 2012, where he briefly acted as Deputy Head (School of Pharmacy), Assoc Prof Güven directed the pre-clinical research department at Santhera Pharmaceuticals (Liestal, Switzerland, 2008-2012), where he led several drug discovery projects around novel treatments for neuromuscular disorders and in the field of cancer cachexia. From 2001-2008 he was Senior Research Officer at the Queensland Institute of Medical Research (QIMR, Brisbane, Australia), in the DNA damage and repair field, where he specialized in recessive ataxia syndromes, p53, oxidative stress-induced malignancy and animal models. During this time he was chief investigator on 2 NHMRC and 2 Queensland Cancer Fund applications and attracted US funding for his pharmaceutical work in a neurodegenerative mouse model as CIA. He worked on an industry-project at the University of Tübingen (Department of Radiationoncology, Germany 1999-2002) to identify the active component of a radioprotective drug. His PhD was awarded in 1998 from the University of Konstanz (Germany) in the area of drug discovery in radiation-oncology.

Biography

Assoc Prof Gueven joined UTAS in April 2012, where he acted as Deputy Head (School of Pharmacy) and then Associate Deputy Head (School of Medicine, Division of Pharmacy). Previously he directed the pre-clinical research department at Santhera Pharmaceuticals (Liestal, Switzerland, 2008-2012), where he led several drug discovery projects around novel treatments for neuromuscular disorders and in the field of cancer cachexia. From 2001-2008 he was Senior Research Officer at the Queensland Institute of Medical Research (QIMR, Brisbane, Australia), in the DNA damage and repair field, where he specialized in recessive ataxia syndromes, p53, oxidative stress-induced malignancy and animal models. During this time he was chief investigator on 2 NHMRC and 2 Queensland Cancer Fund applications and attracted US funding for his pharmaceutical work in a cancer mouse model as CIA. He worked on an industry-project at the University of Tübingen (Department of Radiationoncology, Germany 1999-2002) to identify the active component of a radioprotective drug. His PhD was awarded in 1998 from the University of Konstanz (Germany) in the area of drug discovery in radiation-oncology.

Career summary

Qualifications

  • PhD, University of Konstanz and University of Tübingen, Germany (1998) Thesis: Radiation-induced signal transduction and radioprotective activity of the Bowman-Birk Protease Inhibitor
  • Masters, University of Konstanz, Germany (1994)

Languages (other than English)

German

Memberships

Professional practice

  • NIH DNA Repair Special Interest Group
  • Associate Investigator of the Australian Research Council (ARC) Centre of Excellence for Free Radical Chemistry and Biotechnology
  • Member of the scientific research advisory committee of the Royal Hobart Hospital Research Foundations (RHHRF) and the Erica Bell Foundation
  • Editorial Board Member: PLOS ONE and J Pharmaceutics & Pharmacology

Administrative expertise

Associate Prof Güven previously managed multiple drug discovery projects in academic and commercial settings where he was responsible for line management of multidisciplinary teams (i.e. screening, PK/PD, ADME, cell biology, in vivo models, molecular biology, exploratory, in and out-licencing). In addition, he generated documents and presentations for regulatory bodies (EMA/FDA) incl. the participation in interviews and membership on a drug safety committee. Currently he manages several research projects around drug discovery and toxicity for multiple indications. He also designed and established lab infrastructure in several academic and commercial institutions (layout, equipment acquisition, lab maintenance, SOP generation, budget control) and has a keen interest and experience to protect scientific discoveries by patent applications.Current administrative positions:

  • Associate Head of School (Research) (2020 - )
  • Academic Integrity Advisor (2020 - )
  • Member of Defense Export Control Committee (2015 - )
  • Member of Chemistry Building Safety Committee (2014 - )

Previous administrative positions:

  • Deputy Head of School  (School of Pharmacy, 2012 - 2013)
  • Member of the Faculty of Health Sciences Research Committee (2012 - 2013)
  • School of Medicine Research Committee (2014 - 2018)
  • Academic Coordinator (Pharmacy) (2018 - 2019)
  • UTAS Medical Science Precinct Lab Management Team (2013 - 2018)

Teaching

Drug discovery and development, toxicology, pre-clinical research, food-supplements, how to give a presentation

Teaching responsibility

Nuri is involved in the organisation and lectures in a number of units within the School of Medicine:

Research Appointments

  • Scientific consultant to Santhera Pharmaceuticals (2012 - present)
  • Scientific advisory committee Erica Bell Foundation
  • Academic Editor: PLOS ONE
  • Academic Editor: J Pharmaceutics & Pharmacology
  • Additional recent review activity for: NHMRC, Australia; ORIA, Australia; AFM, France, Medical Research Charities Group (MRCG), Ireland; Health Research Board (HRB), Ireland; Action Research, UK

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Expertise

Assoc Prof Gueven is a biomedical scientist with an international reputation for drug discovery and development in disorders associated with oxidative stress, energy impairment and malignancies. His current interests lie in drug discovery in the areas of ulcerative colitis, colorectal cancer and metabolic disorders. The collective impact of his contribution is highlighted by numerous worldwide collaborations with clinicians and researchers, invitations to speak at international meetings, invited reviews, patents as well as editorial and refereeing work. He gave the keynote lecture at the Muscular Dystrophy Association of New Zealand (MDA) and Australasian Neuromuscular Network (ANN) Conference 2015 and was also the invited speaker at a specialized Workshop on CoQ10 deficiency disorders and therapy (Naarden, Netherlands 2010). Nuri has also presented his work at more general conferences such as ComBio. The relevance of his applied research to the health of patients is demonstrated by two patent disclosures in 2012, and a novel submitted patent application in 2014 in the field of personalized medicine (undisclosed). He has published in prestigious journals (J Cell Biol, Hum Mol Gen, Cell Death Diff). His work is widely cited (a total of more than 1600 citations) with an average of more than 30 citations/paper and more than 450 citations for the most highly cited paper.

Research Themes

Nuri's work aligns with the University Theme: 'Better Health'. His core expertise is pre-clinical drug discovery in the area of mitochondrial and metabolic disorders, inflammatory bowel disease as well as cancer. His research spans several disease areas from cancer to neurodegeneration and metabolism.

Collaboration

Associate Prof Güven  collaborates with scientists and clinicians worldwide with numerous active collaborations in the areas of mitochondrial and neuromuscular disorders and is involved in clinical research around novel treatments for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy with Dr Fisher (Children's Hospital, Basel, Switzerland) and Dr Rybalka (Victoria University, Melbourne, Australia). Together with Prof King (Wicking Centre, UTAS) and Prof Pfeffer (Deakin University, Australia) he aims to identify and test novel HDAC6 inhibitors to be used in neuromuscular indications. He also collaborates within the University of Tasmania with Dr. Eri (School of Health Sciences) to identifiy novel therapeutics against inflammatory bowel diseases,  with Dr. Smith (School of Chemistry) on the development of novel short chain quinones for the treatment of mitochondrial dysfunction, with Dr. Azimi on novel treatment strategies against medullablastoma and Dr Caruso on a molecule to reduce food intake, just to name a few. In addition, he works with commercial entities such as Marinova Pty (Cambridge, TAS, Australia) and Martha Jane Medical (Australia) to evaluate their products in different pre-clinical models of disease.

Awards

  • Kevin Cahill Award (2015) for the most interesting or innovative research in the field of Vision Sciences

Current projects

  • Development of short chain quinones for the treatment of mitochondrial dysfunction
  • Identification of drugs that affect mitochondrial function
  • Identification of drugs and compounds to increase HSP70 expression
  • Regulation of Lin28A expression

Fields of Research

  • Pharmaceutical sciences (321405)
  • Basic pharmacology (321401)
  • Signal transduction (310111)
  • Pharmacology and pharmaceutical sciences (321499)
  • Clinical pharmacology and therapeutics (321402)
  • Neurology and neuromuscular diseases (320905)
  • Ophthalmology (321201)
  • Biologically active molecules (340401)
  • Gastroenterology and hepatology (320209)
  • Biochemistry and cell biology (310199)
  • Systems physiology (320803)
  • Organic chemical synthesis (340503)
  • Molecular targets (321108)
  • Separation science (340109)
  • Central nervous system (320903)
  • Cell development, proliferation and death (310102)
  • Cancer therapy (excl. chemotherapy and radiation therapy) (321104)
  • Clinical sciences (320299)
  • Medical biochemistry and metabolomics (320599)
  • Medicinal and biomolecular chemistry (340499)
  • Sensory systems (320907)
  • Metabolic medicine (320507)
  • Cellular nervous system (320902)
  • Animal physiology - systems (310910)
  • Proteins and peptides (340407)
  • Traditional, complementary and integrative medicine (420899)
  • Motor control (420703)
  • Animal cell and molecular biology (310902)
  • Genetic immunology (310507)
  • Analytical chemistry (340199)
  • Oncology and carcinogenesis (321199)
  • Neurosciences (320999)
  • Enzymes (310106)
  • Toxicology (incl. clinical toxicology) (321407)
  • Health services and systems (420399)
  • Analytical biochemistry (310101)
  • Allergy (320401)
  • Gene and molecular therapy (320601)
  • Medical biochemistry - proteins and peptides (incl. medical proteomics) (320506)
  • Cardiology (incl. cardiovascular diseases) (320101)
  • Cancer cell biology (321101)
  • Cell neurochemistry (310104)
  • Cell metabolism (310103)
  • Optical technology (321202)
  • Peripheral nervous system (320906)
  • Ophthalmology and optometry (321299)
  • Behavioural neuroscience (520202)
  • Autonomic nervous system (320901)
  • Solid tumours (321111)
  • Aquaculture (300501)
  • Traditional Chinese medicine and treatments (420803)
  • Chemotherapy (321105)
  • Cellular immunology (320404)
  • Pharmacogenomics (321406)
  • Animal physiology - cell (310909)
  • Cell physiology (320801)
  • Epigenetics (incl. genome methylation and epigenomics) (310504)
  • Immunology (320499)
  • Tumour immunology (320409)

Research Objectives

  • Clinical health (200199)
  • Expanding knowledge in the health sciences (280112)
  • Expanding knowledge in the biological sciences (280102)
  • Other health (209999)
  • Human pharmaceutical products (240899)
  • Treatment of human diseases and conditions (200105)
  • Public health (excl. specific population health) (200499)
  • Human pharmaceutical treatments (240803)
  • Expanding knowledge in the chemical sciences (280105)
  • Expanding knowledge in the biomedical and clinical sciences (280103)
  • Prevention of human diseases and conditions (200104)
  • Behaviour and health (200401)
  • Preventive medicine (200412)
  • Other environmental management (189999)
  • Efficacy of medications (200102)
  • Health policy evaluation (200205)
  • Fisheries - aquaculture (100299)
  • Health related to ageing (200502)
  • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander determinants of health (210301)

Publications

Associate Prof Güven is widely published with about 50% of publications as first or last author. He is frequently asked to supply invited reviews. On average he has published 5 papers per year over the last 5 years (excluding patents). Nuri's publications are highly cited (>2500) with a h-index of 26 (Scopus) and the highest cited paper receiving more than 500 citations. He delivered a seminal paper on the activation of the tumour suppressor p53 in Cell Death and Differentiation and was author on the first paper describing molecular activity of short chain quinones that make them useful to treat mitochondrial disease. He published two international patents disclosed in 2012 from his work in the pharmaceutical industry, which are now part of the essential IP portfolio of the company. In addition, he authored one Australian provisional patent application in 2014 and an international patent in 2018 with ongoing licence negotiations .

Total publications

104

Journal Article

(83 outputs)
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2022Chhetri J, Dilek J, Davies NW, Jacobson GA, Dallmann R, et al., 'NQO1 protects against clioquinol toxicity', Frontiers in Pharmacology, 13 Article 1000278. ISSN 1663-9812 (2022) [Refereed Article]

DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2022.1000278 [eCite] [Details]

Co-authors: Chhetri J; Davies NW; Jacobson GA

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2022Sedeeq M, Maklad A, Dutta T, Feng Z, Wilson R, et al., 'T-type calcium channel inhibitors induce apoptosis in medulloblastoma cells associated with altered metabolic activity', Molecular Neurobiology, 59, (5) pp. 2932-2945. ISSN 0893-7648 (2022) [Refereed Article]

DOI: 10.1007/s12035-022-02771-0 [eCite] [Details]

Citations: Scopus - 1Web of Science - 1

Co-authors: Sedeeq M; Maklad A; Feng Z; Wilson R; Azimi I

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2021Ahmad T, Eapen MS, Ishaq M, Park AY, Karpiniec SS, et al., 'Anti-inflammatory activity of fucoidan extracts in vitro', Marine Drugs, 19, (12) Article 702. ISSN 1660-3397 (2021) [Refereed Article]

DOI: 10.3390/md19120702 [eCite] [Details]

Citations: Scopus - 16Web of Science - 16

Co-authors: Ahmad T; Eapen MS; Ishaq M; Sohal SS; Caruso V; Eri R

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2021Daniel A, Premilovac D, Foa L, Feng ZK, Shah K, et al., 'Novel short-chain quinones to treat vision loss in a rat model of diabetic retinopathy', International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 22, (3) Article 1016. ISSN 1422-0067 (2021) [Refereed Article]

DOI: 10.3390/ijms22031016 [eCite] [Details]

Citations: Scopus - 4Web of Science - 5

Co-authors: Daniel A; Premilovac D; Foa L; Feng ZK; Shah K; Woolley KL; Bye N; Smith Jason Alfred

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2021Feng ZK, Nadikudi M, Woolley KL, Hemasa AL, Chear S, et al., 'Bioactivity profiles of cytoprotective short-chain quinones', Molecules, 26, (5) Article 1382. ISSN 1420-3049 (2021) [Refereed Article]

DOI: 10.3390/molecules26051382 [eCite] [Details]

Citations: Scopus - 1Web of Science - 1

Co-authors: Feng ZK; Nadikudi M; Woolley KL; Chear S; Smith JA

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2021Gueven N, Ravishankar P, Eri RD, Rybalka E, 'Idebenone: when an antioxidant is not an antioxidant', Redox Biology, 38 Article 101812. ISSN 2213-2317 (2021) [Refereed Article]

DOI: 10.1016/j.redox.2020.101812 [eCite] [Details]

Citations: Scopus - 21Web of Science - 22

Co-authors: Ravishankar P; Eri RD

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2021Hearn KN, Ashton TD, Acharya R, Feng Z, Gueven N, et al., 'Direct amidation to access 3-Amido-1,8-naphthalimides including fluorescent scriptaid analogues as HDAC inhibitors', Cells, 10 pp. 1-10. ISSN 2073-4409 (2021) [Refereed Article]

DOI: 10.3390/cells10061505 [eCite] [Details]

Citations: Scopus - 4Web of Science - 4

Co-authors: Feng Z

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2021Ishaq M, Tran DT, Wu Y, Nowak K, Deans BJ, et al., 'Asperuloside enhances taste perception and prevents weight gain in high-fat fed mice', Frontiers in Endocrinology, 12 pp. 1-11. ISSN 1664-2392 (2021) [Refereed Article]

DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2021.615446 [eCite] [Details]

Citations: Scopus - 3Web of Science - 3

Co-authors: Ishaq M; Tran DT; Wu Y; Deans BJ; Southam B; Vicenzi S; Randall C; Yang C; Tan E; Ahmad T; Shastri M; Bleasel M; Scowen P; Jacobson G; Bissember AC; Smith JA; Eri R; Canales J; Iglesias M; Caruso V

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2021Kourakis S, Timpani CA, Campelj DG, Hafner P, Gueven N, et al., 'Standard of care versus new-wave corticosteroids in the treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy: Can we do better?', Orphanet Journal of Rare Diseases, 16, (1) pp. 1-9. ISSN 1750-1172 (2021) [Refereed Article]

DOI: 10.1186/s13023-021-01758-9 [eCite] [Details]

Citations: Scopus - 14Web of Science - 14

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2021Kourakis S, Timpani CA, de Haan JB, Gueven N, Fischer D, et al., 'Targeting Nrf2 for the treatment of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy', Redox Biology, 38 Article 101803. ISSN 2213-2317 (2021) [Refereed Article]

DOI: 10.1016/j.redox.2020.101803 [eCite] [Details]

Citations: Scopus - 17Web of Science - 16

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2021Paul AK, Gueven N, Dietis N, 'Profiling the effects of repetitive morphine administration on motor behavior in rats', Molecules, 26, (4) pp. 1-14. ISSN 1420-3049 (2021) [Refereed Article]

DOI: 10.3390/molecules26144355 [eCite] [Details]

Citations: Scopus - 10Web of Science - 10

Co-authors: Paul AK

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2021Shastri S, Shinde TS, Woolley KL, Smith JA, Gueven N, et al., 'Short-chain naphthoquinone protects against both acute and spontaneous chronic murine colitis by alleviating inflammatory responses', Frontiers in Pharmacology, 12 pp. 1-16. ISSN 1663-9812 (2021) [Refereed Article]

DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2021.709973 [eCite] [Details]

Citations: Scopus - 1Web of Science - 1

Co-authors: Shinde TS; Woolley KL; Smith JA; Eri R

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2020Feng Z, Sedeeq M, Daniel A, Corban M, Woolley KL, et al., 'Comparative in vitro toxicology of novel cytoprotective short-chain naphthoquinones', Pharmaceuticals, 13, (8) pp. 1-20. ISSN 1424-8247 (2020) [Refereed Article]

DOI: 10.3390/ph13080184 [eCite] [Details]

Citations: Scopus - 2Web of Science - 3

Co-authors: Feng Z; Sedeeq M; Daniel A; Corban M; Woolley KL; Condie R; Azimi I; Smith JA

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2020Feng Z, Smith JA, Gueven N, Quirino JP, 'Metabolic stability of new mito-protective short-chain naphthoquinones', Pharmaceuticals, 13, (2) pp. 1-12. ISSN 1424-8247 (2020) [Refereed Article]

DOI: 10.3390/ph13020029 [eCite] [Details]

Citations: Scopus - 5Web of Science - 5

Co-authors: Feng Z; Smith JA; Quirino JP

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2020Guven N, Spring KJ, Holmes S, Ahuja K, Eri R, et al., 'Micro RNA expression after ingestion of fucoidan; a clinical study', Marine Drugs, 18, (3) pp. 1-11. ISSN 1660-3397 (2020) [Refereed Article]

DOI: 10.3390/md18030143 [eCite] [Details]

Citations: Scopus - 11Web of Science - 11

Co-authors: Holmes S; Ahuja K; Eri R

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2020Rudebeck EE, Cox RP, Bell TDM, Acharya R, Feng Z, et al., 'Mixed alkoxy/hydroxy 1,8-naphthalimides: expanded fluorescence colour palette and in vitro bioactivity', Chemical Communications, 56, (50) pp. 6866-6869. ISSN 1359-7345 (2020) [Refereed Article]

DOI: 10.1039/d0cc01251c [eCite] [Details]

Citations: Scopus - 11Web of Science - 11

Co-authors: Feng Z

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2020Sedeeq M, Maklad A, Guven N, Azimi I, 'Development of a high-throughput agar colony formation assay to identify drug candidates against medulloblastoma', Pharmaceuticals, 13, (11) Article 368. ISSN 1424-8247 (2020) [Refereed Article]

DOI: 10.3390/ph13110368 [eCite] [Details]

Citations: Scopus - 3Web of Science - 3

Co-authors: Sedeeq M; Maklad A; Azimi I

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2020Shastri S, Shinde TS, Perera AP, Gueven N, Eri R, 'Idebenone protects against spontaneous chronic murine colitis by alleviating endoplasmic reticulum stress and inflammatory response', Biomedicines, 8, (10) Article 384. ISSN 2227-9059 (2020) [Refereed Article]

DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines8100384 [eCite] [Details]

Citations: Scopus - 5Web of Science - 6

Co-authors: Shinde TS; Perera AP; Eri R

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2020Shastri S, Shinde TS, Sohal SS, Gueven N, Eri R, 'Idebenone Protects against Acute Murine Colitis via Antioxidant and Anti-Inflammatory Mechanisms', International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 21, (2) pp. 1-21. ISSN 1422-0067 (2020) [Refereed Article]

DOI: 10.3390/ijms21020484 [eCite] [Details]

Citations: Scopus - 21Web of Science - 21

Co-authors: Shinde TS; Sohal SS; Eri R

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2020Timpani CA, Goodman CA, Stathis CG, White JD, Mamchaoui K, et al., 'Adenylosuccinic acid therapy ameliorates murine Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy', Scientific reports, 10, (1) Article 1125. ISSN 2045-2322 (2020) [Refereed Article]

DOI: 10.1038/s41598-020-57610-w [eCite] [Details]

Citations: Scopus - 12Web of Science - 11

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2019Corban M, Ambrose M, Pagnon JC, Stringer D, Karpiniec S, et al., 'Pathway analysis of fucoidan activity using a yeast gene deletion library screen', Marine drugs, 17, (1) Article 54. ISSN 1660-3397 (2019) [Refereed Article]

DOI: 10.3390/md17010054 [eCite] [Details]

Citations: Scopus - 9Web of Science - 9

Co-authors: Corban M; Ambrose M; Pagnon JC; Eri R; Fitton JH

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2019Hafner P, Bonati U, Klein A, Rubino D, Gocheva V, et al., 'Effect of Combination L-Citrulline and Metformin Treatment on Motor Function in Patients With Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy: A Randomized Clinical Trial', JAMA Network Open, 2, (10) Article e1914171. ISSN 2574-3805 (2019) [Refereed Article]

DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2019.14171 [eCite] [Details]

Citations: Scopus - 18Web of Science - 19

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2019Wilson R, Gundamaraju R, Vemuri R, Angelucci C, Geraghty D, et al., 'Identification of key pro-survival proteins in isolated colonic goblet cells of Winnie, a murine model of spontaneous colitis', Inflammatory Bowel Diseases, 26, (1) pp. 80-92. ISSN 1536-4844 (2019) [Refereed Article]

DOI: 10.1093/ibd/izz179 [eCite] [Details]

Citations: Scopus - 5Web of Science - 5

Co-authors: Wilson R; Vemuri R; Angelucci C; Geraghty D; Eri RD

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2019Woolley KL, Nadikudi M, Koupaei MN, Corban M, McCartney P, et al., 'Amide linked redox-active naphthoquinones for the treatment of mitochondrial dysfunction', MedChemComm, 10, (3) pp. 399-412. ISSN 2040-2511 (2019) [Refereed Article]

DOI: 10.1039/c8md00582f [eCite] [Details]

Citations: Scopus - 11Web of Science - 11

Co-authors: Woolley KL; Nadikudi M; Corban M; Bissember AC; Lewis TW; Smith JA

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2018Chhetri J, King AE, Gueven N, 'Alzheimer's Disease and NQO1: is there a link?', Current Alzheimer Research, 15 pp. 56-66. ISSN 1567-2050 (2018) [Refereed Article]

DOI: 10.2174/1567205014666170203095802 [eCite] [Details]

Citations: Scopus - 29Web of Science - 23

Co-authors: Chhetri J; King AE

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2018Paul A, Gueven N, Dietis N, 'Data on prolonged morphine-induced antinociception and behavioral inhibition in older rats', Data in Brief, 19 pp. 183-188. ISSN 2352-3409 (2018) [Contribution to Refereed Journal]

DOI: 10.1016/j.dib.2018.05.001 [eCite] [Details]

Citations: Scopus - 4Web of Science - 4

Co-authors: Paul A; Dietis N

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2018Paul A, Gueven N, Dietis N, 'Age-dependent antinociception and behavioral inhibition by morphine', Pharmacology, Biochemistry and Behavior, 168 pp. 8-16. ISSN 0091-3057 (2018) [Refereed Article]

DOI: 10.1016/j.pbb.2018.03.003 [eCite] [Details]

Citations: Scopus - 8Web of Science - 8

Co-authors: Paul A; Dietis N

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2018Wanandy T, Wilson R, Gell D, Rose HE, Gueven N, et al., 'Towards complete identification of allergens in Jack Jumper (Myrmecia pilosula) ant venom and their clinical relevance: An immunoproteomic approach', Clinical and Experimental Allergy, 48, (9) pp. 1222-1234. ISSN 1365-2222 (2018) [Refereed Article]

DOI: 10.1111/cea.13224 [eCite] [Details]

Citations: Scopus - 10Web of Science - 9

Co-authors: Wanandy T; Wilson R; Gell D; Davies NW; Brown SGA

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2017Alhusban A, Breadmore MC, Gueven N, Guijt RM, 'Time-Resolved Pharmacological Studies using Automated, Online Monitoring of Five Parallel Suspension Cultures', Scientific Reports, 7 pp. 1-9. ISSN 2045-2322 (2017) [Refereed Article]

DOI: 10.1038/s41598-017-10472-1 [eCite] [Details]

Citations: Scopus - 7Web of Science - 8

Co-authors: Breadmore MC; Guijt RM

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2017Cui H, Zhang J, McKeage MJ, Nott LM, Geraghty D, et al., 'Copper transporter 1 in human colorectal cancer cell lines: Effects of endogenous and modified expression on oxaliplatin cytotoxicity', Journal of Inorganic Biochemistry, 177 pp. 249-258. ISSN 0162-0134 (2017) [Refereed Article]

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Citations: Scopus - 15Web of Science - 15

Co-authors: Cui H; Zhang J; Nott LM; Geraghty D

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2017Deans BJ, Just J, Chhetri J, Burt LK, Smith JN, et al., 'Pressurized hot water extraction as a viable bioprospecting tool: isolation of coumarin natural products from previously unexamined Correa (Rutaceae) species', ChemistrySelect, 2, (8) pp. 2439-2443. ISSN 2365-6549 (2017) [Refereed Article]

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Co-authors: Deans BJ; Just J; Chhetri J; Burt LK; Smith JN; Kilah NL; Bissember AC; Smith JA

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2017Gueven N, Nadikudi M, Daniel AO, Chhetri J, 'Targeting mitochondrial function to treat optic neuropathy', Mitochondrion, 36 pp. 7-14. ISSN 1567-7249 (2017) [Refereed Article]

DOI: 10.1016/j.mito.2016.07.013 [eCite] [Details]

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Co-authors: Nadikudi M; Daniel AO; Chhetri J

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2017Kunde DA, Chong WC, Nerurkar PV, Ahuja KDK, Just J, et al., 'Bitter melon protects against ER stress in LS174T colonic epithelial cells', BMC Alternative Medicine, 17 Article 2. ISSN 1472-6882 (2017) [Refereed Article]

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Citations: Scopus - 12Web of Science - 11

Co-authors: Kunde DA; Chong WC; Ahuja KDK; Just J; Smith JA; Eri RD

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2017Paul A, Guven N, Dietis N, 'Morphine dosing strategy plays a key role in the generation and duration of the produced antinociceptive tolerance', Neuropharmacology, 121 pp. 158-166. ISSN 0028-3908 (2017) [Refereed Article]

DOI: 10.1016/j.neuropharm.2017.04.034 [eCite] [Details]

Citations: Scopus - 17Web of Science - 16

Co-authors: Paul A; Dietis N

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2017Shastri S, Vemuri R, Guven N, Shastri MD, Eri R, 'Molecular mechanisms of intestinal inflammation leading to colorectal cancer', AIMS Biophysics, 4, (1) pp. 152-177. ISSN 2377-9098 (2017) [Refereed Article]

DOI: 10.3934/biophy.2017.1.152 [eCite] [Details]

Citations: Scopus - 3

Co-authors: Vemuri R; Shastri MD; Eri R

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2017Wanandy T, Dwyer HE, McLean L, Davies NW, Nichols D, et al., 'Factors influencing the quality of Myrmecia pilosula (Jack Jumper) ant venom for use in in vitro and in vivo diagnosis of allergen sensitization and in allergen immunotherapy', Clinical and Experimental Allergy, 47, (11) pp. 1478-1490. ISSN 1365-2222 (2017) [Refereed Article]

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Citations: Scopus - 4Web of Science - 4

Co-authors: Wanandy T; Dwyer HE; McLean L; Davies NW; Nichols D; Brown SGA; Wiese MD

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2016Alhusban AA, Breadmore MC, Gueven N, Guijt RM, 'Capillary electrophoresis for automated on-line monitoring of suspension cultures: Correlating cell density, nutrients and metabolites in near real-time', Analytica Chimica Acta, 920 pp. 94-101. ISSN 0003-2670 (2016) [Refereed Article]

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Citations: Scopus - 19Web of Science - 17

Co-authors: Breadmore MC; Guijt RM

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2016Chhetri J, Gueven N, 'Targeting mitochondrial function to protect against vision loss', Expert Opinion on Emerging Therapeutic Targets, 20, (6) pp. 721-36. ISSN 1472-8222 (2016) [Refereed Article]

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Co-authors: Chhetri J

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2016Gueven N, 'Idebenone for Leber's hereditary optic neuropathy', Drugs of today, 52, (3) pp. 173-181. ISSN 1699-3993 (2016) [Refereed Article]

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2016Hafner P, Bonati U, Erne B, Schmid M, Rubino D, et al., 'Improved muscle function in Duchenne muscular dystrophy through L-arginine and metformin: an investigator-initiated, open-label, single-center, proof-of-concept-study', PLoS One, 11, (1) Article e0147634. ISSN 1932-6203 (2016) [Refereed Article]

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2016Hafner P, Bonati U, Rubino D, Gocheva V, Zumbrunn T, et al., 'Treatment with L-citrulline and metformin in Duchenne muscular dystrophy: study protocol for a single-centre, randomised, placebo-controlled trial', Trials, 17, (1) Article 389. ISSN 1745-6215 (2016) [Refereed Article]

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2016Randall-Demllo S, Fernando R, Brain T, Sohal SS, Cook AL, et al., 'Characterisation of colonic dysplasia-like epithelial atypia in murine colitis', World Journal of Gastroenterology, 22, (37) pp. 8334-8348. ISSN 1007-9327 (2016) [Refereed Article]

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Citations: Scopus - 9Web of Science - 8

Co-authors: Randall-Demllo S; Sohal SS; Cook AL; Kunde D; Eri R

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2016Yin X, Guven N, Dietis N, 'Stress-based animal models of depression: Do we actually know what we are doing?', Brain research, 1652 pp. 30-42. ISSN 0006-8993 (2016) [Refereed Article]

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Co-authors: Yin X; Dietis N

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2015Buyse GM, Gueven N, McDonald CM, 'Idebenone as a novel therapeutic approach for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy', European Neurological Review, 10, (2) pp. 189-94. ISSN 1758-3837 (2015) [Refereed Article]

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2015Guven N, Woolley K, Smith J, 'Border between natural product and drug: comparison of the related benzoquinones idebenone and coenzyme Q10', Redox Biology, 4 pp. 289-295. ISSN 2213-2317 (2015) [Refereed Article]

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Co-authors: Woolley K; Smith J

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2015Kijas AW, Lim YC, Bolderson E, Cerosaletti K, Gatei M, et al., 'ATM-dependent phosphorylation of MRE11 controls extent of resection during homology directed repair by signalling through Exonuclease 1', Nucleic Acids Research, 43, (17) pp. 8352-8367. ISSN 0305-1048 (2015) [Refereed Article]

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2015Lean QY, Eri RD, Fitton JH, Patel RP, Gueven N, 'Fucoidan extracts ameliorate acute colitis', PLoS One, 10, (6) Article e0128453. ISSN 1932-6203 (2015) [Refereed Article]

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Citations: Scopus - 71Web of Science - 61

Co-authors: Lean QY; Eri RD; Patel RP

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2015Lean QY, Eri RD, Randall-Demllo S, Sohal SS, Stewart N, et al., 'Orally Administered Enoxaparin Ameliorates Acute Colitis by Reducing Macrophage-Associated Inflammatory Responses', PLoS One, 10, (7) Article e0134259. ISSN 1932-6203 (2015) [Refereed Article]

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Citations: Scopus - 20Web of Science - 16

Co-authors: Lean QY; Eri RD; Randall-Demllo S; Sohal SS; Stewart N; Peterson GM; Patel RP

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2015Lean QY, Gueven N, Eri RD, Bhatia R, Sohal SS, et al., 'Heparins in ulcerative colitis: proposed and potential reasons for inconsistent clinical outcomes', Expert Review of Clinical Pharmacology, 8, (6) pp. 795-811. ISSN 1751-2433 (2015) [Refereed Article]

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Citations: Scopus - 12Web of Science - 11

Co-authors: Lean QY; Eri RD; Sohal SS; Stewart N; Peterson GM; Patel RP

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2015Shastri MD, Stewart N, Eapen M, Peterson GM, Zaidi STR, et al., 'Opposing effects of low molecular weight heparins on the release of inflammatory cytokines from peripheral blood mononuclear cells of asthmatics', PLoS One, 10, (3) Article e0118798. ISSN 1932-6203 (2015) [Refereed Article]

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Citations: Scopus - 20Web of Science - 20

Co-authors: Shastri MD; Stewart N; Eapen M; Peterson GM; Zaidi STR; Sohal SS; Patel RP

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2015Shastri MD, Stewart N, Horne J, Peterson GM, Gueven N, et al., 'In-vitro suppression of IL-6 and IL-8 release from human pulmonary epithelial cells by non-anticoagulant fraction of enoxaparin', PLoS One, 10, (5) Article 0126763. ISSN 1932-6203 (2015) [Refereed Article]

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Citations: Scopus - 32Web of Science - 29

Co-authors: Shastri MD; Stewart N; Horne J; Peterson GM; Sohal SS; Patel RP

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2015Shastri MD, Stewart N, Horne J, Zaidi STR, Sohal SS, et al., 'Non-anticoagulant fractions of enoxaparin suppress inflammatory cytokine release from peripheral blood mononuclear cells of allergic asthmatic individuals', PLoS One, 10, (6) Article e0128803. ISSN 1932-6203 (2015) [Refereed Article]

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Citations: Scopus - 25Web of Science - 22

Co-authors: Shastri MD; Stewart N; Horne J; Zaidi STR; Sohal SS; Peterson GM; Korner H; Patel RP

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2015Wanandy T, Guven N, Davies NW, Brown SGA, Wiese MD, 'Pilosulins: A review of the structure and mode of action of venom peptides from an Australian ant Myrmecia pilosula', Toxicon, 98 pp. 54-61. ISSN 0041-0101 (2015) [Refereed Article]

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Citations: Scopus - 24Web of Science - 24

Co-authors: Wanandy T; Davies NW

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2015Yin X, Guven N, Dietis N, 'Opioids in depression: not quite there yet', UK Journal of Pharmaceutical and Biosciences, 3, (1) pp. 12-17. ISSN 2347-9442 (2015) [Refereed Article]

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Co-authors: Yin X; Dietis N

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2014Alhusban AA, Gaudry A, Breadmore MC, Gueven N, Guijt RM, 'On-line sequential injection-capillary electrophoresis for near-real-time monitoring of extracellular lactate in cell culture flasks', Journal of Chromatography A, 1323 pp. 157-162. ISSN 0021-9673 (2014) [Refereed Article]

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Citations: Scopus - 26Web of Science - 24

Co-authors: Gaudry A; Breadmore MC; Guijt RM

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2014Chhetri J, Jacobson G, Gueven N, 'Zebrafish - on the move towards ophthalmological research', Eye, 28 pp. 367-380. ISSN 0950-222X (2014) [Refereed Article]

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Co-authors: Chhetri J; Jacobson G

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2014Lean QY, Patel RP, Stewart N, Sohal SS, Guven N, 'Identification of pro-and anti-proliferative oligosaccharides of heparins', Integrative Biology, 6, (1) pp. 90 - 99. ISSN 0974-2816 (2014) [Refereed Article]

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Co-authors: Lean QY; Patel RP; Stewart N; Sohal SS

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2014Paul A, Guven N, Dietis N, 'Opioid receptor-dependent modulation of insulin-release in pancreatic beta-cells', UK Journal of Pharmaceutical and Biosciences, 2, (6) pp. 22-31. ISSN 2347-9442 (2014) [Refereed Article]

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Co-authors: Paul A; Dietis N

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2013Shabala L, Walker EJ, Eklund A, Randall-Demllo S, Shabala S, et al., 'Exposure of colonic epithelial cells to oxidative and endoplasmic reticulum stress causes rapid potassium efflux and calcium influx', Cell Biochemistry and Function, 31, (7) pp. 603-611. ISSN 1099-0844 (2013) [Refereed Article]

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Citations: Scopus - 7Web of Science - 7

Co-authors: Shabala L; Walker EJ; Randall-Demllo S; Shabala S; Cook AL; Eri RD

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2012Erb M, Hoffmann-Enger B, Deppe H, Soedberdt M, Haefeli RH, et al., 'Features of idebenone and related short-chain quinones that rescue ATP levels under conditions of impaired mitochondrial complex I', PLoS One, 7, (4) Article e36153. ISSN 1932-6203 (2012) [Refereed Article]

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2012Heitz FD, Erb M, Anklin C, Robay D, Pernet V, et al., 'Idebenone protects against retinal damage and loss of vision in a mouse model of Leber's hereditary optic neuropathy', PLoS One, 7, (9) Article e45182. ISSN 1932-6203 (2012) [Refereed Article]

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2012Murad NAA, Cullen JK, McKenzie M, Ryan MT, Thorburn D, et al., 'Mitochondrial dysfunction in a novel form of autosomal recessive ataxia', Mitochondrion, 13, (3) pp. 235-245. ISSN 1872-8278 (2012) [Refereed Article]

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Citations: Scopus - 4Web of Science - 5

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2011Brown JA, Roberts TL, Richards R, Woods R, Birrell G, et al., 'A Novel Role for hSMG-1 in Stress Granule Formation', Molecular and Cellular Biology, 31, (2) pp. 4417 - 4429. ISSN 0270-7306 (2011) [Refereed Article]

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2011Dallmann R, Weyermann P, Anklin C, Boroff M, Bray-French K, et al., 'The orally active melanocortin-4 receptor antagonist BL-6020/979: a promising candidate for the treatment of cancer cachexia', Journal of Cachexia, Sarcopenia and Muscle, 2, (3) pp. 163-174. ISSN 2190-5991 (2011) [Refereed Article]

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2011Gatei M, Jakob B, Chen P, Kijas AW, Becherel OJ, et al., 'ATM-Dependent Phosphorylation of RAD50 regulates DNA repair and cell cycle control', Journal of Biological Chemistry, 286, (36) pp. 31542-31556. ISSN 1083-351X (2011) [Refereed Article]

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2011Haefeli RH, Erb M, Gemperli AC, Robay D, Courdier Fruh I, et al., 'NQO1-Dependent Redox Cycling of Idebenone: effects on cellular Redox potential and energy levels', PLoS One, 6, (3) Article e17963. ISSN 1932-6203 (2011) [Refereed Article]

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2010Craig AL, Holcakova J, Finlan LE, Nekulova M, Hrstka R, et al., 'DeltaNp63 transcriptionally regulates ATM to control p53 Serine-15 phosphorylation', Molecular Cancer, 9, (195) pp. 1-13. ISSN 1476-4598 (2010) [Refereed Article]

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2010Morrow BJ, Keddie DJ, Gueven N, Lavin MF, Bottle SE, 'A novel profluorescent nitroxide as a sensitive probe for the cellular redox environment', Free Radical Biology & Medicine, 49, (1) pp. 67-76. ISSN 1873-4596 (2010) [Refereed Article]

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2009Becherel OJ, Jakob B, Cherry AL, Guven N, Fusser M, et al., 'CK2 phosphorylation-dependent interaction between aprataxin and MDC1 in the DNA damage response', Nucleic Acids Research pp. 1-15. ISSN 1362-4962 (2009) [Refereed Article]

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2007Gueven N, Becherel OJ, Howe O, Chen P, Haince J-F, et al., 'A novel form of ataxia oculomotor apraxia characterized by oxidative stress and apoptosis resistance', Cell Death and Differentiation, 14, (6) pp. 1149-1161. ISSN 1350-9047 (2007) [Refereed Article]

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2007Gueven N, Chen P, Nakamura J, Becherel OJ, Kijas AW, et al., 'A subgroup of spinocerebellar ataxias defective in DNA damage responses', Neuroscience: An International Journal, 145, (4) pp. 1418-1425. ISSN 0306-4522 (2007) [Refereed Article]

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2007Suraweera A, Becherel OJ, Chen P, Rundle N, Woods R, et al., 'Senataxin, defective in ataxia oculomotor apraxia type 2, is involved in the defense against oxidative DNA damage', The Journal of Cell Biology, 177, (6) pp. 969-979. ISSN 1540-8140 (2007) [Refereed Article]

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2006Gueven N, Luff J, Peng C, Hosokawa K, Bottle SE, et al., 'Dramatic extension of tumor latency and correction of neurobehavioral phenotype in Atm-mutant mice with a nitroxide antioxidant', Free Radical Biology and Medicine, 41, (6) pp. 992-1000. ISSN 0891-5849 (2006) [Refereed Article]

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2006Lavin MF, Guven N, 'The complexity of p53 stabilization and activation', Cell Death and Differentiation, 13, (6) pp. 941-950. ISSN 1350-9047 (2006) [Refereed Article]

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2005Truman J-P, Gueven N, Lavin M, Leibel S, Kolesnick R, et al., 'Down-regulation of ATM protein sensitizes human prostate cancer cells to radiation-induced apoptosis', Journal of Biological Chemistry, 280, (24) pp. 23262-23272. ISSN 0021-9258 (2005) [Refereed Article]

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2004Gueven N, Becherel OJ, Kijas AW, Chen P, Howe O, et al., 'Aprataxin, a novel protein that protects against genotoxic stress', Human Molecular Genetics, 13, (10) pp. 1081-1093. ISSN 0964-6906 (2004) [Refereed Article]

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2004Lavin MF, Scott SP, Kozlov S, Gueven N, 'Analyzing the regulation and function of ATM', Methods in Molecular Biology, 281 pp. 163-178. ISSN 1064-3745 (2004) [Refereed Article]

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2003Glover D, Little JB, Lavin MF, Gueven N, 'Low dose ionizing radiation-induced activation of connexin 43 expression', International Journal of Radiation Biology, 79, (12) pp. 955-964. ISSN 0955-3002 (2003) [Refereed Article]

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2003Gueven N, Keating K, Fukao T, Loeffler H, Kondo N, et al., 'Site-directed mutagenesis of the ATM promoter: Consequences for response to proliferation and ionizing radiation', Genes, Chromosomes and Cancer, 38, (2) pp. 157-167. ISSN 1045-2257 (2003) [Refereed Article]

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2003Kozlov S, Gueven N, Keating K, Ramsay J, Lavin MF, 'ATP activates ataxia-telangiectasia mutated (ATM) in vitro. Importance of autophosphorylation', Journal of Biological Chemistry, 278, (11) pp. 9309-9317. ISSN 0021-9258 (2003) [Refereed Article]

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2002Beamish H, Kedar P, Kaneko H, Chen P, Fukao T, et al., 'Functional link between BLM defective in Bloom's syndrome and the ataxia-telangiectasia-mutated protein, ATM', Journal of Biological Chemistry, 277, (34) pp. 30515-30523. ISSN 0021-9258 (2002) [Refereed Article]

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2001Dittmann KH, Gueven N, Mayer C, Rodemann HP, 'Characterization of the amino acids essential for the photo- and radioprotective effects of a Bowman-Birk protease inhibitor -derived nonapeptide', Protein Engineering, 14, (3) pp. 157-160. ISSN 0269-2139 (2001) [Refereed Article]

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2001Gueven N, Keating KE, Chen P, Fukao T, Khanna KK, et al., 'Epidermal Growth Factor Sensitizes Cells to Ionizing Radiation by Down-regulating Protein Mutated in Ataxia-Telangiectasia', Journal of Biological Chemistry, 276, (12) pp. 8884-8891. ISSN 0021-9258 (2001) [Refereed Article]

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Citations: Scopus - 48Web of Science - 43

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Chapter in Book

(1 outputs)
YearCitationAltmetrics
2016Lean QY, Gueven N, Eri RD, Peterson GM, Patel RP, 'Non-Anticoagulant Oligosaccharides of Enoxaparin Relieve Chemical-Induced Acute Colitis', Advances in Medicine and Biology, Nova Science Publishers, LV Berhardt (ed), United States, pp. 87-104. ISBN 978-1-63483-988-4 (2016) [Research Book Chapter]

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Co-authors: Lean QY; Eri RD; Peterson GM; Patel RP

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Review

(11 outputs)
YearCitationAltmetrics
2021Paul AK, Smith CM, Rahmatullah M, Nissapatorn V, Wilairatana P, et al., 'Opioid analgesia and opioid-Induced adverse effects: A review', Pharmaceuticals, 14 pp. 1-22. ISSN 1424-8247 (2021) [Substantial Review]

DOI: 10.3390/ph14111091 [eCite] [Details]

Citations: Scopus - 21Web of Science - 6

Co-authors: Paul AK

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2020Kourakis S, Timpani CA, de Haan JB, Gueven N, Fischer D, et al., 'Dimethyl fumarate and its esters: a drug with broad clinical utility?', Pharmaceuticals, 13, (10) pp. 1-15. ISSN 1424-8247 (2020) [Substantial Review]

DOI: 10.3390/ph13100306 [eCite] [Details]

Citations: Scopus - 36Web of Science - 21

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2015Buyse GM, Gueven N, McDonald CM, 'Idebenone as a Novel Therapeutic Approach for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy', European Neurological Review, 10, (2) ISSN 1758-3837 (2015) [Review Several Works]

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2015Yin X, Guven N, Dietis N, 'Opioids in Depression: Not Quite There Yet', UK Journal of Pharmaceutical and Biosciences, 3, (1) pp. 12-17. ISSN 2347-9442 (2015) [Substantial Review]

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Co-authors: Yin X; Dietis N

2014Gueven N, 'Optic Neurodegeneration: Time to Act', Biology and Medicine, 1, (1) pp. 1-6. ISSN 0974-8369 (2014) [Substantial Review]

DOI: 10.4172/0974-8369.S1-001 [eCite] [Details]

Citations: Scopus - 3

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2013Gueven N, Faldu D, 'Therapeutic strategies for Leber's hereditary optic neuropathy: A current update', Intractable & Rare Diseases Research., 2, (4) pp. 130-135. ISSN 2186-3644 (2013) [Substantial Review]

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Co-authors: Faldu D

2013Guven N, Faldu D, 'Idebenone treatment in Leber's hereditary optic neuropathy: rationale and efficacy', Expert opinion on orphan drugs, 2, (4) pp. 130-135. ISSN 2167-8707 (2013) [Substantial Review]

DOI: 10.1517/21678707.2013.772894 [eCite] [Details]

Citations: Scopus - 6Web of Science - 4

Co-authors: Faldu D

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2008Lavin MF, Gueven N, Grattan-Smith P, 'Defective responses to DNA single- and double-strand breaks in spinocerebellar ataxia', DNA Repair, 7 pp. 1061-1076. ISSN 1568-7864 (2008) [Substantial Review]

DOI: 10.1016/j.dnarep.2008.03.008 [eCite] [Details]

Citations: Scopus - 17Web of Science - 15

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2007Lavin MF, Guven N, Bottle S, Gatti RA, 'Current and potential therapeutic strategies for the treatment of ataxia-telangiectasia', British Medical Bulletin, 81-82, (1) pp. 129-147. ISSN 0007-1420 (2007) [Substantial Review]

DOI: 10.1093/bmb/ldm012 [eCite] [Details]

Citations: Scopus - 124Web of Science - 95

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2005Lavin MF, Birrell G, Chen P, Kozlov S, Scott S, et al., 'ATM signaling and genomic stability in response to DNA damage', Mutation Research - D N Aging, 569, (1-2) pp. 123-32. ISSN 0921-8734 (2005) [Substantial Review]

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2004Lavin MF, Scott S, Gueven N, Kozlov S, Peng C, et al., 'Functional consequences of sequence alterations in the ATM gene', D N A Repair, 3, (8-9) pp. 1197-205. ISSN 1568-7864 (2004) [Review Several Works]

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Conference Publication

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2017Cui H, Zhang A, Geraghty DP, Nott L, Guven N, et al., 'Tumour expression of copper transporters in colorectal cancer patients', Proceedings of APSA-ASCEPT 2017, 5-8 Dec 2017, Brisbane, pp. 538. (2017) [Conference Extract]

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2016Cui H, Zhang A, Geraghty DP, Nott L, Guven N, et al., 'Targeting CTR1 to enhance the uptake and cytotoxicity of oxaliplatin in colorectal cancer cells', Proceedings of ASCEPT-APSA 2016, 27-30 Nov 2016, Melbourne, pp. 1. (2016) [Conference Extract]

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2014Cui H, Zhang A, Geraghty DP, Nott L, Guven N, et al., 'Expression of copper transporters in colorectal cancer cells and its relation to oxaliplatin', Proceedings of ASCEPT-MPGPCR 2017, 7-11 Dec 2014, Melbourne, pp. 1. (2014) [Conference Extract]

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2003Truman J-P, Gueven N, Lavin M, Leibel S, Kolesnick R, et al., 'Transcriptional down-regulation of Ataxia-Telangiectasia Mutated protein (ATM) radiosensitizes human prostate cancer cells', INIS Collection, 17-22 August 2003, Brisbane, Australia, pp. 100. (2003) [Refereed Conference Paper]

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Patent

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2018Guven N, Smith J, Woolley KL, Nadikudi M, 'WO2018/191789 A1: Therapeutic compounds and methods' (2018) [Patent]

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Co-authors: Smith J; Woolley KL; Nadikudi M

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2012Feurer A, Gueven N, Hoffman-Enger B, Erb M, Deppe H, et al., 'Benzoquinone Derivatives as Modulators of Mitochondrial Function' (2012) [Patent]

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2012Feurer A, Hoffmann-Enger B, Deppe H, Soeberdt M, Gueven N, et al., 'Novel Benzoquinone Derivatives and Use Thereof as Modulators of Mitochondrial Function' (2012) [Patent]

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2000Dittmann K, Guven N, Mayer C, Rodemann PH, 'Protection of cells in connection with treatment with chemical agents' (2000) [Patent]

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1999Rodemann H, Dittmann K, Guven N, Mayer C, 'Peptide with radio protective effect' (1999) [Patent]

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Grants & Funding

Due to the applied nature of his research, Associate Prof Güven receives funding for his work mostly by charities, patient organisations and commercial entities.

Funding Summary

Number of grants

30

Total funding

$62,285,721

Projects

Supporting healthy aging with fucoidan (2022 - 2025)$360,833
Description
As part of the Marine Bioproducts CRC, this project will assess the protective effects of Marinova's fucoidan on different aging processes in vitro and in vivo.
Funding
Marine Bioproducts CRC ($130,250)
Scheme
Grant-Kickstarter Application
Administered By
University of Tasmania
Research Team
Guven N; Azimi I; Caruso V; Corban M; Sedeeq M; Park A; Karpiniec S
Period
2022 - 2025
Special delivery to the brain: Using cutting-edge ultrasound to increase drug delivery to reduce brain damage after a stroke (2022)$9,584
Description
This project will investigate whether ultrasound can be used to deliver a drug, idebenone, specifically to the brain to reduce brain damage after a stroke in experimental rodents.
Funding
Royal Hobart Hospital Research Foundation ($9,584)
Scheme
Grant-Incubator
Administered By
University of Tasmania
Research Team
Premilovac D; Sutherland BA; Howells DW; Castley HJ; Guven N
Year
2022
Chiesi Consultancy (2021)$2,400
Funding
Chiesi Australia Pty Ltd ($2,400)
Scheme
Consultancy
Administered By
University of Tasmania
Research Team
Guven N
Year
2021
Repurposing of FDA approved drugs against medulloblastoma (2021)$14,828
Description
In this proposal we aim to utilise our novel established agar assay to screen a unique library of 320 structurally diverse small molecule drugs that are currently clinically used for central nervous system (CNS) diseases, for their effect on the growth of medulloblastoma brain cancer cell lines. Drugs already in clinical use provide a considerable opportunity to rapidly re-purpose drugs for MB. Furthermore, this custom library only contains drugs that are in use for CNS diseases and are therefore BBB-permeable, a feature that is crucial for brain cancer.
Funding
Cancer Council of Tasmania ($14,828)
Scheme
Grant-Small
Administered By
University of Tasmania
Research Team
Azimi I; Guven N
Year
2021
Marine Bioproducts Cooperative Research Centre (2021 - 2030)$59,000,000
Description
The objective of the MB-CRC is to transform Australia's emerging marine bioproducts sector into a globally competitive industry. The focus will be on the industry and market-driven innovations to improve both the supply chain and value chain to deliver economies of scale and competitive capacity for Australia to access high value markets across the globe.Strategic alignment:From Tasmania and for Tasmania: A revolution in use of sustainable marine resources, the use of innovative bioprocessing technologies and the exploitation of local Tasmanian bioproducts with a global impact Human Health and nutrition: Marine derived products will improve human health and nutritionEconomic performance: Create regional competitive advantage for the marine bioproducts sector and new businesses through the industry problems we solve. Lift the economic performance of the State on manufacturing and bioresources usage.Environmental sustainability: providing aquaculture and agriculture industries with different market optionsEducational attainment: Students will be strongly involved in the development of the projects, aligned with Tasmania as a STEM State to collaborate with industry, business and government to translate knowledge into practical and productive outcomes.
Funding
Department of Industry, Innovation and Science ($59,000,000)
Scheme
CRC Programme
Administered By
Marine Bioproducts CRC
Research Team
Zhang W; Johnson CR; Hurd CL; Bolch CJS; MacLeod C; Nowak BF; Wright JT; White CA; Paull B; Smith SM; Thickett SCV; Smith JA; Quirino JP; Swarts ND; Newstead T; Grimmer EL; Nichols RL; Rajaguru R; Guven N; Alexander KA
Period
2021 - 2030
Pre-clinical toxicity assessment to select drug development candidates against mitochondrial dysfunction (2020 - 2021)$144,300
Description
This application supports a valley of death project to generate the pre-clinical toxicity data that are required towards commercialisation of UTAS-derived novel drug candidates
Funding
National Foundation for Medical Research and Innovation ($144,300)
Scheme
Grant-Expression of Interest
Administered By
University of Tasmania
Research Team
Guven N; Smith JA; Ambrose M
Period
2020 - 2021
Pre-clinical toxicity assessment of test compounds (2019)$8,677
Description
This project will assess the short-term toxicity of 12 test compounds for Martha Jane Medical.
Funding
Martha Jane Medical ($8,677)
Scheme
Contract Research
Administered By
University of Tasmania
Research Team
Guven N; Jacobson GA
Year
2019
HDAC6 inhibition to rescue axon degeneration in ALS (2019 - 2023)$997,046
Description
We will test an HDAC6 inhibitor in models of ALS. We will investigate the HDA6 inhibitor activity of novel compounds
Funding
FightMND ($997,046)
Scheme
Grant - Drug Development Grant
Administered By
University of Tasmania
Research Team
King AE; Cook AL; Guven N; Van Den Bosch L; Dickson TC; Blizzard C; Vickers JC; Smith JA; Alty JE; Leung JY; Perry SE
Period
2019 - 2023
Can idebenone be used to reduce severity of stroke? (2019)$9,962
Description
There are no drugs that improve the outcomes following a stroke. We have recently identified idebenone as a neuroprotective agent during times of energy stress. This pilot project will investigate whether idebenone can be used to reduce the severity of stroke in a pre-clinical animal model.
Funding
Royal Hobart Hospital Research Foundation ($9,962)
Scheme
Grant-Incubator
Administered By
University of Tasmania
Research Team
Premilovac D; Sutherland BA; Howells DW; Guven N; Castley HJ
Year
2019
Isolation and synthesis of potential new therapeutic agents from Hemp (Cannabis sativa) and their biological evaluation (2018 - 2021)$105,000
Description
Cannabis and cannabis extracts have been reported to have beneficial applications to many indications including the management of seizures, pain, cancer and appetite amongst others. One problem has been the illicit nature of the material which results in lack of control of the dose and chemical profile of material which can be due to different plant varieties, growing conditions, extraction preparation and mode of delivery. This project aims to adopt a drug discovery approach to provide solid evidence for the effect of different cannabinoids by isolating the individual components for thorough evaluation of any therapeutical applications. In this way, clear dose dependant activity can be studied and protocols for the prescription of cannabinoids can be developed that are in-line with modern pharmaceutical procedures. This will also be the start point for the development of novel semi-synthetic cannabinoids that will allow us to develop structure activity relationships for different indications. This potentially extends the scope of the medicinal cannabis industry to be a raw material for the synthesis of active non-natural derivates similar to the semi-synthetic opiates.
Funding
Martha Jane Medical ($105,000)
Scheme
Contract Research
Administered By
University of Tasmania
Research Team
Smith JA; Jacobson GA; Guven N; Bissember AC
Period
2018 - 2021
Targeting Lin28 for the control of the most aggressive subgroups of medulloblastoma (2018)$24,938
Funding
University of Tasmania ($24,938)
Scheme
Grant- Research Enhancement Program
Administered By
University of Tasmania
Research Team
Azimi I; Guven N; Dickinson JL
Year
2018
Investigation into an overlooked pathway towards anti-cancer immunity. Inhibitory motifs in the extracellular domains of immune checkpoint molecules (2017)$36,155
Description
Checkpoint molecule blockade immunotherapy (e.g. PD-1 monoclonal antibody) has achieved unprecedented success in treating several types of cancer, and ITIM and ITSM signalling play a key role in these treatment approaches. The cancer immunotherapy market reached $16.9 billion in 2015 and is expected to grow to $75 billion by 2022 (GBI 2016). This has greatly improved patient outcomes, but the cost to a single patient can exceed $100,000. The research proposed here has the potential to discover many new drug targets. Importantly, the targets are short peptide sequences, which open the door to using small molecule compounds instead that can be produced and formulated at a significantly lower cost than protein-based therapies. This will benefit cancer patients by reducing the cost for treatment and simultaneously help UTAS enter the rapidly expanding cancer immunotherapy market.
Funding
University of Tasmania Foundation Inc ($36,155)
Scheme
Grant-Cancer Research
Administered By
University of Tasmania
Research Team
Flies AS; Guven N; Blackburn NR; Lyons AB
Year
2017
Anti-inflammatory efficacy of Marinovas Fucoidan & interactions with microbiota (2016)$100,000
Description
Industry interaction to develop Marinova's fucoidan extracts for gut health
Funding
Department of Industry, Innovation and Science ($50,000); Marinova Pty Ltd ($50,000)
Scheme
Contract Research
Administered By
University of Tasmania
Research Team
Guven N; Eri RD; Ahuja KDK; Ball MJ; Ambrose M; Roddam LF; Zosky GR
Year
2016
Short chain quinones against diabetic retinopathy (2016 - 2019)$75,174
Description
We will test novel short chain quinones against idebenone and related compounds in a rat model of diabetic retinopathy.
Funding
Santhera Pharmaceuticals Holding AG ($75,174)
Scheme
Contract Research
Administered By
University of Tasmania
Research Team
Guven N; Premilovac D; Foa LC
Period
2016 - 2019
Generating and characterizing a reliable rodent model type 2 diabetes (2016)$14,673
Funding
University of Tasmania ($14,673)
Scheme
Grant-Research Enhancement (REGS)
Administered By
University of Tasmania
Research Team
Premilovac D; Foa LC; Taylor BVM; Guven N
Year
2016
Fucoidan and cell cycle regulation (2015 - 2016)$54,917
Description
This project involves industry interaction to develop Marinova's fucoidan extract against cancer.
Funding
Marinova Pty Ltd ($54,917)
Scheme
Contract Research
Administered By
University of Tasmania
Research Team
Guven N; Dietis ND; Davis E
Period
2015 - 2016
Fucoidan and stem cell mobilisation (2015)$27,048
Description
Industry interaction to test if Marinova's fucoidan extracts mobilise stem cells.
Funding
Marinova Pty Ltd ($27,048)
Scheme
Clinical Trial
Administered By
University of Tasmania
Research Team
Guven N; Eri RD; Ahuja KDK; Patel RP
Year
2015
Fucoidan and gut health (2015)$100,000
Description
This project represents industry interaction to develop Marinova's fucoidan extract for gut health.
Funding
Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources ($50,000)
Scheme
Grant
Administered By
University of Tasmania
Research Team
Guven N; Davis E; Eri RD; Patel RP
Year
2015
Bi-functional opioids as a novel cancer treatment (2015)$6,567
Description
The aim of our study is to assess the anticancer effect of our 10 novel opioid drugs in six different intestinal cancer cell lines and compare them with oxaliplatin and irinotecan. The particular objectives of the study are:1. To evaluate the effect of our novel drugs on intestinal cancer cell viability, growth, proliferation and ability to form colonies.2. To explore the molecular mechanisms of the anticancer activity of our novel drugs.
Funding
Cancer Council of Tasmania ($6,567)
Scheme
Grant-Cancer Research
Administered By
University of Tasmania
Research Team
Dietis ND; Liu J; Holloway AF; Guven N
Year
2015
Novel short-chain quinones against inherited blindness (2015)$6,900
Description
Sufficient cellular energy production is essential for normal vision, which is exemplified by Leber's Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON). This disorder is a devastating disease that affects predominantly young men in their 20's to 30's. Affected individuals typically have normal vision, before in their 20's they irreversibly lose their vision. Currently, there is no treatment on the market to prevent or restore vision loss. However, several clinical trials in LHON and other mitochondrial optic neuropathy patients support a limited therapeutic benefit of short-chain quinone compounds. Based on previous in-depth experience with this class of compounds in vitro and in-vivo acquired in commercial and academic laboratories, the project proposes to discover and characterize novel quinone compounds with improved activity. This project is based on a rational medicinal-chemistry optimization program to improve the activity of known molecules and to provide a safe and cost-effective prevention and therapy option for optic neuropathy patients.
Funding
Rebecca L Cooper Medical Research Foundation ($6,900)
Scheme
Grant
Administered By
University of Tasmania
Research Team
Guven N
Year
2015
Non anticoagulant molecules of heparin for the management of ulcerative colitis (2015)$15,000
Description
This project aims to achieve the identification and evaluation of non-anticoagulant molecules of heparin that are responsible for the observed beneficial effects of heparin in patients with ulcerative colitis as well as to compare potential biomarkers in a preclinical muse model with ulcerative colitis patients.
Funding
Royal Hobart Hospital Research Foundation ($15,000)
Scheme
Grant-Clinical Research
Administered By
University of Tasmania
Research Team
Patel RP; Guven N; Eri RD; Bhatia R
Year
2015
Development of a therapeutic agent for a chemotherapy-induced neuropathy (2015)$21,739
Description
Chemotherapy-induced neuropathy (CIN) is a dose-limiting side effect of chemotherapy treatment, causing irreversible disability in 40% of cancer survivors. CIN results from the loss or damage of neurons during chemotherapy. We have compelling evidence that the protein metallothionein promotes regeneration of peripheral nerves, and examine its therapeutic use in CIN.This project will create new knowledge in the area of chemotherapy induced neuropathy, and establish the suitability of trophic agents as disease-modifying agents for chemotherapy-induced neuropathy.
Funding
Royal Hobart Hospital Research Foundation ($21,739)
Scheme
Grant-Clinical Research
Administered By
University of Tasmania
Research Team
Taylor BVM; Landowski LM; West AK; Vickers JC; Foa LC; Guven N
Year
2015
Comparison of idebenone and CoQ10 (2014)$3,830
Description
This project is a literature overview on the comparison of the two benzoquinones idebenone and CoQ10, with regards to biological and therapeutic activity.
Funding
Santhera Pharmaceuticals Holding AG ($3,830)
Scheme
Consultancy
Administered By
University of Tasmania
Research Team
Guven N
Year
2014
Fucoidan extract in the treatment of ulcerative colitis in an animal model (2013)$2,810
Description
Brown algal extracts, in particular those containing fucoidan have been shown to have potential applications in a number of health indications such as prediabetes, immunomodulation, cardiovascular disease, inflammation and gut health. With advances in technology, fucoidan extracts from brown seaweed can now be produced successfully on a commercial scale. These types of extracts are beginning to become more prevalent as ingredients in western dietary supplement markets. However, for the extracts to successfully enter this market, efficacy, safety and provenance must be proven to help gain acceptance. With this in mind, the objectives of this project include the following: to establish the efficacy of high purity fucoidan extract from Fucusvesiculosus in the treatment of ulcerative colitis in an animal model; and to compare the efficacy of the routes of administration of Fucusvesiculosus fucoidan in treating ulcerative colitis - with particular reference to oral and intra-peritoneal dosages.
Funding
Marinova Pty Ltd ($2,810)
Scheme
Contract Research
Administered By
University of Tasmania
Research Team
Peterson GM; Guven N; Patel RP
Year
2013
Neuroprotective function of novel short chain-quinones (2013)$9,090
Description
Most eye disorders are associated with mitochondrial dysfunction. Based on the mitochondria-protective drug idebenone, we will synthesize novel, improved neuroprotective compounds. These compounds will be tested in a microfluidics cell culture model of mechanical stress-induced neuro-degeneration to identify new treatments strategies against retinal degeneration.
Funding
Royal Hobart Hospital Research Foundation ($9,090)
Scheme
Grant-Research
Administered By
University of Tasmania
Research Team
McCartney PJ; Guven N; Guijt RM; Smith JA
Year
2013
Protection against spontaneous and radiation-induced intestinal cancer by the novel antioxidant CTMIO (2008)$160,000
Funding
The Cancer Council, Queensland ($160,000)
Scheme
Project
Administered By
Queensland Institute of Medical Research
Research Team
Lavin MF; Gueven N
Year
2008
Use of the novel nitroxide antioxidant CTMIO in a GAA repeat mouse model of Friedreichs Ataxia (2007)$100,000
Funding
National Ataxia Foundation (NAF) / Friedreich’s Ataxia Research Alliance (FARA), USA ($100,000)
Scheme
Kyle Bryant Translational Research Award
Administered By
Queensland Institute of Medical Research
Research Team
Gueven N; Pook M
Year
2007
Senataxin, a novel protein involved in the DNA damage response (2007 - 2009)$466,500
Funding
National Health and Medical Research Council ($466,500)
Scheme
Project
Administered By
Queensland Institute of Medical Research
Research Team
Lavin MF; Gueven N; Becherel O
Period
2007 - 2009
Functional Role of Aprataxin: Mutated in Ataxia with Oculomotor Apraxia (2005 - 2007)$267,750
Funding
National Health and Medical Research Council ($267,750)
Scheme
Project
Administered By
Queensland Institute of Medical Research
Research Team
Lavin MF; Gueven N
Period
2005 - 2007
Role of ATX/hSMG1 protein in responding to DNA damage and maintaining genome stability (2004 - 2005)$140,000
Funding
Queensland Cancer Fund ($140,000)
Scheme
Project
Administered By
Queensland Institute of Medical Research
Research Team
Lavin MF; Gueven N
Period
2004 - 2005

Research Supervision

Associate Prof Güven supervises a number of PhD candidates as well as Master's of Pharmaceutical Sciences students at the University of Tasmania. The quality of his supervision is illustrated by the fact that one of his students was invited to present her results at a prestigious Gordon Conference and several students generated data that resulted in patent applications. He also trained numerous technical staff and actively mentors the junior colleagues within the School of Pharmacy and Pharmacology. He is involved in undergraduate teaching and regularly contributes to practicals and tutorials. The quality, impact and relevance of his undergraduate lectures have been acknowledged by colleagues, course co-ordinators and students.

Current

7

Completed

16

Current

DegreeTitleCommenced
PhDIdentification and Characterisation of Novel Therapeutic Targets for the Control of Brain Cancers2019
PhDCellular and Molecular Events in Progression of Medulloblastoma2019
PhDEffects of Insulin on Muscle Performance, Exercise Recovery and the Interrelationship with Beta2-Agonists Drugs2020
PhDDeveloping Drugs to Protect Neuronal Connections in Neurodegenerative Diseases2020
PhDIdentification of the Cyto-protective Mode of Action of Short Chain Quinones (SCQ's)2020
PhDBiological and Chemical Characterisation of a Novel Small Molecule Orai1 Enhancer with Potential Diverse Clinical Applications2022
PhDThe Isolation and Therapeutic Activity of Phytochemicals from Tasmanian Endemic Plants2022

Completed

DegreeTitleCompleted
PhDInvestigating the Therapeutic Efficacy of Non-anticoagulant Fractions (Dp2 and Dp4) of Enoxaparin following Experimental Traumatic Brain Injury
Candidate: Mimieveshiofuo Elizabeth Aiyede		2022
PhDEfficacy of Short-Chain Quinones in Colitis: Future therapeutic options
Candidate: Sonia Shastri		2021
PhDDevelopment of Short-Chain Quinones
Candidate: Zikai Feng		2021
PhDPharmaceutical Opioid Use and Cognitive and Behavioural Harms Among People who Experience Chronic Non-cancer Pain
Candidate: Jane Susanna Akhurst		2021
PhDMitochondrial Therapy Against Diabetic Retinopathy
Candidate: Abraham Ojochenemi Daniel		2020
PhDDissecting the Pharmaceutical and Immunological Aspects of Myrmecia pilosula (Jack Jumper) Ant Venom Immunotherapy
Candidate: Stephanus Troy Wanandy		2019
PhDInvestigation on the Utilization of Beneficial Microbes in Modulating the Gut Microbiota and Metabolic Profiles in Ageing
Candidate: Ravichandra Vemuri		2019
PhDNovel Short-Chain Quinones Against Mitochondrial Dysfunction
Candidate: Monila Nadikudi		2019
PhDThe Mutagenic Activity of Oxazolopyridine Compounds
Candidate: Hsien Hooi Lee		2018
PhDThe Role of Copper Transporters in In Vitro Cytotoxicity of Oxaliplatin and Their Expression in Colorectal Cancer
Candidate: Haigang Cui		2018
PhDStrategies to Reduce the Impact of Opioid-Induced Adverse Effects
Candidate: Alok Kumar Paul		2018
PhDPharmacological Modulation of Mood, Behaviour and Cognition
Candidate: Xin Yin		2018
PhDSynthesis of New Derivatives Targeting Mitochondrial Dysfunction
Candidate: Krystel Lee Woolley		2018
PhDTowards Understanding the Mechanism of Clioquinol Neurotoxicity
Candidate: Jamuna Chhetri		2017
PhDBioprocess Monitoring Using Sequential Injection Capillary Electrophoresis
Candidate: Ala Abdul Kareem Ahmad Alhusban		2016
PhDHeparins and Fucoidans: Future therapeutic options for ulcerative colitis
Candidate: Qi Ying Lean		2016