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A dynamic path planning approach for dense, large, grid-based automated guided vehicle systems by Fransen, K.J.C., van Eekelen, J.A.W.M., Pogromsky, A., Boon, M.A.A., Adan, I.J.B.F.

“…•Path planning in large dense grid-based automated guided vehicle systems.•Proposal and simulation of a real-time dynamic path planning approach.•Using a…”
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The power of competence support: The impact of coaches and athlete leaders on intrinsic motivation and performance by Fransen, K., Boen, F., Vansteenkiste, M., Mertens, N., Vande Broek, G.

“…Grounded in the Cognitive Evaluation Theory, a mini‐theory of Self‐Determination Theory, this experimental field study sought to examine the impact of…”
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Strain-Stiffening in Dynamic Supramolecular Fiber Networks by Fernández-Castaño Romera, Marcos, Lou, Xianwen, Schill, Jurgen, ter Huurne, Gijs, Fransen, Peter-Paul K. H, Voets, Ilja K, Storm, Cornelis, Sijbesma, Rint P

“…The cytoskeleton is a highly adaptive network of filamentous proteins capable of stiffening under stress even as it dynamically assembles and disassembles with…”
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Development of a Supramolecular Hydrogel for Intraperitoneal Injections by Wintjens, Anne G. W. E., Fransen, Peter‐Paul K. H., Lenaerts, Kaatje, Liu, Hong, Almen, Geert C., Steensel, Sebastiaan, Gijbels, Marion J., Hingh, Ignace H. J. T., Dankers, Patricia Y. W., Bouvy, Nicole D.

“…Local intraperitoneal drug administration is considered a challenging drug delivery route. The therapeutic efficiency is low, mainly due to rapid clearance of…”
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We will be champions: Leaders' confidence in 'us' inspires team members' team confidence and performance by Fransen, K., Steffens, N. K., Haslam, S. A., Vanbeselaere, N., Vande Broek, G., Boen, F.

“…The present research examines the impact of leaders' confidence in their team on the team confidence and performance of their teammates. In an experiment…”
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Evaluation of a rapid and simple fourth-generation HIV screening assay for qualitative detection of HIV p24 antigen and/or antibodies to HIV-1 and HIV-2 by Beelaert, G., Fransen, K.

“…The performance was assessed of a new, rapid, visual and qualitative immunoassay for the detection of HIV p24 antigen (Ag) and antibodies (Ab) to HIV-1 and…”
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Does Social Capital Benefit Older Adults’ Health and Well-Being? The Mediating Role of Physical Activity by Boen, F., Pelssers, J., Scheerder, J., Vanbeselaere, N., Vos, S., Hurkmans, E., Smits, T., Fransen, K.

“…Objectives: To assess whether social capital benefits older adults’ self-rated health and well-being and whether physical activity mediates this relation…”
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Mutation analysis of the BRAF, ARAF and RAF-1 genes in human colorectal adenocarcinomas by Fransén, Karin, Klintenäs, Maria, Österström, Anna, Dimberg, Jan, Monstein, Hans-Jürg, Söderkvist, Peter

“…Colorectal cancer is a multi-step process characterized by a sequence of genetic alterations in cell growth regulatory genes, such as the adenomatous polyposis…”
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Cholesterol Modification of an Anticancer Drug for Efficient Incorporation into a Supramolecular Hydrogel System by Bakker, Maarten H., Grillaud, Maxime, Wu, Dan Jing, Fransen, Peter‐Paul K. H., de Hingh, Ignace H., Dankers, Patricia Y. W.

“…Treatment of cancer in the peritoneal cavity may be improved with macroscale drug delivery systems that offer control over intraperitoneal concentration of…”
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Low Specificities of HIV Diagnostic Tests Caused by Trypanosoma brucei gambiense Sleeping Sickness by Lejon, V, Ngoyi, D. Mumba, Ilunga, M, Beelaert, G, Maes, I, Büscher, P, Fransen, K

“…The accuracy of diagnostic tests for HIV in patients with tropical infections is poorly documented. Human African trypanosomiasis (HAT) is characterized by a…”
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Concordance between HIV‐1 genotypic coreceptor tropism predictions based on plasma RNA and proviral DNA by Verhofstede, C, Brudney, D, Reynaerts, J, Vaira, D, Fransen, K, De Bel, A, Seguin‐Devaux, C, De Wit, S, Vandekerckhove, L, Geretti, A‐M

“…Objective The aim of the study was to evaluate the use of proviral DNA as a source of viral genetic material for genotypic coreceptor tropism testing (GTT)…”
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HIV testing for key populations in Europe: A decade of technological innovation and patient empowerment complement the role of health care professionals by Platteau, T, Lankveld, J, Apers, L, Fransen, K, Rockstroh, J, Florence, E

“…Objectives With persisting high numbers of new HIV diagnoses in Europe, HIV testing remains an important aspect of HIV prevention. The traditional centralized…”
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Using conventional HIV tests on oral fluid by Fransen, K., Vermoesen, T., Beelaert, G., Menten, J., Hutse, V., Wouters, K., Platteau, T., Florence, E.

“…•Oral fluid specimens were adapted and evaluated using conventional commercially HIV tests.•Three conventional ELISAs of which two adapted for use with oral…”
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Evaluation of the intercept oral specimen collection device with HIV assays versus paired serum/plasma specimens by Beelaert, G., Van Heddegem, L., Van Frankenhuijsen, M., Vandewalle, G., Compernolle, V., Florence, E., Fransen, K.

“…•Oral specimen for HIV testing is an attractive tool (non-invasive) for HIV triage testing.•‘Intracept’ an Oral Specimen Collection Device is proposed for…”
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Evaluation of the Effect of an Intraperitoneal Cytostatic-Loaded Supramolecular Hydrogel on Intestinal Anastomotic Healing in an Animal Model by Heuvelings, Danique J. I, Wintjens, Anne G. W. E, Jongen, Audrey C. H. M, Gielen, Maurits J. C. A. M, Lenaerts, Kaatje, Fransen, Peter-Paul K. H, Gijbels, Marion J, van Almen, Geert C, Dankers, Patricia Y. W, de Hingh, Ignace H. J. T, Bouvy, Nicole D

“…The prognosis of colorectal cancer patients with peritoneal metastases is very poor. Intraperitoneal drug delivery systems, like supramolecular hydrogels, are…”
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Late presentation to HIV testing is overestimated when based on the consensus definition by Sasse, A, Florence, E, Pharris, A, De Wit, S, Lacor, P, Van Beckhoven, D, Deblonde, J, Delforge, M‐L, Fransen, K, Goffard, J‐C, Legrand, J‐C, Moutschen, M, Piérard, D, Ruelle, J, Vaira, D, Vandercam, B, Van Ranst, M, Van Wijngaerden, E, Vandekerckhove, L, Verhofstede, C

“…Objectives In 2011, a consensus was reached defining “late presenters” (LPs) as individuals presenting for care with a CD4 count < 350 cells/μL or with an…”
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A venue-based HIV prevalence and behavioural study among men who have sex with men in Antwerp and Ghent, Flanders, Belgium, October 2009 to March 2010 by Vanden Berghe, W, Nostlinger, C, Buvé, A, Beelaert, G, Fransen, K, Laga, M

“…This venue-based, cross-sectional study reports on human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) prevalence and behaviour of 649 men who have sex with men (MSM) in…”
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Role of Genetic Alterations in the NLRP3 and CARD8 Genes in Health and Disease by Paramel, G.V, Sirsjo, A, Fransen, K

“…The complexity of a common inflammatory disease is influenced by multiple genetic and environmental factors contributing to the susceptibility of disease…”
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Renal Epithelial Monolayer Formation on Monomeric and Polymeric Catechol Functionalized Supramolecular Biomaterials by Gaal, Ronald C., Fedecostante, Michele, Fransen, Peter‐Paul K.H., Masereeuw, Rosalinde, Dankers, Patricia Y.W.

“…Induction of a functional, tight monolayer of renal epithelial cells on a synthetic membrane to be applied in a bioartificial kidney device requires for…”
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Intraperitoneal drug delivery systems releasing cytostatic agents to target gastro-intestinal peritoneal metastases in laboratory animals: a systematic review by Wintjens, Anne G. W. E., Simkens, Geert A., Fransen, Peter-Paul K. H., Serafras, Narcis, Lenaerts, Kaatje, Franssen, Gregor H. L. M., de Hingh, Ignace H. J. T., Dankers, Patricia Y. W., Bouvy, Nicole D., Peeters, Andrea

“…For peritoneal metastases (PM), there are few curative treatment options, and they are only available for a select patient group. Recently, new therapies have…”
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