@article{AktasUpcinHenkeetal.2019,
  author    = {Aktas, Bertal H. and Upcin, Berin and Henke, Erik and Padmasekar, Manju and Qin, Xuebin and Erg{\"u}n, S{\"u}leyman},
  title     = {The Best for the Most Important: Maintaining a Pristine Proteome in Stem and Progenitor Cells},
  series = {Stem Cells International},
  journal   = {Stem Cells International},
  doi       = {10.1155/2019/1608787},
  url       = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:bvb:20-opus-227769},
  pages     = {1-20},
  year      = {2019},
  abstract  = {Pluripotent stem cells give rise to reproductively enabled offsprings by generating progressively lineage-restricted multipotent stem cells that would differentiate into lineage-committed stem and progenitor cells. These lineage-committed stem and progenitor cells give rise to all adult tissues and organs. Adult stem and progenitor cells are generated as part of the developmental program and play critical roles in tissue and organ maintenance and/or regeneration. The ability of pluripotent stem cells to self-renew, maintain pluripotency, and differentiate into a multicellular organism is highly dependent on sensing and integrating extracellular and extraorganismal cues. Proteins perform and integrate almost all cellular functions including signal transduction, regulation of gene expression, metabolism, and cell division and death. Therefore, maintenance of an appropriate mix of correctly folded proteins, a pristine proteome, is essential for proper stem cell function. The stem cells' proteome must be pristine because unfolded, misfolded, or otherwise damaged proteins would interfere with unlimited self-renewal, maintenance of pluripotency, differentiation into downstream lineages, and consequently with the development of properly functioning tissue and organs. Understanding how various stem cells generate and maintain a pristine proteome is therefore essential for exploiting their potential in regenerative medicine and possibly for the discovery of novel approaches for maintaining, propagating, and differentiating pluripotent, multipotent, and adult stem cells as well as induced pluripotent stem cells. In this review, we will summarize cellular networks used by various stem cells for generation and maintenance of a pristine proteome. We will also explore the coordination of these networks with one another and their integration with the gene regulatory and signaling networks.},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{WoersdoerferErguen2023,
  author    = {W{\"o}rsd{\"o}rfer, Philipp and Erg{\"u}n, S{\"u}leyman},
  title     = {"Organoids": insights from the first issues},
  series = {Organoids},
  volume    = {2},
  journal   = {Organoids},
  number    = {2},
  issn      = {2674-1172},
  doi       = {10.3390/organoids2020006},
  url       = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:bvb:20-opus-313694},
  pages     = {79 -- 81},
  year      = {2023},
  abstract  = {No abstract available},
  language  = {en}
}
@phdthesis{Rainer2024,
  author    = {Rainer, Johannes},
  title     = {Vaskulartoxische Wirkung von Taxanen bei fortgeschrittenen Tumorerkrankungen},
  doi       = {10.25972/OPUS-35072},
  url       = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:bvb:20-opus-350722},
  school      = {Universit{\"a}t W{\"u}rzburg},
  year      = {2024},
  abstract  = {Taxane (wie Paclitaxel oder Cabazitaxel) sind bew{\"a}hrte Arzneimittel in den systemischen Therapieschemata vieler b{\"o}sartiger Erkrankungen, einschließlich Brust- und Eierstockkrebs. Sie f{\"o}rdern die Stabilisierung der Mikrotubuli, was zu einem Stillstand des Zellzyklus w{\"a}hrend der Mitose f{\"u}hrt, auf den die Apoptose folgt. Neben dieser antimitotischen Wirkung von Taxanen ist seit einiger Zeit auch eine gef{\"a}ßver{\"a}ndernde Wirkung von Taxanen bekannt. K{\"u}rzlich wurde gezeigt, dass Taxane tats{\"a}chlich St{\"o}rungen in der Gef{\"a}ßarchitektur verursachen, indem sie den Kalziumeinstrom {\"u}ber TRPC6, einen unselektiven Kationenkanal, ausl{\"o}sen. Der erh{\"o}hte intrazellul{\"a}re Ca2+-Spiegel bewirkt eine Rundung der Endothelzellen, was zu einer St{\"o}rung des endothelialen Monolayers, Serumausfluss und Gef{\"a}ßkollaps f{\"u}hrt. In dieser Arbeit konzentrierten wir uns auf die Gef{\"a}ßbetten von peripheren Organen wie dem Herzen oder der Niere in Abh{\"a}ngigkeit vom Tumorstadium und der Taxol-Behandlung. Die Organe wurden mit immunhistochemischen Techniken angef{\"a}rbt, um Ver{\"a}nderungen in der Architektur und Morphologie der Blutgef{\"a}ße zu untersuchen. Wir fanden Ver{\"a}nderungen in der Morphologie der Kapillaren des Herzens und dar{\"u}ber hinaus Ver{\"a}nderungen in der Expression endothelialer Antigene in Abh{\"a}ngigkeit vom Tumorstadium, insbesondere eine zunehmende endotheliale Expression von TRPC6 in Abh{\"a}ngigkeit vom Tumorstadium. Diese Ergebnisse liefern neue Erkenntnisse f{\"u}r das Verst{\"a}ndnis der systemischen Auswirkungen maligner Erkrankungen und tragen dazu bei, Folgeerkrankungen bei Patienten mit fortgeschrittenem Krebs zu verhindern.},
  subject      = {Taxane},
  language  = {de}
}
@article{PatzerKunzHuflageetal.2023,
  author    = {Patzer, Theresa Sophie and Kunz, Andreas Steven and Huflage, Henner and Conrads, Nora and Luetkens, Karsten Sebastian and Pannenbecker, Pauline and Paul, Mila Marie and Erg{\"u}n, S{\"u}leyman and Bley, Thorsten Alexander and Grunz, Jan-Peter},
  title     = {Ultrahigh-resolution photon-counting CT in cadaveric fracture models: spatial frequency is not everything},
  series = {Diagnostics},
  volume    = {13},
  journal   = {Diagnostics},
  number    = {10},
  issn      = {2075-4418},
  doi       = {10.3390/diagnostics13101677},
  url       = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:bvb:20-opus-319281},
  year      = {2023},
  abstract  = {In this study, the impact of reconstruction sharpness on the visualization of the appendicular skeleton in ultrahigh-resolution (UHR) photon-counting detector (PCD) CT was investigated. Sixteen cadaveric extremities (eight fractured) were examined with a standardized 120 kVp scan protocol (CTDI\(_{vol}\) 10 mGy). Images were reconstructed with the sharpest non-UHR kernel (Br76) and all available UHR kernels (Br80 to Br96). Seven radiologists evaluated image quality and fracture assessability. Interrater agreement was assessed with the intraclass correlation coefficient. For quantitative comparisons, signal-to-noise-ratios (SNRs) were calculated. Subjective image quality was best for Br84 (median 1, interquartile range 1-3; p ≤ 0.003). Regarding fracture assessability, no significant difference was ascertained between Br76, Br80 and Br84 (p > 0.999), with inferior ratings for all sharper kernels (p < 0.001). Interrater agreement for image quality (0.795, 0.732-0.848; p < 0.001) and fracture assessability (0.880; 0.842-0.911; p < 0.001) was good. SNR was highest for Br76 (3.4, 3.0-3.9) with no significant difference to Br80 and Br84 (p > 0.999). Br76 and Br80 produced higher SNRs than all kernels sharper than Br84 (p ≤ 0.026). In conclusion, PCD-CT reconstructions with a moderate UHR kernel offer superior image quality for visualizing the appendicular skeleton. Fracture assessability benefits from sharp non-UHR and moderate UHR kernels, while ultra-sharp reconstructions incur augmented image noise.},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{HuflageGrunzPatzeretal.2023,
  author    = {Huflage, Henner and Grunz, Jan-Peter and Patzer, Theresa Sophie and Pannenbecker, Pauline and Feldle, Philipp and Sauer, Stephanie Tina and Petritsch, Bernhard and Erg{\"u}n, S{\"u}leyman and Bley, Thorsten Alexander and Kunz, Andreas Steven},
  title     = {Potential of unenhanced ultra-low-dose abdominal photon-counting CT with tin filtration: a cadaveric study},
  series = {Diagnostics},
  volume    = {13},
  journal   = {Diagnostics},
  number    = {4},
  issn      = {2075-4418},
  doi       = {10.3390/diagnostics13040603},
  url       = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:bvb:20-opus-304122},
  year      = {2023},
  abstract  = {Objectives: This study investigated the feasibility and image quality of ultra-low-dose unenhanced abdominal CT using photon-counting detector technology and tin prefiltration. Materials and Methods: Employing a first-generation photon-counting CT scanner, eight cadaveric specimens were examined both with tin prefiltration (Sn 100 kVp) and polychromatic (120 kVp) scan protocols matched for radiation dose at three different levels: standard-dose (3 mGy), low-dose (1 mGy) and ultra-low-dose (0.5 mGy). Image quality was evaluated quantitatively by means of contrast-to-noise-ratios (CNR) with regions of interest placed in the renal cortex and subcutaneous fat. Additionally, three independent radiologists performed subjective evaluation of image quality. The intraclass correlation coefficient was calculated as a measure of interrater reliability. Results: Irrespective of scan mode, CNR in the renal cortex decreased with lower radiation dose. Despite similar mean energy of the applied x-ray spectrum, CNR was superior for Sn 100 kVp over 120 kVp at standard-dose (17.75 ± 3.51 vs. 14.13 ± 4.02), low-dose (13.99 ± 2.6 vs. 10.68 ± 2.17) and ultra-low-dose levels (8.88 ± 2.01 vs. 11.06 ± 1.74) (all p ≤ 0.05). Subjective image quality was highest for both standard-dose protocols (score 5; interquartile range 5-5). While no difference was ascertained between Sn 100 kVp and 120 kVp examinations at standard and low-dose levels, the subjective image quality of tin-filtered scans was superior to 120 kVp with ultra-low radiation dose (p < 0.05). An intraclass correlation coefficient of 0.844 (95\% confidence interval 0.763-0.906; p < 0.001) indicated good interrater reliability. Conclusions: Photon-counting detector CT permits excellent image quality in unenhanced abdominal CT with very low radiation dose. Employment of tin prefiltration at 100 kVp instead of polychromatic imaging at 120 kVp increases the image quality even further in the ultra-low-dose range of 0.5 mGy.},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{GredicKarnatiRuppertetal.2023,
  author    = {Gredic, Marija and Karnati, Srikanth and Ruppert, Clemens and Guenther, Andreas and Avdeev, Sergey N. and Kosanovic, Djuro},
  title     = {Combined pulmonary fibrosis and emphysema: when Scylla and Charybdis ally},
  series = {Cells},
  volume    = {12},
  journal   = {Cells},
  number    = {9},
  issn      = {2073-4409},
  doi       = {10.3390/cells12091278},
  url       = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:bvb:20-opus-313571},
  year      = {2023},
  abstract  = {Combined pulmonary fibrosis and emphysema (CPFE) is a recently recognized syndrome that, as its name indicates, involves the existence of both interstitial lung fibrosis and emphysema in one individual, and is often accompanied by pulmonary hypertension. This debilitating, progressive condition is most often encountered in males with an extensive smoking history, and is presented by dyspnea, preserved lung volumes, and contrastingly impaired gas exchange capacity. The diagnosis of the disease is based on computed tomography imaging, demonstrating the coexistence of emphysema and interstitial fibrosis in the lungs, which might be of various types and extents, in different areas of the lung and several relative positions to each other. CPFE bears high mortality and to date, specific and efficient treatment options do not exist. In this review, we will summarize current knowledge about the clinical attributes and manifestations of CPFE. Moreover, we will focus on pathophysiological and pathohistological lung phenomena and suspected etiological factors of this disease. Finally, since there is a paucity of preclinical research performed for this particular lung pathology, we will review existing animal studies and provide suggestions for the development of additional in vivo models of CPFE syndrome.},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{KirchmeierMeierottJung2023,
  author    = {Kirchmeier, Peter and Meierott, Lenz and Jung, Klaus},
  title     = {Taraxacum sect. Borealia Hand.-Mazz. in den Alpen},
  series = {Forum Geobotanicum},
  volume    = {11},
  journal   = {Forum Geobotanicum},
  issn      = {1867-9315},
  doi       = {10.3264/FG.2023.1230},
  url       = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:bvb:20-opus-347512},
  pages     = {35-56},
  year      = {2023},
  abstract  = {The presence of Taraxacum microspecies of the section Borealia in the European Alps has been known from France, Suisse, Austria, Italy and Slowenia. The five known species are Taraxacum gallicum, T. handelii, T. kraettlii, T. mazzettii and T. melzerianum. From 2004 up to 2014 these localities have been visited. Detailed examinations of many collections make it possible to add characteristics and precise the descriptions and correct mistakes, eliminate ambiguities and fill gaps in the original descriptions. Numerous photos, drawings and a new determination key will make the access to the section Borealia easier. A new species of section Borealia, T. cimae-gallinae, from the mountain H{\"u}hnerspiel near Sterzing (Italy, South Tyrol) is described. The habitats of the Borealia in the alpine level are mostly gravel floors on wind-swept ridges or on summit levelings. The environment of Borealia-species is threatened by ski tourism or by the changes from global warming.},
  subject      = {Pflanzen},
  language  = {de}
}
@article{WatermannMeyerWagneretal.2023,
  author    = {Watermann, Christoph and Meyer, Malin Tordis and Wagner, Steffen and Wittekindt, Claus and Klussmann, Jens Peter and Erguen, Sueleyman and Baumgart-Vogt, Eveline and Karnati, Srikanth},
  title     = {Peroxisomes are highly abundant and heterogeneous in human parotid glands},
  series = {International Journal of Molecular Sciences},
  volume    = {24},
  journal   = {International Journal of Molecular Sciences},
  number    = {5},
  issn      = {1422-0067},
  doi       = {10.3390/ijms24054783},
  url       = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:bvb:20-opus-311079},
  year      = {2023},
  abstract  = {The parotid gland is one of the major salivary glands producing a serous secretion, and it plays an essential role in the digestive and immune systems. Knowledge of peroxisomes in the human parotid gland is minimal; furthermore, the peroxisomal compartment and its enzyme composition in the different cell types of the human parotid gland have never been subjected to a detailed investigation. Therefore, we performed a comprehensive analysis of peroxisomes in the human parotid gland's striated duct and acinar cells. We combined biochemical techniques with various light and electron microscopy techniques to determine the localization of parotid secretory proteins and different peroxisomal marker proteins in parotid gland tissue. Moreover, we analyzed the mRNA of numerous gene encoding proteins localized in peroxisomes using real-time quantitative PCR. The results confirm the presence of peroxisomes in all striated duct and acinar cells of the human parotid gland. Immunofluorescence analyses for various peroxisomal proteins showed a higher abundance and more intense staining in striated duct cells compared to acinar cells. Moreover, human parotid glands comprise high quantities of catalase and other antioxidative enzymes in discrete subcellular regions, suggesting their role in protection against oxidative stress. This study provides the first thorough description of parotid peroxisomes in different parotid cell types of healthy human tissue.},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{DrenckhahnGottschlichZonneveld2023,
  author    = {Drenckhahn, Detlev and Gottschlich, G{\"u}nter and Zonneveld, Ben},
  title     = {Neubeschreibungen und 2C-Werte von Pilosella macranthela subsp. silvae-pici (Spessart-Mausohrhabichtskraut) und Pilosella ottonis (Otto-Mausohrhabichtskraut) mit einer {\"U}bersicht {\"u}ber das Vorkommen von P. macranthela-Taxa in Bayern.},
  series = {Forum Geobotanicum},
  volume    = {11},
  journal   = {Forum Geobotanicum},
  issn      = {1867-9315},
  doi       = {10.3264/FG.2023.1114},
  url       = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:bvb:20-opus-344797},
  pages     = {21-34},
  year      = {2023},
  abstract  = {A pentaploid taxon from the Pilosella macranthela group was discovered in Lower Franconia/Bavaria which is newly described here as P. macranthela subsp. sylvae-pici. It grows mainly in the Bavarian Bunter Spessart and occurs with three small, isolated stands also in the limestone area of the Main valley and Tauber area. Its habit of growth is intermediate between the furcata and laxicephala types of Pilosellae with epigeal and partly hypogeal stolons and a tendency to form clusters. The upper and lower surfaces of the rosette leaves have stellate hairs. The peduncles and the phyllaries are densely covered with dark glandular hairs with yellowish glandular heads. The lateral teeth of the ligules often are separated by incisions. A tetra- und pentaploid transitional taxon between P. macranthela subsp. sylvae-pici and P. officinarum is described as P. ottonis. P. ottonis is tetra- and pentaploid with up to 7 capitula. It is densely covered with dark stalk glands on phyllaries and resembles forms of P. acutifolia in habit. The phyllaries of P. ottonis are covered with numerous epidermal papillae with a diameter of about 10-20 μm and in this aspect resemble P. macranthela subsp. sylvae-pici and P. glomerata. However, in P. officinarum epidermal papillae are absent. Plants of genetically heterogeneous tetra- and heptaploid P. macranthela have been found outside the Spessart as spontaneous hybrids between P. glomerata and P. officinarum and also occur sporadically without P. glomerata in the vicinity.},
  subject      = {Habichtskraut},
  language  = {de}
}
@article{RajendranRajendranGuptaetal.2022,
  author    = {Rajendran, Ranjithkumar and Rajendran, Vinothkumar and Gupta, Liza and Shirvanchi, Kian and Schunin, Darja and Karnati, Srikanth and Giraldo-Vel{\´a}squez, Mario and Berghoff, Martin},
  title     = {Interferon beta-1a versus combined interferon beta-1a and oligodendrocyte-specific FGFR1 deletion in experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis},
  series = {International Journal of Molecular Sciences},
  volume    = {23},
  journal   = {International Journal of Molecular Sciences},
  number    = {20},
  issn      = {1422-0067},
  doi       = {10.3390/ijms232012183},
  url       = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:bvb:20-opus-290401},
  year      = {2022},
  abstract  = {Recombinant beta interferons-1 (IFNβ-1) are used as first line therapies in patients with relapsing multiple sclerosis (MS), a chronic inflammatory and neurodegenerative disease of the CNS. IFNβ-1a/b has moderate effects on the prevention of relapses and slowing of disease progression. Fibroblast growth factors (FGFs) and FGF receptors (FGFRs) are known to play a key role in the pathology of MS and its model EAE. To investigate the effects of short-term treatment with s.c. IFNβ-1a versus the combined application of s.c. IFNβ-1a and oligodendrocyte-specific deletion of FGFR1 (Fgfr1\(^{ind-/-}\) mice) in MOG\(_{35-55}\)-induced EAE. IFNβ-1a (30 mg/kg) was applied s.c. from days 0-7 p.i. of EAE in controls and Fgfr1\(^{ind-/-}\) mice. FGFR signaling proteins associated with inflammation/degeneration in MS/EAE were analyzed by western blot in the spinal cord. Further, FGFR1 in Oli-neu oligodendrocytes were inhibited by PD166866 and treated with IFNβ-1a (400 ng/mL). Application of IFNβ-1a over 8 days resulted in less symptoms only at the peak of disease (days 9-11) compared to controls. Application of IFNβ-1a in Fgfr1\(^{ind-/-}\) mice resulted in less symptoms primarily in the chronic phase of EAE. Fgfr1\(^{ind-/-}\) mice treated with IFNβ-1a showed increased expression of pERK and BDNF. In Oli-neu oligodendrocytes, treatment with PD166866 and IFNβ-1a also showed an increased expression of pERK and BDNF/TrkB. These data suggest that the beneficial effects in the chronic phase of EAE and on signaling molecules associated with ERK and BDNF expression are caused by the modulation of FGFR1 and not by interferon beta-1a. FGFR may be a potential target for therapy in MS.},
  language  = {en}
}
@phdthesis{Michelbach2023,
  author    = {Michelbach, Peter},
  title     = {Struktur und 3D-Organisation der Kapillarwand-assoziierten Zellen im murinen Myokard},
  doi       = {10.25972/OPUS-32763},
  url       = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:bvb:20-opus-327634},
  school      = {Universit{\"a}t W{\"u}rzburg},
  year      = {2023},
  abstract  = {Herzkreislauferkrankungen sind weit verbreitet und nicht nur eine große Belastung f{\"u}r die Betroffenen, sondern auch f{\"u}r das Gesundheitssystem. Die Folgen von Herzkreislauferkrankungen wie z.B. Myokardinfarkt und koronare Herzkrankheit stellen weltweit die h{\"a}ufigste Todesursache dar. Pr{\"a}vention, fr{\"u}hzeitige Erkennung und konsequente Behandlung sind daher von großer Bedeutung. Um das Verst{\"a}ndnis f{\"u}r die Pathophysiologie zu f{\"o}rdern und ferner Therapieans{\"a}tze ausfindig zu machen, ist es notwendig, nicht nur die Herzmuskelzellen im Blick zu haben, sondern auch die Komponenten des Herzmuskelstromas, die deren Funktion beeinflussen k{\"o}nnen. Das Verst{\"a}ndnis und die Rekonstruktion des kardialen Gewebes auf ultrastruktureller Ebene, sowie die Charakterisierung und Wechselwirkungen der verschiedenen Zellen des Herzens haben deshalb das Interesse vieler Forschergruppen geweckt. Das Ziel dieser Arbeit war die detaillierte ultrastrukturelle Analyse kardialer Perizyten, Endothelzellen sowie Kapillarwand-assoziierter Zellen und deren Kontakte im Arbeitsmyokard der Maus mittels verschiedener elektronenmikroskopischer Methoden. Zu Beginn der Arbeit wurde die transmissionselektronenmikroskopische Probenaufbereitung optimiert und ein modifiziertes Protokoll zur hervorragenden Kontrastierung der biologischen Membranen und zum bestm{\"o}glichen Erhalt der Ultrastruktur etabliert. Die optimierte Probenaufbereitung bot dann die ideale Grundlage f{\"u}r die Generierung elektronenmikroskopischer Datens{\"a}tze mittels serieller Block-Face Rasterelektronenmikroskopie (SBF-SEM) und anschließender Erzeugung dreidimensionaler Modelle der Mikrovaskulatur des Arbeitsmyokards der Maus. Die detaillierte ultrastrukturelle Analyse in drei Dimensionen offenbart neue morphologische Merkmale der kardialen Mikrovaskulatur und zeigt, dass die kardialen Perizyten vereinzelt Forts{\"a}tze abgeben, die mit den Endothelzellen assoziiert sind. Dadurch entsteht nicht nur eine perizyt{\"a}re-endotheliale Einheit, die von derselben Basallamina umschlossen wird. Die Rekonstruktion zeigt ebenfalls, dass die Kapillarwand-assoziierten Zellen sehr groß und weit verzweigt sind und nicht von der die Perizyten und Endothelzellen umgebenden Basallamina umschlossen werden. Sie stehen an vereinzelten Stellen in direktem Kontakt mit den Endothelzellen. Immunelektronenmikroskopische Analysen zeigen, dass die Kapillarwand-assoziierten Zellen sowohl CD34-positiv als auch CD44-positiv sind. Gr{\"o}ßer angelegte Studien zur weiteren dreidimensionalen Analyse z.B. in der Intima einer Arteriole k{\"o}nnten zur weiteren Charakterisierung der Perizyten und der Kapillarwand-assoziierten Zellen beitragen und sogar eine Einteilung m{\"o}glich machen. Eine Beteiligung von Perizyten im Rahmen des kardialen Remodeling nach einem Myokardinfarkt wurde bereits nachgewiesen. Außerdem spielen die Membranproteine CD34 und CD44 eine wichtige Rolle in der H{\"a}matopoese und auch der Angiogenese. In Zukunft k{\"o}nnten sich auch daraus interessante neue Ans{\"a}tze f{\"u}r gezielte Therapien nach einem Myokardinfarkt ergeben.},
  subject      = {Perizyt},
  language  = {de}
}
@article{GottschlichDrenckhahnMeierottetal.2023,
  author    = {Gottschlich, G{\"u}nter and Drenckhahn, Detlev and Meierott, Lenz and Zonneveld, Ben},
  title     = {Hieracium maculatum subsp. pseudogougetianum, eine neue Unterart aus dem Mainfr{\"a}nkischen Muschelkalkgebiet},
  series = {Forum Geobotanicum},
  volume    = {11},
  journal   = {Forum Geobotanicum},
  issn      = {1867-9315},
  doi       = {10.3264/FG.2023.0923},
  url       = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:bvb:20-opus-327601},
  pages     = {15-20},
  year      = {2023},
  abstract  = {In Lower Franconia/Northern Bavaria, a well-defined subspecies of the Hieracium maculatum group was detected. This subspecies is restricted to the slopes of the Main valley between W{\"u}rzburg and Hasloch with a hot spot (>90\% of total population) between the villages Th{\"u}ngersheim and Retzbach. Due to some similarities with H. glaucinum subsp. prasiophaeum (synonym: subsp. gougetianum) the subspecies is named H. maculatum subsp. pseudogougetianum. This subspecies grows preferentially on shell-bearing limestone gravels and begins flowering as early as mid-April. Head involucra are whitish hairy mixed with dark stalked glands. The basal leaf rosette consists of ovate to elliptic, toothed to serrate, dark spotted leaves, glabrous, glaucous above. Stems bear 1-3(4) stalked stem leaves and usually form long lateral flowering branches from the leaf axils. Like some other H. maculatum subspecies, H. maculatum subsp. pseudogougetianum is tetraploid with a mean genome weight (2C value) of 14.5 pg, distinguishing it from the H. glaucinum group, whose studied taxa are invariably triploid (mean 10.1 pg).},
  subject      = {Korbbl{\"u}tler},
  language  = {de}
}
@article{KustiatiErguenKarnatietal.2022,
  author    = {Kustiati, Ulayatul and Erg{\"u}n, Suleyman and Karnati, Srikanth and Nugrahaningsih, Dwi Aris Agung and Kusindarta, Dwi Liliek and Wihadmadyatami, Hevi},
  title     = {Ethanolic extract of Ocimum sanctum Linn. Inhibits cell migration of human lung adenocarcinoma cells (A549) by downregulation of integrin αvβ3, α5β1, and VEGF},
  series = {Scientia Pharmaceutica},
  volume    = {90},
  journal   = {Scientia Pharmaceutica},
  number    = {4},
  issn      = {2218-0532},
  doi       = {10.3390/scipharm90040069},
  url       = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:bvb:20-opus-290540},
  year      = {2022},
  abstract  = {Adenocarcinoma lung cancer is a type of non-small cell lung carcinoma (NSCLC), which accounts for 85\% of lung cancer incidence globally. The therapies that are being applied, both conventional therapies and antibody-based treatments, are still found to have side effects. Several previous studies have demonstrated the ability of the ethanolic extract of Ocimum sanctum Linn. (EEOS) as an ethnomedicine with anti-tumor properties. The aim of this study was to determine the effect of Ocimum sanctum Linn. ethanolic extract in inhibiting the proliferation, angiogenesis, and migration of A549 cells (NSCLC). The adhesion as well as the migration assay was performed. Furthermore, enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) was used to measure the expression of αvβ3 integrins, α5β1 integrins, and VEGF. The cells were divided into the following treatment groups: control (non-treated/NT), positive control (AP3/inhibitor β3 80 µg/mL), cisplatin (9 µg/mL), and EEOS at concentrations of 50, 70, 100, and 200 µg/mL. The results showed that EEOS inhibits the adhesion ability and migration of A549 cells, with an optimal concentration of 200 µg/mL. ELISA testing showed that the group of A549 cells given EEOS 200 µg/mL presented a decrease in the optimal expression of integrin α5β1, integrin αvβ3, and VEGF.},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{Gottschlich2023,
  author    = {Gottschlich, G{\"u}nter},
  title     = {Hieracium rotundatum subsp. silvae-bavaricae, eine neue Hieracium-Sippe aus dem Bayerischen Wald (Deutschland)},
  series = {Forum Geobotanicum},
  volume    = {11},
  journal   = {Forum Geobotanicum},
  issn      = {1867-9315},
  doi       = {10.3264/FG.2023.0912},
  url       = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:bvb:20-opus-327145},
  pages     = {8-14},
  year      = {2023},
  abstract  = {Hieracium rotundatum subsp. silvae-bavaricae is described as new for science and illustrated. The new subspecies belongs to a group of species (H. rotundatum, H. transylvanicum) whose main distribution is in the Balkans. The changeful nomenclatural history of the species name is described. Diagnostic features to distinguish the growth habit-similar species H. murorum, H. rotundatum and H. transylvanicum are discussed. Particular attention is drawn to the importance of the development of the basic leaf cycle. Contrary to previous knowledge, the northwestern distribution limit of H.rotundatum extends now to southeastern Bavaria. During the search for H. rotundatum a morphologically conspicuous subspecies of H. rotundatum could be detected, which is described here as new.},
  subject      = {Habichtskraut},
  language  = {de}
}
@article{Haveman2023,
  author    = {Haveman, Rense},
  title     = {Phytosociological notes on hedges in South Ayrshire, Scotland},
  series = {Forum Geobotanicum},
  volume    = {11},
  journal   = {Forum Geobotanicum},
  issn      = {1867-9315},
  doi       = {10.3264/FG.2023.0420},
  url       = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:bvb:20-opus-312634},
  pages     = {1-7},
  year      = {2023},
  abstract  = {On the basis of four relev{\´e}es of hedges around Straiton en Dailly in South Ayrshire, Scotland, some features of hedges are discussed. On the basis of the brambles, the vegetation of these hedges can be assigned to the Pruno-Rubion sprengelii, which comprises the bramble scrubs of circumneutral and nutrient rich soils in West Europe (Haveman et al. 2017, Haveman \& de Ronde 2019). Until now, this alliance was thought to be restricted to the northwestern edge of the European continent, but based on these relev{\´e}es and the known distribution area of Rubus nemoralis and Rubus polyanthemus, both characteristic for the Pruno-Rubion sprengelii, large parts of North England and Scotland have to be included in the distribution area of the alliance. The Pruno-Rubion sprengelii is optimally developed in rather narrow structures, like hedges, which are pruned every year. Here, brambles and herbs alike can grow with and under the shrubs, facilitated by the light that reaches large parts of the ground. Where the economic base of hedges perishes, they are not longer maintained, and the shrubs can grow out to their natural proportions. This changes the amount of light reaching the surface in the inner parts of the thicket, changing the competition between the species. The brambles as well as the herbs are displaced to the outer edges of the scrub, and the vegetation "dissociates" in a high-growing scrub, a fore-mantle ("cuff") with brambles, and a fringe with perennial herbs. These elements can hardly ever be assigned to the Pruno-Rubion anymore. The Pruno-Rubion sprengelii in optima forma is a scrub in which the three elements (shrubs, brambles, and herbs) grow closely intertwined. This is rarely found in natural landscapes, and thus the alliance is a typical element of the old farmer landscape. What is more: the typical species of the alliance, like Rubus nemoralis and R. polyanthemus, could only evolve after the landscape was opened by farmers in the last six millennia (Matzke-Hajek 1997), giving way to Rubus ulmifolius to expand its distribution area. This caused an explosion of hybrids which stabilised through apomixis into the wealth of Rubus species inhibiting the West European landscape nowadays (Sochor et al. 2015). Many of these species have their original home in a man-made landscape. Therefore, the Pruno-Rubion sprengelii can be characterised as a "farmers alliance" pur sang.},
  subject      = {Brombeere},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{ReschkeSalvadorSchlegeletal.2022,
  author    = {Reschke, Moritz and Salvador, Ellaine and Schlegel, Nicolas and Burek, Malgorzata and Karnati, Srikanth and Wunder, Christian and F{\"o}rster, Carola Y.},
  title     = {Isosteviol sodium (STVNA) reduces pro-inflammatory cytokine IL-6 and GM-CSF in an in vitro murine stroke model of the blood-brain barrier (BBB)},
  series = {Pharmaceutics},
  volume    = {14},
  journal   = {Pharmaceutics},
  number    = {9},
  issn      = {1999-4923},
  doi       = {10.3390/pharmaceutics14091753},
  url       = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:bvb:20-opus-286275},
  year      = {2022},
  abstract  = {Early treatment with glucocorticoids could help reduce both cytotoxic and vasogenic edema, leading to improved clinical outcome after stroke. In our previous study, isosteviol sodium (STVNA) demonstrated neuroprotective effects in an in vitro stroke model, which utilizes oxygen-glucose deprivation (OGD). Herein, we tested the hypothesis that STVNA can activate glucocorticoid receptor (GR) transcriptional activity in brain microvascular endothelial cells (BMECs) as previously published for T cells. STVNA exhibited no effects on transcriptional activation of the glucocorticoid receptor, contrary to previous reports in Jurkat cells. However, similar to dexamethasone, STVNA inhibited inflammatory marker IL-6 as well as granulocyte-macrophage colony-stimulating factor (GM-CSF) secretion. Based on these results, STVNA proves to be beneficial as a possible prevention and treatment modality for brain ischemia-reperfusion injury-induced blood-brain barrier (BBB) dysfunction.},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{ShityakovNagaiErguenetal.2022,
  author    = {Shityakov, Sergey and Nagai, Michiaki and Erg{\"u}n, S{\"u}leyman and Braunger, Barbara M. and F{\"o}rster, Carola Y.},
  title     = {The protective effects of neurotrophins and microRNA in diabetic retinopathy, nephropathy and heart failure via regulating endothelial function},
  series = {Biomolecules},
  volume    = {12},
  journal   = {Biomolecules},
  number    = {8},
  issn      = {2218-273X},
  doi       = {10.3390/biom12081113},
  url       = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:bvb:20-opus-285966},
  year      = {2022},
  abstract  = {Diabetes mellitus is a common disease affecting more than 537 million adults worldwide. The microvascular complications that occur during the course of the disease are widespread and affect a variety of organ systems in the body. Diabetic retinopathy is one of the most common long-term complications, which include, amongst others, endothelial dysfunction, and thus, alterations in the blood-retinal barrier (BRB). This particularly restrictive physiological barrier is important for maintaining the neuroretina as a privileged site in the body by controlling the inflow and outflow of fluid, nutrients, metabolic end products, ions, and proteins. In addition, people with diabetic retinopathy (DR) have been shown to be at increased risk for systemic vascular complications, including subclinical and clinical stroke, coronary heart disease, heart failure, and nephropathy. DR is, therefore, considered an independent predictor of heart failure. In the present review, the effects of diabetes on the retina, heart, and kidneys are described. In addition, a putative common microRNA signature in diabetic retinopathy, nephropathy, and heart failure is discussed, which may be used in the future as a biomarker to better monitor disease progression. Finally, the use of miRNA, targeted neurotrophin delivery, and nanoparticles as novel therapeutic strategies is highlighted.},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{ErguenWoersdoerfer2022,
  author    = {Erg{\"u}n, S{\"u}leyman and W{\"o}rsd{\"o}rfer, Philipp},
  title     = {Organoids, assembloids and embryoids: New avenues for developmental biology, disease modeling, drug testing and toxicity assessment without animal experimentation},
  series = {Organoids},
  volume    = {1},
  journal   = {Organoids},
  number    = {1},
  issn      = {2674-1172},
  doi       = {10.3390/organoids1010004},
  url       = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:bvb:20-opus-284101},
  pages     = {37 -- 40},
  year      = {2022},
  abstract  = {No abstract available},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{SchmidtAltDeoghareetal.2022,
  author    = {Schmidt, Sven and Alt, Yvonne and Deoghare, Nikita and Kr{\"u}ger, Sarah and Kern, Anna and Rockel, Anna Frederike and Wagner, Nicole and Erg{\"u}n, S{\"u}leyman and W{\"o}rsd{\"o}rfer, Philipp},
  title     = {A blood vessel organoid model recapitulating aspects of vasculogenesis, angiogenesis and vessel wall maturation},
  series = {Organoids},
  volume    = {1},
  journal   = {Organoids},
  number    = {1},
  issn      = {2674-1172},
  doi       = {10.3390/organoids1010005},
  url       = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:bvb:20-opus-284043},
  pages     = {41 -- 53},
  year      = {2022},
  abstract  = {Blood vessel organoids are an important in vitro model to understand the underlying mechanisms of human blood vessel development and for toxicity testing or high throughput drug screening. Here we present a novel, cost-effective, and easy to manufacture vascular organoid model. To engineer the organoids, a defined number of human induced pluripotent stem cells are seeded in non-adhesive agarose coated wells of a 96-well plate and directed towards a lateral plate mesoderm fate by activation of Wnt and BMP4 signaling. We observe the formation of a circular layer of angioblasts around days 5-6. Induced by VEGF application, CD31\(^+\) vascular endothelial cells appear within this vasculogenic zone at approximately day 7 of organoid culture. These cells arrange to form a primitive vascular plexus from which angiogenic sprouting is observed after 10 days of culture. The differentiation outcome is highly reproducible, and the size of organoids is scalable depending on the number of starting cells. We observe that the initial vascular ring forms at the interface between two cell populations. The inner cellular compartment can be distinguished from the outer by the expression of GATA6, a marker of lateral plate mesoderm. Finally, 14-days-old organoids were transplanted on the chorioallantois membrane of chicken embryos resulting in a functional connection of the human vascular network to the chicken circulation. Perfusion of the vessels leads to vessel wall maturation and remodeling as indicated by the formation of a continuous layer of smooth muscle actin expressing cells enwrapping the endothelium. In summary, our organoid model recapitulates human vasculogenesis, angiogenesis as well as vessel wall maturation and therefore represents an easy and cost-effective tool to study all steps of blood vessel development and maturation directly in the human setting without animal experimentation.},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{GergsJahnSchulzetal.2022,
  author    = {Gergs, Ulrich and Jahn, Tina and Schulz, Nico and Großmann, Claudia and Rueckschloss, Uwe and Demus, Uta and Buchwalow, Igor B. and Neumann, Joachim},
  title     = {Protein phosphatase 2A improves cardiac functional response to ischemia and sepsis},
  series = {International Journal of Molecular Sciences},
  volume    = {23},
  journal   = {International Journal of Molecular Sciences},
  number    = {9},
  issn      = {1422-0067},
  doi       = {10.3390/ijms23094688},
  url       = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:bvb:20-opus-284035},
  year      = {2022},
  abstract  = {Reversible protein phosphorylation is a posttranslational modification of regulatory proteins involved in cardiac signaling pathways. Here, we focus on the role of protein phosphatase 2A (PP2A) for cardiac gene expression and stress response using a transgenic mouse model with cardiac myocyte-specific overexpression of the catalytic subunit of PP2A (PP2A-TG). Gene and protein expression were assessed under basal conditions by gene chip analysis and Western blotting. Some cardiac genes related to the cell metabolism and to protein phosphorylation such as kinases and phosphatases were altered in PP2A-TG compared to wild type mice (WT). As cardiac stressors, a lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced sepsis in vivo and a global cardiac ischemia in vitro (stop-flow isolated perfused heart model) were examined. Whereas the basal cardiac function was reduced in PP2A-TG as studied by echocardiography or as studied in the isolated work-performing heart, the acute LPS- or ischemia-induced cardiac dysfunction deteriorated less in PP2A-TG compared to WT. From the data, we conclude that increased PP2A activity may influence the acute stress tolerance of cardiac myocytes.},
  language  = {en}
}
@phdthesis{Hoehn2023,
  author    = {H{\"o}hn, Marie},
  title     = {Ver{\"a}nderung der Tumorimmunumgebung muriner Mamma-Karzinome durch Inhibierung der Kollagensynthese},
  doi       = {10.25972/OPUS-28492},
  url       = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:bvb:20-opus-284929},
  school      = {Universit{\"a}t W{\"u}rzburg},
  year      = {2023},
  abstract  = {Das Mamma-Karzinom geh{\"o}rt zu den sogenannten desmoplastischen Tumorarten. Hierbei handelt es sich um Tumoren mit erh{\"o}hter Ansammlung von Bindegewebszellen und einer Akkumulation von Extrazellul{\"a}rer Matrix (EZM). Diese verdichtete EZM wirkt sowohl auf mechanischer als auch auf Signalweg-vermittelter Ebene als eine Barriere, welche die therapeutische Wirksamkeit erheblich vermindert. Einer der Hauptbestandteile der EZM ist Kollagen. Durch Anwendung von Pr{\"a}paraten, welche die Kollagensynthese und -reifung inhibieren, kann die rigide Struktur aufgelockert werden. Daraus ergibt sich eine verbesserte Versorgung mit N{\"a}hrstoffen und eine verbesserte Infiltrationsm{\"o}glichkeit f{\"u}r Immunzellen. Dies ist f{\"u}r die Effizienz der Immuntherapie, welche sich in den letzten Jahren als vielversprechende Alternative zu den Grunds{\"a}ulen der Krebstherapie entwickelt hat, unabdinglich. In der vorliegenden Arbeit wurden murine Mamma-Karzinome der 4T1-Linie nach Behandlung mit EZM-destabilisierenden Kollageninhibitoren auf ihre Immunumgebung hin untersucht. Verwendet wurden drei Wirkstoffe, welche an unterschiedlichen Punkten in die Kollagensynthese und -reifung eingreifen: βAPN als LOX(L)-Inhibitor, 1,4-DPCA als P4HA-Inhibitor und Minoxidil als LH-Inhibitor. Die Behandlung f{\"u}hrte zu einem deutlichen Anstieg aller untersuchten Immunzellen und deutet somit auf eine verbesserte Infiltrationsm{\"o}glichkeit hin. Zudem wurde die Expression maligner Signalwege, wie die der Angiogenese, Hypoxie, Metastasierungsneigung, Invasivit{\"a}t und Immunsuppression, verringert und tumorsuppressive Immunantworten verst{\"a}rkt. Die Kollageninhibition hatte zus{\"a}tzlich ein verringertes Tumorwachstum und eine Reduktion der Blutgef{\"a}ßdichte zufolge. Als Fazit gilt es festzuhalten, dass die Verwendung von Kollageninhibitoren in der Immuntherapie eine vielversprechende Option zur Verbesserung der Effizienz dieser Therapeutika darstellt. Diese Erkenntnis gilt es im Rahmen k{\"u}nftiger wissenschaftlicher Untersuchungen weiterzuentwickeln.},
  subject      = {Brustkrebs},
  language  = {de}
}
@article{SchlechtWolfBonevaetal.2022,
  author    = {Schlecht, Anja and Wolf, Julian and Boneva, Stefaniya and Prinz, Gabriele and Braunger, Barbara M. and Wieghofer, Peter and Agostini, Hansj{\"u}rgen and Schlunck, G{\"u}nther and Lange, Clemens},
  title     = {Transcriptional and distributional profiling of microglia in retinal angiomatous proliferation},
  series = {International Journal of Molecular Sciences},
  volume    = {23},
  journal   = {International Journal of Molecular Sciences},
  number    = {7},
  issn      = {1422-0067},
  doi       = {10.3390/ijms23073443},
  url       = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:bvb:20-opus-284072},
  year      = {2022},
  abstract  = {Macular neovascularization type 3, formerly known as retinal angiomatous proliferation (RAP), is a hallmark of age-related macular degeneration and is associated with an accumulation of myeloid cells, such as microglia (MG) and infiltrating blood-derived macrophages (MAC). However, the contribution of MG and MAC to the myeloid cell pool at RAP sites and their exact functions remain unknown. In this study, we combined a microglia-specific reporter mouse line with a mouse model for RAP to identify the contribution of MG and MAC to myeloid cell accumulation at RAP and determined the transcriptional profile of MG using RNA sequencing. We found that MG are the most abundant myeloid cell population around RAP, whereas MAC are rarely, if ever, associated with late stages of RAP. RNA sequencing of RAP-associated MG showed that differentially expressed genes mainly contribute to immune-associated processes, including chemotaxis and migration in early RAP and proliferative capacity in late RAP, which was confirmed by immunohistochemistry. Interestingly, MG upregulated only a few angiomodulatory factors, suggesting a rather low angiogenic potential. In summary, we showed that MG are the dominant myeloid cell population at RAP sites. Moreover, MG significantly altered their transcriptional profile during RAP formation, activating immune-associated processes and exhibiting enhanced proliferation, however, without showing substantial upregulation of angiomodulatory factors.},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{SchlechtThienWolfetal.2021,
  author    = {Schlecht, Anja and Thien, Adrian and Wolf, Julian and Prinz, Gabriele and Agostini, Hansj{\"u}rgen and Schlunck, G{\"u}nther and Wieghofer, Peter and Boneva, Stefaniya and Lange, Clemens},
  title     = {Immunosenescence in choroidal neovascularization (CNV) — Transcriptional profiling of na{\"i}ve and CNV-associated retinal myeloid cells during aging},
  series = {International Journal of Molecular Sciences},
  volume    = {22},
  journal   = {International Journal of Molecular Sciences},
  number    = {24},
  issn      = {1422-0067},
  doi       = {10.3390/ijms222413318},
  url       = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:bvb:20-opus-284342},
  year      = {2021},
  abstract  = {Immunosenescence is considered a possible factor in the development of age-related macular degeneration and choroidal neovascularization (CNV). However, age-related changes of myeloid cells (MCs), such as microglia and macrophages, in the healthy retina or during CNV formation are ill-defined. In this study, Cx3cr1-positive MCs were isolated by fluorescence-activated cell sorting from six-week (young) and two-year-old (old) Cx3cr1\(^{GFP/+}\) mice, both during physiological aging and laser-induced CNV development. High-throughput RNA-sequencing was performed to define the age-dependent transcriptional differences in MCs during physiological aging and CNV development, complemented by immunohistochemical characterization and the quantification of MCs, as well as CNV size measurements. These analyses revealed that myeloid cells change their transcriptional profile during both aging and CNV development. In the steady state, senescent MCs demonstrated an upregulation of factors contributing to cell proliferation and chemotaxis, such as Cxcl13 and Cxcl14, as well as the downregulation of microglial signature genes. During CNV formation, aged myeloid cells revealed a significant upregulation of angiogenic factors such as Arg1 and Lrg1 concomitant with significantly enlarged CNV and an increased accumulation of MCs in aged mice in comparison to young mice. Future studies need to clarify whether this observation is an epiphenomenon or a causal relationship to determine the role of immunosenescence in CNV formation.},
  language  = {en}
}
@phdthesis{Ruf2023,
  author    = {Ruf, Theresa},
  title     = {Immunhistologische Analyse der Effekte einer Kombinationstherapie im Brustkrebsmodell: Inhibition der Kollagensynthese durch PLOD-2-Blockade und Inhibierung des PD-1/PD-L1 Checkpoints},
  doi       = {10.25972/OPUS-32038},
  url       = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:bvb:20-opus-320380},
  school      = {Universit{\"a}t W{\"u}rzburg},
  year      = {2023},
  abstract  = {In dieser Arbeit wurden die histologischen und immunhistologischen Auswirkungen der Kombination aus Inhibition des PD-1/PD-1L-Checkpoints und PLOD-2-Blockade untersucht. Es konnte festgestellt werden, dass die Immuntherapie anschl{\"a}gt und dabei als Monotherapie die st{\"a}rksten Tumornekrosen induzierte. Das Ansprechen auf die Immuntherapie mit BMS-1166 war jedoch sehr unterschiedlich. In der Kombination mit dem PLOD-2-Inhibitor Minoxidil wurden hingegen einheitlichere, aber auch geringere Nekroseanteile festgestellt. Dabei muss jedoch beachtet werden, dass die Kombinationsbehandlung die st{\"a}rkste Auswirkung auf das Tumorwachstum hatte. So waren diese Tumore die kleinsten und leichtesten, was in Zusammenhang mit dem ausgepr{\"a}gten kollagenen Netzwerk dieser Gruppe stehen k{\"o}nnte. Die Kombination zeigte keine Auswirkung auf die Tumorvaskularisierung und die Zellteilungsaktivit{\"a}t, sowie auch keine Auff{\"a}lligkeiten bez{\"u}glich der Infiltration mit Immunzellen. Lungenmetastasen kamen in allen Behandlungsgruppen vor. Bei der Kombinationsbehandlung waren jedoch die durchschnittlich gr{\"o}ßten Lungenmetastasen festzustellen. In dieser Arbeit konnte keine klare signifikante Verbesserung der Brustkrebstherapie durch die Kombination von Inhibition der Kollagensynthese durch PLOD-2-Blockade und Inhibierung des PD-1/PD-1L-Checkpoints aufgezeigt werden. Das kollagene Netzwerk war auff{\"a}llig und sollte genauer untersucht werden. Es lohnt sich weiter an Kombinationen aus Immuntherapeutikum und EZM-Destabilisierung zu arbeiten. Die TME muss dabei weiterhin Ansatzpunkt der Forschung bleiben, um eine erleichterte Penetration der Medikamente in den Tumor zu erzielen. Hier ist der Austausch des Medikaments zur EZM-Destabilisierung empfehlenswert. Die LOX-Inhibierung hat sich bereits in Kombination mit Chemotherapie als vorteilhaft erwiesen (Rossow et al., 2018) und sollte nachfolgend in einem {\"a}hnlichen Versuchsaufbau mit dem Immuntherapeutikum BMS-1166 ausprobiert werden.},
  subject      = {Immunhistochemie},
  language  = {de}
}
@article{RajendranRajendranGiraldoVelasquezetal.2021,
  author    = {Rajendran, Ranjithkumar and Rajendran, Vinothkumar and Giraldo-Velasquez, Mario and Megalofonou, Fevronia-Foivi and Gurski, Fynn and Stadelmann, Christine and Karnati, Srikanth and Berghoff, Martin},
  title     = {Oligodendrocyte-specific deletion of FGFR1 reduces cerebellar inflammation and neurodegeneration in MOG\(_{35-55}\)-induced EAE},
  series = {International Journal of Molecular Sciences},
  volume    = {22},
  journal   = {International Journal of Molecular Sciences},
  number    = {17},
  issn      = {1422-0067},
  doi       = {10.3390/ijms22179495},
  url       = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:bvb:20-opus-284296},
  year      = {2021},
  abstract  = {Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic inflammatory and degenerative disease of the central nervous system (CNS). MS commonly affects the cerebellum causing acute and chronic symptoms. Cerebellar signs significantly contribute to clinical disability, and symptoms such as tremor, ataxia, and dysarthria are difficult to treat. Fibroblast growth factors (FGFs) and their receptors (FGFRs) are involved in demyelinating pathologies such as MS. In autopsy tissue from patients with MS, increased expression of FGF1, FGF2, FGF9, and FGFR1 was found in lesion areas. Recent research using mouse models has focused on regions such as the spinal cord, and data on the expression of FGF/FGFR in the cerebellum are not available. In recent EAE studies, we detected that oligodendrocyte-specific deletion of FGFRs results in a milder disease course, less cellular infiltrates, and reduced neurodegeneration in the spinal cord. The objective of this study was to characterize the role of FGFR1 in oligodendrocytes in the cerebellum. Conditional deletion of FGFR1 in oligodendrocytes (Fgfr1\(^{ind-/-}\) was achieved by tamoxifen application, EAE was induced using the MOG\(_{35-55}\) peptide. The cerebellum was analyzed by histology, immunohistochemistry, and western blot. At day 62 p.i., Fgfr1\(^{ind-/-}\) mice showed less myelin and axonal degeneration compared to FGFR1-competent mice. Infiltration of CD3(+) T cells, Mac3(+) cells, B220(+) B cells and IgG(+) plasma cells in cerebellar white matter lesions (WML) was less in Fgfr1\(^{ind-/-}\)mice. There were no effects on the number of OPC or mature oligodendrocytes in white matter lesion (WML). Expression of FGF2 and FGF9 associated with less myelin and axonal degeneration, and of the pro-inflammatory cytokines IL-1β, IL-6, and CD200 was downregulated in Fgfr1\(^{ind-/-}\) mice. The FGF/FGFR signaling protein pAkt, BDNF, and TrkB were increased in Fgfr1\(^{ind-/-}\) mice. These data suggest that cell-specific deletion of FGFR1 in oligodendrocytes has anti-inflammatory and neuroprotective effects in the cerebellum in the EAE disease model of MS.},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{KoenigerKuerten2017,
  author    = {Koeniger, Tobias and Kuerten, Stefanie},
  title     = {Splitting the "unsplittable": Dissecting resident and infiltrating macrophages in experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis},
  series = {International Journal of Molecular Sciences},
  volume    = {18},
  journal   = {International Journal of Molecular Sciences},
  number    = {10},
  issn      = {1422-0067},
  doi       = {10.3390/ijms18102072},
  url       = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:bvb:20-opus-285067},
  year      = {2017},
  abstract  = {Macrophages predominate the inflammatory landscape within multiple sclerosis (MS) lesions, not only regarding cellularity but also with respect to the diverse functions this cell fraction provides during disease progression and remission. Researchers have been well aware of the fact that the macrophage pool during central nervous system (CNS) autoimmunity consists of a mixture of myeloid cells. Yet, separating these populations to define their unique contribution to disease pathology has long been challenging due to their similar marker expression. Sophisticated lineage tracing approaches as well as comprehensive transcriptome analysis have elevated our insight into macrophage biology to a new level enabling scientists to dissect the roles of resident (microglia and non-parenchymal macrophages) and infiltrating macrophages with unprecedented precision. To do so in an accurate way, researchers have to know their toolbox, which has been filled with diverse, discriminating approaches from decades of studying neuroinflammation in animal models. Every method has its own strengths and weaknesses, which will be addressed in this review. The focus will be on tools to manipulate and/or identify different macrophage subgroups within the injured murine CNS.},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{WangKarnatiMadhusudhan2022,
  author    = {Wang, Hongjie and Karnati, Srikanth and Madhusudhan, Thati},
  title     = {Regulation of the homeostatic unfolded protein response in diabetic nephropathy},
  series = {Pharmaceuticals},
  volume    = {15},
  journal   = {Pharmaceuticals},
  number    = {4},
  issn      = {1424-8247},
  doi       = {10.3390/ph15040401},
  url       = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:bvb:20-opus-267143},
  year      = {2022},
  abstract  = {A growing body of scientific evidence indicates that protein homeostasis, also designated as proteostasis, is causatively linked to chronic diabetic nephropathy (DN). Experimental studies have demonstrated that the insulin signaling in podocytes maintain the homeostatic unfolded protein response (UPR). Insulin signaling via the insulin receptor non-canonically activates the spliced X-box binding protein-1 (sXBP1), a highly conserved endoplasmic reticulum (ER) transcription factor, which regulates the expression of genes that control proteostasis. Defective insulin signaling in mouse models of diabetes or the genetic disruption of the insulin signaling pathway in podocytes propagates hyperglycemia induced maladaptive UPR and DN. Insulin resistance in podocytes specifically promotes activating transcription factor 6 (ATF6) dependent pathogenic UPR. Akin to insulin, recent studies have identified that the cytoprotective effect of anticoagulant serine protease-activated protein C (aPC) in DN is mediated by sXBP1. In mouse models of DN, treatment with chemical chaperones that improve protein folding provides an additional benefit on top of currently used ACE inhibitors. Understanding the molecular mechanisms that transmute renal cell specific adaptive responses and that deteriorate renal function in diabetes will enable researchers to develop new therapeutic regimens for DN. Within this review, we focus on the current understanding of homeostatic mechanisms by which UPR is regulated in DN.},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{FeldheimWendLaueretal.2022,
  author    = {Feldheim, Jonas and Wend, David and Lauer, Mara J. and Monoranu, Camelia M. and Glas, Martin and Kleinschnitz, Christoph and Ernestus, Ralf-Ingo and Braunger, Barbara M. and Meybohm, Patrick and Hagemann, Carsten and Burek, Malgorzata},
  title     = {Protocadherin Gamma C3 (PCDHGC3) is strongly expressed in glioblastoma and its high expression is associated with longer progression-free survival of patients},
  series = {International Journal of Molecular Sciences},
  volume    = {23},
  journal   = {International Journal of Molecular Sciences},
  number    = {15},
  issn      = {1422-0067},
  doi       = {10.3390/ijms23158101},
  url       = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:bvb:20-opus-284433},
  year      = {2022},
  abstract  = {Protocadherins (PCDHs) belong to the cadherin superfamily and represent the largest subgroup of calcium-dependent adhesion molecules. In the genome, most PCDHs are arranged in three clusters, α, β, and γ on chromosome 5q31. PCDHs are highly expressed in the central nervous system (CNS). Several PCDHs have tumor suppressor functions, but their individual role in primary brain tumors has not yet been elucidated. Here, we examined the mRNA expression of PCDHGC3, a member of the PCDHγ cluster, in non-cancerous brain tissue and in gliomas of different World Health Organization (WHO) grades and correlated it with the clinical data of the patients. We generated a PCDHGC3 knockout U343 cell line and examined its growth rate and migration in a wound healing assay. We showed that PCDHGC3 mRNA and protein were significantly overexpressed in glioma tissue compared to a non-cancerous brain specimen. This could be confirmed in glioma cell lines. High PCDHGC3 mRNA expression correlated with longer progression-free survival (PFS) in glioma patients. PCDHGC3 knockout in U343 resulted in a slower growth rate but a significantly faster migration rate in the wound healing assay and decreased the expression of several genes involved in WNT signaling. PCDHGC3 expression should therefore be further investigated as a PFS-marker in gliomas. However, more studies are needed to elucidate the molecular mechanisms underlying the PCDHGC3 effects.},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{BeheraJainGangulietal.2022,
  author    = {Behera, Ananyaashree and Jain, Preeti and Ganguli, Geetanjali and Biswas, Mainak and Padhi, Avinash and Pattanaik, Kali Prasad and Nayak, Barsa and Erg{\"u}n, S{\"u}leyman and Hagens, Kristine and Redinger, Natalja and Saqib, Mohd and Mishra, Bibhuti B. and Schaible, Ulrich E. and Karnati, Srikanth and Sonawane, Avinash},
  title     = {Mycobacterium tuberculosis acetyltransferase suppresses oxidative stress by inducing peroxisome formation in macrophages},
  series = {International Journal of Molecular Sciences},
  volume    = {23},
  journal   = {International Journal of Molecular Sciences},
  number    = {5},
  issn      = {1422-0067},
  doi       = {10.3390/ijms23052584},
  url       = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:bvb:20-opus-284080},
  year      = {2022},
  abstract  = {Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb) inhibits host oxidative stress responses facilitating its survival in macrophages; however, the underlying molecular mechanisms are poorly understood. Here, we identified a Mtb acetyltransferase (Rv3034c) as a novel counter actor of macrophage oxidative stress responses by inducing peroxisome formation. An inducible Rv3034c deletion mutant of Mtb failed to induce peroxisome biogenesis, expression of the peroxisomal β-oxidation pathway intermediates (ACOX1, ACAA1, MFP2) in macrophages, resulting in reduced intracellular survival compared to the parental strain. This reduced virulence phenotype was rescued by repletion of Rv3034c. Peroxisome induction depended on the interaction between Rv3034c and the macrophage mannose receptor (MR). Interaction between Rv3034c and MR induced expression of the peroxisomal biogenesis proteins PEX5p, PEX13p, PEX14p, PEX11β, PEX19p, the peroxisomal membrane lipid transporter ABCD3, and catalase. Expression of PEX14p and ABCD3 was also enhanced in lungs from Mtb aerosol-infected mice. This is the first report that peroxisome-mediated control of ROS balance is essential for innate immune responses to Mtb but can be counteracted by the mycobacterial acetyltransferase Rv3034c. Thus, peroxisomes represent interesting targets for host-directed therapeutics to tuberculosis.},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{KleefeldtUpcinBoemmeletal.2022,
  author    = {Kleefeldt, Florian and Upcin, Berin and B{\"o}mmel, Heike and Schulz, Christian and Eckner, Georg and Allmanritter, Jan and Bauer, Jochen and Braunger, Barbara and Rueckschloss, Uwe and Erg{\"u}n, S{\"u}leyman},
  title     = {Bone marrow-independent adventitial macrophage progenitor cells contribute to angiogenesis},
  series = {Cell Death \& Disease},
  volume    = {13},
  journal   = {Cell Death \& Disease},
  number    = {3},
  doi       = {10.1038/s41419-022-04605-2},
  url       = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:bvb:20-opus-299724},
  year      = {2022},
  abstract  = {Pathological angiogenesis promotes tumor growth, metastasis, and atherosclerotic plaque rupture. Macrophages are key players in these processes. However, whether these macrophages differentiate from bone marrow-derived monocytes or from local vascular wall-resident stem and progenitor cells (VW-SCs) is an unresolved issue of angiogenesis. To answer this question, we analyzed vascular sprouting and alterations in aortic cell populations in mouse aortic ring assays (ARA). ARA culture leads to the generation of large numbers of macrophages, especially within the aortic adventitia. Using immunohistochemical fate-mapping and genetic in vivo-labeling approaches we show that 60\% of these macrophages differentiate from bone marrow-independent Ly6c\(^{+}\)/Sca-1\(^{+}\) adventitial progenitor cells. Analysis of the NCX\(^{-/-}\) mouse model that genetically lacks embryonic circulation and yolk sac perfusion indicates that at least some of those progenitor cells arise yolk sac-independent. Macrophages represent the main source of VEGF in ARA that vice versa promotes the generation of additional macrophages thereby creating a pro-angiogenetic feedforward loop. Additionally, macrophage-derived VEGF activates CD34\(^{+}\) progenitor cells within the adventitial vasculogenic zone to differentiate into CD31\(^{+}\) endothelial cells. Consequently, depletion of macrophages and VEGFR2 antagonism drastically reduce vascular sprouting activity in ARA. In summary, we show that angiogenic activation induces differentiation of macrophages from bone marrow-derived as well as from bone marrow-independent VW-SCs. The latter ones are at least partially yolk sac-independent, too. Those VW-SC-derived macrophages critically contribute to angiogenesis, making them an attractive target to interfere with pathological angiogenesis in cancer and atherosclerosis as well as with regenerative angiogenesis in ischemic cardiovascular disorders.},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{JordanBroeerFischeretal.2022,
  author    = {Jordan, Martin C. and Br{\"o}er, David and Fischer, Christian and Heilig, Philipp and Gilbert, Fabian and H{\"o}lscher-Doht, Stefanie and Kalogirou, Charis and Popp, Kevin and Grunz, Jan-Peter and Huflage, Henner and Jakubietz, Rafael G. and Erg{\"u}n, S{\"u}leyman and Meffert, Rainer H.},
  title     = {Development and preclinical evaluation of a cable-clamp fixation device for a disrupted pubic symphysis},
  series = {Communications Medicine},
  volume    = {2},
  journal   = {Communications Medicine},
  number    = {1},
  doi       = {10.1038/s43856-022-00227-z},
  url       = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:bvb:20-opus-299800},
  year      = {2022},
  abstract  = {Background Traumatic separation of the pubic symphysis can destabilize the pelvis and require surgical fixation to reduce symphyseal gapping. The traditional approach involves open reduction and the implantation of a steel symphyseal plate (SP) on the pubic bone to hold the reposition. Despite its widespread use, SP-fixation is often associated with implant failure caused by screw loosening or breakage. Methods To address the need for a more reliable surgical intervention, we developed and tested two titanium cable-clamp implants. The cable served as tensioning device while the clamp secured the cable to the bone. The first implant design included a steel cable anterior to the pubic symphysis to simplify its placement outside the pelvis, and the second design included a cable encircling the pubic symphysis to stabilize the anterior pelvic ring. Using highly reproducible synthetic bone models and a limited number of cadaver specimens, we performed a comprehensive biomechanical study of implant stability and evaluated surgical feasibility. Results We were able to demonstrate that the cable-clamp implants provide stability equivalent to that of a traditional SP-fixation but without the same risks of implant failure. We also provide detailed ex vivo evaluations of the safety and feasibility of a trans-obturator surgical approach required for those kind of fixation. Conclusion We propose that the developed cable-clamp fixation devices may be of clinical value in treating pubic symphysis separation.},
  language  = {en}
}
@phdthesis{Mueller2023,
  author    = {M{\"u}ller, Jonathan},
  title     = {Charakterisierung von CEACAM1 in der Retina und Choroidea am Mausmodell},
  doi       = {10.25972/OPUS-30554},
  url       = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:bvb:20-opus-305546},
  school      = {Universit{\"a}t W{\"u}rzburg},
  year      = {2023},
  abstract  = {Carcinoembryonic antigen-related cell adhesion molecule 1 (CEACAM1) ist ein multifunktionales Zell-Zell Adh{\"a}sionsprotein, das in eine Vielzahl an zellul{\"a}ren Prozessen involviert ist, wie zum Beispiel der Differenzierung von Geweben, der Tumorsuppression, Metastasierung, Angiogenese und Apoptose. Außerdem hat es modulierende Eigenschaften auf die angeborene und erworbene Immunantwort. In der vorliegenden Arbeit charakterisierte ich initial die Lokalisation und die CEACAM1-exprimierenden Zelltypen im Auge und bestimmte quantitativ die Expression von Ceacam1 in der Retina und Choroidea zu unterschiedlichen Zeitpunkten. Es zeigte sich hierbei, dass Ceacam1 zu allen untersuchten Zeitpunkten, sowohl w{\"a}hrend der Entwicklung als auch im adulten retinalen und choroidalen Gewebe nachweisbar war. Mittels Immunhistochemie konnte die Expression von CEACAM1 im Corneaepithel, den Gef{\"a}ßen der Iris und des Ziliark{\"o}rpers, im nicht-pigmentierten Epithel des Ziliark{\"o}rpers, sowie in den retinalen und choroidalen Gef{\"a}ßen nachgewiesen werden. Durch Doppelf{\"a}rbung mit Kollagen IV konnte die endotheliale Expression von CEACAM1 in den Endothelzellen der Gef{\"a}ße best{\"a}tigt werden. Im zweiten Teil meiner Arbeit untersuchte ich die Funktion von CEACAM1 im Auge und verglich dazu wildtypische Retinae mit Cc1-/--Retinae. Es zeigten sich keine offensichtlichen morphologischen Ver{\"a}nderungen der retinalen Schichten und die anschließend durchgef{\"u}hrten morphometrischen Analysen der Schichtdicken der retinalen Neurone zeigte keine Anzeichen einer Neurodegeneration. Allerdings waren in Cc1-/--Retinae kleine Zysten und IBA1 positive, phagozytisch aktive Zellen im subneuroretinalen Raum, also dem Bereich zwischen RPE und den Außensegmenten der Photorezeptoren zu erkennen. Die anschließend durchgef{\"u}hrten Expressionsanalysen immunmodulierender Faktoren und von Mitgliedern des TGF-β-Signalwegs in retinalen und choroidealen Proben wildtypischer und Cc1-/--M{\"a}usen zeigten keine ver{\"a}nderte Expression f{\"u}r Iba1, Ccl2 sowie Tnf-α. Jedoch konnten signifikant erh{\"o}hte Werte f{\"u}r TGF-β1 in der Gruppe der 2-4 als auch der Gruppe der 9 Monate alten Cc1-/--Retinae im Vergleich zu wildtypischen Retinae nachgewiesen werden. Basierend auf den Daten der vorliegenden Arbeit kann geschlussfolgert werden, dass die Deletion von CEACAM1 unter physiologischen Bedingungen die Struktur der Retina und Choroidea nicht offensichtlich beeinflusst. Allerdings f{\"u}hrt die Deletion zu erh{\"o}hten Tgfβ1 Spiegeln in der Retina und zur Aktivierung und Akkumulation von IBA1 positiven Zellen im subneuroretinalen Raum.},
  subject      = {Angiogenese},
  language  = {de}
}
@article{BielmeierSchmittKleefeldtetal.2022,
  author    = {Bielmeier, Christina B. and Schmitt, Sabrina I. and Kleefeldt, Nikolai and Boneva, Stefaniya K. and Schlecht, Anja and Vallon, Mario and Tamm, Ernst R. and Hillenkamp, Jost and Erg{\"u}n, S{\"u}leyman and Neueder, Andreas and Braunger, Barbara M.},
  title     = {Deficiency in retinal TGFβ signaling aggravates neurodegeneration by modulating pro-apoptotic and MAP kinase pathways},
  series = {International Journal of Molecular Sciences},
  volume    = {23},
  journal   = {International Journal of Molecular Sciences},
  number    = {5},
  issn      = {1422-0067},
  doi       = {10.3390/ijms23052626},
  url       = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:bvb:20-opus-283971},
  year      = {2022},
  abstract  = {Transforming growth factor β (TGFβ) signaling has manifold functions such as regulation of cell growth, differentiation, migration, and apoptosis. Moreover, there is increasing evidence that it also acts in a neuroprotective manner. We recently showed that TGFβ receptor type 2 (Tgfbr2) is upregulated in retinal neurons and M{\"u}ller cells during retinal degeneration. In this study we investigated if this upregulation of TGFβ signaling would have functional consequences in protecting retinal neurons. To this end, we analyzed the impact of TGFβ signaling on photoreceptor viability using mice with cell type-specific deletion of Tgfbr2 in retinal neurons and M{\"u}ller cells (Tgfbr2\(_{ΔOC}\)) in combination with a genetic model of photoreceptor degeneration (VPP). We examined retinal morphology and the degree of photoreceptor degeneration, as well as alterations of the retinal transcriptome. In summary, retinal morphology was not altered due to TGFβ signaling deficiency. In contrast, VPP-induced photoreceptor degeneration was drastically exacerbated in double mutant mice (Tgfbr2\(_{ΔOC}\); VPP) by induction of pro-apoptotic genes and dysregulation of the MAP kinase pathway. Therefore, TGFβ signaling in retinal neurons and M{\"u}ller cells exhibits a neuroprotective effect and might pose promising therapeutic options to attenuate photoreceptor degeneration in humans.},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{KarnatiGuntasRajendranetal.2022,
  author    = {Karnati, Srikanth and Guntas, Gulcan and Rajendran, Ranjithkumar and Shityakov, Sergey and H{\"o}ring, Marcus and Liebisch, Gerhard and Kosanovic, Djuro and Erg{\"u}n, S{\"u}leyman and Nagai, Michiaki and F{\"o}rster, Carola Y.},
  title     = {Quantitative lipidomic analysis of Takotsubo syndrome patients' serum},
  series = {Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine},
  volume    = {9},
  journal   = {Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine},
  number    = {797154},
  issn      = {2297-055X},
  doi       = {10.3389/fcvm.2022.797154},
  url       = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:bvb:20-opus-270832},
  year      = {2022},
  abstract  = {Takotsubo syndrome (TTS), also known as the transient left ventricular apical ballooning syndrome, is in contemporary times known as novel acute cardiac syndrome. It is characterized by transient left ventricular apical akinesis and hyperkinesis of the basal left ventricular portions. Although the precise etiology of TTS is unknown, events like the sudden release of stress hormones, such as the catecholamines and the increased inflammatory status might be plausible causes leading to the cardiovascular pathologies. Recent studies have highlighted that an imbalance in lipid accumulation might promote a deviant immune response as observed in TTS. However, there is no information on comprehensive profiling of serum lipids of TTS patients. Therefore, we investigated a detailed quantitative lipid analysis of TTS patients using ES-MSI. Our results showed significant differences in the majority of lipid species composition in the TTS patients compared to the control group. Furthermore, the computational analyses presented was able to link the altered lipids to the pro-inflammatory cytokines and disseminate possible mechanistic pathways involving TNFα and IL-6. Taken together, our study provides an extensive quantitative lipidome of TTS patients, which may provide a valuable Pre-diagnostic tool. This would facilitate the elucidation of the underlying mechanisms of the disease and to prevent the development of TTS in the future.},
  language  = {en}
}
@misc{DunkelDrenckhahnZonneveld2022,
  author    = {Dunkel, Franz G. and Drenckhahn, Detlev and Zonneveld, Ben},
  title     = {Forum Geobotanicum 10 (2021/2022)},
  volume    = {10(2021/2022)},
  editor    = {Meierott, Lenz and Drenckhahn, Detlev and Dunkel, Franz G. and Ewald, J{\"o}rg and Fleischmann, Andreas},
  issn      = {1867-9315},
  url       = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:bvb:20-opus-298926},
  year      = {2022},
  abstract  = {Forum Geobotanicum is an electronic journal devoted to disseminate information concerning geographical distribution, ecology, morphology, taxonomy and conservation of vascular plants in the European Union with a main focus on middle Europe. It covers from molecular biology to environmental aspects. The focus is to publish original papers, reviews and announcements for the educated generalist as well as the specialist in this broad field. Forum Geobotanicum does not aim to supplant existing paper journals, but will be much more flexible in format, publication time and world-wide distribution than paper journals. Many important studies are being currently published in local journals and booklets and some of them are published privately. Hence, these studies will become aware to only a limited readership. Forum Geobotanicum will encourage authors of such papers to submit them as special issues of the journal. Moreover, the journal is planning to build up an E-mail-address section to support communication between geobotanists in Europe. The editors are optimistic that this electronic journal will develop to a widely used communication forum that will help to stimulate activities in the entire field of geobotany in middle Europe. To overcome problems of long term archivation and effective taxonomic publication of articles published electronically in Forum Geobotanicum, print versions of each volume of the journal and appropriate digital storage devices will be delivered freely to selected university libraries and state libraries in middle Europe.},
  subject      = {Geobotanik},
  language  = {de}
}
@misc{GottschlichDunkelDrenckhahnetal.2020,
  author    = {Gottschlich, G{\"u}nter and Dunkel, Franz G. and Drenckhahn, Detlev and Weber, Heinrich E. and Gallo, Lorenzo},
  title     = {Forum Geobotanicum Vol. 9 (2020)},
  volume    = {9(2020)},
  editor    = {Meierott, Lenz and Drenckhahn, Detlev and Dunkel, Franz G. and Ewald, J{\"o}rg and Fleischmann, Andreas},
  issn      = {1867-9315},
  url       = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:bvb:20-opus-298919},
  year      = {2020},
  abstract  = {Forum Geobotanicum is an electronic journal devoted to disseminate information concerning geographical distribution, ecology, morphology, taxonomy and conservation of vascular plants in the European Union with a main focus on middle Europe. It covers from molecular biology to environmental aspects. The focus is to publish original papers, reviews and announcements for the educated generalist as well as the specialist in this broad field. Forum Geobotanicum does not aim to supplant existing paper journals, but will be much more flexible in format, publication time and world-wide distribution than paper journals. Many important studies are being currently published in local journals and booklets and some of them are published privately. Hence, these studies will become aware to only a limited readership. Forum Geobotanicum will encourage authors of such papers to submit them as special issues of the journal. Moreover, the journal is planning to build up an E-mail-address section to support communication between geobotanists in Europe. The editors are optimistic that this electronic journal will develop to a widely used communication forum that will help to stimulate activities in the entire field of geobotany in middle Europe. To overcome problems of long term archivation and effective taxonomic publication of articles published electronically in Forum Geobotanicum, print versions of each volume of the journal and appropriate digital storage devices will be delivered freely to selected university libraries and state libraries in middle Europe.},
  subject      = {Geobotanik},
  language  = {de}
}
@article{DrenckhahnZonneveld2022,
  author    = {Drenckhahn, Detlev and Zonneveld, Ben},
  title     = {Rubus admirabilis Drenckhahn, eine neue Brombeerart aus dem Formenkreis der Serie Vestiti an der Westk{\"u}ste von Schleswig-Holstein, Deutschland},
  series = {Forum Geobotanicum},
  volume    = {10},
  journal   = {Forum Geobotanicum},
  issn      = {1867-9315},
  doi       = {10.3264/FG.2022.1228},
  url       = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:bvb:20-opus-298658},
  pages     = {38-44},
  year      = {2022},
  abstract  = {Rubus admirabilis Drenckhahn is a tetraploid new species of the Rubus section Rubus, series Vestiti. Stem leaves are 5-foliolate, digitate to weakly pedate with elongated, obovate acuminate terminal leaflets, adpressed hairy upper side and light green shimmering, softly hairy under side. Stems are arching (up to 2 m) partly climbing, obtuse-angled, densely hairy and glandular, gray green to dull brown, armed with 10(3-21) /5cm straight slender prickles, mostly 30-45º declining, 4.6(3-7)mm long. Pedicles of inflorescence are densely hairy (patent and partly adpressed), armed with 2-4 (per cm) slender patent to slightly curved prickles (1-2 mm long) and studded with numerous stalked glands (0.3-0.5 mm long) and some bristles. The species tolerates shadow and prefers moist soil. The type locality is probably the species' site of introduction or genesis. It is located west of the town Garding on the North Frisian peninsula of Eiderstedt (several hundred shrubs), where several non-native Rubus species were probably introduced in the course of reforestation in 1970. Rubus admirabilis spreads south to the town of Heide in Dithmarschen and north to the island of Amrum (maximal range diameter of 70 km) and seems to be in an expansive phase.},
  subject      = {Brombeere},
  language  = {de}
}
@phdthesis{LauerSchmaltz2022,
  author    = {Lauer-Schmaltz, Sandra},
  title     = {Durchflusszytometrische Analyse CEACAM1-exprimierender Immunzellen bei Patienten mit Multipler Sklerose},
  doi       = {10.25972/OPUS-28913},
  url       = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:bvb:20-opus-289138},
  school      = {Universit{\"a}t W{\"u}rzburg},
  year      = {2022},
  abstract  = {Da die Pathogenese der Multiplen Sklerose (MS) bis heute nicht vollst{\"a}ndig gekl{\"a}rt ist, befassten wir uns mit der Rolle CEACAM1-exprimierender Immunzellen bei Patienten mit MS und untersuchten diese mittels durchflusszytometrischer Untersuchung. Bei CEACAM1 (Carcinoembryonic-antigen-related cell adhesion molecule) handelt es sich um ein Zelladh{\"a}sionsmolek{\"u}l, das sowohl an inter- als auch intrazellul{\"a}ren Signalmechanismen modulatorisch beteiligt ist. Anhand unserer Ergebnisse scheint CEACAM1 keine zentrale Rolle in der Pathogenese der MS zu spielen. Es ließ sich jedoch eine signifikante Erh{\"o}hung CD56+dim NK-Zellen (nat{\"u}rliche Killerzellen) im peripheren Blut von Patienten mit schubf{\"o}rmig remittierender MS feststellen. Dies st{\"u}tzt die These, dass die „dim"-Subpopulation der NK-Zellen eine proinflammatorische Rolle in der Pathogenese der MS einnehmen k{\"o}nnte. Demnach sollte in Zukunft hinsichtlich der Entwicklung neuer Biomarker in der MS der Fokus auf NK-Zellen und Monozyten sowie deren Subpopulationen gerichtet werden.},
  subject      = {Durchflusscytometrie},
  language  = {de}
}
@phdthesis{Kern2022,
  author    = {Kern, Anna},
  title     = {Vaskularisierung von humanen neuralen Organoiden mit mesodermalen Progenitorzellen},
  doi       = {10.25972/OPUS-29111},
  url       = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:bvb:20-opus-291116},
  school      = {Universit{\"a}t W{\"u}rzburg},
  year      = {2022},
  abstract  = {Viele Organoide sind bisher nur stark vereinfachte Modelle der Originalgewebe, da sie nur aus dem Gewebsparenchym bestehen. Um neurale Organoide n{\"a}her an das Originalgewebe zu bringen, ist ein wichtiger Schritt mesenchymale Anteile zu integrieren. In dieser Arbeit war die wichtige Fragenstellung, ob neurale Organoide sich mit mesodermalen Progenitorzellen zu einem gemeinsamen Gewebe vereinigen lassen. Um die Generierung von neuro-mesenchymalen Organoiden zu erreichen, wurden geeignete Differenzierungsprotokolle zur Erzeugung neuroepithelialer und mesodermaler Aggregate aus humanen induzierten pluripotenten Stammzellen etabliert. Anschließend wurden die Sph{\"a}roide vereinigt und eingehend histologisch charakterisiert. Dar{\"u}ber hinaus wurde die Organoidentwicklung unter dem Einfluss von Hypoxie analysiert. Um die Organoide anschaulich mit der tats{\"a}chlichen Embryogenese vergleichen zu k{\"o}nnen, wurden Schnitte von H{\"u}hnerembryonen angefertigt. Die neuro-mesenchymalen Organoide wurden insgesamt 280 Tage kultiviert und an verschieden Zeitpunkten untersucht. Die hier pr{\"a}sentierten Daten zeigen, dass die erzeugten neuro-mesenchymalen Organoide viele Aspekte der nat{\"u}rlichen Embryogenese in Zellkultur nachahmen k{\"o}nnen. So wurde die Ausbildung neuralrohr{\"a}hnlicher Strukturen, die von einem perineuralen Gef{\"a}ßplexus umgeben sind, gezeigt. Des Weiteren wurde eine Interaktion von Astrozyten/radiale Gliazellen mit dem entstehenden Gef{\"a}ßnetz beobachtet. Schließlich zeigten sich das Einwandern von mikrogliaartigen Zellen aus dem mesenchymalen Organoidteil in das Nervengewebe. Diese Arbeit bildet die Basis f{\"u}r die Generierung neuro-mesenchymaler Organoide als realistisches Modellsystem f{\"u}r die Entwicklung des Nervensystems. Solche Modellsysteme k{\"o}nnen f{\"u}r die Erforschung von Krankheiten, Toxizit{\"a}tsstudien sowie Medikamententests verwendet werden.},
  subject      = {Organoid},
  language  = {de}
}
@phdthesis{Vix2022,
  author    = {Vix, Patrick},
  title     = {Die Rolle des Zelladh{\"a}sionsmolek{\"u}ls Carcinoembryonic antigen-related cell adhesion molecule-1 (CEACAM1) bei der lymphogenen Metastasierung des Prostatakarzinoms (PCa)},
  doi       = {10.25972/OPUS-29002},
  url       = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:bvb:20-opus-290021},
  school      = {Universit{\"a}t W{\"u}rzburg},
  year      = {2022},
  abstract  = {Der epithelialen Pr{\"a}senz des Carcinoembryonic antigen-related cell adhesion molecule-1 (CEACAM1) in Prostatadr{\"u}sen wird eine tumorsupprimierende Funktion zugeschrieben. Maligne Ver{\"a}nderungen des Prostatadr{\"u}senepithels bei einem PCa f{\"u}hren zu einer Abnahme der epithelialen CEACAM1-Expression, zu einem Verlust der Zellpolarit{\"a}t und zu einer erh{\"o}hten Zellproliferation (prostatische intraepitheliale Neoplasie (PIN)). W{\"a}hrend des PIN-Stadiums exprimieren benachbarte Blut- und Lymphgef{\"a}ße CEACAM1. CEACAM1 selbst wirkt pro-angiogen und stimuliert die Gef{\"a}ßneubildung und auch die Neubildung von Lymphgef{\"a}ßen, Lymphangiogenese. Seine Rolle in der Tumor-Lymphangiogenese und dadurch bedingten Metastasierung von Tumoren wurde bisher nicht ausreichend gekl{\"a}rt. Ziel dieser Arbeit war es, die Rolle von CEACAM1 bei der lymphogenen PCa-Metastasierung anhand von immunhistochemischen (IHC) Analysen am humanem PCa-Prostata- und Lymphknoten-(LN)-Gewebe, sowie im Mausmodell zu analysieren. Laut den Immunfluoreszenzanalysen traten in den PIN-Arealen signifikant mehr CEACAM1-positive Blut- und Lymphgef{\"a}ße auf, als in den darauffolgenden Tumorstadien. Weiter wurde eine CEACAM1-Expression in LN-Sinusgewebe bereits bei Niedrig-Risiko-Patienten (pN0) detektiert. Diese fr{\"u}he CEACAM1-Expression trat auch in den LN im PCa-Mausmodell auf. Weiter wurde im LN-Gewebe von „Hoch-Risiko"-Patienten (pN1) eine luminale CEACAM1-Expression innerhalb der aus Tumorzellen bestehenden Dr{\"u}sen beobachtet, die mit der CEACAM1-Expression in nativen Prostatadr{\"u}sen vergleichbar ist. Auch das angiogen-aktivierte Gef{\"a}ßendothel von pN0- und pN1-LN war CEACAM1-positiv. Bei Hoch-Risiko-Patienten (pN1) nahmen die CEACAM1-positiven Blut- und Lymphgef{\"a}ße im Tumorstroma mit zunehmender Dedifferenzierung des Gewebes ab. Die CEACAM1/PSA-Doppelimmun-fluoreszenzanalysen ergaben eine heterogene Expression der beiden Marker bei Intermediate-risk-Patienten und mit zunehmender Dedifferenzierung des Tumorgewebes einen epithelialen Verlust der CEACAM1-Expression in den PSA-positiven G3-Tumordr{\"u}sen. Das Fehlen von PSA in pN0-LN und die nachweisbare Expression von PSA in pN1-LN best{\"a}tigten PSA als geeigneten PCa-Zellmarker in LN. In pN1-LN ohne Dr{\"u}senbildung traten Zellansammlungen mit einer nach außen gerichteten CEACAM1-positiven Front und einem im Zentrum liegenden PSA-positiven Bereich auf. Diese Befunde belegen einen Zusammenhang zwischen der endothelialen CEACAM1-Expression im Sinus und der Mikrometastasierungswahrscheinlichkeit im pN0-LN-Gewebe von PCa-Patienten. Potentiell l{\"a}sst sich daher im Niedrig-Risiko-PCa-Patientenkollektiv {\"u}ber eine CEACAM1-Bestimmung in LN das Risiko f{\"u}r eine Metastasierung fr{\"u}hzeitig erkennen.},
  language  = {de}
}
@phdthesis{Elsner2022,
  author    = {Elsner, Clara Dorothea},
  title     = {Ultrastructural analysis of biogenesis and release of endothelial extracellular vesicles},
  doi       = {10.25972/OPUS-28852},
  url       = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:bvb:20-opus-288526},
  school      = {Universit{\"a}t W{\"u}rzburg},
  year      = {2022},
  abstract  = {Extracellular vesicle (EV)-mediated intercellular communication through exosomes, microvesicles (MVs) and apoptotic bodies has been shown to be implicated in various physiological as well as pathological processes such as the development and progression of atherosclerosis. While the cellular machinery controlling EV formation and composition has been studied extensively, little is known about the underlying morphological processes. This study focuses on a detailed ultrastructural analysis of the different steps of EV formation and release in Myocardial Endothelial (MyEnd) and Aortic Endothelial (AoEnd) cells cultured under serum starvation and inflammatory stimulation with TNF-α. Detailed morphological analyses were conducted applying and comparing different high- resolution light and electron microscopic methods. In this study, we could depict all steps of MV biogenesis named in literature. However, during the study of exosome biogenesis, we discovered a yet undescribed process: Instead of a direct fusion with the plasma membrane, multivesicular bodies were incorporated into a new distinct cellular compartment bound by fenestrated endothelium first. This may present a novel step in exosome biogenesis and warrants further study. Regarding the conditions of cell cultivation, we observed that the commonly used serum starvation causes MyEnd cells, but not AoEnd cells, to enter apoptosis after 48 hours. When preparing functional EV studies, we therefore recommend assessing the morphological condition of the serum-starved cells at different cultivation points first. When evaluating MV production, a statistical analysis showed that the more time AoEnd cells spent in cultivation under serum starvation, the higher the percentage of MV producing cells. However, additional TNF-α stimulation induced a significantly higher MV production than serum starvation alone. Lastly, our results show that TNF-α stimulation of AoEnd cells in vitro leads to the upregulation of CD44, an adhesion molecule critical in the early stages of atherosclerosis. CD44 was then depicted on the surface of generated MVs and exosomes. We conclude that under inflammatory conditions, EVs can mediate the transfer of CD44 from endothelial cells to target cells. This could be a novel mechanism by which MVs contribute to the development and progression of atherosclerotic disease and should be clarified by further studies.},
  subject      = {Vesikel},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{RossowVeitlVorlovaetal.2018,
  author    = {Rossow, Leonie and Veitl, Simona and Vorlov{\´a}, Sandra and Wax, Jacqueline K. and Kuhn, Anja E. and Maltzahn, Verena and Upcin, Berin and Karl, Franziska and Hoffmann, Helene and G{\"a}tzner, Sabine and Kallius, Matthias and Nandigama, Rajender and Scheld, Daniela and Irmak, Ster and Herterich, Sabine and Zernecke, Alma and Erg{\"u}n, S{\"u}leyman and Henke, Erik},
  title     = {LOX-catalyzed collagen stabilization is a proximal cause for intrinsic resistance to chemotherapy},
  series = {Oncogene},
  volume    = {37},
  journal   = {Oncogene},
  doi       = {10.1038/s41388-018-0320-2},
  url       = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:bvb:20-opus-227008},
  pages     = {4921-4940},
  year      = {2018},
  abstract  = {The potential of altering the tumor ECM to improve drug response remains fairly unexplored. To identify targets for modification of the ECM aiming to improve drug response and overcome resistance, we analyzed expression data sets from pre-treatment patient cohorts. Cross-evaluation identified a subset of chemoresistant tumors characterized by increased expression of collagens and collagen-stabilizing enzymes. We demonstrate that strong collagen expression and stabilization sets off a vicious circle of self-propagating hypoxia, malignant signaling, and aberrant angiogenesis that can be broken by an appropriate auxiliary intervention: Interfering with collagen stabilization by inhibition of lysyl oxidases significantly enhanced response to chemotherapy in various tumor models, even in metastatic disease. Inhibition of collagen stabilization by itself can reduce or enhance tumor growth depending on the tumor type. The mechanistical basis for this behavior is the dependence of the individual tumor on nutritional supply on one hand and on high tissue stiffness for FAK signaling on the other.},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{RajendranBoettigerDentzienetal.2021,
  author    = {Rajendran, Ranjithkumar and B{\"o}ttiger, Gregor and Dentzien, Niklas and Rajendran, Vinothkumar and Sharifi, Bischand and Erg{\"u}n, S{\"u}leyman and Stadelmann, Christine and Karnati, Srikanth and Berghoff, Martin},
  title     = {Effects of FGFR tyrosine kinase inhibition in OLN-93 oligodendrocytes},
  series = {Cells},
  volume    = {10},
  journal   = {Cells},
  number    = {6},
  issn      = {2073-4409},
  doi       = {10.3390/cells10061318},
  url       = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:bvb:20-opus-239600},
  year      = {2021},
  abstract  = {Fibroblast growth factor (FGF) signaling is involved in the pathogenesis of multiple sclerosis (MS). Data from neuropathology studies suggest that FGF signaling contributes to the failure of remyelination in MS. In MOG\(_{35-55}\)-induced EAE, oligodendrocyte-specific deletion of FGFR1 and FGFR2 resulted in a less severe disease course, reduced inflammation, myelin and axon degeneration and changed FGF/FGFR and BDNF/TrkB signaling. Since signaling cascades in oligodendrocytes could not be investigated in the EAE studies, we here aimed to characterize FGFR-dependent oligodendrocyte-specific signaling in vitro. FGFR inhibition was achieved by application of the multi-kinase-inhibitor dovitinib and the FGFR1/2/3-inhibitor AZD4547. Both substances are potent inhibitors of FGF signaling; they are effective in experimental tumor models and patients with malignancies. Effects of FGFR inhibition in oligodendrocytes were studied by immunofluorescence microscopy, protein and gene analyses. Application of the tyrosine kinase inhibitors reduced FGFR1, phosphorylated ERK and Akt expression, and it enhanced BDNF and TrkB expression. Furthermore, the myelin proteins CNPase and PLP were upregulated by FGFR inhibition. In summary, inhibition of FGFR signaling in oligodendrocytes can be achieved by application of tyrosine kinase inhibitors. Decreased phosphorylation of ERK and Akt is associated with an upregulation of BDNF/TrkB signaling, which may be responsible for the increased production of myelin proteins. Furthermore, these data suggest that application of FGFR inhibitors may have the potential to promote remyelination in the CNS.},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{RajendranBoettigerStadelmannetal.2021,
  author    = {Rajendran, Ranjithkumar and B{\"o}ttiger, Gregor and Stadelmann, Christine and Karnati, Srikanth and Berghoff, Martin},
  title     = {FGF/FGFR pathways in multiple sclerosis and in its disease models},
  series = {Cells},
  volume    = {10},
  journal   = {Cells},
  number    = {4},
  issn      = {2073-4409},
  doi       = {10.3390/cells10040884},
  url       = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:bvb:20-opus-236594},
  year      = {2021},
  abstract  = {Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic inflammatory and neurodegenerative disease of the central nervous system (CNS) affecting more than two million people worldwide. In MS, oligodendrocytes and myelin sheaths are destroyed by autoimmune-mediated inflammation, while remyelination is impaired. Recent investigations of post-mortem tissue suggest that Fibroblast growth factor (FGF) signaling may regulate inflammation and myelination in MS. FGF2 expression seems to correlate positively with macrophages/microglia and negatively with myelination; FGF1 was suggested to promote remyelination. In myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein (MOG)\(_{35-55}\)-induced experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis (EAE), systemic deletion of FGF2 suggested that FGF2 may promote remyelination. Specific deletion of FGF receptors (FGFRs) in oligodendrocytes in this EAE model resulted in a decrease of lymphocyte and macrophage/microglia infiltration as well as myelin and axon degeneration. These effects were mediated by ERK/Akt phosphorylation, a brain-derived neurotrophic factor, and downregulation of inhibitors of remyelination. In the first part of this review, the most important pharmacotherapeutic principles for MS will be illustrated, and then we will review recent advances made on FGF signaling in MS. Thus, we will suggest application of FGFR inhibitors, which are currently used in Phase II and III cancer trials, as a therapeutic option to reduce inflammation and induce remyelination in EAE and eventually MS.},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{LuetkensErguenHuflageetal.2021,
  author    = {Luetkens, Karsten Sebastian and Erg{\"u}n, S{\"u}leyman and Huflage, Henner and Kunz, Andreas Steven and Gietzen, Carsten Herbert and Conrads, Nora and Pennig, Lenhard and Goertz, Lukas and Bley, Thorsten Alexander and Gassenmaier, Tobias and Grunz, Jan-Peter},
  title     = {Dose reduction potential in cone-beam CT imaging of upper extremity joints with a twin robotic x-ray system},
  series = {Scientific Reports},
  volume    = {11},
  journal   = {Scientific Reports},
  number    = {1},
  doi       = {10.1038/s41598-021-99748-1},
  url       = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:bvb:20-opus-270429},
  year      = {2021},
  abstract  = {Cone-beam computed tomography is a powerful tool for 3D imaging of the appendicular skeleton, facilitating detailed visualization of bone microarchitecture. This study evaluated various combinations of acquisition and reconstruction parameters for the cone-beam CT mode of a twin robotic x-ray system in cadaveric wrist and elbow scans, aiming to define the best possible trade-off between image quality and radiation dose. Images were acquired with different combinations of tube voltage and tube current-time product, resulting in five scan protocols with varying volume CT dose indices: full-dose (FD; 17.4 mGy), low-dose (LD; 4.5 mGy), ultra-low-dose (ULD; 1.15 mGy), modulated low-dose (mLD; 0.6 mGy) and modulated ultra-low-dose (mULD; 0.29 mGy). Each set of projection data was reconstructed with three convolution kernels (very sharp [Ur77], sharp [Br69], intermediate [Br62]). Five radiologists subjectively assessed the image quality of cortical bone, cancellous bone and soft tissue using seven-point scales. Irrespective of the reconstruction kernel, overall image quality of every FD, LD and ULD scan was deemed suitable for diagnostic use in contrast to mLD (very sharp/sharp/intermediate: 60/55/70\%) and mULD (0/3/5\%). Superior depiction of cortical and cancellous bone was achieved in FD\(_{Ur77}\) and LD\(_{Ur77}\) examinations (p < 0.001) with LD\(_{Ur77}\) scans also providing favorable bone visualization compared to FD\(_{Br69}\) and FD\(_{Br62}\) (p < 0.001). Fleiss' kappa was 0.618 (0.594-0.641; p < 0.001), indicating substantial interrater reliability. In this study, we demonstrate that considerable dose reduction can be realized while maintaining diagnostic image quality in upper extremity joint scans with the cone-beam CT mode of a twin robotic x-ray system. Application of sharper convolution kernels for image reconstruction facilitates superior display of bone microarchitecture.},
  language  = {en}
}
@phdthesis{Bail2022,
  author    = {Bail, Kathrin},
  title     = {Der Effekt von Fingolimod auf die B-Zell-Distribution und -Aggregation in einem chronischen Mausmodell der Multiplen Sklerose},
  doi       = {10.25972/OPUS-26928},
  url       = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:bvb:20-opus-269282},
  school      = {Universit{\"a}t W{\"u}rzburg},
  year      = {2022},
  abstract  = {Hintergrund - Die Multiple Sklerose (MS) ist bis heute eine nur teilweise verstandene Autoimmunerkrankung des zentralen Nervensystems (ZNS). Das Tiermodell der experimentellen autoimmunen Enzephalomyelitis (EAE) erm{\"o}glicht die Erforschung von Teilaspekten der Pathogenese der MS und kann zur Etablierung von Therapeutika herangezogen werden. Die MP4-abh{\"a}ngige EAE erm{\"o}glicht als Mausmodell die gezielte Erforschung der Rolle der B-Zelle als Akteur in der Pathogenese der MS. Diese Dissertation untersuchte den Effekt des S1P1-Rezeptor-Modulators FTY720 (Fingolimod) auf die Immunantwort der autoreaktiven B-Zellen in der Peripherie sowie im ZNS. Methoden - MP4-immunisierte M{\"a}use erhielten 50 Tage nach dem EAE-Krankheitsbeginn oral appliziertes FTY720 {\"u}ber einen Zeitraum von 30 Tagen. Die Tiere wurden nach dem Auftreten der Krankheitssymptome t{\"a}glich klinisch evaluiert. Die MP4-spezifische B-Zell-Immunantwort und die MP4-spezifische humorale Immunreaktion wurden mittels ELISPOT und ELISA ausgewertet. Die Verteilung der T- und B-Zell-Anteile im peripheren Blut der M{\"a}use sowie die Aufteilung der B-Zell-Subsets in der Milz wurden mittels Durchflusszytometrie quantifiziert. Mittels Immunhistochemie wurden die B- und T-Zell-Ansammlungen im ZNS der M{\"a}use hinsichtlich ihrer Entwicklung in terti{\"a}r lymphatische Organe (TLOs) untersucht. Ergebnisse - In diesem Versuchsaufbau zeigte FTY720 keine signifikante Verbesserung des klinischen Krankheitsverlaufes der Tiere. Der Anteil von T-Zellen im peripheren Blut der M{\"a}use war unter der Therapie mit FTY720 signifikant reduziert, w{\"a}hrend die Anzahl an B-Zellen nicht-signifikant beeinflusst wurde. Bei der Untersuchung der B-Zell-Subtypen in der Milz fiel zun{\"a}chst ein erh{\"o}hter Anteil an B220+-B-Zellen auf, w{\"a}hrend die Verteilung der weiteren Subsets nicht-signifikant ver{\"a}ndert war. Unter der Therapie mit FTY720 zeigte sich keine Reduktion bereits etablierter B-Zell-Aggregate im ZNS, allerdings ist eine inhibierte Entwicklung in TLOs zu diskutieren. Zusammenfassung - Diese Arbeit impliziert unterschiedliche Effekte von FTY720 auf die B-Zellen in einem B-Zell-abh{\"a}ngigen chronischen Mausmodell der MS.},
  subject      = {Multiple Sklerose},
  language  = {de}
}
@phdthesis{Rohde2022,
  author    = {Rohde, J{\"o}rn},
  title     = {Identifizierung von Schl{\"u}sselgenen, die an der Bildung von terti{\"a}r lymphatischen Organen im zentralen Nervensystem in einem B-Zell-abh{\"a}ngigen Mausmodell der Multiplen Sklerose beteiligt sind},
  doi       = {10.25972/OPUS-26766},
  url       = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:bvb:20-opus-267669},
  school      = {Universit{\"a}t W{\"u}rzburg},
  year      = {2022},
  abstract  = {Bei Patienten, die an einer speziellen Form der MS erkrankten, konnten Entz{\"u}ndungsinfiltrate in den Meningen nachgewiesen werden, die in ihrem Aufbau lymphoidem Gewebe {\"a}hnelten. Das Auftreten dieser Infiltrate war mit einem schwereren Krankheitsverlauf assoziiert. Das Mausmodell der B-Zell-abh{\"a}ngigen MP4-induzierten experimentellen autoimmunen Enzephalomyelitis (EAE) zeigt in den Kleinhirnen der M{\"a}use Infiltrate, die den Infiltraten beim Menschen {\"a}hneln. Wir nutzten die MP4-induzierte EAE, um die Mechanismen der Erkrankungsentstehung und Progression besser zu verstehen. Ziel dieser Arbeit war es intakte und stabile Ribonukleins{\"a}uren (RNA) aus den Infiltraten der M{\"a}use zu isolieren. Sowie Identifizierung von Gene, die w{\"a}hrend verschiedener Stadien der zerebralen Entz{\"u}ndungsreaktion hochreguliert waren. Wir verglichen die M{\"o}glichkeiten der RNA-Isolation bei Paraffin-eingebettetem Gewebe und kryofixiertem Gewebe. Um die Vergleichbarkeit der Qualit{\"a}ts- und Quantit{\"a}tsanalyse zu gew{\"a}hrleisten, wurde f{\"u}r jede Probe eine RNA Integrit{\"a}tsnummer (RIN) ermittelt. Wir f{\"u}hrten eine Laser Capture Microdissection (LCM) und anschließende Gensequenzierung der zerebralen Infiltrate bei M{\"a}usen durch, bei denen eine MP4-abh{\"a}ngige EAE ausgel{\"o}st wurde. Des Weiteren verglichen wir die Ergebnisse mit den Expressionsprofilen von sekund{\"a}r lymphatischen Organen (SLOs). Insgesamt konnten wir 43 Gene herausfiltern, die im Vergleich zu den Kontrollgruppen hochreguliert waren. Die Entwicklung von ektopen lymphatischen Strukturen (ELS) im zentralen Nervensystem (ZNS) ist ein komplexer und bisher wenig verstandener Prozess. In dieser Studie beobachteten wir 43 Gene, die w{\"a}hrend der Entwicklung von B- Zell-Infiltraten in den Kleinhirnen von MP4-immunisierten M{\"a}usen signifikant hochreguliert waren. Von diesen Genen wurden bereits 14 im Zusammenhang mit der MS erw{\"a}hnt und sind zum Teil Gegenstand aktiver Forschung.},
  subject      = {Multiple Sklerose},
  language  = {de}
}
@article{JordanJaeckleScheidtetal.2021,
  author    = {Jordan, Martin C. and J{\"a}ckle, Veronika and Scheidt, Sebastian and Gilbert, Fabian and H{\"o}lscher-Doht, Stefanie and Erg{\"u}n, S{\"u}leyman and Meffert, Rainer H. and Heintel, Timo M.},
  title     = {Trans-obturator cable fixation of open book pelvic injuries},
  series = {Scientific Reports},
  volume    = {11},
  journal   = {Scientific Reports},
  number    = {1},
  doi       = {10.1038/s41598-021-92755-2},
  url       = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:bvb:20-opus-261212},
  year      = {2021},
  abstract  = {Operative treatment of ruptured pubic symphysis by plating is often accompanied by complications. Trans-obturator cable fixation might be a more reliable technique; however, have not yet been tested for stabilization of ruptured pubic symphysis. This study compares symphyseal trans-obturator cable fixation versus plating through biomechanical testing and evaluates safety in a cadaver experiment. APC type II injuries were generated in synthetic pelvic models and subsequently separated into three different groups. The anterior pelvic ring was fixed using a four-hole steel plate in Group A, a stainless steel cable in Group B, and a titan band in Group C. Biomechanical testing was conducted by a single-leg-stance model using a material testing machine under physiological load levels. A cadaver study was carried out to analyze the trans-obturator surgical approach. Peak-to-peak displacement, total displacement, plastic deformation and stiffness revealed a tendency for higher stability for trans-obturator cable/band fixation but no statistical difference to plating was detected. The cadaver study revealed a safe zone for cable passage with sufficient distance to the obturator canal. Trans-obturator cable fixation has the potential to become an alternative for symphyseal fixation with less complications.},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{MeyerWatermannDreyeretal.2021,
  author    = {Meyer, Malin Tordis and Watermann, Christoph and Dreyer, Thomas and Erg{\"u}n, S{\"u}leyman and Karnati, Srikanth},
  title     = {2021 update on diagnostic markers and translocation in salivary gland tumors},
  series = {International Journal of Molecular Sciences},
  volume    = {22},
  journal   = {International Journal of Molecular Sciences},
  number    = {13},
  issn      = {1422-0067},
  doi       = {10.3390/ijms22136771},
  url       = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:bvb:20-opus-261057},
  year      = {2021},
  abstract  = {Salivary gland tumors are a rare tumor entity within malignant tumors of all tissues. The most common are malignant mucoepidermoid carcinoma, adenoid cystic carcinoma, and acinic cell carcinoma. Pleomorphic adenoma is the most recurrent form of benign salivary gland tumor. Due to their low incidence rates and complex histological patterns, they are difficult to diagnose accurately. Malignant tumors of the salivary glands are challenging in terms of differentiation because of their variability in histochemistry and translocations. Therefore, the primary goal of the study was to review the current literature to identify the recent developments in histochemical diagnostics and translocations for differentiating salivary gland tumors.},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{MeyerWatermannDreyeretal.2021,
  author    = {Meyer, Malin Tordis and Watermann, Christoph and Dreyer, Thomas and Wagner, Steffen and Wittekindt, Claus and Klussmann, Jens Peter and Erg{\"u}n, S{\"u}leyman and Baumgart-Vogt, Eveline and Karnati, Srikanth},
  title     = {Differential expression of peroxisomal proteins in distinct types of parotid gland tumors},
  series = {International Journal of Molecular Sciences},
  volume    = {22},
  journal   = {International Journal of Molecular Sciences},
  number    = {15},
  issn      = {1422-0067},
  doi       = {10.3390/ijms22157872},
  url       = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:bvb:20-opus-261047},
  year      = {2021},
  abstract  = {Salivary gland cancers are rare but aggressive tumors that have poor prognosis and lack effective cure. Of those, parotid tumors constitute the majority. Functioning as metabolic machinery contributing to cellular redox balance, peroxisomes have emerged as crucial players in tumorigenesis. Studies on murine and human cells have examined the role of peroxisomes in carcinogenesis with conflicting results. These studies either examined the consequences of altered peroxisomal proliferators or compared their expression in healthy and neoplastic tissues. None, however, examined such differences exclusively in human parotid tissue or extended comparison to peroxisomal proteins and their associated gene expressions. Therefore, we examined differences in peroxisomal dynamics in parotid tumors of different morphologies. Using immunofluorescence and quantitative PCR, we compared the expression levels of key peroxisomal enzymes and proliferators in healthy and neoplastic parotid tissue samples. Three parotid tumor subtypes were examined: pleomorphic adenoma, mucoepidermoid carcinoma and acinic cell carcinoma. We observed higher expression of peroxisomal matrix proteins in neoplastic samples with exceptional down regulation of certain enzymes; however, the degree of expression varied between tumor subtypes. Our findings confirm previous experimental results on other organ tissues and suggest peroxisomes as possible therapeutic targets or markers in all or certain subtypes of parotid neoplasms.},
  language  = {en}
}