Department of Brain Biochemistry


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  • Aneta Fraczek-Szczypta, Danuta Jantas, Filip Ciepiela, Justyna Grzonka. Graphene oxide-conductive polymer nanocomposite coatings obtained by the EPD method as substrates for neurite outgrowth. Diamond & Related Materials 102 (2020) 107663.


  • Marek Piotrowski, Danuta Jantas, Monika Leśkiewicz, Krzysztof Szczepanowicz, Piotr Warszyński, Władysław Lasoń. Polyelectrolyte-coated nanocapsules containing cyclosporine A protect neuronal-like cells against oxidative stress-induced cell damage. Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects Volume 555, 20 October 2018, Pages 264-269.


  • Aneta Fraczek-Szczypta, Danuta Jantas, Filip Ciepiela, Justyna Grzonka, Andrzej Bernasike, Mateusz Marzec. Carbon nanomaterials coatings – Properties and influence on nerve cells response. Diamond and Related Materials Volume 84, April 2018, Pages 127–140.


  • M. Szczęch, K. Szczepanowicz, D. Jantas, M. Piotrowski, A. Kida, W. Lasoń, P. Warszyński. Neuroprotective action of undecylenic acid (UDA) encapsulated into PCL nanocarriers. Colloids and Surfaces A 532 (2017) 41–47.
  • Marek Piotrowski, Krzysztof Szczepanowicz, Danuta Jantas, Monika Leskiewicz, Władysław Lason, Piotr Warszynski. Emulsion-core and polyelectrolyte-shell nanocapsules: biocompatibility and neuroprotection against SH-SY5Y cells. J Nanopart Res (2013) 15:1-12.


  • Gręda A., Jantas D. Dysfunkcje mitochondriów w chorobach neurodegeneracyjnych: potencjalny punkt uchwytu dla leków neuroprotekcyjnych. Postępy Biologii Komórki, TOM 39 2012 NR 3 (321–344). Review in Polish.


  • Danuta Jantas. Thyreoliberin (TRH) – the regulatory neuropeptide of CNS homeostasis. Advances in Cell Biology 2010, 2:138-152.
  • Jantas D. Cell-Based Systems of Depression: An Overview. In: Herbal Medicine in Depression. Ed. Clara Grosso. Springer, Switzerland 2016, p. 75-117. DOI 10.1007/978-3-319-14021-6.
  • Lasoń W., Jantas D. Rola epigenetyki w mechanizmach i leczeniu padaczki (The role of epigenetics in pathomechanisms and epilepsy treatment). Article In Polish. Epileptologia 2009, 17:113-122.
  • Jantas-Skotniczna D. Estrogeny – nie tylko hormony płciowe (Rola estrogenów w Ośrodkowym Układzie Nerwowym). [Estrogens – not only sexual hormons (The role of estrogens In Central Nervous System)]. Wszechświat, 2004; 105: 191-194. Review. Polish.
  • Jantas-Skotniczna D. ALS – cichy zabójca (Nasze szanse w walce ze stwardnieniem bocznym zanikowym). [ALS – the sileni killer (Our chances to combat Amyotropic Lateral Sclerosis)]. Wszechświat, 2006; 107: 31-33. Review. Polish.
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  • The interplay of neurochemistry and cancer biology: in the search for novel glioblastoma multiforme therapy among dopamine receptor ligands, Danuta Jantas, PhD
    Consortium partner in project SONATA 17 UMO-2021/43/D/NZ7/00891
  • Project PASIFIC Call 1 TheraLanOx "Neuroprotective properties of theranostic lanthanide oxide nanoparticles against neurotoxin-induced cellular models of Parkinson’s disease", Danuta Jantas, PhD
    Project PI: Dr Rugmani Meenambal; project supervisors: Dr hab. Danuta Jantas and Prof. dr hab. Piotr Warszyński
  • Hybrid carbon composites for stimulation of cells of the central nervous system, Danuta Jantas, PhD
    Consortium partner in project OPUS 20 2020/39/B/ST5/02126
  • Evaluation of the influence of progressive noradrenergic neurodegeneration on dopaminergic system functioning in context of presymptomatic phase of Parkinson's disease., Grzegorz Kreiner, PhD
    OPUS13 2017/25/B/NZ7/02406
    Principal Investigator: Dr Grzegorz Kreiner
  • , Professor Irena Nalepa, PhD

  • , Professor Irena Nalepa, PhD

  • Evaluation of the role of transcription factor CREB in the mechanisms antidepressant treatment, Grzegorz Kreiner, PhD
    OPUS7 2014/13/B/NZ7/02293
    Principal Investigator: Dr Grzegorz Kreiner
  • The study on the role of metabotropic glutamate receptor subtype 8 (mGluR8) in cancer cells - potential target for new anticancer drugs, Danuta Jantas, PhD
    Grant NCN OPUS 3 2012/05/B/NZ3/00452.
  • Pharmacological evaluation of possible neuroprotective strategies in novel genetic mouse models of progressive neurodegeneration, based on tissue specific inducible Cre/loxP system , Grzegorz Kreiner, PhD
    OPUS2 2011/03/B/NZ7/05949
    Principal Investigator: Dr Grzegorz Kreiner
  • The study on the neuroprotective potential of metabotropic glutamate group II and III receptors in in vitro and in vivo apoptosis models, Danuta Jantas, PhD
    Grant KBN nr N N405 611638.
  • , Professor Irena Nalepa, PhD
  • Investigation of noradrenergic and glucocorticoid system interactions in GRDBHCre mice and their evaluation as a potential model of depression, Grzegorz Kreiner, PhD
    POIG 01.01.02-12-004/09 DeMeTer (Depression – Mechanisms – Therapy). 
    Task 1.1 Subtask 1.1.2. Main topic: Modelling of depression – strategy of learning about its aetiology. Principal Investigator of task 1.2: Dr Grzegorz Kreiner
  • , Professor Irena Nalepa, PhD

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  • 2020 - Bronze Cross of Merit from President of Poland; for significant contribution to science development in Poland, Danuta Jantas, PhD
    Tuesday, 29 June 2021
  • 2017 - Publons Peer Review Award, Multidisciplinary, Danuta Jantas, PhD
    Friday, 1 September 2017
  • 2009 - Young Investigator Award, Neuropeptides Festival, Salzburg, Austria. , Danuta Jantas, PhD
    Thursday, 23 July 2009
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