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Henis M, Rücker T, Scharrenberg R, Richter M, Baltussen L, Hong S, Meka DP, Schwanke B, Neelagandan N, Daaboul D, Murtaza N, Krisp C, Harder S, Schlüter H, Kneussel M, Hermans-Borgmeyer I, de Wit J, Singh KK, Duncan KE, de Anda FC. The autism susceptibility kinase, TAOK2, phosphorylates eEF2 and modulates translation. Sci Adv 2024; 10:eadf7001. [PMID: 38608030 PMCID: PMC11014455 DOI: 10.1126/sciadv.adf7001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2022] [Accepted: 03/12/2024] [Indexed: 04/14/2024]
Abstract
Genes implicated in translation control have been associated with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs). However, some important genetic causes of autism, including the 16p11.2 microdeletion, bear no obvious connection to translation. Here, we use proteomics, genetics, and translation assays in cultured cells and mouse brain to reveal altered translation mediated by loss of the kinase TAOK2 in 16p11.2 deletion models. We show that TAOK2 associates with the translational machinery and functions as a translational brake by phosphorylating eukaryotic elongation factor 2 (eEF2). Previously, all signal-mediated regulation of translation elongation via eEF2 phosphorylation was believed to be mediated by a single kinase, eEF2K. However, we show that TAOK2 can directly phosphorylate eEF2 on the same regulatory site, but functions independently of eEF2K signaling. Collectively, our results reveal an eEF2K-independent signaling pathway for control of translation elongation and suggest altered translation as a molecular component in the etiology of some forms of ASD.
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- Melad Henis
- Center for Molecular Neurobiology, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, 20251 Hamburg, Germany
- Department of Anatomy and Embryology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, New Valley University, 72511 El-Kharga, Egypt
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- Center for Molecular Neurobiology, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, 20251 Hamburg, Germany
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- Center for Molecular Neurobiology, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, 20251 Hamburg, Germany
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- Center for Molecular Neurobiology, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, 20251 Hamburg, Germany
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- VIB Center for Brain & Disease Research, Herestraat 49, 3000 Leuven, Belgium
- KU Leuven Department of Neurosciences, Leuven Brain Institute, Herestraat 49, 3000 Leuven, Belgium
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- Center for Molecular Neurobiology, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, 20251 Hamburg, Germany
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- Center for Molecular Neurobiology, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, 20251 Hamburg, Germany
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- Center for Molecular Neurobiology, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, 20251 Hamburg, Germany
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- Neuronal Translational Control Group, Center for Molecular Neurobiology (ZMNH), University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf (UKE), Falkenried 94, 20251 Hamburg, Germany
- Institute of Bioengineering (IBI), École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), CH-1015 Lausanne, Switzerland
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- VIB Center for Brain & Disease Research, Herestraat 49, 3000 Leuven, Belgium
- KU Leuven Department of Neurosciences, Leuven Brain Institute, Herestraat 49, 3000 Leuven, Belgium
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- Krembil Research Institute, Donald K. Johnson Eye Institute, University Health Network, 60 Leonard Ave, Toronto, Ontario M5T 0S8, Canada
- Department of Biochemistry and Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario L8S 4A9, Canada
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- Institute for Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine, Mass Spectrometric Proteomics Group, Campus Forschung, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf (UKE), 20246 Hamburg, Germany
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- Institute for Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine, Mass Spectrometric Proteomics Group, Campus Forschung, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf (UKE), 20246 Hamburg, Germany
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- Institute for Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine, Mass Spectrometric Proteomics Group, Campus Forschung, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf (UKE), 20246 Hamburg, Germany
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- Institute of Neurogenetics, Center for Molecular Neurobiology, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf (UKE), 20251 Hamburg, Germany
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- Transgenic Service Group, Center for Molecular Neurobiology (ZMNH), University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf (UKE), Falkenried 94, 20251 Hamburg, Germany
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- VIB Center for Brain & Disease Research, Herestraat 49, 3000 Leuven, Belgium
- KU Leuven Department of Neurosciences, Leuven Brain Institute, Herestraat 49, 3000 Leuven, Belgium
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- Krembil Research Institute, Donald K. Johnson Eye Institute, University Health Network, 60 Leonard Ave, Toronto, Ontario M5T 0S8, Canada
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Medical Sciences Building, 1 King's College Cir, Toronto, Ontario M5S 1 A8, Canada
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- Neuronal Translational Control Group, Center for Molecular Neurobiology (ZMNH), University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf (UKE), Falkenried 94, 20251 Hamburg, Germany
- Evotec SE, Manfred Eigen Campus, Essener Bogen 7, 22419 Hamburg, Germany
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- Center for Molecular Neurobiology, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, 20251 Hamburg, Germany
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Laskou A, Znalesniak EB, Harder S, Schlüter H, Jechorek D, Langer K, Strecker C, Matthes C, Tchaikovski SN, Hoffmann W. Different Forms of TFF3 in the Human Endocervix, including a Complex with IgG Fc Binding Protein (FCGBP), and Further Aspects of the Cervico-Vaginal Innate Immune Barrier. Int J Mol Sci 2024; 25:2287. [PMID: 38396964 PMCID: PMC10888570 DOI: 10.3390/ijms25042287] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/15/2024] [Revised: 02/05/2024] [Accepted: 02/10/2024] [Indexed: 02/25/2024] Open
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TFF3 is a typical secretory poplypeptide of mucous epithelia belonging to the trefoil factor family (TFF) of lectins. In the intestine, respiratory tract, and saliva, TFF3 mainly exists as a high-molecular-mass complex with IgG Fc binding protein (FCGBP), which is indicative of a role in mucosal innate immunity. For the first time, we identified different forms of TFF3 in the endocervix, i.e., monomeric and homodimeric TFF3, as well as a high-molecular-mass TFF3-FCGBP complex; the latter also exists in a hardly soluble form. Immunohistochemistry co-localized TFF3 and FCGBP. Expression analyses of endocervical and post-menopausal vaginal specimens revealed a lack of mucin and TFF3 transcripts in the vaginal specimens. In contrast, genes encoding other typical components of the innate immune defense were expressed in both the endocervix and vagina. Of note, FCGBP is possibly fucosylated. Endocervical specimens from transgender individuals after hormonal therapy showed diminished expression, particularly of FCGBP. Furthermore, mucus swabs from the endocervix and vagina were analyzed concerning TFF3, FCGBP, and lysozyme. It was the aim of this study to illuminate several aspects of the cervico-vaginal innate immune barrier, which is clinically relevant as bacterial and viral infections are also linked to infertility, pre-term birth and cervical cancer.
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- Aikaterini Laskou
- Institute of Molecular Biology and Medicinal Chemistry, Otto-von-Guericke University Magdeburg, Leipziger Str. 44, 39120 Magdeburg, Germany
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- Institute of Molecular Biology and Medicinal Chemistry, Otto-von-Guericke University Magdeburg, Leipziger Str. 44, 39120 Magdeburg, Germany
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- Section Mass Spectrometric Proteomics, Diagnostic Center, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistr. 52, 20246 Hamburg, Germany
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- Section Mass Spectrometric Proteomics, Diagnostic Center, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistr. 52, 20246 Hamburg, Germany
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- Institute of Pathology, Otto-von-Guericke University Magdeburg, Leipziger Str. 44, 39120 Magdeburg, Germany
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- Institute of Pathology, Otto-von-Guericke University Magdeburg, Leipziger Str. 44, 39120 Magdeburg, Germany
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Otto-von-Guericke University Magdeburg, Gerhart-Hauptmann-Str. 35, 39108 Magdeburg, Germany
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Otto-von-Guericke University Magdeburg, Gerhart-Hauptmann-Str. 35, 39108 Magdeburg, Germany
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Otto-von-Guericke University Magdeburg, Gerhart-Hauptmann-Str. 35, 39108 Magdeburg, Germany
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- Institute of Molecular Biology and Medicinal Chemistry, Otto-von-Guericke University Magdeburg, Leipziger Str. 44, 39120 Magdeburg, Germany
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Salm F, Znalesniak EB, Laskou A, Harder S, Schlüter H, Hoffmann W. Expression Profiling along the Murine Intestine: Different Mucosal Protection Systems and Alterations in Tff1-Deficient Animals. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:12684. [PMID: 37628863 PMCID: PMC10454331 DOI: 10.3390/ijms241612684] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2023] [Revised: 08/03/2023] [Accepted: 08/04/2023] [Indexed: 08/27/2023] Open
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Tff1 is a typical gastric peptide secreted together with the mucin, Muc5ac. Tff1-deficient (Tff1KO) mice are well known for their prominent gastric phenotype and represent a recognized model for antral tumorigenesis. Notably, intestinal abnormalities have also been reported in the past in these animals. Here, we have compared the expression of selected genes in Tff1KO mice and their corresponding wild-type littermates (RT-PCR analyses), focusing on different mucosal protection systems along the murine intestine. As hallmarks, genes were identified with maximum expression in the proximal colon and/or the duodenum: Agr2, Muc6/A4gnt/Tff2, Tff1, Fut2, Gkn2, Gkn3, Duox2/Lpo, Nox1. This is indicative of different protection systems such as Tff2/Muc6, Tff1-Fcgbp, gastrokines, fucosylation, and reactive oxygen species (ROS) in the proximal colon and/or duodenum. Few significant transcriptional changes were observed in the intestine of Tff1KO mice when compared with wild-type littermates, Clca1 (Gob5), Gkn1, Gkn2, Nox1, Tff2. We also analyzed the expression of Tff1, Tff2, and Tff3 in the pancreas, liver, and lung of Tff1KO and wild-type animals, indicating a cross-regulation of Tff gene expression. Furthermore, on the protein level, heteromeric Tff1-Fcgbp and various monomeric Tff1 forms were identified in the duodenum and a high-molecular-mass Tff2/Muc6 complex was identified in the proximal colon (FPLC, proteomics).
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- Franz Salm
- Institute of Molecular Biology and Medicinal Chemistry, Otto-von-Guericke University Magdeburg, Leipziger Str. 44, 39120 Magdeburg, Germany
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- Institute of Molecular Biology and Medicinal Chemistry, Otto-von-Guericke University Magdeburg, Leipziger Str. 44, 39120 Magdeburg, Germany
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- Institute of Molecular Biology and Medicinal Chemistry, Otto-von-Guericke University Magdeburg, Leipziger Str. 44, 39120 Magdeburg, Germany
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- Section Mass Spectrometry and Proteomics, Diagnostic Center, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistr. 52, 20246 Hamburg, Germany
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- Section Mass Spectrometry and Proteomics, Diagnostic Center, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistr. 52, 20246 Hamburg, Germany
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- Institute of Molecular Biology and Medicinal Chemistry, Otto-von-Guericke University Magdeburg, Leipziger Str. 44, 39120 Magdeburg, Germany
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Znalesniak EB, Laskou A, Salm F, Haupenthal K, Harder S, Schlüter H, Hoffmann W. The Forms of the Lectin Tff2 Differ in the Murine Stomach and Pancreas: Indications for Different Molecular Functions. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:ijms24087059. [PMID: 37108221 PMCID: PMC10138697 DOI: 10.3390/ijms24087059] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2023] [Revised: 03/30/2023] [Accepted: 04/03/2023] [Indexed: 04/29/2023] Open
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The lectin TFF2 belongs to the trefoil factor family (TFF). This polypeptide is typically co-secreted with the mucin MUC6 from gastric mucous neck cells, antral gland cells, and duodenal Brunner glands. Here, TFF2 fulfills a protective function by forming a high-molecular-mass complex with the MUC6, physically stabilizing the mucus barrier. In pigs and mice, and slightly in humans, TFF2 is also synthesized in the pancreas. Here, we investigated the murine stomach, pancreas, and duodenum by fast protein liquid chromatography (FPLC) and proteomics and identified different forms of Tff2. In both the stomach and duodenum, the predominant form is a high-molecular-mass complex with Muc6, whereas, in the pancreas, only low-molecular-mass monomeric Tff2 was detectable. We also investigated the expression of Tff2 and other selected genes in the stomach, pancreas, and the proximal, medial, and distal duodenum (RT-PCR analysis). The absence of the Tff2/Muc6 complex in the pancreas is due to a lack of Muc6. Based on its known motogenic, anti-apoptotic, and anti-inflammatory effects, we propose a protective receptor-mediated function of monomeric Tff2 for the pancreatic ductal epithelium. This view is supported by a report that a loss of Tff2 promotes the formation of pancreatic intraductal mucinous neoplasms.
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- Eva B Znalesniak
- Institute of Molecular Biology and Medicinal Chemistry, Otto-von-Guericke University Magdeburg, Leipziger Str. 44, 39120 Magdeburg, Germany
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- Institute of Molecular Biology and Medicinal Chemistry, Otto-von-Guericke University Magdeburg, Leipziger Str. 44, 39120 Magdeburg, Germany
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- Institute of Molecular Biology and Medicinal Chemistry, Otto-von-Guericke University Magdeburg, Leipziger Str. 44, 39120 Magdeburg, Germany
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- Institute of Molecular Biology and Medicinal Chemistry, Otto-von-Guericke University Magdeburg, Leipziger Str. 44, 39120 Magdeburg, Germany
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- Section Mass Spectrometry and Proteomics, Diagnostic Center, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistr. 52, 20246 Hamburg, Germany
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- Section Mass Spectrometry and Proteomics, Diagnostic Center, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistr. 52, 20246 Hamburg, Germany
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- Institute of Molecular Biology and Medicinal Chemistry, Otto-von-Guericke University Magdeburg, Leipziger Str. 44, 39120 Magdeburg, Germany
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Weste J, Houben T, Harder S, Schlüter H, Lücke E, Schreiber J, Hoffmann W. Different Molecular Forms of TFF3 in the Human Respiratory Tract: Heterodimerization with IgG Fc Binding Protein (FCGBP) and Proteolytic Cleavage in Bronchial Secretions. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:ijms232315359. [PMID: 36499686 PMCID: PMC9737082 DOI: 10.3390/ijms232315359] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2022] [Revised: 11/25/2022] [Accepted: 11/25/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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The polypeptide TFF3 belongs to the trefoil factor family (TFF) of lectins. TFF3 is typically secreted from mucous epithelia together with mucins. Both intestinal and salivary TFF3 mainly exist as disulfide-linked heterodimers with IgG Fc binding protein (FCGBP). Here, we investigated bronchial tissue specimens, bronchial secretions, and bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) fluid from patients with a chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) background by fast protein liquid chromatography and proteomics. For the first time, we identified different molecular forms of TFF3 in the lung. The high-molecular mass form represents TFF3-FCGBP oligomers, whereas the low-molecular mass forms are homodimeric and monomeric TFF3 with possibly anti-apoptotic activities. In addition, disulfide-linked TFF3 heterodimers with an Mr of about 60k and 30k were detected in both bronchial secretions and BAL fluid. In these liquids, TFF3 is partly N-terminally truncated probably by neutrophil elastase cleavage. TFF3-FCGBP is likely involved in the mucosal innate immune defense against microbial infections. We discuss a hypothetical model how TFF3 might control FCGBP oligomerization. Furthermore, we did not find indications for interactions of TFF3-FCGBP with DMBT1gp340 or the mucin MUC5AC, glycoproteins involved in mucosal innate immunity. Surprisingly, bronchial MUC5AC appeared to be degraded when compared with gastric MUC5AC.
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- Jens Weste
- Institute of Molecular Biology and Medicinal Chemistry, Otto-von-Guericke University Magdeburg, 39120 Magdeburg, Germany
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- Institute of Molecular Biology and Medicinal Chemistry, Otto-von-Guericke University Magdeburg, 39120 Magdeburg, Germany
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- Section Mass Spectrometry and Proteomics, Diagnostic Center, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, 20246 Hamburg, Germany
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- Section Mass Spectrometry and Proteomics, Diagnostic Center, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, 20246 Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of Pneumology, Otto-von-Guericke University Magdeburg, 39120 Magdeburg, Germany
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- Department of Pneumology, Otto-von-Guericke University Magdeburg, 39120 Magdeburg, Germany
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- Institute of Molecular Biology and Medicinal Chemistry, Otto-von-Guericke University Magdeburg, 39120 Magdeburg, Germany
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Van Ginkel MS, Van der Sluis T, Bulthuis MLC, Buikema HJ, Haacke EA, Arends S, Harder S, Spijkervet FKL, Bootsma H, Vissink A, Kroese FGM, Van der Vegt B. POS0454 DIGITAL IMAGE ANALYSIS OF INTRAEPITHELIAL B-LYMPHOCYTES AS AN OBJECTIVE ALTERNATIVE TO ASSESS LYMPHOEPITHELIAL LESIONS IN SALIVARY GLANDS OF SJÖGREN’S SYNDROME PATIENTS. Ann Rheum Dis 2022. [DOI: 10.1136/annrheumdis-2022-eular.1593] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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BackgroundSalivary glands of primary Sjögren’s syndrome (pSS) patients characteristically contain periductal lymphocytic infiltrates. Associated with these infiltrates, lymphoepithelial lesions (LELs) can be formed. LELs are composed of hyperplastic ductal epithelium with infiltrating lymphocytes and may assist in the diagnostic process of pSS1. However, manual identification of LELs on H&E staining is a subjective process and can be challenging. A more objective histological parameter that could assist in identification of LELs is the presence of intraepithelial lymphocytes within striated ducts, since we previously showed an association between intraepithelial B-lymphocytes and hyperplasia of the ductal epithelium2. These results, however, warrant validation in a larger cohort. Furthermore, associations between clinical parameters of pSS patients and presence of intraepithelial lymphocytes are not yet known.ObjectivesTo investigate if detection of intraepithelial lymphocytes using digital image analysis can be used as an objective alternative to assess LELs, and to correlate presence of intraepithelial lymphocytes to clinical parameters of pSS patients.MethodsPaired labial and parotid salivary gland biopsies of 109 patients clinically suspected for pSS were serially sectioned and stained for CD3 (T-lymphocytes), high molecular weight cytokeratin (striated ducts) and CD20 (B-lymphocytes). We developed a virtual triple staining digital image analysis (DIA) algorithm using the Visiopharm Integrator System (Visiopharm, Hørsholm, Denmark) to detect intraepithelial T- and B-lymphocytes within regions of interest comprising striated ducts. A maximum of 10 regions of interests was selected per biopsy. Presence of ductal hyperplasia was assessed on consecutive H&E stained slides. Patients were classified as pSS or non-SS according to the ACR-EULAR criteria.ResultsThe DIA algorithm presented in this study was an accurate and objective method to detect intraepithelial lymphocytes within striated ducts in salivary gland tissue. Presence of intraepithelial B-lymphocytes, in contrast to intraepithelial T-lymphocytes, was a specific finding in salivary gland biopsies of pSS patients. In total, 59% of labial and 68% of parotid gland biopsies of pSS patients contained intraepithelial B-lymphocytes, against only 2% of patients classified as non-SS. Intraepithelial B-lymphocytes were not only detected within striated ducts with hyperplasia (LELs), but also in around 25% of analyzed striated ducts without hyperplasia of pSS patients (precursor stage of LEL). PSS patients with presence of intraepithelial B-lymphocytes in the labial gland showed lower stimulated whole salivary flow (p=0.011) and higher ocular staining scores (p=0.048), compared to patients without intraepithelial B-lymphocytes. Serological parameters, such as, rheumatoid factor-, IgG- and ESR levels were significantly higher in pSS patients with presence of B-lymphocyte containing ducts, irrespective whether the labial or parotid gland was taken into account.ConclusionPresence of B-lymphocyte containing ducts is a specific finding in salivary gland biopsies of pSS patients and is associated with clinical parameters of pSS. Together, identification of B-lymphocyte containing ducts by using DIA could be used as an objective marker in the diagnostic histopathological work-up of patients suspected of pSS.References[1]Ihrler S et al. Lymphoepithelial duct lesions in Sjogren-type sialadenitis. Virchows Archiv. 1999 Apr;434(4):315–23.[2]Van Ginkel MS et al. Presence of intraepithelial B-lymphocytes is associated with the formation of lymphoepithelial lesions in salivary glands of primary Sjögren’s syndrome patients. Clinical and Experimental Rheumatology. 2019;37:S42–8.Disclosure of InterestsMartha S. van Ginkel: None declared, Tineke van der Sluis: None declared, Marian L.C. Bulthuis: None declared, Henk J. Buikema: None declared, Erlin A. Haacke: None declared, Suzanne Arends: None declared, Stine Harder Employee of: SH is an employee of Visiopharm, Fred K.L. Spijkervet: None declared, Hendrika Bootsma: None declared, Arjan Vissink: None declared, Frans G.M. Kroese: None declared, Bert van der Vegt Consultant of: BvdV is on the scientific advisory board of Visiopharm, for which UMCG is compensated.
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Herbertz M, Harder S, Schlüter H, Lohr C, Dobler S. Na,K-ATPase α1 and β-subunits show distinct localizations in the nervous tissue of the large milkweed bug. Cell Tissue Res 2022; 388:503-519. [PMID: 35332371 PMCID: PMC9110512 DOI: 10.1007/s00441-022-03580-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/19/2021] [Accepted: 01/11/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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The Na,K-ATPase (NKA) is an essential ion transporter and signaling molecule in all animal tissues and believed to consist at least one α and one ß-subunit to form a functional enzyme. In the large milkweed bug, Oncopeltus fasciatus, adaptation to dietary cardiac glycosides (CGs), which can fatally block the NKA, has resulted in gene duplications leading to four α1-subunits. These differ in sensitivity to CGs, but resistance trades off against ion pumping activity, thus influencing the α1-subunits’ suitability for specific tissues. Besides, O. fasciatus possesses four different ß-subunits that can alter the NKA's kinetics and should play an essential role in the formation of cellular junctions. Proteomic analyses revealed the distribution and composition of α1/ß-complexes in the nervous tissue of O. fasciatus. The highly CG-resistant, but less active α1B and the highly active, but less resistant α1C predominated in the nervous tissue and co-occurred with ß2 and ß3, partly forming larger complexes than just heterodimers. Immunohistochemical analyses provided a fine scale resolution of the subunits’ distribution in different morphological structures of the nervous tissue. This may suggest that α1 as well as ß-subunits occur in isolation without the other subunit, which contradicts the present understanding that the two types of subunits have to associate to form functional complexes. An isolated occurrence was especially prominent for ß3 and βx, the enigmatic fourth and N-terminally largely truncated ß-subunit. We hypothesize that dimerization of these ß-subunits plays a role in cell–cell contacts.
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- Marlena Herbertz
- Institute of Cell and Systems Biology of Animals, Molecular Evolutionary Biology, Universität Hamburg, 20146, Hamburg, Germany.
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- Institute of Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, 20246, Hamburg, Germany
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- Institute of Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, 20246, Hamburg, Germany
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- Institute of Cell and Systems Biology of Animals, Neurophysiology, Universität Hamburg, 20146, Hamburg, Germany
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- Institute of Cell and Systems Biology of Animals, Molecular Evolutionary Biology, Universität Hamburg, 20146, Hamburg, Germany
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Harder S, Freitag-Wolf S, Quabius ES, Becker M, Kern M. Sealing Behavior of a New Material Combination in Two-Part Dental Implant Systems: An In Vitro Examination. INT J PROSTHODONT 2022; 35:761–769. [PMID: 35234749 DOI: 10.11607/ijp.7732] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/14/2023]
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PURPOSE To test a newly introduced implant-abutment material combination against bacterial endotoxin leakage in a human whole blood assay. MATERIALS AND METHODS Two dental implant systems with internal connections and the following material combinations at the implant-abutment interface (IAI) were used (implant material/abutment material): yttrium-stabilized tetragonal zirconium dioxide (Y-TZP)/polyetherketoneketone (PEKK), and titanium (Ti/Ti). Test implants were inoculated with lipopolysaccharide (LPS) and sealed and submerged in human whole blood. Untreated implants served as the control groups. Changes in gene expression levels of inflammatory markers indicating LPS leakage were assessed after 1, 8, and 24 hours using quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction. RESULTS In the Y-TZP/PEKK test group, a significant influence of the implant system (P < .001) on increases in gene expression indicating leakage were detected after 8 hours for TLR-4 and after 24 hours for interleukin 1-β and nuclear factor kappa-light-chain-enhancer of activated B-cells (NF-κB), indicating microleakage of LPS at the IAI. In the Ti/Ti test group, differences in gene expression were found only for NF-κB after 8 hours. CONCLUSION The internal hexalobe IAI of two-piece dental implants fabricated from Y-TZP and PEKK do not prevent LPS molecular microleakage.
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Rosenbaum FP, Poehlein A, Egelkamp R, Daniel R, Harder S, Schlüter H, Schoelmerich MC. Lactate metabolism in strictly anaerobic microorganisms with a soluble NAD + -dependent l-lactate dehydrogenase. Environ Microbiol 2021; 23:4661-4672. [PMID: 34190373 DOI: 10.1111/1462-2920.15657] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2021] [Accepted: 06/28/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Lactate is a universal metabolite and energy source, yet the mode of lactate metabolism in many strictly anaerobic microorganisms is still enigmatic. This sparked us to investigate the biochemistry and bioenergetics of lactate metabolism in the model acetogenic bacterium Moorella thermoacetica. Growth and metabolism were dependent on CO2 and the chemiosmotic gradient. We discovered a l-lactate:NAD+ oxidoreductase (LDH) in cell-free extracts, exhibiting an average specific activity of 362.8 ± 22.9 mU mg-1 . The enzyme was reversible, most active at 65°C and pH 9, with Km values of 23.1 ± 3.7 mM for l-lactate and 273.3 ± 39.1 μM for NAD+ . In-gel activity assays and mass spectrometric proteomics revealed that the ldh gene encoded the characterized LDH. Transcriptomic and genomic analyses showed that ldh expression was induced by lactate and there was a single nucleotide polymorphism near the predicted NAD+ binding site. Genes encoding central redox and energy metabolism complexes, such as, the energetic coupling site Ech2, menaquinone, and the electron bifurcating EtfABCX and MTHFR were also upregulated in cells grown on lactate. These findings ultimately lead to a redox-balanced metabolic model that shows how growth on lactate can proceed in a microorganism that only has a conventional NAD+ -reducing LDH.
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- Florian P Rosenbaum
- Microbiology & Biotechnology, Institute of Plant Sciences and Microbiology, University of Hamburg, Hamburg, 22609, Germany
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- Genomic and Applied Microbiology & Göttingen Genomics Laboratory, Georg-August University Göttingen, Göttingen, 37077, Germany
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- Genomic and Applied Microbiology & Göttingen Genomics Laboratory, Georg-August University Göttingen, Göttingen, 37077, Germany
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- Genomic and Applied Microbiology & Göttingen Genomics Laboratory, Georg-August University Göttingen, Göttingen, 37077, Germany
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- Mass Spectrometric Proteomics Group, Department of Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf (UKE), Hamburg, 20246, Germany
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- Mass Spectrometric Proteomics Group, Department of Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf (UKE), Hamburg, 20246, Germany
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- Microbiology & Biotechnology, Institute of Plant Sciences and Microbiology, University of Hamburg, Hamburg, 22609, Germany
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Rösch B, Gentner TX, Eyselein J, Langer J, Elsen H, Harder S. Strongly reducing magnesium(0) complexes. Nature 2021; 592:717-721. [PMID: 33911274 DOI: 10.1038/s41586-021-03401-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 68] [Impact Index Per Article: 22.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/04/2020] [Accepted: 02/26/2021] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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A complex of a metal in its zero oxidation state can be considered a stabilized, but highly reactive, form of a single metal atom. Such complexes are common for the more noble transition metals. Although rare examples are known for electronegative late-main-group p-block metals or semimetals1-6, it is a challenge to isolate early-main-group s-block metals in their zero oxidation state7-11. This is directly related to their very low electronegativity and strong tendency to oxidize. Here we present examples of zero-oxidation-state magnesium (that is, magnesium(0)) complexes that are stabilized by superbulky, monoanionic, β-diketiminate ligands. Whereas the reactivity of an organomagnesium compound is typically defined by the nucleophilicity of its organic groups and the electrophilicity of Mg2+ cations, the Mg0 complexes reported here feature electron-rich Mg centres that are nucleophilic and strongly reducing. The latter property is exemplified by the ability to reduce Na+ to Na0. We also present a complex with a linear Mg3 core that formally could be described as a MgI-Mg0-MgI unit. Such multinuclear mixed-valence Mgn clusters are discussed as fleeting intermediates during the early stages of Grignard reagent formation. Their remarkably strong reducing power implies a rich reactivity and application as specialized reducing agents.
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- B Rösch
- Department of Chemistry and Pharmacy, Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nürnberg, Erlangen, Germany
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- Department of Chemistry and Pharmacy, Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nürnberg, Erlangen, Germany
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- Department of Chemistry and Pharmacy, Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nürnberg, Erlangen, Germany
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- Department of Chemistry and Pharmacy, Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nürnberg, Erlangen, Germany
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- Department of Chemistry and Pharmacy, Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nürnberg, Erlangen, Germany
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- Department of Chemistry and Pharmacy, Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nürnberg, Erlangen, Germany.
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Rösch B, Gentner TX, Langer J, Färber C, Eyselein J, Zhao L, Ding C, Frenking G, Harder S. Dinitrogen complexation and reduction at low-valent calcium. Science 2021; 371:1125-1128. [DOI: 10.1126/science.abf2374] [Citation(s) in RCA: 64] [Impact Index Per Article: 21.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2020] [Accepted: 02/02/2021] [Indexed: 11/02/2022]
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- B. Rösch
- Inorganic Chemistry, University Erlangen-Nürnberg, 91058 Erlangen, Germany
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- Inorganic Chemistry, University Erlangen-Nürnberg, 91058 Erlangen, Germany
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- Inorganic Chemistry, University Erlangen-Nürnberg, 91058 Erlangen, Germany
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- Inorganic Chemistry, University Erlangen-Nürnberg, 91058 Erlangen, Germany
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- Inorganic Chemistry, University Erlangen-Nürnberg, 91058 Erlangen, Germany
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- Institute of Advanced Synthesis, School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing 211816, China
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- Institute of Advanced Synthesis, School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing 211816, China
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- Institute of Advanced Synthesis, School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing 211816, China
- Fachbereich Chemie, Philipps-Universität Marburg, 35043 Marburg, Germany
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- Inorganic Chemistry, University Erlangen-Nürnberg, 91058 Erlangen, Germany
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Diering S, Stathopoulou K, Goetz M, Rathjens L, Harder S, Piasecki A, Raabe J, Schulz S, Brandt M, Pflaumenbaum J, Fuchs U, Donzelli S, Sadayappan S, Nikolaev VO, Flenner F, Ehler E, Cuello F. Receptor-independent modulation of cAMP-dependent protein kinase and protein phosphatase signaling in cardiac myocytes by oxidizing agents. J Biol Chem 2020; 295:15342-15365. [PMID: 32868295 PMCID: PMC7650233 DOI: 10.1074/jbc.ra120.014467] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/21/2020] [Revised: 08/28/2020] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
Abstract
The contraction and relaxation of the heart is controlled by stimulation of the β1-adrenoreceptor (AR) signaling cascade, which leads to activation of cAMP-dependent protein kinase (PKA) and subsequent cardiac protein phosphorylation. Phosphorylation is counteracted by the main cardiac protein phosphatases, PP2A and PP1. Both kinase and phosphatases are sensitive to intramolecular disulfide formation in their catalytic subunits that inhibits their activity. Additionally, intermolecular disulfide formation between PKA type I regulatory subunits (PKA-RI) has been described to enhance PKA's affinity for protein kinase A anchoring proteins, which alters its subcellular distribution. Nitroxyl donors have been shown to affect contractility and relaxation, but the mechanistic basis for this effect is unclear. The present study investigates the impact of several nitroxyl donors and the thiol-oxidizing agent diamide on cardiac myocyte protein phosphorylation and oxidation. Although all tested compounds equally induced intermolecular disulfide formation in PKA-RI, only 1-nitrosocyclohexalycetate (NCA) and diamide induced reproducible protein phosphorylation. Phosphorylation occurred independently of β1-AR activation, but was abolished after pharmacological PKA inhibition and thus potentially attributable to increased PKA activity. NCA treatment of cardiac myocytes induced translocation of PKA and phosphatases to the myofilament compartment as shown by fractionation, immunofluorescence, and proximity ligation assays. Assessment of kinase and phosphatase activity within the myofilament fraction of cardiac myocytes after exposure to NCA revealed activation of PKA and inhibition of phosphatase activity thus explaining the increase in phosphorylation. The data suggest that the NCA-mediated effect on cardiac myocyte protein phosphorylation orchestrates alterations in the kinase/phosphatase balance.
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- Simon Diering
- Institute of Experimental Pharmacology and Toxicology, Cardiovascular Research Center, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany; DZHK (German Center for Cardiovascular Research), partner site Hamburg/Kiel/Lübeck, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany
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- Institute of Experimental Pharmacology and Toxicology, Cardiovascular Research Center, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany; DZHK (German Center for Cardiovascular Research), partner site Hamburg/Kiel/Lübeck, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany
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- Institute of Experimental Pharmacology and Toxicology, Cardiovascular Research Center, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany; DZHK (German Center for Cardiovascular Research), partner site Hamburg/Kiel/Lübeck, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany
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- Institute of Experimental Pharmacology and Toxicology, Cardiovascular Research Center, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany; DZHK (German Center for Cardiovascular Research), partner site Hamburg/Kiel/Lübeck, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany
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- Institut für Klinische Chemie und Laboratoriumsmedizin, Massenspektrometrische Proteomanalytik, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany
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- Institute of Experimental Pharmacology and Toxicology, Cardiovascular Research Center, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany; DZHK (German Center for Cardiovascular Research), partner site Hamburg/Kiel/Lübeck, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany
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- Institute of Experimental Pharmacology and Toxicology, Cardiovascular Research Center, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany; DZHK (German Center for Cardiovascular Research), partner site Hamburg/Kiel/Lübeck, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany
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- Institute of Experimental Pharmacology and Toxicology, Cardiovascular Research Center, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany; DZHK (German Center for Cardiovascular Research), partner site Hamburg/Kiel/Lübeck, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany
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- Institute of Experimental Pharmacology and Toxicology, Cardiovascular Research Center, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany; DZHK (German Center for Cardiovascular Research), partner site Hamburg/Kiel/Lübeck, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany
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- Institute of Experimental Pharmacology and Toxicology, Cardiovascular Research Center, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany; DZHK (German Center for Cardiovascular Research), partner site Hamburg/Kiel/Lübeck, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany
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- Institute of Experimental Pharmacology and Toxicology, Cardiovascular Research Center, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany; DZHK (German Center for Cardiovascular Research), partner site Hamburg/Kiel/Lübeck, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany
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- Institute of Experimental Pharmacology and Toxicology, Cardiovascular Research Center, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany; DZHK (German Center for Cardiovascular Research), partner site Hamburg/Kiel/Lübeck, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany
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- University of Cincinnati Heart, Lung and Vascular Institute, Cardiovascular Center, Cincinnati, Ohio USA
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- DZHK (German Center for Cardiovascular Research), partner site Hamburg/Kiel/Lübeck, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany; Institute of Experimental Cardiovascular Research, Cardiovascular Research Center, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany
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- Institute of Experimental Pharmacology and Toxicology, Cardiovascular Research Center, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany; DZHK (German Center for Cardiovascular Research), partner site Hamburg/Kiel/Lübeck, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany
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- Randall Centre for Cell and Molecular Biophysics (School of Basic and Medical Biosciences) and School of Cardiovascular Medicine and Sciences, British Heart Foundation Research Excellence Center, King's College London, London, United Kingdom
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- Institute of Experimental Pharmacology and Toxicology, Cardiovascular Research Center, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany; DZHK (German Center for Cardiovascular Research), partner site Hamburg/Kiel/Lübeck, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany.
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Hassani Nia F, Woike D, Martens V, Klüssendorf M, Hönck HH, Harder S, Kreienkamp HJ. Targeting of δ-catenin to postsynaptic sites through interaction with the Shank3 N-terminus. Mol Autism 2020; 11:85. [PMID: 33115499 PMCID: PMC7592556 DOI: 10.1186/s13229-020-00385-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/13/2020] [Accepted: 09/23/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND Neurodevelopmental disorders such as autism spectrum disorder (ASD) may be caused by alterations in genes encoding proteins that are involved in synapse formation and function. This includes scaffold proteins such as Shank3, and synaptic adhesion proteins such as Neurexins or Neuroligins. An important question is whether the products of individual risk genes cooperate functionally (exemplified in the interaction of Neurexin with Neuroligin isoforms). This might suggest a common pathway in pathogenesis. For the SHANK3 gene, heterozygous loss of function, as well as missense mutations have been observed in ASD cases. Several missense mutations affect the N-terminal part of Shank3 which contains the highly conserved Shank/ProSAP N-terminal (SPN) and Ankyrin repeat (Ank) domains. The role of these domains and the relevance of these mutations for synaptic function of Shank3 are widely unknown. METHODS We used purification from a synaptic protein fraction, as well as a variety of biochemical and cell biological approaches to identify proteins which associate with the Shank3 N-terminus at postsynaptic sites. RESULTS We report here that δ-catenin, which is encoded by CTNND2, an autism candidate gene, directly interacts with the Ank domain of Shank3 at postsynaptic sites through its Armadillo-repeat domain. The interaction is not affected by well-known posttranslational modifications of δ-catenin, i.e. by phosphorylation or palmitoylation. However, an ASD-associated mutation in the SPN domain of Shank3, L68P, significantly increases the interaction of Shank3 with δ-catenin. By analysis of postsynaptic fractions from mice, we show that the lack of SPN-Ank containing, large isoforms of Shank3 results in the loss of postsynaptic δ-catenin. Further, expression of Shank3 variants containing the N-terminal domains in primary cultured neurons significantly increased the presence of coexpressed δ-catenin at postsynaptic sites. LIMITATIONS Work in model organisms such as mice, and in primary cultured neurons may not reproduce faithfully the situation in human brain neurons. Work in primary cultured neurons was also hampered by lack of a specific antibody for endogenous δ-catenin. CONCLUSIONS Our data show that the interaction between Shank3 N-terminus and δ-catenin is required for the postsynaptic targeting of δ-catenin. Failure of proper targeting of δ-catenin to postsynaptic sites may contribute to the pathogenesis of autism spectrum disorder.
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- Fatemeh Hassani Nia
- Institut für Humangenetik, Universitätsklinikum Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistrasse 52, 20246, Hamburg, Germany
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- Institut für Humangenetik, Universitätsklinikum Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistrasse 52, 20246, Hamburg, Germany
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- Institut für Humangenetik, Universitätsklinikum Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistrasse 52, 20246, Hamburg, Germany
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- Institut für Humangenetik, Universitätsklinikum Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistrasse 52, 20246, Hamburg, Germany.,Institut für Osteologie Und Biomechanik, Zellbiologie seltener Erkrankungen, Universitätsklinikum Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany
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- Institut für Humangenetik, Universitätsklinikum Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistrasse 52, 20246, Hamburg, Germany
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- Massenspektrometrische Proteomanalytik, Institut für Klinische Chemie Und Laboratoriumsmedizin, Universitätsklinikum Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany
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- Institut für Humangenetik, Universitätsklinikum Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistrasse 52, 20246, Hamburg, Germany.
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Brandt SC, Ellinger B, van Nguyen T, Harder S, Schlüter H, Hahnke RL, Rühl M, Schäfer W, Gand M. Aspergillus sydowii: Genome Analysis and Characterization of Two Heterologous Expressed, Non-redundant Xylanases. Front Microbiol 2020; 11:2154. [PMID: 33071998 PMCID: PMC7531221 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2020.573482] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/17/2020] [Accepted: 08/14/2020] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
Abstract
A prerequisite for the transition toward a biobased economy is the identification and development of efficient enzymes for the usage of renewable resources as raw material. Therefore, different xylanolytic enzymes are important for efficient enzymatic hydrolysis of xylan-heteropolymers. A powerful tool to overcome the limited enzymatic toolbox lies in exhausting the potential of unexplored habitats. By screening a Vietnamese fungal culture collection of 295 undiscovered fungal isolates, 12 highly active xylan degraders were identified. One of the best xylanase producing strains proved to be an Aspergillus sydowii strain from shrimp shell (Fsh102), showing a specific activity of 0.6 U/mg. Illumina dye sequencing was used to identify our Fsh102 strain and determine differences to the A. sydowii CBS 593.65 reference strain. With activity based in-gel zymography and subsequent mass spectrometric identification, three potential proteins responsible for xylan degradation were identified. Two of these proteins were cloned from the cDNA and, furthermore, expressed heterologously in Escherichia coli and characterized. Both xylanases, were entirely different from each other, including glycoside hydrolases (GH) families, folds, substrate specificity, and inhibition patterns. The specific enzyme activity applying 0.1% birch xylan of both purified enzymes were determined with 181.1 ± 37.8 or 121.5 ± 10.9 U/mg for xylanase I and xylanase II, respectively. Xylanase I belongs to the GH11 family, while xylanase II is member of the GH10 family. Both enzymes showed typical endo-xylanase activity, the main products of xylanase I are xylobiose, xylotriose, and xylohexose, while xylobiose, xylotriose, and xylopentose are formed by xylanase II. Additionally, xylanase II showed remarkable activity toward xylotriose. Xylanase I is stable when stored up to 30°C and pH value of 9, while xylanase II started to lose significant activity stored at pH 9 after exceeding 3 days of storage. Xylanase II displayed about 40% activity when stored at 50°C for 24 h. The enzymes are tolerant toward mesophilic temperatures, while acting in a broad pH range. With site directed mutagenesis, the active site residues in both enzymes were confirmed. The presented activity and stability justify the classification of both xylanases as highly interesting for further development.
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- Sophie C. Brandt
- Department of Molecular Phytopathology, University of Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany
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- Department ScreeningPort, Fraunhofer Institute for Molecular Biology and Applied Ecology IME, Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of Molecular Phytopathology, University of Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany
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- Mass Spectrometric Proteomics Group, Institute of Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany
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- Mass Spectrometric Proteomics Group, Institute of Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of Microorganisms, Leibniz Institute DSMZ – German Collection of Microorganisms and Cell Cultures, Braunschweig, Germany
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- Institute of Food Chemistry and Food Biotechnology, Justus Liebig University Giessen, Giessen, Germany
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- Department of Molecular Phytopathology, University of Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of Molecular Phytopathology, University of Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany
- Institute of Food Chemistry and Food Biotechnology, Justus Liebig University Giessen, Giessen, Germany
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Heuer J, Heuer F, Stürmer R, Harder S, Schlüter H, Braga Emidio N, Muttenthaler M, Jechorek D, Meyer F, Hoffmann W. The Tumor Suppressor TFF1 Occurs in Different Forms and Interacts with Multiple Partners in the Human Gastric Mucus Barrier: Indications for Diverse Protective Functions. Int J Mol Sci 2020; 21:ijms21072508. [PMID: 32260357 PMCID: PMC7177788 DOI: 10.3390/ijms21072508] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2020] [Revised: 03/30/2020] [Accepted: 04/02/2020] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
Abstract
TFF1 is a protective peptide of the Trefoil Factor Family (TFF), which is co-secreted with the mucin MUC5AC, gastrokine 2 (GKN2), and IgG Fc binding protein (FCGBP) from gastric surface mucous cells. Tff1-deficient mice obligatorily develop antropyloric adenoma and about 30% progress to carcinomas, indicating that Tff1 is a tumor suppressor. As a hallmark, TFF1 contains seven cysteine residues with three disulfide bonds stabilizing the conserved TFF domain. Here, we systematically investigated the molecular forms of TFF1 in the human gastric mucosa. TFF1 mainly occurs in an unusual monomeric form, but also as a homodimer. Furthermore, minor amounts of TFF1 form heterodimers with GKN2, FCGBP, and an unknown partner protein, respectively. TFF1 also binds to the mucin MUC6 in vitro, as shown by overlay assays with synthetic 125I-labeled TFF1 homodimer. The dominant presence of a monomeric form with a free thiol group at Cys-58 is in agreement with previous studies in Xenopus laevis and mouse. Cys-58 is likely highly reactive due to flanking acid residues (PPEEEC58EF) and might act as a scavenger for extracellular reactive oxygen/nitrogen species protecting the gastric mucosa from damage by oxidative stress, e.g., H2O2 generated by dual oxidase (DUOX).
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- Jörn Heuer
- Institute of Molecular Biology and Medicinal Chemistry, Otto-von-Guericke University Magdeburg, Leipziger Str. 44, 39120 Magdeburg, Germany
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- Institute of Molecular Biology and Medicinal Chemistry, Otto-von-Guericke University Magdeburg, Leipziger Str. 44, 39120 Magdeburg, Germany
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- Institute of Molecular Biology and Medicinal Chemistry, Otto-von-Guericke University Magdeburg, Leipziger Str. 44, 39120 Magdeburg, Germany
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- Institute of Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistr. 52, 20246 Hamburg, Germany
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- Institute of Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistr. 52, 20246 Hamburg, Germany
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- Institute for Molecular Biosciences, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland 4072, Australia
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- Institute for Molecular Biosciences, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland 4072, Australia
- Institute of Biological Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, University of Vienna, 1090 Vienna, Austria
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- Institute of Pathology, Otto-von-Guericke University Magdeburg, 39120 Magdeburg, Germany
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- Department of Surgery, Otto-von-Guericke University Magdeburg, 39120 Magdeburg, Germany
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- Institute of Molecular Biology and Medicinal Chemistry, Otto-von-Guericke University Magdeburg, Leipziger Str. 44, 39120 Magdeburg, Germany
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Gantriis DL, Thorup AAE, Harder S, Greve AN, Henriksen MT, Zahle KK, Stadsgaard H, Ellersgaard D, Burton BK, Christiani CJ, Spang K, Hemager N, Uddin MJ, Jepsen JRM, Plessen KJ, Nordentoft M, Mors O, Bliksted V. Home visits in the Danish High Risk and Resilience Study - VIA 7: assessment of the home environment of 508 7-year-old children born to parents diagnosed with schizophrenia or bipolar disorder. Acta Psychiatr Scand 2019; 140:126-134. [PMID: 31155701 DOI: 10.1111/acps.13057] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 05/28/2019] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
Abstract
OBJECTIVE The home environment provided by the caregivers of a child is an influential single factor for development and well-being. We aimed to compare the quality of the home environment of children at familial high risk of schizophrenia or bipolar disorder with population-based controls. METHODS Danish nationwide registers were used to retrieve a cohort of 522 7-year-old children of parents diagnosed with schizophrenia (N = 202), bipolar disorder (N = 120) or none of these diagnoses (N = 200). The home environment was assessed using the Middle Childhood-Home Observation for Measurement of the Environment Inventory (MC-HOME Inventory). RESULTS The proportion of children living in home environments that were evaluated not to meet the needs of a 7-year-old child was significantly larger in the two familial high-risk groups. This was true for 21% of the children with familial predisposition for schizophrenia and 7% of children with familial disposition for bipolar disorder. CONCLUSION Children born to parents diagnosed with schizophrenia and to a lesser extent bipolar disorder are at an increased risk of growing up in a home environment with an insufficient level of stimulation and support. Identifying families with inadequate home environments is a necessary step towards specialized help and support to at-risk families.
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- D L Gantriis
- Psychosis Research Unit, Aarhus University Hospital Psychiatry, Aarhus, Denmark.,The Lundbeck Foundation Initiative for Integrative Psychiatric Research, iPSYCH, Aarhus, Denmark
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- The Lundbeck Foundation Initiative for Integrative Psychiatric Research, iPSYCH, Aarhus, Denmark.,Child and Adolescent Mental Health Center, Mental Health Services, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Psychology, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Psychosis Research Unit, Aarhus University Hospital Psychiatry, Aarhus, Denmark.,The Lundbeck Foundation Initiative for Integrative Psychiatric Research, iPSYCH, Aarhus, Denmark
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- Psychosis Research Unit, Aarhus University Hospital Psychiatry, Aarhus, Denmark.,The Lundbeck Foundation Initiative for Integrative Psychiatric Research, iPSYCH, Aarhus, Denmark
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- Psychosis Research Unit, Aarhus University Hospital Psychiatry, Aarhus, Denmark.,The Lundbeck Foundation Initiative for Integrative Psychiatric Research, iPSYCH, Aarhus, Denmark
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- Psychosis Research Unit, Aarhus University Hospital Psychiatry, Aarhus, Denmark.,The Lundbeck Foundation Initiative for Integrative Psychiatric Research, iPSYCH, Aarhus, Denmark
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- The Lundbeck Foundation Initiative for Integrative Psychiatric Research, iPSYCH, Aarhus, Denmark.,Mental Health Centre Copenhagen, Copenhagen University Hospital, Mental Health Services Capital Region, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- The Lundbeck Foundation Initiative for Integrative Psychiatric Research, iPSYCH, Aarhus, Denmark.,Child and Adolescent Mental Health Center, Mental Health Services, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- The Lundbeck Foundation Initiative for Integrative Psychiatric Research, iPSYCH, Aarhus, Denmark.,Mental Health Centre Copenhagen, Copenhagen University Hospital, Mental Health Services Capital Region, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- The Lundbeck Foundation Initiative for Integrative Psychiatric Research, iPSYCH, Aarhus, Denmark.,Mental Health Centre Copenhagen, Copenhagen University Hospital, Mental Health Services Capital Region, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- The Lundbeck Foundation Initiative for Integrative Psychiatric Research, iPSYCH, Aarhus, Denmark.,Child and Adolescent Mental Health Center, Mental Health Services, Copenhagen, Denmark.,Mental Health Centre Copenhagen, Copenhagen University Hospital, Mental Health Services Capital Region, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Mental Health Centre Copenhagen, Copenhagen University Hospital, Mental Health Services Capital Region, Copenhagen, Denmark.,Section of Biostatistics, Department of Public Health, Copenhagen University, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- The Lundbeck Foundation Initiative for Integrative Psychiatric Research, iPSYCH, Aarhus, Denmark.,Child and Adolescent Mental Health Center, Mental Health Services, Copenhagen, Denmark.,Mental Health Centre Copenhagen, Copenhagen University Hospital, Mental Health Services Capital Region, Copenhagen, Denmark.,Centre for Neuropsychiatric Schizophrenia Research & Centre for Clinical Intervention and Neuropsychiatric Schizophrenia Research, Copenhagen University Hospital, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- The Lundbeck Foundation Initiative for Integrative Psychiatric Research, iPSYCH, Aarhus, Denmark.,Child and Adolescent Mental Health Center, Mental Health Services, Copenhagen, Denmark.,Service of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Department of Psychiatry, University Medical Center, University of Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzerland
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- The Lundbeck Foundation Initiative for Integrative Psychiatric Research, iPSYCH, Aarhus, Denmark.,Mental Health Centre Copenhagen, Copenhagen University Hospital, Mental Health Services Capital Region, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Psychosis Research Unit, Aarhus University Hospital Psychiatry, Aarhus, Denmark.,The Lundbeck Foundation Initiative for Integrative Psychiatric Research, iPSYCH, Aarhus, Denmark
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- Psychosis Research Unit, Aarhus University Hospital Psychiatry, Aarhus, Denmark.,The Lundbeck Foundation Initiative for Integrative Psychiatric Research, iPSYCH, Aarhus, Denmark.,Department of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, Aarhus University, Aarhus, Denmark
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Nyström-Hansen M, Andersen M, Khoury J, Davidsen K, Gumley A, Lyons-Ruth K, MacBeth A, Harder S. Hair cortisol in the perinatal period mediates associations between maternal adversity and disrupted maternal interaction in early infancy. Dev Psychobiol 2019; 61:543-556. [PMID: 30747450 PMCID: PMC6545887 DOI: 10.1002/dev.21833] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2018] [Revised: 12/13/2018] [Accepted: 12/17/2018] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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Existing literature points to the possibility that cortisol could be one link between maternal adversity and poorer parenting quality, but most studies have examined salivary cortisol concentrations rather than hair cortisol concentrations. The current study examined hair cortisol concentration (HCC) during the third trimester of pregnancy as a mediator between maternal adversity indicators (childhood abuse, severe mental illness, symptomatic functioning) and maternal caregiving behavior at 4 months postpartum. Forty-four women participated in the study: 30 with severe mental disorders, and 14 nonclinical controls. HCC was assessed during the third trimester of pregnancy (HCC-P) and at 4 months postpartum (HCC-4M). Sexual, physical, and emotional abuse were assessed by the Adverse Childhood Experiences Study Questionnaire. Maternal disrupted interaction was reliably coded from mother-infant video interactions during a Still-Face Procedure. Mediation models indicated that maternal HCC-P and HCC-4M mediated associations between maternal psychopathology (severe mental illness, symptomatic functioning) and maternal disrupted interaction at 4 months. Maternal HCC at 4 months also mediated associations between experienced childhood abuse and overall disrupted interaction. Our findings indicate that HCC may be a potential early biomarker for future caregiving challenges among mothers with severe mental illness and histories of childhood abuse.
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- M. Nyström-Hansen
- department of Psychology, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Endocrinology, Odense University Hospital, Odense, Denmark
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- Harvard Medical School, Cambridge Hospital, Department of Psychiatry, Cambridge, USA
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- Department of Child and Adolescent Mental Health Odense, Research Unit, Mental Health Services in the Region of Southern Denmark, Denmark,Department of Psychology, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark
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- Institute of Health and Wellbeing, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, Scotland, UK
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- Harvard Medical School, Cambridge Hospital, Department of Psychiatry, Cambridge, USA
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- School of Health in Social Science, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, Scotland, UK
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- department of Psychology, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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Naujokat H, Açil Y, Harder S, Lipp M, Böhrnsen F, Wiltfang J. Osseointegration of dental implants in ectopic engineered bone in three different scaffold materials. Int J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2019; 49:135-142. [PMID: 31053519 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijom.2019.04.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/26/2018] [Revised: 02/15/2019] [Accepted: 04/09/2019] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
Abstract
The in vivo regeneration of bone flaps might be an alternative to autogenous bone grafting. The first human case of mandibular reconstruction using the greater omentum as a bioreactor was reported in 2016. However, whether engineered bone will support the osseointegration of dental implants has not yet been investigated. In this study, bone tissue engineering was performed in the greater omentum of nine miniature pigs using bone morphogenetic protein 2, bone marrow aspirate, and three different scaffolds: hydroxyapatite, biphasic calcium phosphate (BCP), and titanium. After 8 weeks, two implants were placed in each scaffold; after another 8 weeks, the bone blocks were harvested for radiographic, histological, and histomorphometric analysis. All implants exhibited sufficient primary stability, and the success rate was 100%. The bone-to-implant contact ratios (BICs) were 38.2%, 68.5%, and 42.9%; the inter-thread bone densities were 29.4%, 64.9%, and 33.5%; and the peri-implant bone-scaffold densities were 56.4%, 87.6%, and 68.6% in the hydroxyapatite, BCP, and titanium groups, respectively. The BIC showed a strong correlation (r = 0.76) with the peri-implant bone-scaffold density. This study shows that de novo engineered bone leads to successful osseointegration and therefore may allow implant-based prosthodontic rehabilitation.
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- H Naujokat
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University Hospital of Schleswig-Holstein, Kiel, Germany.
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University Hospital of Schleswig-Holstein, Kiel, Germany
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- Department of Prosthodontics, Propaedeutics and Dental Materials, University Hospital of Schleswig-Holstein, Kiel, Germany
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University Hospital of Schleswig-Holstein, Kiel, Germany
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University Hospital of Göttingen, Göttingen, Germany
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University Hospital of Schleswig-Holstein, Kiel, Germany
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Harder S, Quabius ES, Meinke F, Mehl C, Kern M. Changes in proinflammatory gene expression in human whole blood after contact with UV-conditioned implant surfaces. Clin Oral Investig 2019; 23:3731-3738. [PMID: 30666479 DOI: 10.1007/s00784-019-02801-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2018] [Accepted: 01/10/2019] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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OBJECTIVES The aim of this in vitro study was to assess changes in the gene expression of proinflammatory cytokines in human whole blood after contact with titanium implant surfaces conditioned by UV light. To this end, expression levels of proinflammatory cytokines were analyzed in vitro in human whole blood. MATERIALS AND METHODS Dental implants made of grade 4 titanium were conditioned by UV light in a UV device and submerged in human whole blood. Unconditioned implants served as controls, and blood samples without implants served as the negative control group. Sampling was performed at 1, 8, and 24 h. Changes in the expression levels of interleukin-1β (IL1B) and tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF) were assessed using RT-qPCR at the mRNA level. RESULTS The gene expression of IL1B was significantly suppressed in the test group over the observation period compared to the control group during the 1-8 h after having contact between the implant surface and the blood. The gene expression of TNF was not significantly altered by UV conditioning after 1 and 8 h of observation, but both cytokine expression levels were increased significantly after 24 h. CONCLUSIONS Differences in the gene expression of proinflammatory cytokines after insertion of UV-conditioned titanium implants can be assessed using a human whole blood test. UV-conditioned implant surfaces apparently suppress the release of IL1B in vitro. CLINICAL RELEVANCE The results of our publication demonstrate that modulation of the early inflammatory response in human whole blood is possible by surface treatment with UV light. In particular, the suppression of IL1B expression, especially after the initial contact of blood cells, may be beneficial in the osseointegration of titanium implants by positively influence the balance between rejection and acceptance of an implant.
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- Sönke Harder
- Department of Prosthodontics, Propaedeutics and Dental Materials, School of Dentistry, Christian-Albrechts University Kiel, Arnold-Heller Str. 16, 24105, Kiel, Germany.
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- Institute of Immunology, Christian-Albrechts University Kiel, Kiel, Germany
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Christian-Albrechts University Kiel, Kiel, Germany
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- Department of Prosthodontics, Propaedeutics and Dental Materials, School of Dentistry, Christian-Albrechts University Kiel, Arnold-Heller Str. 16, 24105, Kiel, Germany
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- Department of Prosthodontics, Propaedeutics and Dental Materials, School of Dentistry, Christian-Albrechts University Kiel, Arnold-Heller Str. 16, 24105, Kiel, Germany
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- Department of Prosthodontics, Propaedeutics and Dental Materials, School of Dentistry, Christian-Albrechts University Kiel, Arnold-Heller Str. 16, 24105, Kiel, Germany
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Stürmer R, Harder S, Schlüter H, Hoffmann W. Commercial Porcine Gastric Mucin Preparations, also Used as Artificial Saliva, are a Rich Source for the Lectin TFF2: In Vitro Binding Studies. Chembiochem 2018; 19:2598-2608. [PMID: 30371971 DOI: 10.1002/cbic.201800622] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/15/2018] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Mucous gels (mucus) cover internal body surfaces. The secretory mucins MUC5AC and MUC6 and the protective peptide TFF2 are characteristic constituents of gastric mucus; TFF2 is co-secreted with MUC6. Herein, we investigated two commercial mucin preparations by FPLC and proteomics, because they are model systems for studying the rheology of gastric mucins. One preparation is also used as a saliva substitute, for example, after radiation therapy. We show that both preparations contain TFF2 (≈0.6 to 1.1 %, w/w). The majority of TFF2 is strongly bound noncovalently to mucin in a manner that is resistant to boiling in SDS. First overlay assays with 125 I-labeled porcine TFF2 revealed that mucin binding is modulated by Ca2+ and can be blocked by the lectin GSA-II and the antibody HIK1083, both recognizing the peripheral GlcNAcα1→4Galβ1→R moiety of MUC6. TFF2 binding was also inhibited in the presence of Me-β-Gal but less so by the α anomer. TFF2 may play a role in the oligomerization and secretion of MUC6, the rheology of gastric mucus, and the adherence of gastric microbiota. TFF2 in artificial saliva may be of benefit. TFF2 might also interact with the sugar moiety of various receptors.
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- René Stürmer
- Institute of Molecular Biology and Medicinal Chemistry, Otto-von-Guericke University Magdeburg, Leipziger Strasse 44, 39120, Magdeburg, Germany
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- Institute for Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, 20246, Hamburg, Germany
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- Institute for Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, 20246, Hamburg, Germany
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- Institute of Molecular Biology and Medicinal Chemistry, Otto-von-Guericke University Magdeburg, Leipziger Strasse 44, 39120, Magdeburg, Germany
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Wolters-Eisfeld G, Mercanoglu B, Hofmann BT, Wolpers T, Schnabel C, Harder S, Steffen P, Bachmann K, Steglich B, Schrader J, Gagliani N, Schlüter H, Güngör C, Izbicki JR, Wagener C, Bockhorn M. Loss of complex O-glycosylation impairs exocrine pancreatic function and induces MODY8-like diabetes in mice. Exp Mol Med 2018; 50:1-13. [PMID: 30305605 PMCID: PMC6180059 DOI: 10.1038/s12276-018-0157-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/05/2017] [Revised: 06/18/2018] [Accepted: 06/22/2018] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Cosmc is ubiquitously expressed and acts as a specific molecular chaperone assisting the folding and stability of core 1 synthase. Thus, it plays a crucial role in the biosynthesis of O-linked glycosylation of proteins. Here, we show that ablation of Cosmc in the exocrine pancreas of mice causes expression of truncated O-glycans (Tn antigen), resulting in exocrine pancreatic insufficiency with decreased activities of digestive enzymes and diabetes. To understand the molecular causes of the pleiotropic phenotype, we used Vicia villosa agglutinin to enrich Tn antigen-modified proteins from Cosmc-KO pancreatic lysates and performed a proteomic analysis. Interestingly, a variety of proteins were identified, of which bile salt-activated lipase (also denoted carboxyl-ester lipase, Cel) was the most abundant. In humans, frameshift mutations in CEL cause maturity-onset diabetes of the young type 8 (MODY8), a monogenic syndrome of diabetes and pancreatic exocrine dysfunction. Here, we provide data suggesting that differentially O-glycosylated Cel could negatively affect beta cell function. Taken together, our findings demonstrate the importance of correct O-glycan formation for normal exocrine and endocrine pancreatic function, implying that aberrant O-glycans might be relevant for pathogenic mechanisms of the pancreas.
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- Gerrit Wolters-Eisfeld
- Department of General, Visceral and Thoracic Surgery, University Medical Center Hamburg- Eppendorf (UKE), Hamburg, Germany.
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- Department of General, Visceral and Thoracic Surgery, University Medical Center Hamburg- Eppendorf (UKE), Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of General, Visceral and Thoracic Surgery, University Medical Center Hamburg- Eppendorf (UKE), Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of General, Visceral and Thoracic Surgery, University Medical Center Hamburg- Eppendorf (UKE), Hamburg, Germany
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- Metabolic Laboratory and Newborn Screening, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf (UKE), Hamburg, Germany
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- Mass Spectrometric Proteomics-Institute for Clinical Chemistry & Laboratory Medicine, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf (UKE), Hamburg, Germany
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- Mass Spectrometric Proteomics-Institute for Clinical Chemistry & Laboratory Medicine, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf (UKE), Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of General, Visceral and Thoracic Surgery, University Medical Center Hamburg- Eppendorf (UKE), Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of General, Visceral and Thoracic Surgery, University Medical Center Hamburg- Eppendorf (UKE), Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of General, Visceral and Thoracic Surgery, University Medical Center Hamburg- Eppendorf (UKE), Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of General, Visceral and Thoracic Surgery, University Medical Center Hamburg- Eppendorf (UKE), Hamburg, Germany
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- Mass Spectrometric Proteomics-Institute for Clinical Chemistry & Laboratory Medicine, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf (UKE), Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of General, Visceral and Thoracic Surgery, University Medical Center Hamburg- Eppendorf (UKE), Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of General, Visceral and Thoracic Surgery, University Medical Center Hamburg- Eppendorf (UKE), Hamburg, Germany
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- Center for Diagnostics, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf (UKE), Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of General, Visceral and Thoracic Surgery, University Medical Center Hamburg- Eppendorf (UKE), Hamburg, Germany
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Harder S, Egert C, Freitag-Wolf S, Mehl C, Kern M. Intraosseous Temperature Changes During Implant Site Preparation: In Vitro Comparison of Thermocouples and Infrared Thermography. Int J Oral Maxillofac Implants 2018; 33:72-78. [PMID: 29340345 DOI: 10.11607/jomi.6222] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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PURPOSE Implant-supported dental prostheses are based on the principle of osseointegration, and the success of dental implantation depends on adequate formation of this intimate bone-to-implant contact. The application of heat during the drilling procedure leads to a rise in intraosseous temperature at the prospective implant site, which may result in various complications. The purpose of the present study was to compare the ability of thermocouples and infrared thermography to detect changes in intraosseous temperature during dental implant site preparation. MATERIALS AND METHODS Standardized bovine costae bone blocks were used to simulate the cortical bone of the human mandible. Steel implant form drills with a diameter of 3.0 mm were used. Two types of irrigation systems were used (external cooling only and combined internal and external cooling). Drilling was performed at a constant speed (1,200 rpm). Changes in intraosseous temperature were evaluated using Type T Cu-CuNi thermocouples and an infrared thermography camera system at contact pressures of 5 and 20 N. RESULTS Infrared thermography detected significantly greater increases in intraosseous temperature (ΔT) than thermocouples for all tested combinations of cooling system and contact pressure (P ≤ .0001). CONCLUSION These results suggest that thermography more accurately reflects intraosseous temperature changes during implant site preparation than thermocouples.
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Mehl C, Kern M, Zimmermann A, Harder S, Huth S, Selhuber-Unkel C. Impact of Cleaning Procedures on Adhesion of Living Cells to Three Abutment Materials. Int J Oral Maxillofac Implants 2017; 32:976-984. [DOI: 10.11607/jomi.5630] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Mehl C, Ali S, El Bahra S, Harder S, Vollrath O, Kern M. Is There a Correlation Between Tensile Strength and Retrievability of Cemented Implant-Retained Crowns Using Artificial Aging? INT J PROSTHODONT 2016; 29:83-90. [PMID: 26757337 DOI: 10.11607/ijp.4317] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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PURPOSE The main goal of this in-vitro study was to evaluate whether tensile strength and retrievability of cemented implant-retained crowns correlate when using artificial aging. MATERIALS AND METHODS A total of 128 crowns were fabricated from a cobalt-chromium alloy for 128 tapered titanium abutments (6 degrees taper, 4.3 mm diameter, 4 mm length, Camlog). The crowns were cemented with glass-ionomer (Ketac Cem, 3M) or resin cements (Multilink Implant, Telio CS Cem [Ivoclar Vivadent], Retrieve [Parkell]). Multilink Implant was used without priming. The experimental groups were subjected to either 37,500 thermal cycles between 5°C and 55°C, 1,200,000 chewing cycles, or a combination of both. Control groups were stored for 10 days in deionized water. The crowns were removed with a universal testing machine or a clinically used removal device (Coronaflex, KaVo). Data were statistically analyzed using nonparametrical tests. RESULTS Retention values were recorded between 31 N and 362 N. Telio CS Cem showed the lowest retention values, followed by Retrieve, Ketac Cem, and Multilink Implant (P≤.0001). The number of removal attempts with the Coronaflex were not significantly different between the cements (P>.05). Thermal cycling and chewing simulation significantly influenced the retrieval of Retrieve Telio CS Cem, and Ketac Cem specimens (P≤.05). Only for Multilink Implant and Telio CS Cem correlations between removal with the universal testing machine and the Coronaflex could be revealed (P≤.0001). CONCLUSIONS Ketac Cem and Multilink Implant (without silane) can be used for a semipermanent cementation. Retrieve and Telio CS Cem are recommendable for a temporary cementation.
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Steinebrunner L, Harder S, Wolfart S, Freitag-Wolf S, Kern M. The Precision of Mechanical Torque Wrenches Used for Implants in Dental Offices. INT J PROSTHODONT 2015; 28:527-30. [PMID: 26340015 DOI: 10.11607/ijp.4281] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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PURPOSE This study aimed to investigate the precision of mechanical torque wrenches used for implants in dental offices. MATERIALS AND METHODS Mechanical torque wrenches (n = 138) with two functional designs and made by three manufacturers were tested by three groups of investigators. Potential influences on accuracy were tested. Relative deviations from targeted torque values and the precision of recorded torque values were analyzed. RESULTS Most abutment screws were tightened too tightly rather than too weakly. Differences were apparent in the influence of the functional design of torque wrenches on their precision. No significant correlation between absolute frequency of use and relative deviation or precision was detected. Investigators with different levels of experience exhibited significantly different deviations from targeted torque values. CONCLUSIONS Average deviation from intended torque values, and levels of imprecision, are evidently not major problems in implant prosthetics; however, high torque values are a cause for concern.
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Harder S, Paulsen RR, Larsen M, Laugesen S, Mihocic M, Majdak P. Reliability in Measuring Head Related Transfer Functions of Hearing Aids. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2015; 101:1064-1066. [PMID: 28239328 DOI: 10.3813/aaa.918900] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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- S Harder
- Technical University of Denmark, DTU Compute, Department of Applied Mathematics and Computer Science, 2800 Lyngby, Denmark
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- Technical University of Denmark, DTU Compute, Department of Applied Mathematics and Computer Science, 2800 Lyngby, Denmark
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- Oticon A/S, DK-2765 Smørum, Denmark
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- Eriksholm Research Centre, DK-3070 Snekkersten, Denmark
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- Acoustics Research Institute, Austrian Academy of Sciences, Vienna, Austria
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- Acoustics Research Institute, Austrian Academy of Sciences, Vienna, Austria
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Hofmann BT, Schlüter L, Lange P, Mercanoglu B, Ewald F, Fölster A, Picksak AS, Harder S, El Gammal AT, Grupp K, Güngör C, Drenckhan A, Schlüter H, Wagener C, Izbicki JR, Jücker M, Bockhorn M, Wolters-Eisfeld G. COSMC knockdown mediated aberrant O-glycosylation promotes oncogenic properties in pancreatic cancer. Mol Cancer 2015; 14:109. [PMID: 26021314 PMCID: PMC4447007 DOI: 10.1186/s12943-015-0386-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 76] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2014] [Accepted: 05/12/2015] [Indexed: 01/02/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Human pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) is one of the most aggressive and lethal malignancies in the world and despite great efforts in research types of treatment remain limited. A frequently detected alteration in PDACs is a truncated O-linked N-acetylgalactosamine (GalNAc) glycosylation with expression of the Tn antigen. Changes in O-glycosylation affect posttranslationally modified O-GalNAc proteins resulting in profound cellular alterations. Tn antigen is a tumor associated glycan detected in 75-90 % of PDACs and up to 67 % in its precursor lesions. Since the role of Tn antigen expression in PDAC is insufficiently understood we analyzed the impact of COSMC mediated Tn antigen expression in two human PDAC cell lines on cellular oncogenic properties. METHODS Forced expression of Tn antigen on O-glycosylated proteins in pancreatic cancer cells was induced by lentiviral-mediated knockdown of the COSMC chaperone, which prevented O-glycan elongation beyond the initial GalNAcα1- residue on O-linked glycoproteins. Altered O-GalNAc glycosylation was analyzed in human pancreatic cancer cell lines Panc-1 and L3.6pl using Western and Far-Western blot as well as immunocytochemical techniques. To assess the biological implications of COSMC function on oncogenic properties, cell viability assays, scratch assays combined with live cell imaging, migration and apoptosis assays were performed. Lectin based glycoprotein enrichment with subsequent mass spectrometric analysis identified new cancer O-GalNAc modified proteins. Expression of Tn antigen bearing Nucleolin in patient derived PDAC tumor specimens was evaluated and correlated with clinicopathological data. RESULTS Tn antigen expression was induced on various O-GalNAc glycoproteins in COSMC deficient cell lines compared to the control. Proliferation was reduced (p < 0.001) in COSMC knockdown cells, whereas migration was increased (p < 0.001) and apoptosis was decreased (p = 0.03), highlighting the importance of Tn antigen expression on metastatic and anti-apoptotic behavior of PDAC derived cells. Nucleolin was identified as O-GalNAc modified protein in COSMC deficient PDAC cell lines. Interestingly, immunohistochemical staining and co-localization studies of patient derived PDACs revealed poor survival for patients with strong co-localization of Tn antigen and Nucleolin (p = 0.037). CONCLUSION This study substantiates the influence of altered O-glycan (Tn/STn) expression on oncogenic properties in pancreatic cancer and identifies O-GalNAc modified Nucleolin as novel prognostic marker.
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- Bianca T Hofmann
- Department of General, Visceral and Thoracic Surgery, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistrasse 52, 20246, Hamburg, Germany.
- Department of Anatomy and Experimental Morphology, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistrasse 52, 20246, Hamburg, Germany.
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- Department of General, Visceral and Thoracic Surgery, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistrasse 52, 20246, Hamburg, Germany.
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- Department of General, Visceral and Thoracic Surgery, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistrasse 52, 20246, Hamburg, Germany.
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- Department of General, Visceral and Thoracic Surgery, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistrasse 52, 20246, Hamburg, Germany.
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- Department of Hepatobiliary and Transplant Surgery, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistrasse 52, 20246, Hamburg, Germany.
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- Department of General, Visceral and Thoracic Surgery, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistrasse 52, 20246, Hamburg, Germany.
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- Department of General, Visceral and Thoracic Surgery, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistrasse 52, 20246, Hamburg, Germany.
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- Department of Clinical Chemistry, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistrasse 52, 20246, Hamburg, Germany.
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- Department of General, Visceral and Thoracic Surgery, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistrasse 52, 20246, Hamburg, Germany.
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- Department of General, Visceral and Thoracic Surgery, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistrasse 52, 20246, Hamburg, Germany.
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- Department of General, Visceral and Thoracic Surgery, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistrasse 52, 20246, Hamburg, Germany.
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- Department of General, Visceral and Thoracic Surgery, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistrasse 52, 20246, Hamburg, Germany.
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- Department of Clinical Chemistry, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistrasse 52, 20246, Hamburg, Germany.
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- Department of Clinical Chemistry, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistrasse 52, 20246, Hamburg, Germany.
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- Department of General, Visceral and Thoracic Surgery, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistrasse 52, 20246, Hamburg, Germany.
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- Institute for Biochemistry and Signal Transduction, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistrasse 52, 20246, Hamburg, Germany.
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- Department of General, Visceral and Thoracic Surgery, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistrasse 52, 20246, Hamburg, Germany.
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- Department of General, Visceral and Thoracic Surgery, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistrasse 52, 20246, Hamburg, Germany.
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Mehl C, Harder S, Lin J, Vollrath O, Kern M. Perception of dental esthetics: influence of restoration type, symmetry, and color in four different countries. INT J PROSTHODONT 2015; 28:60-4. [PMID: 25588175 DOI: 10.11607/ijp.4005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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In this study, the influence of restoration type, symmetry, and color on the perception of dental appearance was evaluated. An esthetic questionnaire was completed by 29 patients before and after esthetic rehabilitation. In addition, 94 dentists from four countries (Germany, the United Kingdom [UK], China, and Switzerland) evaluated the influence of the above factors using before-and-after rehabilitation pictures. The most invasive treatment was recommended by Chinese dentists, while German, Swiss, and UK dentists recommended comparable treatment options. As for restorative symmetry, restoration type, and color, significant differences could be found among and within the dentists of the four countries (P ± .05).
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Mehl CJ, Harder S, Wolfart S, Vollrath O, Trinkler A, Wenz HJ, Kern M. Influence of dental education on esthetic perception. Int J Esthet Dent 2015; 10:486-499. [PMID: 26171449] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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AIM One of the most challenging tasks in daily practice when it comes to defining treatment goals and how to attain them is the communication with the patient and the self-reflection of the treating dentist. Failures due to mis-communication are common, especially in esthetic dentistry. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the influence of dental education on students' and dentists' judgment of patients' dental appearance. MATERIALS AND METHODS Based on internationally accepted guidelines about dental esthetics, a questionnaire was developed to measure "dental appearance" (QDA). Eleven items defined a QDA score (0 = "absolutely dissatisfied", 100 = "absolutely satisfied"). The QDA was completed by 29 patients (21 women, 8 men) before and after a complete oral rehabilitation, including restoration of the anterior teeth. Overall, 95 students (1st, 5th, and 10th Semester) and 30 dentists evaluated the patients' esthetics before and after rehabilitation on a visual analog scale (VAS; 0 = "absolutely unesthetic", 100 = "absolutely esthetic"). RESULTS Students and dentists alike judged a significant esthetic improvement after treatment (P ≤ 0.0001). Significant differences could be found when comparing the students' and dentists' judgment and the patients' self-evaluation (P ≤ 0.05). CONCLUSION Since it seems that students judge dental appearance differently from patients' self-assessment, teaching esthetic rules at university should incorporate the aspect of patient feedback in order to avoid misconceptions.
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Hofmann BT, Stehr A, Dohrmann T, Güngör C, Herich L, Hiller J, Harder S, Ewald F, Gebauer F, Tachezy M, Precht C, Izbicki JR, Bockhorn M, Wagener C, Wolters-Eisfeld G. ABO blood group IgM isoagglutinins interact with tumor-associated O-glycan structures in pancreatic cancer. Clin Cancer Res 2014; 20:6117-26. [PMID: 25320359 DOI: 10.1158/1078-0432.ccr-14-0716] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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PURPOSE The ABO gene locus is associated with the risk of developing pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) resulting in an increased incidence in individuals with non-O blood groups. Up to 90% of PDAC specimens display alterations in mucin type O-GalNAc glycosylation. Because aberrant O-GalNAc glycans (Tn and T antigen) are structurally related to blood group A and B glycans, we investigated the role of IgM isoagglutinins in PDAC. EXPERIMENTAL DESIGN Binding studies of IgM isoagglutinins toward blood group A, B, Tn antigen, and T antigen glycoconjugates from patients with PDAC and healthy individuals were conducted. Isoagglutinin titers and total IgM were compared between patients with PDAC and control group. An anti-A antibody was used for immunoprecipitation of aberrant O-glycosylated tumor proteins and subsequent mass spectromic analysis. RESULTS We found that IgM isoagglutinins bind blood group antigens, Tn and T glycoconjugates as well as tumor-derived glycoproteins. Blood group A isoagglutinins exhibited a strong binding toward blood group B antigen and T antigen, whereas blood group B showed binding to blood group A antigen and Tn antigen. Furthermore, we confirmed a decreased frequency in individuals with blood group O and observed a significant decrease of IgM isoagglutinin titers in PDAC sera compared with control sera, whereas total IgM levels were unaltered. We identified new PDAC-derived O-GalNAc glycoproteins by mass spectrometry using a blood group A-specific antibody. CONCLUSION Our data elucidated a novel interaction of blood group IgM isoagglutinins and PDAC O-GalNAc glycoproteins that may contribute to the pathogenesis and progression of pancreatic cancer.
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- Bianca T Hofmann
- Department of General, Visceral and Thoracic Surgery, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of Clinical Chemistry, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of General, Visceral and Thoracic Surgery, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of General, Visceral and Thoracic Surgery, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of Medical Biometry and Epidemiology, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany. Insitute of Medical Statistics, Informatics and Epidemiology (IMSIE) University Hospital of Cologne, Cologne, Germany
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- Department of Transfusion Medicine, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of Clinical Chemistry, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of Hepatobiliary and Transplant Surgery, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of General, Visceral and Thoracic Surgery, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of General, Visceral and Thoracic Surgery, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of General, Visceral and Thoracic Surgery, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of General, Visceral and Thoracic Surgery, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of Clinical Chemistry, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of General, Visceral and Thoracic Surgery, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany.
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van Dorp WF, Wu X, Mulders JJL, Harder S, Rudolf P, De Hosson JTM. Gold complexes for focused-electron-beam-induced deposition. Langmuir 2014; 30:12097-105. [PMID: 25226512 DOI: 10.1021/la502618t] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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Four gold complexes were tested as a precursor for focused-electron-beam-induced deposition: [ClAu(III)Me2]2, ClAu(I)(SMe2), ClAu(I)(PMe3), and MeAu(I)(PMe3). Complexes [ClAu(III)Me2]2 and MeAu(I)(PMe3) are volatile, have sufficient vapor pressure at room temperature for deposition experiments, and were found to yield deposits that contain gold (29-41 and 19-25 atom %, respectively). Electrons easily remove the Cl ligand from [ClAu(III)Me2]2, and predominantly both methyl ligands are incorporated into the deposit. Electrons remove at least one methyl group from MeAu(I)(PMe3). Complexes ClAu(I)(SMe2) and ClAu(I)(PMe3) are not suitable as a precursor. They dissociate in vacuum, and the only volatile components are Cl, SMe2, and PMe3, respectively.
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- W F van Dorp
- Zernike Institute for Advanced Materials, University of Groningen , Nijenborgh 4, 9747 AG Groningen, The Netherlands
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Matthews Q, Isabelle M, Harder S, Brolo AG, Lum JJ, Jirasek A. Sci-Fri AM: Mountain - 04: Label-free Raman spectroscopy of single tumour cells detects early radiation-induced glycogen synthesis associated with increased radiation resistance. Med Phys 2014. [DOI: 10.1118/1.4894943] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022] Open
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Munawar A, Trusch M, Georgieva D, Hildebrand D, Kwiatkowski M, Behnken H, Harder S, Arni R, Spencer P, Schlüter H, Betzel C. Elapid snake venom analyses show the specificity of the peptide composition at the level of genera Naja and Notechis. Toxins (Basel) 2014; 6:850-68. [PMID: 24590383 PMCID: PMC3968365 DOI: 10.3390/toxins6030850] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/03/2013] [Revised: 01/24/2014] [Accepted: 02/05/2014] [Indexed: 01/29/2023] Open
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Elapid snake venom is a highly valuable, but till now mainly unexplored, source of pharmacologically important peptides. We analyzed the peptide fractions with molecular masses up to 10 kDa of two elapid snake venoms—that of the African cobra, N. m. mossambica (genus Naja), and the Peninsula tiger snake, N. scutatus, from Kangaroo Island (genus Notechis). A combination of chromatographic methods was used to isolate the peptides, which were characterized by combining complimentary mass spectrometric techniques. Comparative analysis of the peptide compositions of two venoms showed specificity at the genus level. Three-finger (3-F) cytotoxins, bradykinin-potentiating peptides (BPPs) and a bradykinin inhibitor were isolated from the Naja venom. 3-F neurotoxins, Kunitz/basic pancreatic trypsin inhibitor (BPTI)-type inhibitors and a natriuretic peptide were identified in the N. venom. The inhibiting activity of the peptides was confirmed in vitro with a selected array of proteases. Cytotoxin 1 (P01467) from the Naja venom might be involved in the disturbance of cellular processes by inhibiting the cell 20S-proteasome. A high degree of similarity between BPPs from elapid and viperid snake venoms was observed, suggesting that these molecules play a key role in snake venoms and also indicating that these peptides were recruited into the snake venom prior to the evolutionary divergence of the snakes.
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- Aisha Munawar
- Laboratory of Structural Biology of Infection and Inflammation, Institute of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Hamburg, c/o DESY, Notkestreet 85, Building 22a, Hamburg 22603, Germany.
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- Institute of Organic Chemistry, University of Hamburg, Martin-Luther-King-Platz 6, Hamburg 20146, Germany.
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- Laboratory of Structural Biology of Infection and Inflammation, Institute of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Hamburg, c/o DESY, Notkestreet 85, Building 22a, Hamburg 22603, Germany.
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- Institute of Clinical Chemistry, University Medical Centre Hamburg-Eppendorf (UKE), Martinistraße 52, Hamburg 20246, Germany.
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- Institute of Clinical Chemistry, University Medical Centre Hamburg-Eppendorf (UKE), Martinistraße 52, Hamburg 20246, Germany.
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- Institute of Organic Chemistry, University of Hamburg, Martin-Luther-King-Platz 6, Hamburg 20146, Germany.
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- Institute of Clinical Chemistry, University Medical Centre Hamburg-Eppendorf (UKE), Martinistraße 52, Hamburg 20246, Germany.
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- Department of Physics, IBILCE/UNESP, Rua Cristóvão Colombo 2265, São José do Rio Preto CEP 15054-000, SP Brazil.
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- Centro de Biotecnologia, Instituto de Pesquisas Energéticas e Nucleares, Avenue Lineu Prestes 2242, São Paulo 05508-000, Brazil.
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- Institute of Clinical Chemistry, University Medical Centre Hamburg-Eppendorf (UKE), Martinistraße 52, Hamburg 20246, Germany.
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- Laboratory of Structural Biology of Infection and Inflammation, Institute of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Hamburg, c/o DESY, Notkestreet 85, Building 22a, Hamburg 22603, Germany.
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Honecker F, Rohlfing T, Harder S, Braig M, Gillis AJ, Glaesener S, Barett C, Bokemeyer C, Buck F, Brümmendorf TH, Looijenga LH, Balabanov S. Proteome analysis of the effects of all-trans retinoic acid on human germ cell tumor cell lines. J Proteomics 2014; 96:300-13. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jprot.2013.11.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2013] [Revised: 10/29/2013] [Accepted: 11/12/2013] [Indexed: 01/16/2023]
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Mehl C, Harder S, Steiner M, Vollrath O, Kern M. Influence of cement film thickness on the retention of implant-retained crowns. J Prosthodont 2013; 22:618-25. [PMID: 23915027 DOI: 10.1111/jopr.12058] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 02/11/2013] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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PURPOSE The main goal of this study was to establish a new, high precision procedure to evaluate the influence of cement film thickness on the retention of cemented implant-retained crowns. MATERIALS AND METHODS Ninety-six tapered titanium abutments (6° taper, 4.3 mm diameter, Camlog) were shortened to 4 mm. Computer-aided design was used to design the crowns, and selective laser sintering, using a cobalt-chromium alloy, was used to produce the crowns. This method used a focused high-energy laser beam to fuse a localized region of metal powder to build up the crowns gradually. Before cementing, preset cement film thicknesses of 15, 50, 80, or 110 μm were established. Glass ionomer, polycarboxylate, or resin cements were used for cementation. After 3 days storage in demineralized water, the retention of the crowns was measured in tension using a universal testing machine. RESULTS The cement film thicknesses could be achieved with a high level of precision. Interactions between the factors cement and cement film thickness could be found (p ≤ 0.001). For all cements, crown retention decreased significantly between a cement film thickness of 15 and 50 μm (p ≤ 0.001). At 15 μm cement film thickness, the resin cement was the most retentive cement, followed by the polycarboxylate and then the glass ionomer cement (p ≤ 0.05). CONCLUSIONS The results suggest that cement film thickness has an influence on the retentive strength of cemented implant-retained crowns.
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Pietroni C, Andersen J, Johansen P, Harder S, Paulsen R, Børsting C, Morling N. The genetics of eye colours in an Italian population measured with an objective method for eye colour quantification. Forensic Science International: Genetics Supplement Series 2013. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fsigss.2013.10.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Harder S. New drugs and treatment strategies in COPD. Dtsch Med Wochenschr 2012. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0032-1323280] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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Mehl C, Harder S, Shahriari A, Steiner M, Kern M. Influence of abutment height and thermocycling on retrievability of cemented implant-supported crowns. Int J Oral Maxillofac Implants 2012; 27:1106-1115. [PMID: 23057023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/01/2023] Open
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PURPOSE To evaluate the influence of abutment height and thermocycling on the retrievability of cemented implant crowns. MATERIALS AND METHODS Ninety tapered titanium abutments (6 degree taper, 4.3 mm diameter, 8.5 mm height) were shortened to 2, 3, or 4 mm, respectively. Ninety crowns were designed and manufactured using CAD/CAM techniques and laser sintering a CoCr alloy. The crowns were cemented either with a glass-ionomer, a polycarboxylate, or a composite resin cement followed by 3-day storage in demineralized water without thermocycling or 150-day storage with 37,500 thermal cycles. The force (in N) and the number of attempts needed to remove the crowns using a universal testing machine (UTM) or a clinically used removal device (Coronaflex) were recorded. Statistical analysis at a level of significance of P ≤ .05 was conducted using the Kruskal-Wallis and Mann-Whitney U tests (Coronaflex) and three-way and two-way ANOVA, Tukey's HSD post hoc tests, and t tests (UTM). RESULTS Regardless of whether the crowns were retrieved with Coronaflex or UTM, the crowns cemented with the glass-ionomer cement were significantly easier to retrieve followed by the polycarboxylate and the resin cement, both of which differed significantly from each other (P ≤ .001). With both retrieval methods, the cement, abutment height, and thermocycling were significantly influential (P ≤ .0001). Significant interactions could be found for retrieval with UTM between the abutment height and thermocycling, between the cement and thermocycling, and between all three factors (P ≤ .05). CONCLUSIONS Glass-ionomer cement may be used for retrievable cementation of implant restorations, whereas polycarboxylate cement and especially composite resin cement should be used for a nonretrievable permanent cementation.
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- Christian Mehl
- Department of Prosthodontics, Propaedeutics and Dental Materials, Dental School, Christian-Albrechts University at Kiel, Kiel Germany.
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Harder S, Quabius ES, Ossenkop L, Mehl C, Kern M. Surface contamination of dental implants assessed by gene expression analysis in a whole-blood in vitro assay: a preliminary study. J Clin Periodontol 2012; 39:987-94. [PMID: 22862842 DOI: 10.1111/j.1600-051x.2012.01929.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 06/19/2012] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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AIM We aimed at evaluating pyrogen contamination of dental implants made of titanium and zirconia by using gene expression analysis in a whole-blood in vitro assay. MATERIAL AND METHODS Titanium and zirconia implants (five each) were incubated in human whole blood. Samples were assayed for gene expression levels of toll-like receptor 4 (TLR4), TLR9, interleukin (IL)-1β, nuclear factor 'kappa-light-chain-enhancer' of activated B-cells (NF-kB), tumour necrosis factor (TNF)-α, and Fas-associated protein with death domain (FADD) as indicators of surface contamination resulting in lipopolysaccharides (LPS)-stimulated TLR- or TNF-mediated immune responses. Gene expression was assayed using real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction (RT-qPCR). Non-stimulated blood from the same donor served as a negative control, and blood stimulated with LPS served as a positive control. After dry-heat treatment with dry heat, all implants were re-analysed as described above. RESULTS Both implant systems contained surface contaminants evoking a pro-inflammatory response similar to that induced by LPS. After dry-heat treatment, gene expression was significantly decreased to levels similar to those of negative control samples. CONCLUSIONS The results demonstrated LPS-like surface-bound contaminants in both tested implant systems. Depyrogenation with dry heat seems to be an effective means of reducing such contamination in dental implants.
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- Sönke Harder
- Department of Prosthodontics, Propaedeutics and Dental Materials, Christian-Albrechts University, Kiel, Germany.
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Mehl C, Becker ST, Acil Y, Harder S, Wiltfang J, Dabbagh-Afrouz AA, de Buhr W, Kern M. Impact of vertical loading on the implant-bone interface. Clin Oral Implants Res 2012; 24:949-56. [PMID: 22524429 DOI: 10.1111/j.1600-0501.2012.02487.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/19/2012] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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OBJECTIVES The main aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of vertical loading occurring during removal of cemented restorations on the implant-bone interface. METHODS Thirty-six titanium implants (Camlog 4.3 × 9 mm) were placed 1 mm supraosseous in the frontal skull of four minipigs. After a 13 week healing period the implants were exposed and the implant stability was measured. Three implants per minipig were vertically loaded using 20 or 100 impulses, respectively with an 18 Ns impulse imitating a crown removal. Three implants were left unloaded as control. The animals were sacrificed after 13 or 18 weeks. The harvested specimens were analyzed using scanning electron microscopy (SEM), light and fluorescence microscopy. RESULTS No post operative complications or deaths of the minipigs occurred. All implants osseointegrated. The average bone-implant contact area (BIC) was 78 ± 5.1%. No statistically significant difference could be found when comparing the BIC areas of the control and the experimental groups between the sacrificed animals at 13 weeks and 18 weeks (P > 0.05). Therefore, the results of each subgroup were pooled. No significant differences regarding the BIC area could be detected between the control and the experimental groups (P > 0.05). Except one failing implant no cracks due to vertical loading could be evaluated in the SEM. Fluorescence microscopy revealed a significantly higher bone remodeling activity in the vertically loaded groups. CONCLUSIONS Removal of cemented implant restorations seems not to have an impact on the mechanical implant stability, but seems to increase bone remodeling activity.
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- Christian Mehl
- Department of Prosthodontics, Propaedeutics and Dental Materials, Christian-Albrechts University at Kiel, Kiel, Germany.
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Quabius ES, Ossenkop L, Harder S, Kern M. Dental implants stimulate expression of Interleukin-8 and its receptor in human blood-An in vitro approach. J Biomed Mater Res B Appl Biomater 2012; 100:1283-8. [DOI: 10.1002/jbm.b.32693] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2011] [Revised: 01/09/2012] [Accepted: 02/02/2012] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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Harder S, Egert C, Wenz HJ, Jochens A, Kern M. Influence of the drill material and method of cooling on the development of intrabony temperature during preparation of the site of an implant. Br J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2012; 51:74-8. [PMID: 22417718 DOI: 10.1016/j.bjoms.2012.02.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2011] [Accepted: 02/06/2012] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Our aim was to evaluate the intrabony friction heat produced by implant drills, using different drill materials and methods of cooling. Four pilot drills and 4 form drills were used. The following combinations of drill material and cooling supply were tested: steel and external cooling; steel and internal cooling; steel coated with zirconium nitride and external cooling; and zirconium oxide and external cooling. The handpiece that supported the drill was fixed in a lifting device. Specimens of bovine ribs were fixed below the handpiece, and the drill speed was set to 1200 rpm. The vertical force was adjusted to 1 kg for pilot drills and 0.5 kg for implant drills. Intrabony temperature during drilling was measured at depths of 4, 8, and 12 mm parallel to the drill, and the depth was limited to 13 mm. There were no significant differences in heat generation between the drill materials (p>.05), but the differences between groups with internal or external cooling supplies were significant (p≤.05). The method of cooling affected the development of the intrabony temperature during preparation of the site of the implant, but the drill material seemed to play no particular role.
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- Sönke Harder
- Department of Prosthodontics, Propaedeutics and Dental Materials, Christian-Albrechts University, Kiel, Germany.
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Munawar A, Trusch M, Georgieva D, Spencer P, Frochaux V, Harder S, Arni RK, Duhalov D, Genov N, Schlüter H, Betzel C. Venom peptide analysis of Vipera ammodytes meridionalis (Viperinae) and Bothrops jararacussu (Crotalinae) demonstrates subfamily-specificity of the peptidome in the family Viperidae. Mol Biosyst 2011; 7:3298-307. [PMID: 21959992 DOI: 10.1039/c1mb05309d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Snake venom peptidomes are valuable sources of pharmacologically active compounds. We analyzed the peptidic fractions (peptides with molecular masses < 10,000 Da) of venoms of Vipera ammodytes meridionalis (Viperinae), the most toxic snake in Europe, and Bothrops jararacussu (Crotalinae), an extremely poisonous snake of South America. Liquid chromatography/mass spectrometry (LC/MS), direct infusion electrospray mass spectrometry (ESI-MS) and matrix-assisted desorption/ionization time-of-flight mass spectrometry (MALDI-TOF-MS) were applied to characterize the peptides of both snake venoms. 32 bradykinin-potentiating peptides (BPPs) were identified in the Crotalinae venom and their sequences determined. 3 metalloproteinase inhibitors, 10 BPPs and a Kunitz-type inhibitor were observed in the Viperinae venom peptidome. Variability in the C-terminus of homologous BPPs was observed, which can influence the pharmacological effects. The data obtained so far show a subfamily specificity of the venom peptidome in the Viperidae family: BPPs are the major peptide component of the Crotalinae venom peptidome lacking Kunitz-type inhibitors (with one exception) while the Viperinae venom, in addition to BPPs, can contain peptides of the bovine pancreatic trypsin inhibitor family. We found indications for a post-translational phosphorylation of serine residues in Bothrops jararacussu venom BPP (S[combining low line]QGLPPGPPIP), which could be a regulatory mechanism in their interactions with ACE, and might influence the hypotensive effect. Homology between venom BPPs from Viperidae snakes and venom natriuretic peptide precursors from Elapidae snakes suggests a structural similarity between the respective peptides from the peptidomes of both snake families. The results demonstrate that the venoms of both snakes are rich sources of peptides influencing important physiological systems such as blood pressure regulation and hemostasis. The data can be used for pharmacological and medical applications.
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- Aisha Munawar
- Laboratory of Structural Biology of Infection and Inflammation, Institute of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Hamburg, Notkestr 85, Build 22a, 22603 Hamburg, Germany
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Felden L, Walter C, Harder S, Treede RD, Kayser H, Drover D, Geisslinger G, Lötsch J. Comparative clinical effects of hydromorphone and morphine: a meta-analysis. Br J Anaesth 2011; 107:319-28. [PMID: 21841049 DOI: 10.1093/bja/aer232] [Citation(s) in RCA: 66] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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We have conducted a meta-analysis of the clinical effects of morphine and hydromorphone to compare their benefit in analgesia. Embase and Medline were searched with an end-date of June 2009 for randomized, controlled trials or observational studies that addressed comparative analgesic and side-effects or particular side-effects. Two researchers independently identified included studies and extracted the data. Estimates of opioid effects were combined by using a random-effects model. Meta-analysis of eight studies suggested that hydromorphone (494 patients) provides slightly better (P=0.012) clinical analgesia than morphine (510 patients). The effect-size was small (Cohen's d=0.266) and disappeared when one study was removed, although the advantage of hydromorphone was more evident in studies of better quality (Jadad's rating). Side-effects were similar, for example, nausea (P=0.383, nine studies, 456 patients receiving hydromorphone and 460 morphine); vomiting (P=0.306, six studies, 246 patients receiving hydromorphone and 239 morphine); or itching (P=0.249, eight studies, 405 patients receiving hydromorphone, 410 morphine). This suggests some advantage of hydromorphone over morphine for analgesia. Additional potential clinical pharmacological advantages with regard to side-effects, such as safety in renal failure or during acute analgesia titration, are based on limited evidence and require substantiation by further studies.
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- L Felden
- Pharmazentrum frankfurt/ZAFES, Institute of Clinical Pharmacology, Johann Wolfgang Goethe-University, Theodor-Stern-Kai 7, D-60590 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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Mehl C, Harder S, Schwarz D, Steiner M, Vollrath O, Kern M. In vitro influence of ultrasonic stress, removal force preload and thermocycling on the retrievability of implant-retained crowns. Clin Oral Implants Res 2011; 23:930-7. [PMID: 21722192 DOI: 10.1111/j.1600-0501.2011.02236.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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OBJECTIVES The main goals of this in vitro study were to evaluate the influence of thermocycling, ultrasonic stress and the removal force preload on the retrievability of cemented implant crowns using a clinical removal device (Coronaflex) and evaluating the tensile strength using a universal testing machine (UTM). METHODS Thirty-six crowns were cast from a Co-Cr alloy for 36 tapered titanium abutments (5° taper, 4.3 mm diameter, 6 mm height, Camlog, Germany). The crowns were cemented with a glass-ionomer (Ketac Cem) or a polycarboxylate (Durelon) cement, followed by 3 days of storage in ionized water without thermocycling or 150 days of storage with 37,500 thermal cycles between 5°C and 55°C. Before removal, the crowns were subjected to ultrasonic stress for 0, 5 or 10 min with a contact pressure of either 50 or 500 g. The Coronaflex was used with a removal force preload of 50 or 400 cN, respectively, applied on the point of loading. Scanning electronic microscopy (SEM) was used to evaluate the impact of the removal on the abutment screws. RESULTS Crowns cemented with the glass-ionomer cement were significantly easier to remove with the Coronaflex or the UTM than crowns cemented with the polycarboxylate cement (P≤0.05). Ultrasonic stress showed no significant impact on the retrievability regardless of the contact pressure or duration applied (P>0.05). No significant differences could be found for both cements when removed with the Coronaflex or the UTM (P>0.05) after thermocycling was applied. A removal force preload of 400 cN resulted in significantly reduced removal attempts in comparison with 50 cN for both cements (P≤0.05). CONCLUSIONS Ultrasound and thermal cycling did not result in reduced cement strength, but to retrieve the crowns, the full impact of a removal instrument has to be applied. Ketac Cem can be used as a "semipermanent" solution, whereas Durelon might serve for permanent cementation. None of the abutment screws showed signs of wear caused by the removal process.
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- Christian Mehl
- Department of Prosthodontics, Propaedeutics and Dental Materials, Dental School, Christian-Albrechts University at Kiel, Kiel, Germany.
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Harder S, Wolfart S, Eschbach S, Kern M. Eight-year outcome of posterior inlay-retained all-ceramic fixed dental prostheses. J Dent 2010; 38:875-81. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jdent.2010.07.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/06/2010] [Revised: 07/28/2010] [Accepted: 07/29/2010] [Indexed: 10/19/2022] Open
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Mortezai N, Harder S, Schnabel C, Moors E, Gauly M, Schlüter H, Wagener C, Buck F. Tandem Affinity Depletion: A Combination of Affinity Fractionation and Immunoaffinity Depletion Allows the Detection of Low-Abundance Components in the Complex Proteomes of Body Fluids. J Proteome Res 2010; 9:6126-34. [DOI: 10.1021/pr100224y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/29/2023]
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- Naghmeh Mortezai
- Institute of Clinical Chemistry, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistr. 52, D-20246 Hamburg, Germany, and Department of Animal Science, University of Göttingen, Albrecht-Thaer-Weg 3, D-37075 Göttingen, Germany
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- Institute of Clinical Chemistry, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistr. 52, D-20246 Hamburg, Germany, and Department of Animal Science, University of Göttingen, Albrecht-Thaer-Weg 3, D-37075 Göttingen, Germany
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- Institute of Clinical Chemistry, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistr. 52, D-20246 Hamburg, Germany, and Department of Animal Science, University of Göttingen, Albrecht-Thaer-Weg 3, D-37075 Göttingen, Germany
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- Institute of Clinical Chemistry, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistr. 52, D-20246 Hamburg, Germany, and Department of Animal Science, University of Göttingen, Albrecht-Thaer-Weg 3, D-37075 Göttingen, Germany
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- Institute of Clinical Chemistry, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistr. 52, D-20246 Hamburg, Germany, and Department of Animal Science, University of Göttingen, Albrecht-Thaer-Weg 3, D-37075 Göttingen, Germany
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- Institute of Clinical Chemistry, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistr. 52, D-20246 Hamburg, Germany, and Department of Animal Science, University of Göttingen, Albrecht-Thaer-Weg 3, D-37075 Göttingen, Germany
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- Institute of Clinical Chemistry, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistr. 52, D-20246 Hamburg, Germany, and Department of Animal Science, University of Göttingen, Albrecht-Thaer-Weg 3, D-37075 Göttingen, Germany
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- Institute of Clinical Chemistry, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistr. 52, D-20246 Hamburg, Germany, and Department of Animal Science, University of Göttingen, Albrecht-Thaer-Weg 3, D-37075 Göttingen, Germany
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Meyer dos Santos S, Klinkhardt U, Lang K, Parisius J, Kuczka K, Harder S. MS524 PHENOTYPIC DIFFERENCES OF HUMAN NEUTROPHILS OF CARRIERS OF THE PSGL-1 A AND B-ALLELE IN BINDING TO P-SELECTIN UNDER FLOW CONDITIONS. ATHEROSCLEROSIS SUPP 2010. [DOI: 10.1016/s1567-5688(10)71024-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Bartkowiak K, Effenberger KE, Harder S, Andreas A, Buck F, Peter-Katalinic J, Pantel K, Brandt BH. Discovery of a Novel Unfolded Protein Response Phenotype of Cancer Stem/Progenitor Cells from the Bone Marrow of Breast Cancer Patients. J Proteome Res 2010; 9:3158-68. [DOI: 10.1021/pr100039d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 79] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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- Kai Bartkowiak
- Institute for Tumor Biology, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistr. 52, 20246 Hamburg, Germany, Institute of Clinical Chemistry, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistr. 52, 20246 Hamburg, Germany, and Institute of Medical Physics and Biophysics, Westphalian Wilhelm’s-University Münster, Robert-Koch Str. 31, D-48149 Münster, Germany
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- Institute for Tumor Biology, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistr. 52, 20246 Hamburg, Germany, Institute of Clinical Chemistry, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistr. 52, 20246 Hamburg, Germany, and Institute of Medical Physics and Biophysics, Westphalian Wilhelm’s-University Münster, Robert-Koch Str. 31, D-48149 Münster, Germany
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- Institute for Tumor Biology, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistr. 52, 20246 Hamburg, Germany, Institute of Clinical Chemistry, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistr. 52, 20246 Hamburg, Germany, and Institute of Medical Physics and Biophysics, Westphalian Wilhelm’s-University Münster, Robert-Koch Str. 31, D-48149 Münster, Germany
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- Institute for Tumor Biology, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistr. 52, 20246 Hamburg, Germany, Institute of Clinical Chemistry, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistr. 52, 20246 Hamburg, Germany, and Institute of Medical Physics and Biophysics, Westphalian Wilhelm’s-University Münster, Robert-Koch Str. 31, D-48149 Münster, Germany
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- Institute for Tumor Biology, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistr. 52, 20246 Hamburg, Germany, Institute of Clinical Chemistry, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistr. 52, 20246 Hamburg, Germany, and Institute of Medical Physics and Biophysics, Westphalian Wilhelm’s-University Münster, Robert-Koch Str. 31, D-48149 Münster, Germany
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- Institute for Tumor Biology, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistr. 52, 20246 Hamburg, Germany, Institute of Clinical Chemistry, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistr. 52, 20246 Hamburg, Germany, and Institute of Medical Physics and Biophysics, Westphalian Wilhelm’s-University Münster, Robert-Koch Str. 31, D-48149 Münster, Germany
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- Institute for Tumor Biology, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistr. 52, 20246 Hamburg, Germany, Institute of Clinical Chemistry, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistr. 52, 20246 Hamburg, Germany, and Institute of Medical Physics and Biophysics, Westphalian Wilhelm’s-University Münster, Robert-Koch Str. 31, D-48149 Münster, Germany
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- Institute for Tumor Biology, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistr. 52, 20246 Hamburg, Germany, Institute of Clinical Chemistry, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistr. 52, 20246 Hamburg, Germany, and Institute of Medical Physics and Biophysics, Westphalian Wilhelm’s-University Münster, Robert-Koch Str. 31, D-48149 Münster, Germany
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Wolfart S, Harder S, Eschbach S, Lehmann F, Kern M. Four-year clinical results of fixed dental prostheses with zirconia substructures (Cercon): end abutments vs. cantilever design. Eur J Oral Sci 2010; 117:741-9. [PMID: 20121939 DOI: 10.1111/j.1600-0722.2009.00693.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 50] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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The purpose of this prospective study was to evaluate the clinical outcome of three- to four-unit posterior all-ceramic fixed dental prostheses (FDPs) made of yttria-stabilized tetragonal zirconia-polycrystal ceramic frameworks (CerconBase; Degudent). Fifty-eight restorations were placed in 48 patients. Twenty-four FDPs had an end abutment design (EAD) replacing 3 premolars and 21 molars. Thirty-four FDPs had a cantilever design (CD) replacing 11 premolars and 23 molars. The frameworks had a minimum proximal connector dimension of 3 x 3 mm. The fixed dental prostheses were cemented with glass-ionomer cement after air-abrading the inner crown surfaces. Three FDPs were defined as drop-outs. The mean observation period was 48 +/- 7 months for the EAD (21 patients/24 FDPs) and 50 +/- 14 months for the CD (25 patients/31 FDPs). The 4-yr survival rate, according to the Kaplan-Meier analyses, was 96% for the EAD and 92% for the CD. The technical complication rate was 13% for the EAD and 12% for the CD, and the biological complication rate was 21% for the EAD and 15% for the CD. For none of the analyses were significant differences found between both groups. After 4 yr the clinical outcome of three- to four-unit posterior FDPs with EAD and CD was promising.
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- Stefan Wolfart
- Department of Prosthodontics and Dental Materials, Medical Faculty, RWTH Aachen University, Aachen, Germany
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