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Professor Department of Clinical Medicine yngve.figenschou@uit.no

Yngve Anton Figenschau



  • Eva Gunnel Johanna Öberg, Rolf Jorde, Yngve Anton Figenschau, Per Medbøe Thorsby, Sandra Rinne Dahl, Anne Winther et al.:
    Combined hormonal contraceptives and vitamin D metabolism in adolescent girls
    Endocrine Connections 2022 ARKIV / DOI
  • Rolf Jorde, Julia Magdalena Kubiak, Johan Svartberg, Ole-Martin Fuskevåg, Yngve Anton Figenschau, Ieva Martinaityte et al.:
    Vitamin D supplementation has no e ffect on cognitive performance after four months in mid-aged and older subjects
    Journal of the Neurological Sciences 2019 DOI
  • Ragnhild Sørensen Høifødt, Knut Waterloo, Catharina Elisabeth Arfwedson Wang, Martin Eisemann, Yngve Anton Figenschau, Marianne Halvorsen :
    Cortisol levels and cognitive profile in major depression: A comparison of currently and previously depressed patients
    Psychoneuroendocrinology 22. August 2018 ARKIV / DOI
  • Magne Flaten, Espen Bjørkedal, Peter Solvoll Lyby, Yngve Anton Figenschau, Per M Aslaksen :
    Failure to Find a Conditioned Placebo Analgesic Response.
    Frontiers in Psychology 30. July 2018 ARKIV / DOI
  • Ann Kristin Hansen, Yngve Anton Figenschau, Inigo Zubiavrre Martinez :
    Co-expression of 1α-hydroxylase and vitamin D receptor in human articular chondrocytes
    BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2017 ARKIV / DOI
  • Stina Therese Sollid, Moira Strand Hutchinson, Vivian Berg, Ole-Martin Fuskevåg, Yngve Anton Figenschau, Per Medbøe Thorsby et al.:
    Effects of Vitamin D binDing protein phenotypes and Vitamin D supplementation on serum total 25(OH)D and directly measured free 25(OH)D
    European Journal of Endocrinology (EJE) 2016 ARKIV / DOI
  • Rolf Jorde, Stina Therese Sollid, Johan Svartberg, Henrik Schirmer, Ragnar Martin Joakimsen, Inger Njølstad et al.:
    Vitamin D 20 000 IU per week for five years does not prevent progression from prediabetes to diabetes
    Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism (JCEM) 2016 DOI
  • Igor Snapkov, Carl Otto Öqvist, Yngve Anton Figenschau, Per Kogner, John Inge Johnsen, Baldur Sveinbjørnsson :
    The role of formyl peptide receptor 1 (FPR1) in neuroblastoma tumorigenesis
    BMC Cancer 2016 ARKIV / DOI
  • Ann Kristin Hansen, Jill-Tove Indrevik, Yngve Anton Figenschau, Inigo Zubiavrre Martinez, Baldur Sveinbjørnsson :
    Human articular chondrocytes express functional leukotriene B<sub>4</sub> receptors
    Journal of Anatomy 2015 ARKIV / DOI
  • Stina Therese Sollid, Moira Strand Hutchinson, Ole-Martin Fuskevåg, Yngve Anton Figenschau, Ragnar Martin Joakimsen, Henrik Schirmer et al.:
    No effect of high-dose vitamin D supplementation on glycemic status or cardiovascular risk factors in subjects with prediabetes
    Diabetes Care 2014 DOI
  • Rolf Jorde, Henrik Schirmer, Tom Wilsgaard, Ragnar Martin Joakimsen, Ellisiv B. Mathiesen, Inger Njølstad et al.:
    The phosphodiesterase 8B Gene rs4704397 is associated with thyroid function, risk of myocardial infarction, and body height: The Tromsø study
    Thyroid 2014 ARKIV / DOI
  • Martin Solvang Johnsen, Guri Grimnes, Yngve Anton Figenschau, Peter A Torjesen, Bjørg Almås, Rolf Jorde :
    Serum free and bio-available 25-hydroxyvitamin D correlate better with bone density than serum total 25-hydroxyvitamin D
    Scandinavian Journal of Clinical and Laboratory Investigation 2014 DOI
  • Moira Strand Hutchinson, Ragnar Martin Joakimsen, Inger Njølstad, Henrik Schirmer, Yngve Anton Figenschau, Johan Svartberg et al.:
    Effects of Age and Sex on Estimated Diabetes Prevalence Using Different Diagnostic Criteria: The Tromso OGTT Study
    International Journal of Endocrinology 2013 ARKIV / DOI
  • Rolf Jorde, Henrik Schirmer, Inger Njølstad, Maja-Lisa Løchen, Ellisiv B. Mathiesen, Elena Kamycheva et al.:
    Serum calcium and the calcium-sensing receptor polymorphism rs17251221 in relation to coronary heart disease, type 2 diabetes, cancer and mortality: the Tromso Study
    European Journal of Epidemiology (EJE) 2013 DOI
  • Guri Grimnes, Ragnar M Joakimsen, Yngve Figenschau, Peter A Torjesen, Bjørg Almås, Rolf Jorde :
    The effect of high-dose vitamin D on bone mineral density and bone turnover markers in postmenopausal women with low bone mass-a randomized controlled 1-year trial
    Osteoporosis International 2012 SAMMENDRAG / DOI
  • Moira Strand Hutchinson, Ragnar Martin Joakimsen, Inger Njølstad, Henrik Schirmer, Yngve Anton Figenschau, Rolf Jorde :
    Glycated hemoglobin in diagnosis of diabetes mellitus and pre-diabetes; validation by oral glucose tolerance test. The Tromsø OGTT Study
    Journal of Endocrinological Investigation 2012 DOI
  • Grethe Birketvedt, Allan Geliebter, Ingrid Christiansen, Yngve Anton Figenschau, Rasmus Goll, Jon Florholmen :
    Diurnal secretion of ghrelin, growth hormone, insulin binding proteins, and prolactin in normal weight and overweight subjects with and without the night eating syndrome
    Appetite 2012 DOI
  • Marie Kjærgaard, Knut Waterloo, Catharina E. Wang, Bjørg Almås, Yngve Anton Figenschau, Moira Strand Hutchinson et al.:
    Effect of vitamin D supplement on depression scores in people with low levels of serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D: nested case-control study and randomised clinical trial
    British Journal of Psychiatry 2012 DOI
  • Rolf Jorde, Henrik Schirmer, Tom Wilsgaard, Ragnar Martin Joakimsen, Ellisiv B. Mathiesen, Inger Njølstad et al.:
    Polymorphisms Related to the Serum 25-Hydroxyvitamin D Level and Risk of Myocardial Infarction, Diabetes, Cancer and Mortality. The Tromsø Study
    PLOS ONE 2012 ARKIV / DOI
  • Martin Polacek, Jack-Ansgar Bruun, Jan Elvenes, Yngve Figenschau, Inigo Zubiavrre Martinez :
    The secretory profiles of cultured human articular chondrocytes and mesenchymal stem cells: implications for autologous cell transplantation strategies
    Cell Transplantation 2011 DOI
  • Trine B. Haugen, Toril Tefre, Gunilla Malm, Bo AG Jønsson, Lars Rylander, Lars Hagmar et al.:
    Differences in serum levels of CB-153 and p,p '-DDE, and reproductive parameters between men living south and north in Norway
    Reproductive Toxicology 2011 DOI
  • Elizabeth Aarag, Hildegunn Norbakken Granslo, Trond Flægstad, Yngve Figenschau, H Rohde, I Sadovskaya et al.:
    Staphylococcus epidermidis polysaccharide intercellular adhesin activates complement
    FEMS Immunology and Medical Microbiology 2011 DOI
  • Guri Grimnes, Yngve Figenschau, Bjørg Almås, Rolf Jorde :
    Vitamin D, Insulin Secretion, Sensitivity, and Lipids Results From a Case-Control Study and a Randomized Controlled Trial Using Hyperglycemic Clamp Technique
    Diabetes 2011 DOI
  • Moira Strand Hutchinson, Yngve Figenschau, Inger Njølstad, Henrik Schirmer, Rolf Jorde :
    Serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D levels are inversely associated with glycated haemoglobin (HbA(1c)). The Tromso Study
    Scandinavian Journal of Clinical and Laboratory Investigation 2011 DOI
  • Hallvard Lilleng, Karin Louise Abeler, Stein Harald Johnsen, Eva Stensland, Sissel Løseth, Rolf Jorde et al.:
    Variation of serum creatine kinase (CK) levels and prevalence of persistent hyperCKemia in a Norwegian normal population. The Tromso Study
    Neuromuscular Disorders 2011 DOI
  • Moira Strand Hutchinson, Yngve Anton Figenschau, Bjørg Almås, Inger Njølstad, Rolf Jorde :
    Serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D levels in subjects with reduced glucose tolerance and type 2 diabetes - the Tromsø OGTT Study
    International Journal for Vitamin and Nutrition Research 2011 DOI
  • Vivian Berg, Baldur Sveinbjørnsson, Signy Bendiksen, Jan Brox, Khaled Meknas, Yngve Figenschau :
    Human articular chondrocytes express ChemR23 and chemerin; ChemR23 promotes inflammatory signalling upon binding the ligand chemerin 21-157
    Arthritis Research & Therapy 2010 ARKIV / DOI
  • Rolf Jorde, Yngve Figenschau, Moira Strand Hutchinson, Nina Emaus, Guri Grimnes :
    High serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D concentrations are associated with a favorable serum lipid profile
    European Journal of Clinical Nutrition 2010 DOI
  • Guri Grimnes, Nina Emaus, Ragnar M Joakimsen, Yngve Figenschau, Trond Geir Jenssen, Inger Njølstad et al.:
    Baseline serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D concentrations in the Tromso Study 1994-95 and risk of developing type 2 diabetes mellitus during 11 years of follow-up
    Diabetic Medicine 2010 DOI
  • Rolf Jorde, Monica Sneve, Peter A Torjesen, Yngve Figenschau, John-Bjarne Hansen, Guri Grimnes :
    No significant effect on bone mineral density by high doses of vitamin D-3 given to overweight subjects for one year
    Nutrition Journal 2010 ARKIV / DOI
  • Rolf Jorde, Monica Sneve, Nina Emaus, Yngve Figenschau, Guri Grimnes :
    Cross-sectional and longitudinal relation between serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D and body mass index: the Tromso study
    European Journal of Nutrition 2010 DOI
  • Rolf Jorde, Monica Sneve, Moira Strand Hutchinson, Nina Emaus, Yngve Figenschau, Guri Grimnes :
    Tracking of Serum 25-Hydroxyvitamin D Levels During 14 Years in a Population-based Study and During 12 Months in an Intervention Study
    American Journal of Epidemiology 2010 DOI
  • Rolf Jorde, Yngve Figenschau, Nina Emaus, Moira Strand Hutchinson, Guri Grimnes :
    Serum 25-Hydroxyvitamin D Levels Are Strongly Related to Systolic Blood Pressure But Do Not Predict Future Hypertension
    Hypertension 2010 DOI
  • Rolf Jorde, Monica Sneve, Peter A Torjesen, Yngve Figenschau, Lasse G Gøransson, Roald Omdal :
    No effect of supplementation with cholecalciferol on cytokines and markers of inflammation in overweight and obese subjects
    Cytokine 2010 DOI
  • Moira Strand Hutchinson, Guri Grimnes, Ragnar M Joakimsen, Yngve Figenschau, Rolf Jorde :
    Low serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D levels are associated with increased all-cause mortality risk in a general population: the Tromso study
    European Journal of Endocrinology (EJE) 2010 DOI
  • Rolf Jorde, Monica Sneve, Peter A Torjesen, Yngve Figenschau, John-Bjarne Hansen :
    Parameters of the thrombogram are associated with serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D levels at baseline, but not affected during supplementation with vitamin D
    Thrombosis Research 2010 DOI
  • Rolf Jorde, Monica Sneve, Peter A Torjesen, Yngve Figenschau :
    No improvement in cardiovascular risk factors in overweight and obese subjects after supplementation with vitamin D-3 for 1 year
    Journal of Internal Medicine 2010 DOI
  • Guri Grimnes, Bjørg Almås, Anne Elise Eggen, Nina Emaus, Yngve Figenschau, Laila Arnesdatter Hopstock et al.:
    Effect of smoking on the serum levels of 25-hydroxyvitamin D depends on the assay employed
    European Journal of Endocrinology (EJE) 2010 DOI
  • Rolf Jorde, Yngve Figenschau :
    Supplementation with cholecalciferol does not improve glycaemic control in diabetic subjects with normal serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D levels
    European Journal of Nutrition 2009 DOI
  • Monica Sneve, Yngve Figenschau, Rolf Jorde :
    Supplementation with cholecalciferol does not result in weight reduction in overweight and obese subjects
    European Journal of Endocrinology (EJE) 2008 DOI
  • Guri Grimnes, Nina Emaus, Ragnar M Joakimsen, Yngve Figenschau, Rolf Jorde :
    The Relationship between Serum TSH and Bone Mineral Density in Men and Postmenopausal Women: The Tromso Study
    Thyroid 2008 DOI
  • Ann Kristin Hansen, Yngve Anton Figenschau, Inigo Zubiavrre Martinez :
    Dynamic expression of VDR and 1­alpha­hydroxylase in differentiated and re­differentiated human articular chondrocytes
    2016 ARKIV
  • Ann Kristin Hansen, Jill-Tove Indrevik, Yngve Anton Figenschau, Inigo Zubiavrre Martinez, Baldur Sveinbjørnsson :
    Expression and function of Leukotriene B4 receptors in human articular chondrocytes
    2013 ARKIV
  • Guri Grimnes, Ragnar M Joakimsen, Yngve Figenschau, Peter A Torjesen, Bjørg Almås, Rolf Jorde :
    Effect of one year treatment with high dose vitamin d-3 on bone mineral density and bone turnover in postmenopausal women with low bone mass-results from a randomized controlled trial
    Osteoporosis International 2011
  • Magne Arve Flaten, espen BjØrkedal, Peter Solvoll Lyby, Yngve Figenschau, Per M. Aslaksen :
    GENDER EFFECTS IN CLASSICAL CONDITIONING OF PLACEBO ANALGESIA
    2010
  • Magne Arve Flaten, Per M. Aslaksen, espen BjØrkedal, Yngve Figenschau, Peter Solvoll Lyby, Ole Åsli :
    EMOTIONAL FACTORS CONTRIBUTE TO THE REDUCTION OF PAIN AFTER ADMINISTRATION OF A PLACEBO
    2010
  • Linn Hofsøy Steffensen, Magritt Brustad, Guri Skeie, Leif Jørgensen, Yngve Figenschau, Margitta Theodora Kampman :
    Vitamin D status in individuals with multiple sclerosis at baseline and after supplementation with 20,000 IU cholecalciferol a week for 48 weeks
    Multiple Sclerosis 2009
  • Hallvard Lilleng, stein harald Johnsen, Eva Stensland, K Abeler, Sissel Løseth, Rolf Jorde et al.:
    Creatine kinase (CK) in a normal population: Towards new referent values?
    Neuromuscular Disorders 2009 DOI
  • Hallvard Lilleng, Eva Stensland, stein harald Johnsen, K Abeler, Sissel Løseth, Rolf Jorde et al.:
    Prevalence of hyperCKemia in a normal population
    European Journal of Neurology 2009
  • Johannes C Nossent, Yngve Figenschau, Cathrin Nikolaisen :
    Anemia in early rheumatoid arthritis is associated with IL-6 mediated bone marrow suppression, but has no impact on disease course or mortality
    Scandinavian Journal of Rheumatology 2008

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