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Joel Johnson George

Tampere University

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Molecular Biology· 2 Cell Biology· 1 Developmental Biology· 1

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Organism:mouse· 4 Approach:experimental assay· 3 Research Focus:gene regulatory network inference· 3 Research Focus:cell type annotation· 2 Research Focus:differential expression· 2 Research Focus:cell-cell communication· 1 Assay:ChIP-seq· 1 Organism:human· 1

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Keijo M. ViiriiD· 4 shared Laura Martín-DíaziD· 4 shared Fábio Tadeu Arrojo MartinsiD· 3 shared Markus J. T. OjaneniD· 2 shared Alka GuptaiD· 1 shared Chen ChongthamiD· 1 shared Diana M. ToivolaiD· 1 shared Diego BalboaiD· 1 shared

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Scinderin-driven Golgi Actin Remodeling coordinates GLP-1 and insulin secretion to regulate glucose homeostasis

Laura Martín-Díaz, Maarit S. Patrikainen, Chen Chongtham, Alka Gupta, Valeriia Dotsenko, M Ojanen, Fábio Tadeu Arrojo Martins, Joel Johnson George, Roselia Davidsson, Satu Hakanen, Kim Eerola, Eriika Savontaus, Jonna Saarimäki‐Vire, Diego Balboa, Jorma Isola, , Keijo M. Viiri

This study identifies Scinderin as a regulator of Golgi actin remodeling that coordinates GLP-1 and insulin secretion, linking intracellular trafficking defects to glucose homeostasis and diabetes.

bioRxiv · May 28, 2026 · PreprintCell Biology

Maf is a regulator of differentiation for gut immune epithelial cell Microfold cell (M cell)

Joel Johnson George, Fábio Tadeu Arrojo Martins, Laura Martín-Díaz, Keijo M. Viiri

This study identifies Maf as a critical regulator of M cell differentiation and maturation, showing that its absence leads to impaired development and reduced Gp2 expression.

bioRxiv · Oct 15, 2021 · PreprintDevelopmental Biology

Atoh8 is a regulator of intestinal microfold cell (M cell) differentiation

Joel Johnson George, Laura Martín-Díaz, Markus J. T. Ojanen, Rosa Gasa, Marko Pesu, Keijo M. Viiri

This study shows that Atoh8 regulates M cell differentiation, with its absence increasing M cell numbers and transcytosis capacity, affecting mucosal immunity.

International Journal of Molecular Sciences · Aug 28, 2021Peer-reviewedMolecular Biology

Polycomb Repressive Complex 2-controlled Essrg regulates intestinal Microfold cell differentiation.

Joel Johnson George, Mikko Oittinen, Laura Martín-Díaz, Veronika Zapilko, Sharif Iqbal, Terhi Rintakangas, Fábio Tadeu Arrojo Martins, Henri Niskanen, Pekka Katajisto, Minna Unelma Kaikkonen, Keijo M. Viiri

The paper identifies Essrg as a necessary factor for Sox8-mediated M cell differentiation, regulated by PRC2 during intestinal M cell development.

bioRxiv · Nov 13, 2020 · PreprintMolecular Biology