@article{LoefflerLoefflerKobsaretal.2015, author = {Loeffler, Claudia and Loeffler, J{\"u}rgen and Kobsar, Anna and Speer, Christian P. and Eigenthaler, Martin}, title = {Septic Vs Colonizing Group B Streptococci Differentially Regulate Inflammation and Apoptosis in Human Coronary Artery Endothelial Cells - a Pilot Study}, series = {Journal of Pediatrics and Neonatal Care}, volume = {2}, journal = {Journal of Pediatrics and Neonatal Care}, number = {2}, doi = {10.15406/jpnc.2015.02.00064}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:bvb:20-opus-125596}, pages = {00064}, year = {2015}, abstract = {In this pilot study, we exemplify differences between a septic and a colonizing GBS strain during their interaction with Endothelial Cells by evaluating cytokine levels, surface and apoptosis-related molecules. These preliminary results indicate that in vitro infection using an exemplary septic GBS strain results in diminished activation of the innate immune response.}, language = {en} } @article{SchlagenhaufJakobEigenthaleretal.2016, author = {Schlagenhauf, Ulrich and Jakob, Lena and Eigenthaler, Martin and Segerer, Sabine and Jockel-Schneider, Yvonne and Rehn, Monika}, title = {Regular consumption of Lactobacillus reuteri-containing lozenges reduces pregnancy gingivitis: an RCT}, series = {Journal of Clinical Periodontology}, volume = {43}, journal = {Journal of Clinical Periodontology}, number = {11}, doi = {10.1111/jcpe.12606}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:bvb:20-opus-186783}, pages = {948-954}, year = {2016}, abstract = {Aim: This randomized controlled trial assessed the impact of Lactobacillus reuteri on pregnancy gingivitis in healthy women. Materials and Methods: Forty-five healthy women (24 test/21 placebo) with pregnancy gingivitis in the third trimester of pregnancy were enrolled. At baseline Gingival Index (GI) and Plaque Index (PlI) were assessed at the Ramfjord teeth and venous blood taken for TNF-alpha analysis. Subsequently participants were randomly provided with lozenges to be consumed 2 9 daily until birth (approx. 7 weeks) containing >= 10(8) CFU L. reuteri ATCC PTA 5289 and >= 10(8) CFU L. reuteri DSM 17938 (test) or being devoid of L. reuteri (placebo). Within 2 days after birth recording of GI, PlI and blood sampling were repeated. Results: At baseline, mean GI and mean PlI did not differ significantly between both groups. In the test group mean TNF-alpha serum level was significantly (p < 0.02) lower than in the placebo group. At reevaluation, mean GI and mean PlI of the test group were both significantly (p < 0.0001) lower than in the placebo group. Mean TNF-alpha serum level did no longer differ significantly between the groups. Conclusions: The consumption of L. reuteri lozenges may be a useful adjunct in the control of pregnancy gingivitis.}, language = {en} } @article{SubramanianDoeringKollertetal.2016, author = {Subramanian, Hariharan and D{\"o}ring, Frank and Kollert, Sina and Rukoyatkina, Natalia and Sturm, Julia and Gambaryan, Stepan and Stellzig-Eisenhauer, Angelika and Meyer-Marcotty, Philipp and Eigenthaler, Martin and Wischmeyer, Erhard}, title = {PTH1R Mutants Found in Patients with Primary Failure of Tooth Eruption Disrupt G-Protein Signaling}, series = {PLoS One}, volume = {11}, journal = {PLoS One}, number = {11}, doi = {10.1371/journal.pone.0167033}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:bvb:20-opus-147967}, pages = {e0167033}, year = {2016}, abstract = {Aim Primary failure of tooth eruption (PFE) is causally linked to heterozygous mutations of the parathyroid hormone receptor (PTH1R) gene. The mutants described so far lead to exchange of amino acids or truncation of the protein that may result in structural changes of the expressed PTH1R. However, functional effects of these mutations have not been investigated yet. Materials and Methods In HEK293 cells, PTH1R wild type was co-transfected with selected PTH1R mutants identified in patients with PFE. The effects on activation of PTH-regulated intracellular signaling pathways were analyzed by ELISA and Western immunoblotting. Differential effects of wild type and mutated PTH1R on TRESK ion channel regulation were analyzed by electrophysiological recordings in Xenopus laevis oocytes. Results In HEK293 cells, activation of PTH1R wild type increases cAMP and in response activates cAMP-stimulated protein kinase as detected by phosphorylation of the vasodilator stimulated phosphoprotein (VASP). In contrast, the PTH1R mutants are functionally inactive and mutant PTH1R/Gly452Glu has a dominant negative effect on the signaling of PTH1R wild type. Confocal imaging revealed that wild type PTH1R is expressed on the cell surface, whereas PTH1R/Gly452Glu mutant is mostly retained inside the cell. Furthermore, in contrast to wild type PTH1R which substantially augmented K+ currents of TRESK channels, coupling of mutated PTH1R to TRESK channels was completely abolished. Conclusions PTH1R mutations affect intracellular PTH-regulated signaling in vitro. In patients with primary failure of tooth eruption defective signaling of PTH1R mutations is suggested to occur in dento-alveolar cells and thus may lead to impaired tooth movement.}, language = {en} } @article{BeyrichLoefflerKobsaretal.2011, author = {Beyrich, Claudia and L{\"o}ffler, J{\"u}rgen and Kobsar, Anna and Speer, Christian P. and Kneitz, Susanne and Eigenthaler, Martin}, title = {Infection of Human Coronary Artery Endothelial Cells by Group B Streptococcus Contributes to Dysregulation of Apoptosis, Hemostasis, and Innate Immune Responses [Research Article]}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:bvb:20-opus-68834}, year = {2011}, abstract = {Early onset sepsis due to group B streptococcus leads to neonatal morbidity, increased mortality, and long-term neurological deficencies. Interaction between septicemic GBS and confluent monolayers of human coronary artery endothelial cells (HCAECs) was analyzed by genome wide expression profiling. In total, 124 genes were differentially expressed (89 upregulated, 35 downregulated) based on a more than 3-fold difference to control HCAEC. Regulated genes are involved in apoptosis, hemostasis, oxidative stress response, infection, and inflammation. Regulation of selected genes and proteins identified in the gene array analysis was confirmed by Real-time RT-PCR assay (granulocy te chemotactic protein 2), ELISA (urokinase, cyclooxygenase 2, granulocyte chemotactic protein 1), and western blotting (Heme oxygenase1, BCL2 interacting protein) at various time points between 4 and 24 hours. These results indicate that GBS infection might influence signalling pathways leading to impaired function of the innate immune system and hemorrhagic and inflammatory complications during GBS sepsis.}, subject = {Medizin}, language = {en} } @article{JockelSchneiderHarksHaubitzetal.2014, author = {Jockel-Schneider, Yvonne and Harks, Inga and Haubitz, Imme and Fickl, Stefan and Eigenthaler, Martin and Schlagenhauf, Ulrich and Baulmann, Johannes}, title = {Arterial Stiffness and Pulse Wave Reflection Are Increased in Patients Suffering from Severe Periodontitis}, series = {PLOS ONE}, volume = {9}, journal = {PLOS ONE}, number = {8}, issn = {1932-6203}, doi = {10.1371/journalone.0103449}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:bvb:20-opus-119459}, pages = {e103449}, year = {2014}, abstract = {Aim: This single blind cross-sectional study compared the vascular health of subjects suffering from severe chronic periodontitis, severe aggressive periodontitis and periodontal healthy controls by evaluating pulse wave velocity (PWV), augmentation index (AIx) and pulse pressure amplification (PPA). Material and Methods: In a total of 158 subjects, 92 suffering from severe periodontitis and 66 matched periodontal healthy controls, PWV, AIx, central and peripheral blood pressure were recorded using an oscillometric device (Arteriograph). Results: Subjects suffering from severe chronic or aggressive periodontitis exhibited significantly higher PWV (p = 0.00004), higher AIx (p = 0.0049) and lower PPA (p = 0.028) than matched periodontal healthy controls. Conclusions: The results of this study confirm the association between periodontal inflammation and increased cardiovascular risk shown by impaired vascular health in case of severe periodontitis. As impaired vascular health is a common finding in patients suffering from severe periodontal disease a concomitant routine cardiovascular evaluation may be advised.}, language = {en} }