@phdthesis{Mueller2009,
  author    = {M{\"u}ller, Sophia},
  title     = {Molekulare Untersuchungen zur Rolle von Homeobox-Genen bei der Entwicklung von Echinococcus multilocularis},
  url       = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:bvb:20-opus-35616},
  school      = {Universit{\"a}t W{\"u}rzburg},
  year      = {2009},
  abstract  = {Die alveol{\"a}re Echinokokkose ist eine, vorrangig in der n{\"o}rdlichen Hemisph{\"a}re verbreitete, parasit{\"a}re Erkrankung. Verursacht wird sie beim Menschen durch das Larvenstadium des Fuchsbandwurms. Homeoboxgene sind hochkonservierte Gene, die die Morphogenese von Lebewesen steuern. Die Anzahl und die Bedeutung von Homeoboxgenen in der Entwicklung von E.multilocularis waren bislang unbekannt. Im Rahmen dieser Arbeit konnten mit Hilfe von Sequenzanalysen im Genom des Fuchsbandwurms erstmals Homeoboxgene identifiziert und deren Expressionsmuster mittels PCR in verschiedenen Larvenstadien charakterisiert werden. Von insgesamt 23 gefundenen Homeoboxgenen wurden 15 Gene auf ihre larvenstadienspezifische Expression untersucht. Neun der untersuchten Gene zeigten in dem gew{\"a}hlten Versuchsaufbau eine Expression in den untersuchten Larvenstadien, f{\"u}nf davon zeigten eine verst{\"a}rkte Expression in den sp{\"a}ten Larvenstadien. F{\"u}r acht dieser neun Gene ließen sich dar{\"u}ber hinaus Hinweise auf eine Prozessierung ihrer mRNA {\"u}ber den Mechanismus des Trans-Spleißens finden. Vorangehende Versuche der Arbeitsgruppe von Prof. Brehm hatten einen Zusammenhang zwischen einer Stimulation fr{\"u}her Entwicklungsstadien der Parasitenlarven mit dem Zytokin BMP-2 und dessen rascherer Entwicklung in sp{\"a}tere Entwicklungsstadien nahegelegt. Die Auswirkung einer Behandlung fr{\"u}her Entwicklungsstadien mit dem Zytokin BMP-2 auf die jeweilige Genexpression wurde daher f{\"u}r die ausgew{\"a}hlten 15 Gene {\"u}berpr{\"u}ft. F{\"u}nf Gene zeigten unter dessen Einfluss eine verst{\"a}rkte Expression. Zwei darunter waren solche, die eine st{\"a}rkere Expression in sp{\"a}ten Larvenstadien aufwiesen. Diese zwei Gene stellen nun Kandidaten dar, die an der Entwicklung von E.multilocularis maßgeblich beteiligt sein k{\"o}nnten. Durch die Untersuchungen dieser Arbeit ergaben sich wichtige Hinweise auf die Entwicklung und die Regulationsmechanismen der Genexpression von E. multilocularis. Sie bilden eine Grundlage, die Rolle der Homeoboxgene f{\"u}r den Fuchsbandwurm n{\"a}her zu beschreiben und die hormonelle Kreuzregulation zwischen Parasit und Wirt weiter zu studieren.},
  subject      = {Fuchsbandwurm},
  language  = {de}
}
@article{MohmeSchmalzingMuelleretal.2020,
  author    = {Mohme, Sophia and Schmalzing, Marc and M{\"u}ller, Cornelia S.L. and Vogt, Thomas and Goebeler, Matthias and Stoevesandt, Johanna},
  title     = {Immunizations in immunocompromised patients: a guide for dermatologists},
  series = {JDDG: Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft},
  volume    = {18},
  journal   = {JDDG: Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft},
  number    = {7},
  doi       = {10.1111/ddg.14156},
  url       = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:bvb:20-opus-217982},
  pages     = {699 -- 723},
  year      = {2020},
  abstract  = {The increasingly frequent use of immunomodulatory agents in dermatology requires the observance of specific recommendations for immunization. These recommendations are developed and regularly updated by the German Standing Committee on Vaccination (STIKO), an independent advisory group at the Robert Koch Institute. Dermatological patients on immunosuppressive treatment should ideally receive all vaccinations included in the standard immunization schedule. Additionally, it is recommended that they also undergo vaccination against the seasonal flu, pneumococci, and herpes zoster (inactivated herpes zoster subunit vaccine for patients ≥ 50 years). Additional immunizations against Haemophilus influenzae type B, hepatitis B and meningococci may be indicated depending on individual comorbidities and exposure risk. Limitations of use, specific contraindications and intervals to be observed between vaccination and immunosuppression depend on the immunosuppressive agent used and its dosing. Only under certain conditions may live-attenuated vaccines be administered in patients on immunosuppressive therapy. Given its strong suppressive effect on the humoral immune response, no vaccines - except for flu shots - should be given within six months after rituximab therapy. This CME article presents current recommendations on immunization in immunocompromised individuals, with a special focus on dermatological patients. Its goal is to enable readers to provide competent counseling and to initiate necessary immunizations in this vulnerable patient group.},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{BaeMuellerFoersteretal.2022,
  author    = {Bae, Soyeon and M{\"u}ller, J{\"o}rg and F{\"o}rster, Bernhard and Hilmers, Torben and Hochrein, Sophia and Jacobs, Martin and Leroy, Benjamin M. L. and Pretzsch, Hans and Weisser, Wolfgang W. and Mitesser, Oliver},
  title     = {Tracking the temporal dynamics of insect defoliation by high-resolution radar satellite data},
  series = {Methods in Ecology and Evolution},
  volume    = {13},
  journal   = {Methods in Ecology and Evolution},
  number    = {1},
  doi       = {10.1111/2041-210X.13726},
  url       = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:bvb:20-opus-258222},
  pages     = {121-132},
  year      = {2022},
  abstract  = {Quantifying tree defoliation by insects over large areas is a major challenge in forest management, but it is essential in ecosystem assessments of disturbance and resistance against herbivory. However, the trajectory from leaf-flush to insect defoliation to refoliation in broadleaf trees is highly variable. Its tracking requires high temporal- and spatial-resolution data, particularly in fragmented forests. In a unique replicated field experiment manipulating gypsy moth Lymantria dispar densities in mixed-oak forests, we examined the utility of publicly accessible satellite-borne radar (Sentinel-1) to track the fine-scale temporal trajectory of defoliation. The ratio of backscatter intensity between two polarizations from radar data of the growing season constituted a canopy development index (CDI) and a normalized CDI (NCDI), which were validated by optical (Sentinel-2) and terrestrial laser scanning (TLS) data as well by intensive caterpillar sampling from canopy fogging. The CDI and NCDI strongly correlated with optical and TLS data (Spearman's ρ = 0.79 and 0.84, respectively). The ΔNCDII\(_{Defoliation(A-C)}\) significantly explained caterpillar abundance (R\(^{2}\) = 0.52). The NCDI at critical timesteps and ΔNCDI related to defoliation and refoliation well discriminated between heavily and lightly defoliated forests. We demonstrate that the high spatial and temporal resolution and the cloud independence of Sentinel-1 radar potentially enable spatially unrestricted measurements of the highly dynamic canopy herbivory. This can help monitor insect pests, improve the prediction of outbreaks and facilitate the monitoring of forest disturbance, one of the high priority Essential Biodiversity Variables, in the near future.},
  language  = {en}
}