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Jakl V, Popp T, Haupt J, Port M, Roesler R, Wiese S, Friemert B, Rojewski MT, Schrezenmeier H. Effect of Expansion Media on Functional Characteristics of Bone Marrow-Derived Mesenchymal Stromal Cells. Cells 2023; 12:2105. [PMID: 37626914 PMCID: PMC10453497 DOI: 10.3390/cells12162105] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2023] [Revised: 08/07/2023] [Accepted: 08/16/2023] [Indexed: 08/27/2023] Open
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The therapeutic efficacy of mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs) has been shown to rely on their immunomodulatory and regenerative properties. In order to obtain sufficient numbers of cells for clinical applications, MSCs have to be expanded ex vivo. Expansion media with xenogeneic-free (XF) growth-promoting supplements like human platelet lysate (PL) or serum- and xenogeneic-free (SF/XF) formulations have been established as safe and efficient, and both groups provide different beneficial qualities. In this study, MSCs were expanded in XF or SF/XF media as well as in mixtures thereof. MSCs cultured in these media were analyzed for phenotypic and functional properties. MSC expansion was optimal with SF/XF conditions when PL was present. Metabolic patterns, consumption of growth factors, and secretome of MSCs differed depending on the type and concentration of supplement. The lactate per glucose yield increased along with a higher proportion of PL. Many factors in the supernatant of cultured MSCs showed distinct patterns depending on the supplement (e.g., FGF-2, TGFβ, and insulin only in PL-expanded MSC, and leptin, sCD40L PDGF-AA only in SF/XF-expanded MSC). This also resulted in changes in cell characteristics like migratory potential. These findings support current approaches where growth media may be utilized for priming MSCs for specific therapeutic applications.
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- Viktoria Jakl
- Institute for Transfusion Medicine, University Hospital Ulm, 89081 Ulm, Germany; (V.J.)
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- Bundeswehr Institute of Radiobiology, 80937 Munich, Germany (J.H.); (M.P.)
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- Bundeswehr Institute of Radiobiology, 80937 Munich, Germany (J.H.); (M.P.)
- Clinic for Trauma Surgery and Orthopedics, Army Hospital Ulm, 89081 Ulm, Germany
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- Bundeswehr Institute of Radiobiology, 80937 Munich, Germany (J.H.); (M.P.)
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- Core Unit of Mass Spectrometry and Proteomics, Ulm University Medical Center, 89081 Ulm, Germany; (R.R.); (S.W.)
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- Core Unit of Mass Spectrometry and Proteomics, Ulm University Medical Center, 89081 Ulm, Germany; (R.R.); (S.W.)
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- Clinic for Trauma Surgery and Orthopedics, Army Hospital Ulm, 89081 Ulm, Germany
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- Institute for Transfusion Medicine, University Hospital Ulm, 89081 Ulm, Germany; (V.J.)
- Institute for Clinical Transfusion Medicine and Immunogenetics Ulm, German Red Cross Blood Donation Service Baden-Württemberg—Hessia and University Hospital Ulm, 89081 Ulm, Germany
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- Institute for Transfusion Medicine, University Hospital Ulm, 89081 Ulm, Germany; (V.J.)
- Institute for Clinical Transfusion Medicine and Immunogenetics Ulm, German Red Cross Blood Donation Service Baden-Württemberg—Hessia and University Hospital Ulm, 89081 Ulm, Germany
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Sartor F, Xu X, Popp T, Dodd AN, Kovács ÁT, Merrow M. The circadian clock of the bacterium B. subtilis evokes properties of complex, multicellular circadian systems. Sci Adv 2023; 9:eadh1308. [PMID: 37540742 PMCID: PMC10403212 DOI: 10.1126/sciadv.adh1308] [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: 02/12/2023] [Accepted: 07/05/2023] [Indexed: 08/06/2023]
Abstract
Circadian clocks are pervasive throughout nature, yet only recently has this adaptive regulatory program been described in nonphotosynthetic bacteria. Here, we describe an inherent complexity in the Bacillus subtilis circadian clock. We find that B. subtilis entrains to blue and red light and that circadian entrainment is separable from masking through fluence titration and frequency demultiplication protocols. We identify circadian rhythmicity in constant light, consistent with the Aschoff's rule, and entrainment aftereffects, both of which are properties described for eukaryotic circadian clocks. We report that circadian rhythms occur in wild isolates of this prokaryote, thus establishing them as a general property of this species, and that its circadian system responds to the environment in a complex fashion that is consistent with multicellular eukaryotic circadian systems.
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- Francesca Sartor
- Institute of Medical Psychology, Medical Faculty, LMU Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Bacterial Interactions and Evolution Group, DTU Bioengineering, Technical University of Denmark, Kongens Lyngby, Denmark
- Institute of Biology Leiden, Leiden University, Leiden, Netherlands
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- Institute of Medical Psychology, Medical Faculty, LMU Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Cell and Developmental Biology, John Innes Centre, Norwich Research Park, Norwich, UK
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- Bacterial Interactions and Evolution Group, DTU Bioengineering, Technical University of Denmark, Kongens Lyngby, Denmark
- Institute of Biology Leiden, Leiden University, Leiden, Netherlands
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- Institute of Medical Psychology, Medical Faculty, LMU Munich, Munich, Germany
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Rump A, Hermann C, Lamkowski A, Popp T, Port M. A comparison of the chemo- and radiotoxicity of thorium and uranium at different enrichment grades. Arch Toxicol 2023; 97:1577-1598. [PMID: 37022444 PMCID: PMC10182955 DOI: 10.1007/s00204-023-03484-6] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2023] [Accepted: 03/02/2023] [Indexed: 04/07/2023]
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Uranium and thorium are heavy metals, and all of their isotopes are radioactive, so it is impossible to study chemical effects entirely independent of the radiation effects. In the present study, we tried to compare the chemo- and radiotoxicity of both metals, taking into account deterministic radiation damages reflected by acute radiation sickness and stochastic radiation damages leading to long-term health impairments (e.g., tumor induction). We made at first a literature search on acute median lethal doses that may be expected to be caused by chemical effects, as even acute radiation sickness as a manifestation of acute radiotoxicity occurs with latency. By simulations based on the biokinetic models of the International Commission on Radiological Protection and using the Integrated Modules for Bioassay Analysis software, we determined the amounts of uranium at different enrichment grades and thorium-232 leading to a short-term red bone marrow equivalent dose of 3.5 Sv considered to cause 50% lethality in humans. Different intake pathways for incorporation were considered, and values were compared to the mean lethal doses by chemotoxicity. To assess stochastic radiotoxicity, we calculated the uranium and thorium amounts leading to a committed effective dose of 200 mSv that is often considered critical. Mean lethal values for uranium and thorium are in the same order of magnitude so that the data do not give evidence for substantial differences in acute chemical toxicity. When comparing radiotoxicity, the reference units (activity in Bq or weight in g) must always be taken into account. The mean lethal equivalent dose to the red bone marrow of 3.5 Sv is reached by lower activities of thorium compared to uranium in soluble compounds. However, for uranium as well as thorium-232, acute radiation sickness is expected only after incorporation of amounts exceeding the mean lethal doses by chemotoxicity. Thus, acute radiation sickness is not a relevant clinical issue for either metal. Concerning stochastic radiation damages, thorium-232 is more radiotoxic than uranium if incorporating the same activities. Using weight units for comparison show that for soluble compounds, thorium-232 is more radiotoxic than low-enriched uranium in the case of ingestion but even more toxic than high-enriched uranium after inhalation or intravenous administration. For insoluble compounds, the situation differs as the stochastic radiotoxicity of thorium-232 ranges between depleted and natural uranium. For acute effects, the chemotoxicity of uranium, even at high enrichment grades, as well as thorium-232 exceeds deterministic radiotoxicity. Simulations show that thorium-232 is more radiotoxic than uranium expressed in activity units. If the comparison is based on weight units, the rankings depend on the uranium enrichment grades and the route of intake.
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- A Rump
- Bundeswehr Institute of Radiobiology, Neuherberg Str. 11, 80937, Munich, Germany.
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- Bundeswehr Institute of Radiobiology, Neuherberg Str. 11, 80937, Munich, Germany
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- Bundeswehr Institute of Radiobiology, Neuherberg Str. 11, 80937, Munich, Germany
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- Bundeswehr Institute of Radiobiology, Neuherberg Str. 11, 80937, Munich, Germany
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- Bundeswehr Institute of Radiobiology, Neuherberg Str. 11, 80937, Munich, Germany
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Khajavi N, Beck A, Riçku K, Beyerle P, Jacob K, Syamsul SF, Belkacemi A, Reinach PS, Schreier PC, Salah H, Popp T, Novikoff A, Breit A, Chubanov V, Müller TD, Zierler S, Gudermann T. TRPM7 kinase is required for insulin production and compensatory islet responses during obesity. JCI Insight 2023; 8:163397. [PMID: 36574297 PMCID: PMC9977431 DOI: 10.1172/jci.insight.163397] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [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] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2022] [Accepted: 12/21/2022] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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Most overweight individuals do not develop diabetes due to compensatory islet responses to restore glucose homeostasis. Therefore, regulatory pathways that promote β cell compensation are potential targets for treatment of diabetes. The transient receptor potential cation channel subfamily M member 7 protein (TRPM7), harboring a cation channel and a serine/threonine kinase, has been implicated in controlling cell growth and proliferation. Here, we report that selective deletion of Trpm7 in β cells disrupted insulin secretion and led to progressive glucose intolerance. We indicate that the diminished insulinotropic response in β cell-specific Trpm7-knockout mice was caused by decreased insulin production because of impaired enzymatic activity of this protein. Accordingly, high-fat-fed mice with a genetic loss of TRPM7 kinase activity displayed a marked glucose intolerance accompanied by hyperglycemia. These detrimental glucoregulatory effects were engendered by reduced compensatory β cell responses because of mitigated protein kinase B (AKT)/ERK signaling. Collectively, our data identify TRPM7 kinase as a potentially novel regulator of insulin synthesis, β cell dynamics, and glucose homeostasis under obesogenic diet.
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- Noushafarin Khajavi
- Walther Straub Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology, LMU Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Institute of Experimental and Clinical Pharmacology and Toxicology, Saarland University, Homburg, Germany
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- Walther Straub Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology, LMU Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Walther Straub Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology, LMU Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Walther Straub Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology, LMU Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Walther Straub Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology, LMU Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Institute of Experimental and Clinical Pharmacology and Toxicology, Saarland University, Homburg, Germany
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- Wenzhou Medical University, Ophthalmology Department, Wenzhou, China
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- Walther Straub Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology, LMU Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Institute of Experimental and Clinical Pharmacology and Toxicology, Saarland University, Homburg, Germany
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- Bundeswehr Institute of Radiobiology, Munich, Germany
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- Institute of Diabetes and Obesity, Helmholtz Center Munich, Neuherberg, Germany.,German Center for Diabetes Research (DZD), Neuherberg, Germany
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- Walther Straub Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology, LMU Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Walther Straub Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology, LMU Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Institute of Diabetes and Obesity, Helmholtz Center Munich, Neuherberg, Germany.,German Center for Diabetes Research (DZD), Neuherberg, Germany
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- Walther Straub Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology, LMU Munich, Munich, Germany.,Institute of Pharmacology, Medical Faculty, Johannes Kepler University Linz, Linz, Austria
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- Walther Straub Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology, LMU Munich, Munich, Germany.,German Center for Lung Research, Munich, Germany
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Steinritz D, Lüling R, Siegert M, Mückter H, Popp T, Reinemer P, Gudermann T, Thiermann H, John H. Alkylation of rabbit muscle creatine kinase surface methionine residues inhibits enzyme activity in vitro. Arch Toxicol 2021; 95:3253-3261. [PMID: 34396457 PMCID: PMC8448711 DOI: 10.1007/s00204-021-03137-6] [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: 07/09/2021] [Accepted: 08/11/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
Abstract
Creatine kinase (CK) catalyzes the formation of phosphocreatine from adenosine triphosphate (ATP) and creatine. The highly reactive free cysteine residue in the active site of the enzyme (Cys283) is considered essential for the enzymatic activity. In previous studies we demonstrated that Cys283 is targeted by the alkylating chemical warfare agent sulfur mustard (SM) yielding a thioether with a hydroxyethylthioethyl (HETE)-moiety. In the present study, the effect of SM on rabbit muscle CK (rmCK) activity was investigated with special focus on the alkylation of Cys283 and of reactive methionine (Met) residues. For investigation of SM-alkylated amino acids in rmCK, micro liquid chromatography-electrospray ionization high-resolution tandem-mass spectrometry measurements were performed using the Orbitrap technology. The treatment of rmCK with SM resulted in a decrease of enzyme activity. However, this decrease did only weakly correlate to the modification of Cys283 but was conclusive for the formation of Met70-HETE and Met179-HETE. In contrast, the activity of mutants of rmCK produced by side-directed mutagenesis that contained substitutions of the respective Met residues (Met70Ala, Met179Leu, and Met70Ala/Met179Leu) was highly resistant against SM. Our results point to a critical role of the surface exposed Met70 and Met179 residues for CK activity.
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- Dirk Steinritz
- Bundeswehr Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Neuherbergstraße 11, 80937, Munich, Germany. .,Walther-Straub-Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität Munich (LMU), Goethestraße 33, 80366, Munich, Germany. .,Bundeswehr Medical Service Academy, Ingolstädter Straße 240, 80939, Munich, Germany.
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- Bundeswehr Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Neuherbergstraße 11, 80937, Munich, Germany.,Walther-Straub-Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität Munich (LMU), Goethestraße 33, 80366, Munich, Germany
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- Bundeswehr Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Neuherbergstraße 11, 80937, Munich, Germany.,Proteros Biostructures GmbH, Bunsenstraße 7a, 82152, Planegg, Germany
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- Walther-Straub-Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität Munich (LMU), Goethestraße 33, 80366, Munich, Germany
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- Bundeswehr Institute of Radiobiology, Neuherbergstraße 11, 80937, Munich, Germany
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- Bundeswehr Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Neuherbergstraße 11, 80937, Munich, Germany.,AM1 Ventures GmbH, Fasanenstraße 27a, 81247, Munich, Germany
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- Walther-Straub-Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität Munich (LMU), Goethestraße 33, 80366, Munich, Germany
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- Bundeswehr Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Neuherbergstraße 11, 80937, Munich, Germany
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- Bundeswehr Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Neuherbergstraße 11, 80937, Munich, Germany
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Colozza N, Kehe K, Popp T, Steinritz D, Moscone D, Arduini F. Paper-based electrochemical sensor for on-site detection of the sulphur mustard. Environ Sci Pollut Res Int 2021; 28:25069-25080. [PMID: 29934830 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-018-2545-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2018] [Accepted: 06/13/2018] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
Abstract
Herein, we report a novel paper-based electrochemical sensor for on-site detection of sulphur mustards. This sensor was conceived combining office paper-based electrochemical sensor with choline oxidase enzyme to deliver a sustainable sensing tool. The mustard agent detection relies on the evaluation of inhibition degree of choline oxidase, which is reversibly inhibited by sulphur mustards, by measuring the enzymatic by-product H2O2 in chronoamperometric mode. A nanocomposite constituted of Prussian Blue nanoparticles and Carbon Black was used as working electrode modifier to improve the electroanalytical performances. This bioassay was successfully applied for the measurement of a sulphur mustard, Yprite, obtaining a detection limit in the millimolar range (LOD = 0.9 mM). The developed sensor, combined with a portable and easy-to-use instrumentation, can be applied for a fast and cost-effective detection of sulphur mustards.
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- Noemi Colozza
- Department of Chemical Science and Technologies, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy
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- Bundeswehr Medical Academy, Medical CBRN Defense, Munich, Germany
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- Bundeswehr Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Munich, Germany
- Walther-Straub-Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität, Munich, Germany
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- Bundeswehr Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Munich, Germany
- Walther-Straub-Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Chemical Science and Technologies, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Chemical Science and Technologies, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy.
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Ostheim P, Don Mallawaratchy A, Müller T, Schüle S, Hermann C, Popp T, Eder S, Combs SE, Port M, Abend M. Acute radiation syndrome-related gene expression in irradiated peripheral blood cell populations. Int J Radiat Biol 2021; 97:474-484. [PMID: 33476246 DOI: 10.1080/09553002.2021.1876953] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
Abstract
PURPOSE In a nuclear or radiological event, an early diagnostic tool is needed to distinguish the worried well from those individuals who may later develop life-threatenFing hematologic acute radiation syndrome. We examined the contribution of the peripheral blood's cell populations on radiation-induced gene expression (GE) changes. MATERIALS AND METHODS EDTA-whole-blood from six healthy donors was X-irradiated with 0 and 4Gy and T-lymphocytes, B-lymphocytes, NK-cells and granulocytes were separated using immunomagnetic methods. GE were examined in cell populations and whole blood. RESULTS The cell populations contributed to the total RNA amount with a ratio of 11.6 for T-lymphocytes, 1.2 for B-cells, 1.2 for NK-cells, 1.0 for granulocytes. To estimate the contribution of GE per cell population, the baseline (0Gy) and the radiation-induced fold-change in GE relative to unexposed was considered for each gene. The T-lymphocytes (74.8%/80.5%) contributed predominantly to the radiation-induced up-regulation observed for FDXR/DDB2 and the B-lymphocytes (97.1%/83.8%) for down-regulated POU2AF1/WNT3 with a similar effect on whole blood gene expression measurements reflecting a corresponding order of magnitude. CONCLUSIONS T- and B-lymphocytes contributed predominantly to the radiation-induced up-regulation of FDXR/DDB2 and down-regulation of POU2AF1/WNT3. This study underlines the use of FDXR/DDB2 for biodosimetry purposes and POU2AF1/WNT3 for effect prediction of acute health effects.
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- Patrick Ostheim
- Bundeswehr Institute of Radiobiology affiliated to the University Ulm, Munich, Germany
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- Bundeswehr Institute of Radiobiology affiliated to the University Ulm, Munich, Germany
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- Bundeswehr Institute of Radiobiology affiliated to the University Ulm, Munich, Germany
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- Bundeswehr Institute of Radiobiology affiliated to the University Ulm, Munich, Germany
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- Bundeswehr Institute of Radiobiology affiliated to the University Ulm, Munich, Germany
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- Bundeswehr Institute of Radiobiology affiliated to the University Ulm, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Technical University of Munich (TUM), Munich, Germany.,Institute of Radiation Medicine (IRM), Department of Radiation Sciences (DRS), Helmholtz Zentrum München (HMGU), Oberschleißheim, Germany.,Deutsches Konsortium für Translationale Krebsforschung (DKTK), Munich, Germany
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- Bundeswehr Institute of Radiobiology affiliated to the University Ulm, Munich, Germany
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- Bundeswehr Institute of Radiobiology affiliated to the University Ulm, Munich, Germany
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Hermann C, Lang S, Popp T, Hafner S, Steinritz D, Rump A, Port M, Eder S. Bardoxolone-Methyl (CDDO-Me) Impairs Tumor Growth and Induces Radiosensitization of Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma Cells. Front Pharmacol 2021; 11:607580. [PMID: 33584286 PMCID: PMC7878525 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2020.607580] [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] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/17/2020] [Accepted: 12/09/2020] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
Abstract
Radiotherapy represents a common treatment strategy for patients suffering from oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC). However, application of radiotherapy is immanently limited by radio-sensitivity of normal tissue surrounding the tumor sites. In this study, we used normal human epithelial keratinocytes (NHEK) and OSCC cells (Cal-27) as models to investigate radio-modulating and anti-tumor effects of the synthetic triterpenoid 2-cyano-3,12-dioxooleana-1,9,-dien-28-oic acid methyl ester (CDDO-Me). Nanomolar CDDO-Me significantly reduced OSCC tumor xenograft-growth in-ovo applying the chick chorioallantoic membrane (CAM) assay. In the presence of CDDO-Me reactive oxygen species (ROS) were found to be reduced in NHEK when applying radiation doses of 8 Gy, whereas ROS levels in OSCC cells rose significantly even without radiation. In parallel, CDDO-Me was shown to enhance metabolic activity in malignant cells only as indicated by significant accumulation of reducing equivalents NADPH/NADH. Furthermore, antioxidative heme oxygenase-1 (HO-1) levels were only enhanced in NHEK and not in the OSCC cell line, as shown by immunoblotting. Clonogenic survival was left unchanged by CDDO-Me treatment in NHEK but revealed to be abolished almost completely in OSCC cells. Our results indicate anti-cancer and radio-sensitizing effects of CDDO-Me treatment in OSCC cells, whereas nanomolar CDDO-Me failed to provoke clear detrimental consequences in non-malignant keratinocytes. We conclude, that the observed differential aftermath of CDDO-Me treatment in malignant OSCC and non-malignant skin cells may be utilized to broaden the therapeutic range of clinical radiotherapy.
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- Bundeswehr Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Munich, Germany
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- Bundeswehr Institute of Radiobiology, Munich, Germany
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- Institute of Pharmacology of Natural Products and Clinical Pharmacology, University of Ulm, Ulm, Germany
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- Bundeswehr Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Munich, Germany
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- Bundeswehr Institute of Radiobiology, Munich, Germany
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- Bundeswehr Institute of Radiobiology, Munich, Germany
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- Bundeswehr Institute of Radiobiology, Munich, Germany.,Institute and Outpatient Clinic for Occupational, Social and Environmental Medicine, Inner City Clinic, University Hospital of Munich (LMU), Munich, Germany
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Popp T, Libera P, Praz F, Carrel T. Surgical Mitral Valve Repair and Replacement after Percutaneous Edge-to-Edge Mitral Valve Repair. Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2021. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0041-1725683] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Kähler J, Hafner S, Popp T, Hermann C, Rump A, Port M, Steinestel K, Eder S. Heterogeneous nuclear ribonucleoprotein K is overexpressed and contributes to radioresistance irrespective of HPV status in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma. Int J Mol Med 2020; 46:1733-1742. [PMID: 32901844 PMCID: PMC7521550 DOI: 10.3892/ijmm.2020.4718] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [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: 05/07/2020] [Accepted: 08/17/2020] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
Abstract
Radiotherapy is a major treatment option for head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC). However, the success of radiotherapy is limited by tumor cell resistance to ionizing radiation (IR). Clinical studies have demonstrated an overall improved prognosis and higher susceptibility to radiotherapy of high‑risk human papillomavirus (HPV)‑associated HNSCC compared with classic HNSCC, as well as worse overall survival for male HNSCC patients. Overexpression of heterogeneous nuclear ribonucleoprotein (hnRNP) K has been associated with resistance to radiotherapy in melanoma and colorectal carcinoma. The aim of the present study was to analyze the impact of hnRNP K expression on the aggressiveness and radioresistance of HNSCC with respect to patient sex and HPV status. Immunohistochemical staining of HNSCC tissue specimens revealed elevated hnRNP K levels compared with those in the non‑neoplastic epithelium. Cytoplasmic hnRNP K accumulation was associated with advanced tumor stage and male sex. Exposure of HNSCC cells to IR was followed by rapid upregulation of hnRNP K at the protein level, along with re‑localization from the tumor cell nucleus to the cytoplasm. siRNA‑based knockdown of hnRNP K induced apoptosis and abolished tumor formation after xenotransplantation of HNSCC cells onto the chick egg chorioallantoic membrane (CAM). The observed effects were independent of the respective HPV status of the cell lines. These results indicated a tumorigenic and anti‑apoptotic role of hnRNP K in HNSCC, which appeared to be enhanced in male patients and contributed to the radioresistance of these tumors. However, the radioprotective effects of hnRNP K were found to be independent of the tumor's HPV status.
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- Justus Kähler
- Bundeswehr Institute of Radiobiology, D‑80937 Munich, Germany
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- Institute of Pharmacology of Natural Products and Clinical Pharmacology, University of Ulm, D‑89081 Ulm, Germany
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- Bundeswehr Institute of Radiobiology, D‑80937 Munich, Germany
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- Bundeswehr Institute of Radiobiology, D‑80937 Munich, Germany
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- Bundeswehr Institute of Radiobiology, D‑80937 Munich, Germany
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- Institute of Pathology and Molecular Pathology, Bundeswehrkrankenhaus Ulm, D‑89081 Ulm, Germany
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- Bundeswehr Institute of Radiobiology, D‑80937 Munich, Germany
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Beinke C, Scherthan H, Port M, Popp T, Hermann C, Eder S. Triterpenoid CDDO-Me induces ROS generation and up-regulates cellular levels of antioxidative enzymes without induction of DSBs in human peripheral blood mononuclear cells. Radiat Environ Biophys 2020; 59:461-472. [PMID: 32409897 PMCID: PMC7369132 DOI: 10.1007/s00411-020-00847-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2019] [Accepted: 04/30/2020] [Indexed: 05/11/2023]
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Ionizing radiation produces reactive oxygen species (ROS) leading to cellular DNA damage. Therefore, patients undergoing radiation therapy or first responders in radiological accident scenarios could both benefit from the identification of specifically acting pharmacological radiomitigators. The synthetic triterpenoid bardoxolone-methyl (CDDO-Me) has previously been shown to exert antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and anticancer activities in several cell lines, in part by enhancing the DNA damage response. In our study, we examined the effect of nanomolar concentrations of CDDO-Me in human peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMC). We observed increased cellular levels of the antioxidative enzymes heme oxygenase-1 (HO-1), NAD(P)H dehydrogenase (quinone1) and mitochondrial superoxide dismutase 2 by immunoblotting. Surprisingly, we found increased intracellular ROS-levels using imaging flow-cytometry. However, the radiation-induced DNA double-strand break (DSB) formation using the γ-H2AX + 53BP1 DSB focus assay and the cytokinesis-block micronucleus assay both revealed, that nanomolar CDDO-Me pre-treatment of PBMC for 2 h or 6 h ahead of X irradiation with 2 Gy did neither significantly affect γ-H2AX + 53BP1 DSB foci formation nor the frequency of micronuclei. CDDO-Me treatment also failed to alter the nuclear division index and the frequency of IR-induced PBMC apoptosis as investigated by Annexin V-labeled live-cell imaging. Our results indicate that pharmacologically increased cellular concentrations of antioxidative enzymes might not necessarily exert radiomitigating short-term effects in IR-exposed PBMC. However, the increase of antioxidative enzymes could also be a result of a defensive cellular mechanism towards elevated ROS levels.
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- Christina Beinke
- Bundeswehr Institute of Radiobiology Affiliated to the University Ulm, Neuherbergstr. 11, 80937, Munich, Germany.
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- Bundeswehr Institute of Radiobiology Affiliated to the University Ulm, Neuherbergstr. 11, 80937, Munich, Germany
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- Bundeswehr Institute of Radiobiology Affiliated to the University Ulm, Neuherbergstr. 11, 80937, Munich, Germany
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- Bundeswehr Institute of Radiobiology Affiliated to the University Ulm, Neuherbergstr. 11, 80937, Munich, Germany
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- Bundeswehr Institute of Radiobiology Affiliated to the University Ulm, Neuherbergstr. 11, 80937, Munich, Germany
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- Bundeswehr Institute of Radiobiology Affiliated to the University Ulm, Neuherbergstr. 11, 80937, Munich, Germany
- Institute and Outpatient Clinic for Occupational, Social and Environmental Medicine, Inner City Clinic, University Hospital of Munich (LMU), Munich, Germany
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Müller-Dott K, Thiermann H, Steinritz D, Popp T. Effect of sulfur mustard on melanogenesis in vitro. Toxicol Lett 2020; 319:197-203. [PMID: 31785464 DOI: 10.1016/j.toxlet.2019.11.014] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/19/2019] [Revised: 10/22/2019] [Accepted: 11/15/2019] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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The chemical warfare agent sulfur mustard (SM) affects all cells in the epidermis including melanocytes which are responsible for melanin synthesis. After exposure to SM, pigment abnormalities like hypo- and hyperpigmentation can occur. The underlying molecular pathomechanisms of SM exposure on human melanogenesis have not been elucidated so far. In our study, we investigated the effect of SM on human melanocytes and melanogenesis. Normal human epidermal melanocytes (NHEM) were used as in vitro model and they were exposed to different concentrations of SM (4.5 μM-100 μM). Melanin production was analyzed by absorption measurements at 405 nm. In addition, quantitative real-time PCR (qPCR) and Western blot experiments were performed to determine the expression of essential melanogenesis-related proteins including tyrosinase (TYR), tyrosinase-related protein (TRP) 1 and 2 and microphthalmia transcription factor (MITF). Our findings demonstrated that exposure to low SM concentrations increased melanin synthesis accompanied with an increase in protein expression. In contrast, high SM concentrations led to decreased melanin content and a downregulation in expression of all investigated melanogenesis-associated proteins. We concluded that low SM concentrations may cause hyperpigmentation while high SM concentrations decreased melanin content which may explain hypopigmented skin areas in SM exposed patients.
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- Katharina Müller-Dott
- Bundeswehr Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology, 80937, Munich, Germany; Walther-Straub-Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology, LMU Munich, 80336, Munich, Germany.
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- Bundeswehr Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology, 80937, Munich, Germany
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- Bundeswehr Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology, 80937, Munich, Germany; Walther-Straub-Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology, LMU Munich, 80336, Munich, Germany
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- Walther-Straub-Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology, LMU Munich, 80336, Munich, Germany; Bundeswehr Institute of Radiobiology Affiliated to the University of Ulm, 80937, Munich, Germany
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Lüling R, Singer H, Popp T, John H, Boekhoff I, Thiermann H, Daumann LJ, Karaghiosoff K, Gudermann T, Steinritz D. Sulfur mustard alkylates steroid hormones and impacts hormone function in vitro. Arch Toxicol 2019; 93:3141-3152. [DOI: 10.1007/s00204-019-02571-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/22/2019] [Accepted: 09/04/2019] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Wagner S, Lang S, Popp T, Schmidt A, Thiermann H, Steinritz D, Kehe K. Evaluation of selective and non-selective cyclooxygenase inhibitors on sulfur mustard-induced pro-inflammatory cytokine formation in normal human epidermal keratinocytes. Toxicol Lett 2019; 312:109-117. [DOI: 10.1016/j.toxlet.2019.03.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [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: 12/02/2018] [Revised: 03/13/2019] [Accepted: 03/26/2019] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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Steinritz D, Lang S, Popp T, Siegert M, Rothmiller S, Kranawetvogl A, Schmidt A, John H, Gudermann T, Thiermann H, Kehe K. Skin sensitizing effects of sulfur mustard and other alkylating agents in accordance to OECD guidelines. Toxicol Lett 2019; 314:172-180. [PMID: 31404593 DOI: 10.1016/j.toxlet.2019.07.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [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: 04/29/2019] [Revised: 07/09/2019] [Accepted: 07/20/2019] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Vesicants cause a multitude of cutaneous reactions like erythema, blisters and ulcerations. After exposure to sulfur mustard (SM) and related compounds, patients present dermal symptoms typically known for chemicals categorized as skin sensitizer (e.g. hypersensitivity and flare-up phenomena). However, although some case reports led to the assumption that SM and other alkylating compounds represent sensitizers, a comprehensive investigation of SM-triggered immunological responses has not been conducted so far. Based on a well-structured system of in chemico and in vitro test methods, the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) established procedures to categorize agents on their skin sensitizing abilities. In this study, the skin sensitizing potential of SM and three related alkylating agents (AAs) was assessed following the OECD test guidelines. Besides SM, investigated AAs were chlorambucil (CHL), nitrogen mustard (HN3) and 2-chloroethyl ethyl sulfide (CEES). The methods are described in detail in the EURL ECVAM DataBase service on ALternative Methods to animal experimentation (DB-ALM). In accordance to OECD recommendations, skin sensitization is a pathophysiological process starting with a molecular initiating step and ending with the in vivo outcome of an allergic contact dermatitis. This concept is called adverse outcome pathway (AOP). An AOP links an adverse outcome to various key events which can be assayed by established in chemico and in vitro test methods. Positive outcome in two out of three key events indicates that the chemical can be categorized as a skin sensitizer. In this study, key event 1 "haptenation" (covalent modification of epidermal proteins), key event 2 "activation of epidermal keratinocytes" and key event 3 "activation of dendritic cells" were investigated. Covalent modification of epidermal proteins measured by using the DPRA-assay provided distinct positive results for all tested substances. Same outcome was seen in the KeratinoSens assay, investigating the activation of epidermal keratinocytes. The h-CLAT assay performed to determine the activation of dendritic cells provided positive results for SM and CEES but not for CHL and HN3. Altogether, following OECD requirements, our results suggest the classification of all investigated substances as skin sensitizers. Finally, a tentative AOP for SM-induced skin sensitization is suggested.
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- Dirk Steinritz
- Bundeswehr Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology, 80937, Munich, Germany; Walther-Straub-Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology, LMU Munich, 80336 Munich, Germany.
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- Bundeswehr Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology, 80937, Munich, Germany
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- Walther-Straub-Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology, LMU Munich, 80336 Munich, Germany; Bundeswehr Institute of Radiobiology, 80937, Munich, Germany
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- Bundeswehr Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology, 80937, Munich, Germany; Department of Chemistry, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, 12489, Berlin, Germany
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- Bundeswehr Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology, 80937, Munich, Germany
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- Bundeswehr Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology, 80937, Munich, Germany; Faculty of Human Sciences, Bundeswehr University, 85579, Neubiberg, Germany
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- Bundeswehr Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology, 80937, Munich, Germany
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- Bundeswehr Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology, 80937, Munich, Germany
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- Walther-Straub-Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology, LMU Munich, 80336 Munich, Germany; Bundeswehr Medical Service Academy, 80937, Munich, Germany
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Tsoutsoulopoulos A, Siegert M, John H, Zubel T, Mangerich A, Schmidt A, Mückter H, Gudermann T, Thiermann H, Steinritz D, Popp T. A novel exposure system generating nebulized aerosol of sulfur mustard in comparison to the standard submerse exposure. Chem Biol Interact 2019; 298:121-128. [PMID: 30502332 DOI: 10.1016/j.cbi.2018.11.025] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/09/2018] [Revised: 11/10/2018] [Accepted: 11/27/2018] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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Inhalation of the chemical warfare agent sulfur mustard (SM) is associated with severe acute and long-term pulmonary dysfunctions and health effects. The still not completely elucidated molecular toxicology and a missing targeted therapy emphasize the need for further research. However, appropriate human data are extremely rare. In vivo animal experiments are often regarded as gold standard in toxicology but may exhibit significant differences compared to the human pulmonary anatomy and physiology. Thus, alternative in vitro exposure methods, adapted to the human in vivo situation by exposing cells at the air-liquid interface (ALI), are complimentary approaches at a cellular level. So far, it is unclear whether the enhanced experimental complexity of ALI exposure, that is potentially biologically more meaningful, is superior to submerged exposures which are typically performed. Aim of our study was the evaluation of an appropriate in vitro exposure system (CULTEX® Radial Flow System (RFS) equipped with an eFlow® membrane nebulizer) for the exposure of cultivated human lung cells (A549) with SM under ALI conditions. Cellular responses (i.e. cell viability) and formation of SM-specific DNA-adducts were investigated and compared between ALI and submerse SM exposures. Our results proved the safe applicability of our ALI exposure system setup. The aerosol generation and subsequent deposition at the ALI were stable and uniform. The technical CULTEX® RFS setup is based on ALI exposure with excess of aerosol from that only some is deposited on the cell layer. As expected, a lower cytotoxicity and DNA-adduct formation were detected when identical SM concentrations were used compared to experiments under submerged conditions. A distinct advantage of SM-ALI compared to SM-submerse exposures could not be found in our experiments. Though, the CULTEX® RFS was found suitable for SM-ALI exposures.
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- Bundeswehr Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology, 80937, Munich, Germany; Department of Chemistry, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, 12489, Berlin, Germany
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- Bundeswehr Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology, 80937, Munich, Germany
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- Molecular Toxicology Group, Department of Biology, University of Konstanz, 78457, Konstanz, Germany
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- Molecular Toxicology Group, Department of Biology, University of Konstanz, 78457, Konstanz, Germany
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- Bundeswehr Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology, 80937, Munich, Germany; Universität der Bundeswehr München, Faculty of Human Sciences, Department for Sports Sciences, 85577, Neubiberg, Germany
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- Walther Straub Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology, University of Munich, 80336, Munich, Germany
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- Walther Straub Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology, University of Munich, 80336, Munich, Germany
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- Bundeswehr Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology, 80937, Munich, Germany
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- Bundeswehr Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology, 80937, Munich, Germany; Walther Straub Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology, University of Munich, 80336, Munich, Germany
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- Bundeswehr Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology, 80937, Munich, Germany; Walther Straub Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology, University of Munich, 80336, Munich, Germany.
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Menacher G, Balszuweit F, Lang S, Thiermann H, Kehe K, Gudermann T, Schmidt A, Steinritz D, Popp T. Necrosulfonamide - Unexpected effect in the course of a sulfur mustard intoxication. Chem Biol Interact 2018; 298:80-85. [PMID: 30391637 DOI: 10.1016/j.cbi.2018.10.030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [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: 06/11/2018] [Revised: 10/23/2018] [Accepted: 10/31/2018] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Although its first military use in Ypres was 100 years ago, no causal therapy for sulfur mustard (SM) intoxications exists so far. To improve the therapeutic options for the treatment of SM intoxications, we developed a co-culture of keratinocytes (HaCaT cells) and immunocompetent cells (THP-1 cells) to identify potential substances for further research. Here, we report on the influence of necrosulfonamide (NSA) on the course of a SM intoxication in vitro. The cells were challenged with 100, 200 and 300 μM SM and after 1 h treated with NSA (1, 5, 10 μM). NSA was chosen for its known ability to inhibit necroptosis, a specialized pathway of programmed necrosis. However, in our settings NSA showed only mild effects on necrotic cell death after SM intoxication, whereas it had an immense ability to prevent apoptosis. Furthermore, NSA was able to reduce the production of interleukin-6 and interleukin-8 at certain concentrations. Our data highlight NSA as a candidate compound to address cell death and inflammation in SM exposure.
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- Georg Menacher
- Bundeswehr Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Neuherbergstraße 11, 80937, Munich, Germany
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- Bundeswehr Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Neuherbergstraße 11, 80937, Munich, Germany
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- Bundeswehr Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Neuherbergstraße 11, 80937, Munich, Germany
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- Bundeswehr Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Neuherbergstraße 11, 80937, Munich, Germany; Bundeswehr Medical Academy, Dept. Medical CBRN Defense, 80937, Munich, Germany
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- Walther-Straub-Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Ludwig-Maximilian-University Munich, Goethestraße 33, 80336, Munich, Germany
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- Bundeswehr Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Neuherbergstraße 11, 80937, Munich, Germany; Bundeswehr University Munich, Faculty of Human Sciences, 85577, Neubiberg, Germany
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- Bundeswehr Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Neuherbergstraße 11, 80937, Munich, Germany; Walther-Straub-Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Ludwig-Maximilian-University Munich, Goethestraße 33, 80336, Munich, Germany
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- Bundeswehr Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Neuherbergstraße 11, 80937, Munich, Germany; Walther-Straub-Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Ludwig-Maximilian-University Munich, Goethestraße 33, 80336, Munich, Germany.
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Carden K, Letang S, Choi J, Hull M, Popp T, Whitley L, Potts D, Allen R. CHALLENGING AGEIST ATTITUDES FOR ALL INTENTS AND PURPOSES: A MIXED METHODS ANALYSIS. Innov Aging 2018. [DOI: 10.1093/geroni/igy023.1699] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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- The University of Alabama
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- The University of Alabama
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- The University of Alabama
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Menacher G, Steinritz D, Schmidt A, Popp T, Worek F, Gudermann T, Thiermann H, Balszuweit F. Effects of anti-inflammatory compounds on sulfur mustard injured cells: Recommendations and caveats suggested by in vitro cell culture models. Toxicol Lett 2018; 293:91-97. [DOI: 10.1016/j.toxlet.2017.09.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2017] [Revised: 09/07/2017] [Accepted: 09/11/2017] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Simons T, Steinritz D, Bölck B, Schmidt A, Popp T, Thiermann H, Gudermann T, Bloch W, Kehe K. Sulfur mustard-induced epigenetic modifications over time − a pilot study. Toxicol Lett 2018; 293:45-50. [DOI: 10.1016/j.toxlet.2017.11.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2017] [Revised: 11/09/2017] [Accepted: 11/11/2017] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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Lüling R, John H, Gudermann T, Thiermann H, Mückter H, Popp T, Steinritz D. Transient Receptor Potential Channel A1 (TRPA1) Regulates Sulfur Mustard-Induced Expression of Heat Shock 70 kDa Protein 6 ( HSPA6) In Vitro. Cells 2018; 7:cells7090126. [PMID: 30200301 PMCID: PMC6162519 DOI: 10.3390/cells7090126] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [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: 07/26/2018] [Revised: 08/23/2018] [Accepted: 08/28/2018] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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The chemosensory transient receptor potential ankyrin 1 (TRPA1) ion channel perceives different sensory stimuli. It also interacts with reactive exogenous compounds including the chemical warfare agent sulfur mustard (SM). Activation of TRPA1 by SM results in elevation of intracellular calcium levels but the cellular consequences are not understood so far. In the present study we analyzed SM-induced and TRPA1-mediated effects in human TRPA1-overexpressing HEK cells (HEKA1) and human lung epithelial cells (A549) that endogenously exhibit TRPA1. The specific TRPA1 inhibitor AP18 was used to distinguish between SM-induced and TRPA1-mediated or TRPA1-independent effects. Cells were exposed to 600 µM SM and proteome changes were investigated 24 h afterwards by 2D gel electrophoresis. Protein spots with differential staining levels were analyzed by matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization time-of-flight mass spectrometry and nano liquid chromatography electrospray ionization tandem mass spectrometry. Results were verified by RT-qPCR experiments in both HEKA1 or A549 cells. Heat shock 70 kDa protein 6 (HSPA6) was identified as an SM-induced and TRPA1-mediated protein. AP18 pre-treatment diminished the up-regulation. RT-qPCR measurements verified these results and further revealed a time-dependent regulation. Our results demonstrate that SM-mediated activation of TRPA1 influences the protein expression and confirm the important role of TRPA1 ion channels in the molecular toxicology of SM.
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- Robin Lüling
- Bundeswehr Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität Munich, 80937 Munich, Germany.
- Walther-Straub-Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität Munich, 80336 Munich, Germany.
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- Bundeswehr Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität Munich, 80937 Munich, Germany.
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- Walther-Straub-Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität Munich, 80336 Munich, Germany.
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- Bundeswehr Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität Munich, 80937 Munich, Germany.
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- Walther-Straub-Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität Munich, 80336 Munich, Germany.
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- Bundeswehr Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität Munich, 80937 Munich, Germany.
- Walther-Straub-Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität Munich, 80336 Munich, Germany.
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- Bundeswehr Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität Munich, 80937 Munich, Germany.
- Walther-Straub-Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität Munich, 80336 Munich, Germany.
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Steinritz D, Stenger B, Dietrich A, Gudermann T, Popp T. TRPs in Tox: Involvement of Transient Receptor Potential-Channels in Chemical-Induced Organ Toxicity-A Structured Review. Cells 2018; 7:cells7080098. [PMID: 30087301 PMCID: PMC6115949 DOI: 10.3390/cells7080098] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.2] [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: 05/29/2018] [Revised: 07/24/2018] [Accepted: 07/31/2018] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
Abstract
Chemicals can exhibit significant toxic properties. While for most compounds, unspecific cell damaging processes are assumed, a plethora of chemicals exhibit characteristic odors, suggesting a more specific interaction with the human body. During the last few years, G-protein-coupled receptors and especially chemosensory ion channels of the transient receptor potential family (TRP channels) were identified as defined targets for several chemicals. In some cases, TRP channels were suggested as being causal for toxicity. Therefore, these channels have moved into the spotlight of toxicological research. In this review, we screened available literature in PubMed that deals with the role of chemical-sensing TRP channels in specific organ systems. TRPA1, TRPM and TRPV channels were identified as essential chemosensors in the nervous system, the upper and lower airways, colon, pancreas, bladder, skin, the cardiovascular system, and the eyes. Regarding TRP channel subtypes, A1, M8, and V1 were found most frequently associated with toxicity. They are followed by V4, while other TRP channels (C1, C4, M5) are only less abundantly expressed in this context. Moreover, TRPA1, M8, V1 are co-expressed in most organs. This review summarizes organ-specific toxicological roles of TRP channels.
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- Dirk Steinritz
- Bundeswehr Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology, 80937 Munich, Germany.
- Walther-Straub-Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität Munich, 80336 Munich, Germany.
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- Bundeswehr Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology, 80937 Munich, Germany.
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- Walther-Straub-Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität Munich, 80336 Munich, Germany.
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- Walther-Straub-Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität Munich, 80336 Munich, Germany.
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- Bundeswehr Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology, 80937 Munich, Germany.
- Walther-Straub-Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität Munich, 80336 Munich, Germany.
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Steinritz D, Zehfuß F, Stenger B, Schmidt A, Popp T, Kehe K, Mückter H, Thiermann H, Gudermann T. Zinc chloride-induced TRPA1 activation does not contribute to toxicity in vitro. Toxicol Lett 2017; 293:133-139. [PMID: 28919489 DOI: 10.1016/j.toxlet.2017.09.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [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: 07/19/2017] [Revised: 09/13/2017] [Accepted: 09/13/2017] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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The hygroscopic zinc chloride (ZnCl2) is often used to generate smoke screens. Severe adverse pulmonary health effects have been associated with inhalation of ZnCl2 smokes. The underlying molecular toxicology is not known. Recent studies have shown that the Transient Receptor Potential Channel A1 (TRPA1) is important for sensing toxic chemicals. TRPA1 was shown to be activated by Zn2+ which was linked to pain and inflammation. In the present study, we investigated whether TRPA1 activation contributes to ZnCl2-mediated toxicity in vitro. HEK wildtype (HEK-wt), TRPA1 overexpressing HEK (HEK-A1) and A549 lung cells, endogenously expressing TRPA1, were exposed to ZnCl2. Changes of intracellular calcium levels [Ca2+]i and cell viability were assessed after ZnCl2 exposure in all cell types, without or with TRPA1 inhibition. ZnCl2 increased [Ca2+]i through TRPA1 channels in a complex manner in both HEK-A1 and A549 cells while HEK-wt did not respond to ZnCl2. There was no difference in toxicity between HEK-wt and HEK-A1 cells after ZnCl2 exposure. Inhibition of TRPA1 did not influence toxicity in all investigated cells. Thus, our in vitro results support the assumption that TRPA1 does not primarily mediate toxicity of ZnCl2 and does probably not represent a therapeutic target to abate ZnCl2 toxicity.
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- Dirk Steinritz
- Bundeswehr Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology, 80937 Munich, Germany; Walther-Straub-Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität Munich, 80336 Munich, Germany.
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- Walther-Straub-Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität Munich, 80336 Munich, Germany
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- Bundeswehr Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology, 80937 Munich, Germany; Walther-Straub-Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität Munich, 80336 Munich, Germany
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- Bundeswehr Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology, 80937 Munich, Germany; Bundeswehr University Munich, Faculty of Human Sciences, 85577 Neubiberg, Germany
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- Bundeswehr Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology, 80937 Munich, Germany; Walther-Straub-Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität Munich, 80336 Munich, Germany
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- Walther-Straub-Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität Munich, 80336 Munich, Germany; Bundeswehr Medical Academy, 80937 Munich, Germany
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- Walther-Straub-Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität Munich, 80336 Munich, Germany; Institute for Cardiovascular Prevention (IPEK), Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität Munich, 80336 Munich, Germany
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- Bundeswehr Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology, 80937 Munich, Germany
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- Bundeswehr Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology, 80937 Munich, Germany
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Giesche R, John H, Kehe K, Schmidt A, Popp T, Balzuweit F, Thiermann H, Gudermann T, Steinritz D. S - and N-alkylating agents diminish the fluorescence of fluorescent dye-stained DNA. Chem Biol Interact 2016; 262:12-18. [PMID: 27923644 DOI: 10.1016/j.cbi.2016.12.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [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: 09/24/2016] [Revised: 11/21/2016] [Accepted: 12/02/2016] [Indexed: 01/27/2023]
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Sulfur mustard (SM), a chemical warfare agent, causes DNA alkylation, which is believed to be the main cause of its toxicity. SM DNA adducts are commonly used to verify exposure to this vesicant. However, the required analytical state-of-the-art mass-spectrometry methods are complex, use delicate instruments, are not mobile, and require laboratory infrastructure that is most likely not available in conflict zones. Attempts have thus been made to develop rapid detection methods that can be used in the field. The analysis of SM DNA adducts (HETE-G) by immunodetection is a convenient and suitable method. For a diagnostic assessment, HETE-G levels must be determined in relation to the total DNA in the sample. Total DNA can be easily visualized by the use of fluorescent DNA dyes. This study examines whether SM and related compounds affect total DNA staining, an issue that has not been investigated before. After pure DNA was extracted from human keratinocytes (HaCaT cells), DNA was exposed to different S- and N-alkylating agents. Our experiments revealed a significant, dose-dependent decrease in the fluorescence signal of fluorescent dye-stained DNA after exposure to alkylating agents. After mass spectrometry and additional fluorescence measurements ruled out covalent modifications of ethidium bromide (EthBr) by SM, we assumed that DNA crosslinks caused DNA condensation and thereby impaired access of the fluorescent dyes to the DNA. DNA digestion by restriction enzymes restored fluorescence, a fact that strengthened our hypothesis. However, monofunctional agents, which are unable to crosslink DNA, also decreased the fluorescence signal. In subsequent experiments, we demonstrated that protons produced during DNA alkylation caused a pH decrease that was found responsible for the reduction in fluorescence. The use of an appropriate buffer system eliminated the adverse effect of alkylating agents on DNA staining with fluorescent dyes. An appropriate buffer system is thus crucial for DNA quantification with fluorescent dyes in the presence of alkylating compounds.
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- Robert Giesche
- Bundeswehr Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology, 80937 Munich, Germany
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- Bundeswehr Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology, 80937 Munich, Germany
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- Walther Straub Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, 80336 Munich, Germany; Bundeswehr Medical Academy, 80937 Munich, Germany
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- Bundeswehr Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology, 80937 Munich, Germany
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- Bundeswehr Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology, 80937 Munich, Germany; Walther Straub Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, 80336 Munich, Germany
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- Comprehensive Pneumology Center Munich (CPCM), German Center for Lung Research, 81377 Munich, Germany; Bundeswehr Medical Command, 56070 Koblenz, Germany
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- Bundeswehr Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology, 80937 Munich, Germany
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- Walther Straub Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, 80336 Munich, Germany; Comprehensive Pneumology Center Munich (CPCM), German Center for Lung Research, 81377 Munich, Germany
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- Bundeswehr Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology, 80937 Munich, Germany; Walther Straub Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, 80336 Munich, Germany.
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Stenger B, Steinritz D, Tsoutsoulopoulos A, Breit A, Thiermann H, Schmidt A, John H, Popp T, Gudermann T. Alkylating agents activate chemosensing Transient Receptor Potential A1 cation channels. Toxicol Lett 2016. [DOI: 10.1016/j.toxlet.2016.06.1870] [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: 10/21/2022]
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Stanley D, Popp T, Ha C, Swanson G, Eng T, Papanikolaou N, Gutierrez A. Dosimetric Effect of Photon Beam Energy on VMAT Treatment Plan Quality Due to Body Habitus for Advanced Prostate Cancer. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 2015. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijrobp.2015.07.1993] [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: 10/22/2022]
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Stanley D, Popp T, Ha C, Swanson G, Eng T, Papanikolaou N, Gutiérrez A. Dosimetric effect of photon beam energy on volumetric modulated arc therapy treatment plan quality due to body habitus in advanced prostate cancer. Pract Radiat Oncol 2015; 5:e625-33. [DOI: 10.1016/j.prro.2015.06.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/26/2015] [Revised: 06/01/2015] [Accepted: 06/29/2015] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Somer M, Popp T, Peters Κ, Schnering HGV. Crystal structure of caesium diarsenidoborate, Cs3(BAs2). Z KRIST-CRYST MATER 2015. [DOI: 10.1524/zkri.1990.193.14.295] [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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Deppe J, Popp T, Egea V, Steinritz D, Schmidt A, Thiermann H, Weber C, Ries C. Impairment of hypoxia-induced HIF-1α signaling in keratinocytes and fibroblasts by sulfur mustard is counteracted by a selective PHD-2 inhibitor. Arch Toxicol 2015; 90:1141-50. [PMID: 26082309 DOI: 10.1007/s00204-015-1549-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [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: 03/09/2015] [Accepted: 06/03/2015] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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Skin exposure to sulfur mustard (SM) provokes long-term complications in wound healing. Similar to chronic wounds, SM-induced skin lesions are associated with low levels of oxygen in the wound tissue. Normally, skin cells respond to hypoxia by stabilization of the transcription factor hypoxia-inducible factor 1 alpha (HIF-1α). HIF-1α modulates expression of genes including VEGFA, BNIP3, and MMP2 that control processes such as angiogenesis, growth, and extracellular proteolysis essential for proper wound healing. The results of our studies revealed that exposure of primary normal human epidermal keratinocytes (NHEK) and primary normal human dermal fibroblasts (NHDF) to SM significantly impaired hypoxia-induced HIF-1α stabilization and target gene expression in these cells. Addition of a selective inhibitor of the oxygen-sensitive prolyl hydroxylase domain-containing protein 2 (PHD-2), IOX2, fully recovered HIF-1α stability, nuclear translocation, and target gene expression in NHEK and NHDF. Moreover, functional studies using a scratch wound assay demonstrated that the application of IOX2 efficiently counteracted SM-mediated deficiencies in monolayer regeneration under hypoxic conditions in NHEK and NHDF. Our findings describe a pathomechanism by which SM negatively affects hypoxia-stimulated HIF-1α signaling in keratinocytes and fibroblasts and thus possibly contributes to delayed wound healing in SM-injured patients that could be treated with PHD-2 inhibitors.
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- Janina Deppe
- Institute for Cardiovascular Prevention, Ludwig-Maximilians-University of Munich, Pettenkoferstraße 9b, 80336, Munich, Germany
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- Institute for Cardiovascular Prevention, Ludwig-Maximilians-University of Munich, Pettenkoferstraße 9b, 80336, Munich, Germany
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- Institute for Cardiovascular Prevention, Ludwig-Maximilians-University of Munich, Pettenkoferstraße 9b, 80336, Munich, Germany
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- Bundeswehr Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Munich, Germany.,Walther-Straub-Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Ludwig-Maximilians-University, Munich, Germany
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- Bundeswehr Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Munich, Germany.,Molecular and Cellular Sport Medicine, German Sport University, Cologne, Germany
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- Bundeswehr Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Munich, Germany
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- Institute for Cardiovascular Prevention, Ludwig-Maximilians-University of Munich, Pettenkoferstraße 9b, 80336, Munich, Germany
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- Institute for Cardiovascular Prevention, Ludwig-Maximilians-University of Munich, Pettenkoferstraße 9b, 80336, Munich, Germany.
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Somer M, Thiery D, Peters K, Walz L, Hartweg M, Popp T, von Schnering HG. [Al2P4]6-, [Al2As4]6-, [Ga2P4]6- und [Ga2As4]6-, Zintl-Anionen mit 1,3-Dimethylencyclobutan-Struktur / [Al2P4]6-, [Al2As4]6-, [Ga2P4]6- and [Ga2As4]6-, Zintl Anions with 1.3-Dimethylene-cyclobutane Structure. Zeitschrift für Naturforschung B 2014. [DOI: 10.1515/znb-1991-0615] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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The compounds Cs6M2X4 (M = Al, Ga; X = P, As) were synthesized from stoichiometric mixtures of Cs, M and Cs4X6 in sealed Nb ampoules at 950 K. They are isotypic and crystallize in the monoclinic space group P21/c (No. 14) with Z = 4 formula units per unit cell. The anion partial structure is characterized by isolated [M2X4]6- units with relatively short distances for the terminal d(M–X) bonds corresponding to a Pauling Bond Order PBO = 1.5. The distances d(M–X) of the four-membered M2X2 rings correspond to single bonds.
The FIR spectra have been interpreted on the basis of the [M2X4]6- units with 2/m 2/m 2/m-D2h, symmetry by considering a factor group splitting. The assignment of the observed frequencies is supported by a normal coordinate analysis.
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- M. Somer
- Max-Planck-Institut für Festkörperforschung, Heisenbergstraße 1, D-7000 Stuttgart 80
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- Max-Planck-Institut für Festkörperforschung, Heisenbergstraße 1, D-7000 Stuttgart 80
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- Max-Planck-Institut für Festkörperforschung, Heisenbergstraße 1, D-7000 Stuttgart 80
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- Daimler Benz AG, Forschungszentrum Ulm, PF 8002 30, D-7000 Stuttgart 80
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- Daimler Benz AG, Forschungszentrum Ulm, PF 8002 30, D-7000 Stuttgart 80
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- Max-Planck-Institut für Festkörperforschung, Heisenbergstraße 1, D-7000 Stuttgart 80
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- Max-Planck-Institut für Festkörperforschung, Heisenbergstraße 1, D-7000 Stuttgart 80
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Popp T, Egea V, Kehe K, Steinritz D, Schmidt A, Jochum M, Ries C. Sulfur mustard induces differentiation in human primary keratinocytes: opposite roles of p38 and ERK1/2 MAPK. Toxicol Lett 2011; 204:43-51. [PMID: 21524694 DOI: 10.1016/j.toxlet.2011.04.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/09/2010] [Revised: 04/01/2011] [Accepted: 04/11/2011] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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The chemical warfare agent sulfur mustard (SM) severely affects the regeneration capacity of skin. The underlying molecular and cellular mechanisms, however, are far from clear. Here, we demonstrate that normal human epidermal keratinocytes (NHEK) after exposure to SM strongly upregulated expression of keratin-1, involucrin, and loricrin, thus indicating premature epidermal differentiation. Furthermore, proliferation was repressed after treatment with SM. Analysis of intracellular signaling in NHEK revealed that SM enhances phosphorylation, nuclear translocation, and activity of the mitogen-activated protein kinases (MAPK) p38 and ERK1/2. Inhibition of p38 activity downregulated expression of keratin-1 and loricrin, whereas blockage of ERK1/2 significantly stimulated biosynthesis of these markers, pointing to opposite roles of p38 and ERK1/2 in the differentiation process. Simultaneous interruption of p38 and ERK1/2 activity led to a decreased expression of keratin-1 and loricrin. This suggests that NHEK differentiation is essentially controlled by p38 activity which may be negatively influenced by ERK1/2 activity. Functional analysis demonstrated that SM affects NHEK in their ability to migrate through extracellular matrix which can be rescued upon application of an inhibitor of p38 activity. Thus, our findings indicate that SM triggers premature differentiation in keratinocytes via p38 activity which may contribute to impaired regeneration of SM-injured skin.
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- Tanja Popp
- Division of Clinical Chemistry and Clinical Biochemistry, Ludwig-Maximilians-University of Munich, Nussbaumstrasse 20, 80336 Munich, Germany
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Buchner A, Castro M, Hennig A, Popp T, Assmann G, Stief CG, Zimmermann W. Downregulation of HNF-1B in Renal Cell Carcinoma Is Associated With Tumor Progression and Poor Prognosis. Urology 2010; 76:507.e6-11. [DOI: 10.1016/j.urology.2010.03.042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2009] [Revised: 02/21/2010] [Accepted: 03/16/2010] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Lasi M, Pauly B, Schmidt N, Cikala M, Stiening B, Käsbauer T, Zenner G, Popp T, Wagner A, Knapp RT, Huber AH, Grunert M, Söding J, David CN, Böttger A. The molecular cell death machinery in the simple cnidarian Hydra includes an expanded caspase family and pro- and anti-apoptotic Bcl-2 proteins. Cell Res 2010; 20:812-25. [PMID: 20479784 DOI: 10.1038/cr.2010.66] [Citation(s) in RCA: 48] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/10/2023] Open
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The fresh water polyp Hydra belongs to the phylum Cnidaria, which diverged from the metazoan lineage before the appearance of bilaterians. In order to understand the evolution of apoptosis in metazoans, we have begun to elucidate the molecular cell death machinery in this model organism. Based on ESTs and the whole Hydra genome assembly, we have identified 15 caspases. We show that one is activated during apoptosis, four have characteristics of initiator caspases with N-terminal DED, CARD or DD domain and two undergo autoprocessing in vitro. In addition, we describe seven Bcl-2-like and two Bak-like proteins. For most of the Bcl-2 family proteins, we have observed mitochondrial localization. When expressed in mammalian cells, HyBak-like 1 and 2 strongly induced apoptosis. Six of the Bcl-2 family members inhibited apoptosis induced by camptothecin in mammalian cells with HyBcl-2-like 4 showing an especially strong protective effect. This protein also interacted with HyBak-like 1 in a yeast two-hybrid assay. Mutation of the conserved leucine in its BH3 domain abolished both the interaction with HyBak-like 1 and the anti-apoptotic effect. Moreover, we describe novel Hydra BH-3-only proteins. One of these interacted with Bcl-2-like 4 and induced apoptosis in mammalian cells. Our data indicate that the evolution of a complex network for cell death regulation arose at the earliest and simplest level of multicellular organization, where it exhibited a substantially higher level of complexity than in the protostome model organisms Caenorhabditis and Drosophila.
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- Margherita Lasi
- Department Biology II, Ludwig-Maximilians University München, Planegg-Martinsried, Germany
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Kammerer R, Popp T, Härtle S, Singer BB, Zimmermann W. Generation of paired immune receptors by gene conversion within the canine CEA gene family. Vet Immunol Immunopathol 2009. [DOI: 10.1016/j.vetimm.2008.10.021] [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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Karow M, Popp T, Egea V, Ries C, Jochum M, Neth P. Wnt signalling in mouse mesenchymal stem cells: impact on proliferation, invasion and MMP expression. J Cell Mol Med 2008; 13:2506-2520. [PMID: 19413884 DOI: 10.1111/j.1582-4934.2008.00619.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/26/2022] Open
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Based on the capacity of mesenchymal stem cells (MSC) to differentiate into multiple cell types in vitro and in vivo, MCS may be a suitable source for cell therapy and regeneration strategies. A prerequisite for effective clinical applications of human MSC (hMSC) is a profound knowledge of signal transduction cascades that mediate processes like proliferation, targeted migration and differentiation. Recently, we identified the canonical Wnt signal transduction pathway as a key player in hMSC proliferation and invasion. To evaluate whether those findings are transferable to the equivalent counterparts in mice, we studied important steps in the wingless/int-1 (Wnt) signal transduction pathway in mouse MSC (mMSC) and mMSC carrying a T cell specific transcription factor (TCF)/lymphoid enhancer binding factor (LEF)-reporter transgene. We found that the induction of the canonical Wnt pathway resulted in the up-regulation of the known Wnt target gene cyclin D1, closely associated with an enhanced proliferation capacity of mMSC. Interestingly, the expression of the Wnt target gene membrane type 1-matrix metalloproteinase (MT1-MMP) was diminished in mMSC upon Wnt3a stimulation, which came along with an impaired invasion. In line with these findings, MMP-2 and MMP-9 expression levels in mMSC were also decreased after Wnt3a treatment. In contrast, inhibition of Wnt signalling by the knockdown of the transcriptional activator beta-catenin resulted in an up-regulation of MT1-MMP and mMSC invasion. By comparing these findings with the settings in hMSC, major differences in Wnt-regulated MMP expression were observed in mMSC. Thus, our data advice caution when mouse model systems represent the pre-clinical validation of MSC-mediated therapeutical approaches.
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- Marisa Karow
- Division of Clinical Chemistry and Clinical Biochemistry, Department of Surgery, Ludwig-Maximilians-University of Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Division of Clinical Chemistry and Clinical Biochemistry, Department of Surgery, Ludwig-Maximilians-University of Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Division of Clinical Chemistry and Clinical Biochemistry, Department of Surgery, Ludwig-Maximilians-University of Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Division of Clinical Chemistry and Clinical Biochemistry, Department of Surgery, Ludwig-Maximilians-University of Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Division of Clinical Chemistry and Clinical Biochemistry, Department of Surgery, Ludwig-Maximilians-University of Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Division of Clinical Chemistry and Clinical Biochemistry, Department of Surgery, Ludwig-Maximilians-University of Munich, Munich, Germany
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Ries C, Popp T, Egea V, Kehe K, Jochum M. Matrix metalloproteinase-9 expression and release from skin fibroblasts interacting with keratinocytes: Upregulation in response to sulphur mustard. Toxicology 2008; 263:26-31. [PMID: 18809459 DOI: 10.1016/j.tox.2008.08.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/17/2008] [Revised: 08/21/2008] [Accepted: 08/22/2008] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs), especially MMP-9 and MMP-2, degrade various proteins of the extracellular matrix, including collagen type IV the major component of basement membranes which also separate the epidermis from the dermis. Although previous work indicates the contribution of MMPs and their inhibitors (TIMPs) to the pathophysiology of skin lesions induced by the toxic chemical warefare agent sulphur mustard (SM), little is known about the underlying molecular and cellular mechanisms. In this study we demonstrate in a 3D-skin model that topical application of SM significantly upregulated basal MMP-9 mRNA expression and release from the cells as shown by qRT-PCR and zymography, whereas that of MMP-2, membrane-type 1 (MT1)-MMP, TIMP-1 and TIMP-2 remained almost unaffected by SM. Further studies in neonatal human dermal fibroblasts (NHDF) and HaCaT keratinocytes revealed that MMP-9 was not secreted from these cells, neither with or without exposure to SM. However, when NHDF and HaCaT were cocultivated, MMP-9 was expressed and released from the cell mixture, suggesting that interaction between both cell types is essential for MMP-9 production. Moreover, SM-treatment of NHDF/HaCaT cocultures further upregulated MMP-9 biosynthesis and secretion, which was consistent with our findings obtained in the 3D-skin model. Addition of conditioned medium derived from SM-exposed HaCaT cells to NHDF was able to stimulate MMP-9 secretion and also increased the migratory potential of NHDF as shown in a scratch-wound healing assay and a fluorescent cell invasion assay. In contrast, culture supernatants of SM-treated NHDF had not such an effect on HaCaT cells. Taken together, our findings provide first evidence that SM exposure of skin stimulates keratinocytes to release soluble factors which in turn induce enhanced MMP-9 secretion and invasiveness of fibroblasts in vitro. This provides a potential mechanism probably contributing to SM-evoked tissue injury in vivo.
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- Christian Ries
- Division of Clinical Chemistry and Clinical Biochemistry, Ludwig-Maximilians-University of Munich, Nussbaumstrasse 20, 80336 Munich, Germany.
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Riesenberg R, Weiler C, Spring O, Eder M, Buchner A, Popp T, Castro M, Kammerer R, Takikawa O, Hatz RA, Stief CG, Hofstetter A, Zimmermann W. Expression of indoleamine 2,3-dioxygenase in tumor endothelial cells correlates with long-term survival of patients with renal cell carcinoma. Clin Cancer Res 2008; 13:6993-7002. [PMID: 18056175 DOI: 10.1158/1078-0432.ccr-07-0942] [Citation(s) in RCA: 135] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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PURPOSE The inflammatory enzyme indoleamine 2,3-dioxygenase (IDO) participates in immune tolerance and tumor immune escape processes by degradation of the essential amino acid tryptophan and formation of toxic catabolites. Here, we analyzed the role of IDO in tumor growth and disease progression in patients with clear cell renal cell carcinoma (RCC). EXPERIMENTAL DESIGN Expression of IDO mRNA was analyzed by quantitative reverse transcription-PCR in 55 primary and 52 metastatic RCC, along with 32 normal kidneys. Western blot and immunohistochemistry analyses were used to semiquantitatively determine IDO proteins in a subset of tumor samples, in RCC cell lines, and microvessel endothelial cells. IDO expression was correlated with expression of the proliferation marker Ki67 in tumor cells and survival of patients with tumor. RESULTS More than 75% of the clear cell RCC in comparison to normal kidney contained elevated levels of IDO mRNA, which correlated with their IDO protein content. Low IDO mRNA levels in primary tumors represented an unfavorable independent prognostic factor (hazard ratio, 3.8; P = 0.016). Unexpectedly, immunohistochemical analyses revealed that IDO is nearly exclusively expressed in endothelial cells of newly formed blood vessels and is virtually absent from tumor cells, although RCC cells could principally synthesize IDO as shown by in vitro stimulation with IFN-gamma. A highly significant inverse correlation between the density of IDO-positive microvessels and the content of proliferating Ki67-positive tumor cells in primary and metastatic clear cell RCC was found (P = 0.004). CONCLUSIONS IDO in endothelial cells might limit the influx of tryptophan from the blood to the tumor or generate tumor-toxic metabolites, thus restricting tumor growth and contributing to survival.
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- Rainer Riesenberg
- Tumor Immunology Laboratory, LIFE Center, Department of Urology, University Clinic Grosshadern, Institute of Pathology, Ludwig-Maximilians-University Munich, Munich, Germany
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Kammerer R, Popp T, Härtle S, Singer BB, Zimmermann W. Species-specific evolution of immune receptor tyrosine based activation motif-containing CEACAM1-related immune receptors in the dog. BMC Evol Biol 2007; 7:196. [PMID: 17945019 PMCID: PMC2110893 DOI: 10.1186/1471-2148-7-196] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [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: 04/23/2007] [Accepted: 10/18/2007] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Although the impact of pathogens on the evolution of the mammalian immune system is still under debate, proteins, which both regulate immune responses and serve as cellular receptors for pathogens should be at the forefront of pathogen-driven host evolution. The CEA (carcinoembryonic antigen) gene family codes for such proteins and indeed shows tremendous species-specific variation between human and rodents. Since little is known about the CEA gene family in other lineages of placental mammals, we expected to gain new insights into the evolution of the rapidly diverging CEA family by analyzing the CEA family of the dog. RESULTS Here we describe the complete CEA gene family in the dog. We found that the gene coding for the ITIM-bearing immunoregulatory molecule CEACAM1 gave rise to a recent expansion of the canine CEA gene family by gene duplication, similar to that previously found in humans and mice. However, while the murine and human CEACAMs (carcinoembryonic antigen-related cell adhesion molecules) are predominantly secreted and GPI-anchored, respectively, in the dog, most of the CEACAMs represent ITAM-bearing transmembrane proteins. One of these proteins, CEACAM28, exhibits nearly complete sequence identity with the ligand-binding N domain of CEACAM1, but antagonizing signaling motifs in the cytoplasmic tail. Comparison of nonsynonymous and synonymous substitutions indicates that the CEACAM28 N domain is under the strongest purifying selection of all canine CEACAM1-related CEACAMs. In addition, CEACAM28 shows a similar expression pattern in resting immune cells and tissues as CEACAM1. However, upon activation CEACAM28 mRNA and CEACAM1 mRNA are differentially regulated. CONCLUSION Thus, CEACAM1 and CEACAM28 are the first paired immune receptors identified within the CEA gene family, which are expressed on T cells and are most likely involved in the fine-tuning of T cell responses. The direction of gene conversion accompanied by purifying selection and expression in immune cells suggests the possibility that CEACAM28 evolved in response to selective pressure imposed by species-specific pathogens.
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- Robert Kammerer
- Tumor Immunology Laboratory, LIFE Center, Klinikum Grosshadern, Ludwig-Maximilians-University, Marchioninistr, 23, 81377 Munich, Germany.
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Buchner A, Castro M, Hennig A, Popp T, Assmann G, Hofstetter A, Stief C, Zimmermann W. [Transcriptome analyses in renal cell carcinoma. Combination of laser microdissection and microarrays]. Urologe A 2007; 46:1170-5. [PMID: 17646957 DOI: 10.1007/s00120-007-1473-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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BACKGROUND The objective of this study was to test the feasibility of combined laser microdissection and microarray-based expression analysis in renal cell carcinoma (RCC) and to detect the most strongly deregulated genes. METHODS Laser microdissection of tumor areas and subsequent gene expression analysis (47,000 transcripts) was performed on snap-frozen primary tumor samples from 15 patients with clear cell RCC. Four normal kidney samples served as controls. Validation was performed for one gene with quantitative RT-PCR on additional samples. RESULTS Isolation of intact RNA from microdissected tissue was successful; 179 transcripts were significantly deregulated by a factor of 5 or more. Upregulation of FABP7 was confirmed by quantitative RT-PCR. CONCLUSION In RCC the combination of laser microdissection and subsequent microarray analysis provides reliable data from precisely defined material. This is an optimal starting point for the development of novel therapeutic and diagnostic options.
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- A Buchner
- Urologische Klinik und Poliklinik, Klinikum der Universität München-Grosshadern, Marchioninistrasse 15, 81377 München.
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Popp T, Egea V, Kehe K, Jochum M, Ries C. Analysis of matrix metalloproteinase expression in different types of skin and lung cells after exposure to sulfur mustard. Toxicology 2007. [DOI: 10.1016/j.tox.2006.04.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Masson-Delmotte V, Landais A, Stievenard M, Cattani O, Falourd S, Jouzel J, Johnsen SJ, Dahl-Jensen D, Sveinsbjornsdottir A, White JWC, Popp T, Fischer H. Holocene climatic changes in Greenland: Different deuterium excess signals at Greenland Ice Core Project (GRIP) and NorthGRIP. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2005. [DOI: 10.1029/2004jd005575] [Citation(s) in RCA: 80] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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- V. Masson-Delmotte
- l'Institut Pierre-Simon Laplace/Commissariat à l'Energie Atomique; CNRS Laboratoire des Sciences du Climat et de l'Environnement; Gif-sur-Yvette France
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- l'Institut Pierre-Simon Laplace/Commissariat à l'Energie Atomique; CNRS Laboratoire des Sciences du Climat et de l'Environnement; Gif-sur-Yvette France
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- l'Institut Pierre-Simon Laplace/Commissariat à l'Energie Atomique; CNRS Laboratoire des Sciences du Climat et de l'Environnement; Gif-sur-Yvette France
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- l'Institut Pierre-Simon Laplace/Commissariat à l'Energie Atomique; CNRS Laboratoire des Sciences du Climat et de l'Environnement; Gif-sur-Yvette France
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- l'Institut Pierre-Simon Laplace/Commissariat à l'Energie Atomique; CNRS Laboratoire des Sciences du Climat et de l'Environnement; Gif-sur-Yvette France
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- l'Institut Pierre-Simon Laplace/Commissariat à l'Energie Atomique; CNRS Laboratoire des Sciences du Climat et de l'Environnement; Gif-sur-Yvette France
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- Niels Bohr Institute; University of Copenhagen; Copenhagen Denmark
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- Niels Bohr Institute; University of Copenhagen; Copenhagen Denmark
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- Geological Sciences Department; University of Colorado; Boulder Colorado USA
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- Geological Sciences Department; University of Colorado; Boulder Colorado USA
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- Alfred Wegener Institute for Polar and Marine Research; Bremerhaven Germany
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Kammerer R, Popp T, Singer BB, Schlender J, Zimmermann W. Identification of allelic variants of the bovine immune regulatory molecule CEACAM1 implies a pathogen-driven evolution. Gene 2004; 339:99-109. [PMID: 15363850 DOI: 10.1016/j.gene.2004.06.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [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: 03/31/2004] [Revised: 05/27/2004] [Accepted: 06/10/2004] [Indexed: 01/27/2023]
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Carcinoembryonic antigen-related cell adhesion molecule (CEACAM1), the primordial member of the carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) family, functions as a MHC-independent natural killer (NK) cell inhibitory receptor, regulates T and B cell proliferation, and induces dendritic cell (DC) maturation. Despite these fundamental functions, CEACAM1 and most of the CEA family members differ significantly in primates and rodents. A number of diverse murine and human pathogens use CEACAM1 as a cellular receptor, indicating that the observed species-specific differences are the result of divergent molecular pathogen/host coevolution. To gain deeper insight into its evolution and function, we cloned CEACAM1 cDNA from cattle as a representative of a third mammalian order. Bovine CEACAM1 differs considerably from rodent and primate CEACAM1 due to deletion of the B domain exon which was most likely caused by insertion of LINE/SINE sequences and reveals alternative splicing within the transmembrane exon. However, the characteristic long and short isoforms exist which contain or lack the typical immunoreceptor tyrosine-based inhibitory motifs (ITIM) in their cytoplasmic tails, respectively. Bovine peripheral blood lymphocytes (PBL) express only ITIM-containing CEACAM1 isoforms, and upregulate their expression upon stimulation, suggesting an inhibitory function in these cells. As found in rodents, two clearly distinct CEACAM1 alleles exist in cattle. In the a allele, a unique deletion of three amino acids is found in the N domain, which is important for pathogen binding in mice and humans. This is consistent with the notion that CEACAM1 serves or has served as a pathogen receptor in cattle.
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MESH Headings
- Alleles
- Alternative Splicing
- Amino Acid Sequence
- Amino Acids/genetics
- Animals
- Antigens, CD/chemistry
- Antigens, CD/genetics
- Antigens, Differentiation/chemistry
- Antigens, Differentiation/genetics
- Base Sequence
- Binding Sites/genetics
- Carcinoembryonic Antigen
- Cattle/genetics
- Cattle/microbiology
- Cattle Diseases/genetics
- Cattle Diseases/microbiology
- Cell Adhesion Molecules
- Cloning, Molecular
- DNA, Complementary/chemistry
- DNA, Complementary/genetics
- Evolution, Molecular
- Gene Expression Profiling
- Humans
- Mice
- Molecular Sequence Data
- Phylogeny
- Protein Isoforms/chemistry
- Protein Isoforms/genetics
- Protein Structure, Tertiary
- RNA, Messenger/genetics
- RNA, Messenger/metabolism
- Reverse Transcriptase Polymerase Chain Reaction
- Sequence Alignment
- Sequence Analysis, DNA
- Sequence Deletion
- Sequence Homology, Amino Acid
- Sequence Homology, Nucleic Acid
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- Robert Kammerer
- Tumor Immunology Laboratory, Department of Urology, Klinikum Grosshadern, Ludwig-Maximilians-University, Marchioninistr. 23, Munich D-81377, Germany.
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Andersen KK, Azuma N, Barnola JM, Bigler M, Biscaye P, Caillon N, Chappellaz J, Clausen HB, Dahl-Jensen D, Fischer H, Flückiger J, Fritzsche D, Fujii Y, Goto-Azuma K, Grønvold K, Gundestrup NS, Hansson M, Huber C, Hvidberg CS, Johnsen SJ, Jonsell U, Jouzel J, Kipfstuhl S, Landais A, Leuenberger M, Lorrain R, Masson-Delmotte V, Miller H, Motoyama H, Narita H, Popp T, Rasmussen SO, Raynaud D, Rothlisberger R, Ruth U, Samyn D, Schwander J, Shoji H, Siggard-Andersen ML, Steffensen JP, Stocker T, Sveinbjörnsdóttir AE, Svensson A, Takata M, Tison JL, Thorsteinsson T, Watanabe O, Wilhelms F, White JWC. High-resolution record of Northern Hemisphere climate extending into the last interglacial period. Nature 2004; 431:147-51. [PMID: 15356621 DOI: 10.1038/nature02805] [Citation(s) in RCA: 313] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/05/2004] [Accepted: 06/30/2004] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Two deep ice cores from central Greenland, drilled in the 1990s, have played a key role in climate reconstructions of the Northern Hemisphere, but the oldest sections of the cores were disturbed in chronology owing to ice folding near the bedrock. Here we present an undisturbed climate record from a North Greenland ice core, which extends back to 123,000 years before the present, within the last interglacial period. The oxygen isotopes in the ice imply that climate was stable during the last interglacial period, with temperatures 5 degrees C warmer than today. We find unexpectedly large temperature differences between our new record from northern Greenland and the undisturbed sections of the cores from central Greenland, suggesting that the extent of ice in the Northern Hemisphere modulated the latitudinal temperature gradients in Greenland. This record shows a slow decline in temperatures that marked the initiation of the last glacial period. Our record reveals a hitherto unrecognized warm period initiated by an abrupt climate warming about 115,000 years ago, before glacial conditions were fully developed. This event does not appear to have an immediate Antarctic counterpart, suggesting that the climate see-saw between the hemispheres (which dominated the last glacial period) was not operating at this time.
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- K K Andersen
- Niels Bohr Institute for Astronomy, Physics and Geophysics, University of Copenhagen, Juliane Maries Vej 30, DK-2100 Copenhagen OE, Denmark
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von Schnering HG, Walz L, Schwarz M, Becker W, Hartweg M, Popp T, Hettich B, Müller P, Kämpf G. The Crystal Structures of the Superconducting Oxides Bi2(Sr1−xCax)2CuO8−δand Bi2(Sr1−yCay)3Cu2O10−δwith 0≤x≤0.3 and 0.16≤y≤0.33. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2003. [DOI: 10.1002/anie.198805741] [Citation(s) in RCA: 126] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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- A Bolz
- Zentralinstitut für Biomedizinische Technik, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg
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Wiets M, Popp T, Bolz A, Schaldach M. Herstellung neuartiger Kondensatoren für elektronische Implantate unter Verwendung von fraktalen Oberflächen und dem Superionenleiter Rubidiumsilberiodid (RbAg 4 I 5 ). BIOMED ENG-BIOMED TE 1996. [DOI: 10.1515/bmte.1996.41.s1.614] [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: 11/15/2022]
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Popp T, Bolz A, Schaldach M. Untersuchung des Oxidationsverhaltens von Iridiumbeschichtungen für bipolare Stimulationselektroden. BIOMED ENG-BIOMED TE 1992. [DOI: 10.1515/bmte.1992.37.s2.24] [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: 11/15/2022]
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Somer M, Thiery D, Hartweg M, Walz L, Popp T, Peters K, Schnering HGV. Crystal structure of tricaesium diarsenidoaluminate, Cs 3AlAs 2. Z KRIST-CRYST MATER 1990. [DOI: 10.1524/zkri.1990.192.14.269] [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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