Human and Animal Physiology Group

The Human and Animal Physiology Group performs molecular physiological research and academic training focused on mechanistic understanding of energy metabolism in health and disease of humans and animals and how this can be targeted by specific nutrients to improve health.

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prof.dr.ir. J (Jaap) Keijer
Professor/Chairholder

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September 10, 2024
Human ‘exhaust fumes’ as indicator of intestinal health
August 1, 2024
Top scientist Deli Zhang of Wageningen University awarded Dekker grant by Dutch Hartstichting

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Our laboratories are equipped to answer scientific research questions at the molecular, cellular as well as whole organism level.

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Human and Animal Physiology is committed to challenging and inspiring teaching for BSc, MSc and PhD students.

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Ndufs4 knockout mice with isolated complex I deficiency engage a futile adaptive brain response

van de Wal, Melissa A.E. , Doornbos, Cenna , Bibbe, Janne M. , Homberg, Judith R. , van Karnebeek, Clara , Huynen, Martijn A. , Keijer, Jaap , van Schothorst, Evert M. , 't Hoen, Peter A.C. , Janssen, Mirian C.H. , Adjobo-Hermans, Merel J.W. , Wieckowski, Mariusz R. , Koopman, Werner J.H. (2025)
Deficiency of the mitochondrial transporter SLC25A47 minimally impacts hepatic lipid metabolism in fasted and diet-induced obese mice

Attema, Brecht , de la Rosa Rodriguez, Montserrat A. , van Schothorst, Evert M. , Grefte, Sander , Hooiveld, Guido J.E.J. , Kersten, Sander (2025)
The mitochondriotropic antioxidants AntiOxBEN2 and AntiOxCIN4 are structurally-similar but differentially alter energy homeostasis in human skin fibroblasts

Teixeira, José , Benfeito, Sofia , Carreira, Rodrigo , Barbosa, André , Amorim, Ricardo , Tavares, Ludgero C. , Jones, John G. , Raimundo, Nuno , Cagide, Fernando , Oliveira, Catarina , Borges, Fernanda , Koopman, Werner J.H. , Oliveira, Paulo J. (2025)

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Chair holder

prof.dr.ir. J (Jaap) Keijer

News

Human ‘exhaust fumes’ as indicator of intestinal health

Top scientist Deli Zhang of Wageningen University awarded Dekker grant by Dutch Hartstichting

Facilities

Research

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Education

Latest publications

Ndufs4 knockout mice with isolated complex I deficiency engage a futile adaptive brain response

Deficiency of the mitochondrial transporter SLC25A47 minimally impacts hepatic lipid metabolism in fasted and diet-induced obese mice

The mitochondriotropic antioxidants AntiOxBEN2 and AntiOxCIN4 are structurally-similar but differentially alter energy homeostasis in human skin fibroblasts