Publications

2023

Kurg, Kristiina (2023). Sagedamini kasutatavad ravimid, mis vajavad kõrvaltoimete tõttu laboratoorset jälgimist. Lege Artis, 3 (7), 41−46.
Kurg, Kristiina (2023). Hemogrammi tõlgendamine. Perearst, 03 (188), 58−62.

2022

Kurg, Kristiina, Anu Planken, and Reet Kurg. 2022. “Proteomic and Biochemical Analysis of Extracellular Vesicles Isolated from Blood Serum of Patients with Melanoma” Separations 9, no. 4: 86. https://doi.org/10.3390/separations9040086
Žėkas, Vytautas; Kurg, Reet; Kurg, Kristiina; Bironaitė, Daiva; Radzevičius, Mantas; Karčiauskaitė, Dovilė; Matuzevičienė, Rėda; Kučinskienė, Zita Aušrelė (2022). Oxidative Properties of Blood-Derived Extracellular Vesicles in 15 Patients After Myocardial Infarction. Medical Science Monitor, 28, e935291. DOI: 10.12659/MSM.935291.
Kurg, Kristiina (2022). Kiiranalüüsid pereõe töös. Pereõde, 37 (1), 40−42.
Kurg, Kristiina (2022). Sagedamini kasutatavad ravimid, mis vajavad kõrvaltoimete tõttu laboratoorset jälgimist. Perearst, 8, 69−74.
“Tartu Ülikooli Tehnoloogiainstituut – kaks aastakümmet teaduse eesliinil” Tartu Ülikooli Kirjastus.

2021

Brūmele, Baiba; Mutso, Margit; Telanne, Lilian; Õunap, Kadri; Spunde, Karīna; Abroi, Aare; Kurg, Reet (2021). Human TRMT112-Methyltransferase Network Consists of Seven Partners Interacting with a Common Co-Factor. Int. J. Mol. Sci. 2021, 22, 13593. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms222413593
Erenpreisa, Jekaterina; Krigerts, Jekabs; Salmina, Kristine; Gerashchenko, Bogdan I.; Freivalds, Talivaldis; Kurg, Reet; Winter, Ruth; Krufczik, Matthias; Zayakin, Pawel; Hausmann, Michael; Giuliani, Alessandro (2021). Heterochromatin Networks: Topology, Dynamics, and Function (a Working Hypothesis). Cells 10, (7): 1582. https://doi.org/10.3390/cells10071582
Reinsalu, Olavi; Samel, Anneli; Niemeister, Elen; Kurg, Reet (2021). MAGEA4 Coated Extracellular Vesicles Are Stable and Can Be Assembled In Vitro. Int. J. Mol. Sci. 2021, 22(10), 5208; https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms22105208
Kurg, Kristiina (2021) Analüüside kordamine dünaamikas. Perearst, 165 (2), 58−61.
Kurg, Kristiina (2021). Laborianalüüside tulemuste tõlgendamine. Pereõde, 3, 27−30.
Kurg, Kristiina (2021). Sagedasemaste vereanalüüside vastuste tõlgendamine. Pereõde, 59−61.

2020

Kurg, Kristiina; Kurg, Reet (2020). Melanoomi diagnoos vaid veretilgast? Kodutohter, 24−28.
Kurg, Kristiina; Kurg, Reet (2020). Skin cancer diagnostics from just a drop of blood – could it really be true? Research in Estonia, 05.11.2020.

2019

Kuldkepp, Anneli; Karakai, Magda; Toomsoo, Eve; Reinsalu, Olavi; Kurg, Reet (2019). Cancer-testis antigens MAGEA proteins are incorporated into extracellular vesicles released by cells. Oncotarget, 10 (38), 3694−3708.10.18632/oncotarget.26979.
Leetsi, L ; Õunap, K; Abroi, A; Kurg, R (2019). The Common Partner of Several Methyltransferases TRMT112 Regulates the Expression of N6AMT1 Isoforms in Mammalian Cells. Biomolecules, 9 (9), 422. DOI: 10.3390/biom9090422.
Salmina, Kristine; Kurg, Reet; Krigerts, Jekabs; Erenpreisa, Jekaterina (2019). The topological relationship between ribogenesis, mRNA transcription/splicing and the tension of actin cytoskeletion. Biopolymers and Cell 35(3):231-232. 10.7124/bc.0009F7.

2018

Õunap, Kadri; Kurg, Kristiina; Võsa, Liisi; Maiväli, Ülo; Teras, Marina; Planken, Anu; Ustav, Mart; Kurg, Reet (2018). Antibody response against cancer‑testis antigens MAGEA4 and MAGEA10 in patients with melanoma. Oncology Letters, 16 (1), 211−2018. DOI: 10.3892/ol.2018.8684.

2016

Kurg, Reet; Reinsalu, Olavi; Jagur, Sergei; Õunap, Kadri; Võsa, Liisi; Kasvandik, Sergo; Padari, Kärt; Gildemann, Kiira; Ustav, Mart (2016). Biochemical and proteomic characterization of retrovirus Gag based microparticles carrying melanoma antigens. Scientific Reports, 6 (29245), 1−11. DOI: 10.1038/srep29425.

2015

Õunap, K.; Leetsi, L.; Matsoo, M.; Kurg, R. (2015). The Stability of Ribosome Biogenesis Factor WBSCR22 Is Regulated by Interaction with TRMT112 via Ubiquitin-Proteasome Pathway. PLoS ONE, 10 (7), e0133841. DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0133841.
Kivipõld, P.; Võsa, L.; Ustav, M.; Kurg, R. (2015). DAXX modulates human papillomavirus early gene expression and genome replication in U2OS cells. Virology Journal, 12, 104.10.1186/s12985-015-0335-z.
Sankovski, Eve; Karro, Kristiina; Sepp, Mari; Kurg, Reet; Ustav, Mart; Abroi, Aare (2015). Characterization of the nuclear matrix targeting sequence (NMTS) of the BPV1 E8/E2 protein – the shortest known NMTS. Nucleus, 289−300. DOI: 10.1080/19491034.2015.1074359.

2013

Õunap, Kadri; Käsper, Ly; Kurg, Ants; Kurg, Reet (2013). The human WBSCR22 protein is involved in the biogenesis of the 40S ribosomal subunits in mammalian cells. PLoS ONE, 8 (9), nr e75686. DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0075686.

2012

Võsa, L; Sudakov, A; Remm, M; Ustav, M; Kurg, R. (2012). Identification and analysis of papillomavirus E2 protein binding sites in the human genome. Journal of Virology, 86 (1), 348−357. DOI: 10.1128/JVI.05606-11.
Järving, R.; Lõokene, A.; Kurg, R.; Siimon, L.; Järving, I.; Samel, N. (2012). Activation of 11R-lipoxygenase is fully Ca(2+)-dependent and controlled by the phospholipid composition of the target membrane. Biochemistry, 51 (15), 3310−3320. DOI: 10.1021/bi201690z.

2011

Kurg, R. (2011). The role of E2 proteins in papillomavirus DNA replication. In: Seligmann, H. (Ed.). DNA Replication – Current Advances (613−638).. Rijeka, Croatia: INTECH.
Kurg, Reet (2011). INEPO-l kohtuvad keskkonnahuvilised noored. Eesti Loodus, 8.

2010

Kurg, R; Uusen, P; Võsa, L; Ustav, M (2010). Human papillomavirus E2 protein with single activation domain initiates HPV18 genome replication, but is not sufficient for long-term maintenance of virus genome. Virology, 408 (2), 159−166.10.1016/j.virol.2010.09.010.

2009

Varvas, K.; Kurg, R.; Hansen, K.; Järving, R.; Järving, I.; Valmsen, K.; Lõhelaid, H.; Samel, N. (2009). Direct evidence of the cyclooxygenase pathway of prostaglandin synthesis in arthropods: Genetic and biochemical characterization of two crustacean cyclooxygenases. Insect Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, 39 (12), 851−860.
Kurg, R.; Uusen, P.; Sepp, T.; Sepp, M.; Abroi, A.; Ustav, M. (2009). Bovine papillomavirus type 1 E2 protein heterodimer is functional in papillomavirus DNA replication in vivo. Virology, 386 (2), 353−359. DOI: 10.1016/j.virol.2009.01.025.

2008

Hansen, K.; Kurg, R.; Varvas, K.; Valmsen, K.; Järving, I.; Järving, R.; Samel, N. (2008). Cloning, expression and characterization of cyclooxygenase gene from amphipods. FEBS Journal: Joint Conference of the 33rd FEBS Congress/11th IUBMB Conference. Athens, GREECE, JUN 28-JUL 03, 2008. , 403. (275).

2007

Denks, K.; Späeth, E.L.; Jõers, K.; Randoja, R.; Talpsep, T.; Ustav, M.; Kurg, R. (2007). Coinfection of Chlamydia trachomatis, Ureaplasma urealyticum and human papillomavirus among patients attending STD clinics in Estonia. Scandinavian Journal of Infectious Diseases, 39 (8), 714−718.
Hansen, K.; Kurg, R.; Varvas, K.; Järving, I.; Järving, R.; Valmsen, K.; Samel, N. (2007). Tsüklooksügenaas kirpvähilistest: kloneerimine, ekspresseerimine ja iseloomustamine. XXX Eesti Keemiapäevad Teaduskonverentsi teesid: XXX Eesti Keemiapäevad Tartus 16. november 2007. Toim. Rinken, A. Tartu: Tartu Ülikooli Kirjastus, 30−31.

2006

Kurg, R; Tekkel, Helena; Abroi, Aare; Ustav, Mart (2006). Characterizarion of the functional activities of the bovine papillomavirus type 1 E2 protein single-chain heterodimers. Journal of Virology, 80 (22), 11218−11225.

2005

Kurg, R.; Sild, K.; Ilves, A.; Sepp, M.; Ustav, M. (2005). Association of bovine papillomavirus E2 protein with nuclear structures in vivo. Journal of Virology, 79 (16), 10528−10539.

2004

Jarving, R.; Jarving, I.; Kurg, R.; Brash, AR.; Samel, N. (2004). On the evolutionary origin of cyclooxygenase (COX) isozymes – Characterization of marine invertebrate COX genes points to independent duplication events in vertebrate and invertebrate lineages. Journal of Biological Chemistry, 279 (14), 13624−13633.

2001

Kivimae, S.; Allikas, A.; Kurg, R.; Ustav, M. (2001). Replication of a chimeric origin containing elements from Epstein-Barr virus ori P and bovine papillomavirus minimal origin. Virus Research, 75 (1), 1−11.
Allikas, A.; Ord, D.; Kurg, R.; Kivi, S.; Ustav, M. (2001). Roles of the hinge region and the DNA binding domain of the bovine papillomavirus type 1 E2 protein in initiation of DNA replication. Virus Research, 75 (2), 95−106.
Koljak, R.; Jarving, I.; Kurg, R.; Boeglin, WE.; Varvas, K.; Valmsen, K.; Ustav, M.; Brash, AR.; Samel, N. (2001). The basis of prostaglandin synthesis in coral – Molecular cloning and expression of a cyclooxygenase from the Arctic soft coral Gersemia fruticosa. Journal of Biological Chemistry, 276 (10), 7033−7040.

2000

Kurg, R.; Langel, U.; Ustav, M. (2000). Inhibition of the bovine papillomavirus E2 protein activity by peptide nucleic acid. Virus Research, 66 (1), 39−50.
Kurg, R; Ustav, M. (2000). Update to: Monitoring and Purification of Proteins Using Bovine Papillomavirus E2 Epitope Tags. Lu,Q.; M.P. Weiner. Cloning and Expression Vectors for Protein Studies (Chapter 27). . Weiner: Eaton Publishing Co.

1999

Abou-Zahr, F.; Bejjani, B.; Kruyt, FAE.; Kurg, R.; Bacino, C.; Shapira, SK.; Youssoufian, H. (1999). Normal expression of the Fanconi anemia proteins FAA and FAC and sensitivity to mitomycin C in two patients with Seckel syndrome. American Journal of Medical Genetics, 83 (5), 388−391.
Kurg, R.; Parik, J.; Juronen, E.; Sedman, T.; Abroi, A.; Liiv, I.; Langel, U.; Ustav, M. (1999). Effect of bovine papillomavirus E2 protein-specific monoclonal antibodies on papillomavirus DNA replication. Journal of Virology, 73 (6), 4670−4677.

1996

Abroi, A.; Kurg, R.; Ustav, M. (1996). Transcriptional and replicational activation functions in the bovine papillomavirus type 1 E2 protein are encoded by different structural determinants. Journal of Virology, 70 (9), 6169−6179.