TY - GEN A1 - Ali, Aamir A1 - Kolenda, Rafał A1 - Khan, Muhammad Moman A1 - Weinreich, Jörg A1 - Li, Ganwu A1 - Wieler, Lothar H. A1 - Tedin, Karsten A1 - Roggenbuck, Dirk A1 - Schierack, Peter T1 - Novel Avian Pathogenic Escherichia coli Genes Responsible for Adhesion to Chicken and Human Cell Lines T2 - Applied and Environmental Microbiology Y1 - 2020 U6 - https://doi.org/10.1128/AEM.01068-20 SN - 1098-5336 VL - 86 IS - 20 ER - TY - GEN A1 - Schierack, Peter A1 - Heiden, Stefan E. A1 - Khan, Muhammad Moman A1 - Nikolaus, Lena A1 - Kolenda, Rafał A1 - Stubbe, Michael A1 - Lkhagvasuren, Davaa A1 - Rödiger, Stefan A1 - Guenther, Sebastian A1 - Schaufler, Katharina T1 - Genomic and Phenotypic Analysis of an ESBL-Producing E. coli ST1159 Clonal Lineage From Wild Birds in Mongolia T2 - Frontiers in Microbiology Y1 - 2020 U6 - https://doi.org/10.3389/fmicb.2020.01699 SN - 1664-302X VL - 11 ER - TY - GEN A1 - Reimann, Ronny A1 - Zeng, Bo A1 - Jakopec, Martin A1 - Burdukiewicz, Michał A1 - Petrick, Ingolf A1 - Schierack, Peter A1 - Rödiger, Stefan T1 - Classification of dead and living microalgae Chlorella vulgaris by bioimage informatics an machine learning T2 - Algal Research Y1 - 2020 U6 - https://doi.org/10.1016/j.algal.2020.101908 SN - 2211-9264 VL - 48 ER - TY - GEN A1 - Roggenbuck, Dirk A1 - Elmont, Emilien A1 - Reinhold, Dirk A1 - Schierack, Peter A1 - Conrad, Karsten A1 - Boucraut, Joseph T1 - Autoimmune Perpheral Neuropathies and Contribution of Antiganglioside/Sulphatide Autoantibody Testing T2 - Mediterranean Jounal of Rheumatology Y1 - 2020 U6 - https://doi.org/10.31138/mjr.31.1.10 SN - 2529-198X VL - 31 IS - 1 SP - 10 EP - 18 ER - TY - GEN A1 - Deutschmann, Claudia A1 - Roggenbuck, Dirk A1 - Schierack, Peter A1 - Rödiger, Stefan T1 - Autoantibody testing by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay-a case in which the solid phase decides on success and failure T2 - Heliyon Y1 - 2020 U6 - https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2020.e03270 SN - 2405-8440 VL - 6 IS - 1 ER - TY - GEN A1 - Schiebel, Juliane A1 - Noack, Jonas A1 - Rödiger, Stefan A1 - Kammel, Anne A1 - Menzel, Friederike A1 - Schwibbert, Karin A1 - Weise, Matthias A1 - Weiss, Romano A1 - Böhm, Alexander A1 - Nitschke, Jörg A1 - Elimport, Alexey A1 - Roggenbuck, Dirk A1 - Schierack, Peter T1 - Analysis of three-dimensional biofilms on different material surfaces T2 - Biomaterials Science Y1 - 2020 U6 - https://doi.org/10.1039/D0BM00455C SN - 2047-4849 VL - 8 IS - 12 SP - 3500 EP - 3510 ER - TY - GEN A1 - Liedtke, Victoria A1 - Schröder, Christian A1 - Roggenbuck, Dirk A1 - Weiss, Romano A1 - Stohwasser, Ralf A1 - Schierack, Peter A1 - Rödiger, Stefan A1 - Schenk, Lysann T1 - LEDGF/p75 is required for an efficient DNA damage response T2 - International Journal of Molecular Sciences KW - LEDGF KW - CRISPR/Cas9 KW - DNA damage signaling KW - gH2AX KW - ubiquitination Y1 - 2021 U6 - https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms22115866 VL - 22 IS - 11 SP - 1 EP - 16 ER - TY - GEN A1 - Kolenda, Rafał A1 - Burdukiewicz, Michał A1 - Wimonć, Marcjanna A1 - Aleksandrowicz, Adrianna A1 - Ali, Aamir A1 - Szabo, Istvan A1 - Tedin, Karsten A1 - Bartholdson, Scott J. A1 - Pickhard, Derek A1 - Schierack, Peter T1 - Identification of Natural Mutations Responsible for Altered Infection Phenotypes of Salmonella enterica Clinical Isolates by Using Cell Line Infection Screens T2 - Applied and Environmental Microbiology Y1 - 2021 U6 - https://doi.org/10.1128/AEM.02177-20 SN - 1098-5336 VL - 87 IS - 2 ER - TY - GEN A1 - Comabella, Manual A1 - Deutschmann, Claudia A1 - Midaglia, Luciana A1 - Schierack, Peter A1 - Martínez, Júlia A1 - Roggenbuck, Dirk A1 - Montalban, Xavier T1 - Chitinase 3-like 1 is not a target antigen in patients with multiple sclerosis T2 - Multiple Sclerosis Journal Y1 - 2021 U6 - https://doi.org/10.1177/1352458520980141 SN - 1477-0970 SN - 1352-4585 VL - 27 IS - 9 SP - 1455 EP - 1457 ER - TY - GEN A1 - Schmidt, Jonas A1 - Berghaus, Sandro A1 - Blessing, Frithjof A1 - Wenzel, Folker A1 - Herbeck, Holger A1 - Blessing, Josef A1 - Schierack, Peter A1 - Rödiger, Stefan A1 - Roggenbuck, Dirk T1 - Serological and viral genetic features of patients with COVID-19 in a selected German patient cohort-correlation with disease characteristics T2 - GeroScience Y1 - 2021 U6 - https://doi.org/10.1007/s11357-021-00443-w SN - 2509-2723 SN - 2509-2715 VL - 43 IS - 5 SP - 2249 EP - 2264 ER - TY - GEN A1 - Adefioye, Olusolabomi J. A1 - Weinreich, Jörg A1 - Rödiger, Stefan A1 - Schierack, Peter A1 - Olowe, Olugbenga Adekunle T1 - Phylogenetic Characterization and Multilocus Sequence Typing of Extended-Spectrum Beta Lactamase-Producing Escherichia coli from Food-Producing Animals, Beef, and Humans in Southwest Nigeria T2 - Microbial Drug Resistance Y1 - 2021 U6 - https://doi.org/10.1089/mdr.2019.0397 SN - 1931-8448 SN - 1076-6294 VL - 27 IS - 1 SP - 111 EP - 120 ER - TY - GEN A1 - Hanschmann, Henning A1 - Rödiger, Stefan A1 - Kramer, Toni A1 - Hanschmann, Katrin A1 - Steidle, Michael A1 - Fingerle, Volker A1 - Schmidt, Carsten A1 - Lehmann, Werner A1 - Schierack, Peter T1 - LoopTag FRET Probe System for Multiplex qPCR Detection of Borrelia Species T2 - Life Y1 - 2021 U6 - https://doi.org/10.3390/life11111163 SN - 2075-1729 VL - 11 IS - 11 ER - TY - GEN A1 - Fotang, Chefor A1 - Bröring, Udo A1 - Roos, Christian A1 - Enoguanbhor, Evidence Chinedu A1 - E. Abwe, Ekwoge A1 - Dutton, Paul A1 - Schierack, Peter A1 - Angwafo, Tsi Evaristus A1 - Birkhofer, Klaus T1 - Human activity and forest fragmentation threaten populations of the Nigeria-Cameroon Chimpanzee (Pan troglodytes ellioti) in Western Cameroon T2 - International Journal of Primatology N2 - Increased human activities such as commodity-led deforestation, extension of agriculture, urbanization, and wildfires are major drivers of forest loss worldwide. In Cameroon, these activities cause a loss of suitable primate habitat and could ultimately threaten the survival of chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes). We derived independent estimates of the population size of the Endangered Nigeria–Cameroon chimpanzee (Pan troglodytes ellioti) in Kom-Wum Forest Reserve, Cameroon, and surrounding unprotected forest areas through 1) direct observations, 2) camera trapping, 3) distance sampling, 4) marked nest counts, and 5) standing crop nest counts. In addition, we georeferenced signs of chimpanzee and human activity along line transects. We used a generalized linear mixed model to predict the occurrence of chimpanzees in response to edge length (measured as the perimeter of core forest patches), core area of forest patches (measured as area of forest patches beyond an edge width of 100 m), habitat perforation (measured as the perimeter of nonforested landscape within core forest patches), patch size(measured as area of forest patches), and forest cover. Chimpanzee density estimates ranged from 0.1 (direct observation) to 0.9 (distance sampling) individuals km−2 depending on estimation method with a mean nest group size of 7 ± 5.4 (SD). The mean encounter rate for signs of chimpanzee activity was significantly higher in mature forests (2.3 signs km−1) than in secondary forests (0.3 signs km−1) and above 1000 m elevation (4.0 signs km−1) than below 1000 m (1.0 signs km−1). The mean encounter rate for signs of human activity was significantly higher in secondary (8.0 signs km−1) than in mature forests (0.9 signs km−1). Secondary forests, habitat perforation, and edge length had a significant negative effect on the occurrence of chimpanzee signs. Overall, human activity and forest degradation affected the number of observed chimpanzee signs negatively. Regular antipoaching patrols and reforestation programs in degraded areas could potentially reduce threats to populations of endangered species and may increase suitable habitat area. KW - Bushmeat hunting KW - Core areas KW - Edge length KW - Forest fragmentation KW - Forest perforation KW - Nest counts KW - Mature forest KW - Pan troglodytes ellioti KW - Secondary forest Y1 - 2021 U6 - https://doi.org/10.1007/s10764-020-00191-2 SN - 1573-8604 SN - 0164-0291 VL - 42 IS - 1 SP - 105 EP - 129 ER - TY - GEN A1 - Schmidt, Carsten A1 - Borcherding, Heike A1 - Thiele, Thomas A1 - Schedler, Uwe A1 - Werner, Franziska A1 - Rödiger, Stefan A1 - Roggenbuck, Dirk A1 - Schierack, Peter T1 - Fluorescence-encoded poly (methyl metharcylate) nanoparticles for a lateral flow assay detecting IgM autoantibodies in rheumatoid arthritis T2 - Analytical biochemistry Y1 - 2021 U6 - https://doi.org/10.1016/journal.ppat.1010118 SN - 1096-0309 VL - Vol. 633 ER - TY - GEN A1 - Emmenegger, Marc A1 - Kumar, Sreedhar Saseendran A1 - Emmenegger, Vishalini A1 - Malinauskas, Tomas A1 - Büttner, Thomas A1 - Rose, Laura A1 - Schierack, Peter A1 - Sprinzl, Martin F. A1 - Sommer, Clemens J. A1 - Lackner, Karl J. A1 - Aguzzi, Adriano A1 - Roggenbuck, Dirk A1 - Frauenknecht, Katrin B. M. T1 - Anti-prothrombin autoantibodies enriched after infection with SARS-CoV-2 and influenced by strength of antibody response against SARS-CoV-2 proteins T2 - PLoS pathogens Y1 - 2021 U6 - https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.ppat.1010118 SN - 1553-7374 VL - 17 IS - 12 ER - TY - GEN A1 - Awan, Asad Bashir A1 - Yan, Aixin A1 - Sarwar, Yasra A1 - Schierack, Peter A1 - Ali, Aamir T1 - Detection of synergistic antimicrobial resistance mechanisms in clinical isolates of Pseudomonas aeruginosa from post-operative wound infections T2 - Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology Y1 - 2021 U6 - https://doi.org/10.1007/s00253-021-11680-6 SN - 1432-0614 VL - 105 IS - 2 SP - 9321 EP - 9332 ER - TY - GEN A1 - Roggenbuck, Johannes J. A1 - Zarske, Grit A1 - Schierack, Peter A1 - Wunderlich, Gerd A1 - Conrad, Karsten A1 - Kotzerke, Joerg A1 - Roggenbuck, Dirk A1 - Zöphel, Klaus T1 - Third generation radioimmunoassay (RIA) for TSH receptor autoantibodies (TRAb) - one step less, similar results? T2 - Nuklearmedizin Y1 - 2021 U6 - https://doi.org/10.1055/a-1277-5972 SN - 0029-5566 VL - 60 IS - 1 SP - 38 EP - 46 ER - TY - GEN A1 - Schmidt, Jonas A1 - Berghaus, Sandro A1 - Blessing, Frithjof A1 - Wenzel, Folker A1 - Herbeck, Holger A1 - Blessing, Josef A1 - Schierack, Peter A1 - Rödiger, Stefan A1 - Roggenbuck, Dirk T1 - A semi-automated, isolation-free, high-throughput SARS-CoV-2 reverse transcriptase (RT) loop-mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP) test T2 - Scientific reports Y1 - 2021 U6 - https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-021-00827-0 SN - 2045-2322 VL - 11 IS - 1 ER - TY - GEN A1 - Bartlitz, Christin A1 - Kolenda, Rafał A1 - Chilimoniuk, Jarosław A1 - Grzymajlo, Krzysztof A1 - Rödiger, Stefan A1 - Bauerfeind, Rolf A1 - Ali, Aamir A1 - Tchesnokovag, Veronika A1 - Roggenbuck, Dirk A1 - Schierack, Peter T1 - Adhesion of Enteropathogenic, Enterotoxigenic, and Commensal Escherichia coli to the Major Zymogen Granule Membrane Glyoprotein 2 T2 - Applied abd Environmental Microbiology Y1 - 2022 U6 - https://doi.org/10.1128/aem.02279-21 SN - 1098-5536 VL - 88 IS - 5 ER - TY - GEN A1 - Schmidt, Carsten A1 - Kammel, Anne A1 - Tanner, Julian A. A1 - Kinghorn, Andrew B. A1 - Khan, Muhammad Moman A1 - Lehmann, Werner A1 - Menger, Marcus A1 - Schedler, Uwe A1 - Schierack, Peter A1 - Rödiger, Stefan T1 - A Multiparametic Fluorescence Assay for Screening Aptamer-Protein Interactions Based on Microbeads T2 - Scientific Reports Y1 - 2022 U6 - https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-022-06817-0 SN - 2045-2322 VL - 12 ER - TY - GEN A1 - Sydow, Katharina A1 - Eger, Elias A1 - Schwabe, Michael A1 - Heiden, Stefan E. A1 - Bohnert, Jürgen A. A1 - Franzenburg, Sören A1 - Jurischka, Christoph A1 - Schierack, Peter A1 - Schaufler, Katharina T1 - Geno- and Phenotypic Characteristics of a Klebsiella pneumoniae ST20 Isolate with Unusual Colony Morphology T2 - Microorganisms N2 - Klebsiella pneumoniae is a common member of the intestinal flora of vertebrates. In addition to opportunistic representatives, hypervirulent (hvKp) and antibiotic-resistant K. pneumoniae (ABR-Kp) occur. While ABR-Kp isolates often cause difficult-to-treat diseases due to limited therapeutic options, hvKp is a pathotype that can infect healthy individuals often leading to recurrent infection. Here, we investigated the clinical K. pneumoniae isolate PBIO3459 obtained from a blood sample, which showed an unusual colony morphology. By combining whole-genome and RNA sequencing with multiple in vitro and in vivo virulence-associated assays, we aimed to define the respective Klebsiella subtype and explore the unusual phenotypic appearance. We demonstrate that PBIO3459 belongs to sequence type (ST)20 and carries no acquired resistance genes, consistent with phenotypic susceptibility tests. In addition, the isolate showed low-level virulence, both at genetic and phenotypic levels. We thus suggest that PBIO3459 is an opportunistic (commensal) K. pneumoniae isolate. Genomic comparison of PBIO3459 with closely related ABR-Kp ST20 isolates revealed that they differed only in resistance genes. Finally, the unusual colony morphology was mainly associated with carbohydrate and amino acid transport and metabolism. In conclusion, our study reveals the characteristics of a Klebsiella sepsis isolate and suggests that opportunistic representatives likely acquire and accumulate antibiotic resistances that subsequently enable their emergence as ABR-Kp pathogens. KW - virulence KW - next-generation sequencing KW - biofilm KW - exopolysaccharides Y1 - 2022 U6 - https://doi.org/10.3390/microorganisms10102063 SN - 2076-2607 VL - 10 IS - 10 ER - TY - GEN A1 - Khan, Muhammad Moman A1 - Sidorczuk, Katarzyna A1 - Becker, Juliane A1 - Aleksandrowicz, Adrianna A1 - Baraniewicz, Karolina A1 - Ludwig, Christina A1 - Ali, Aamir A1 - Kingsley, Robert A. A1 - Schierack, Peter A1 - Kolenda, Rafał T1 - Characterization of clumpy adhesion of Escherichia coli to human cells and associated factors influencing antibiotic sensitivity T2 - Microbiology Spectrum N2 - Escherichia coli intestinal infection pathotypes are characterized by distinct adhesion patterns, including the recently described clumpy adhesion phenotype. Here, we identify and characterize the genetic factors contributing to the clumpy adhesion of E. coli strain 4972. In this strain, the transcriptome and proteome of adhered bacteria were found to be distinct from planktonic bacteria in the supernatant. A total of 622 genes in the transcriptome were differentially expressed in bacteria present in clumps relative to the planktonic bacteria. Seven genes targeted for disruption had variable distribution in different pathotypes and nonpathogenic E. coli, with the pilV and spnT genes being the least frequent or absent from most groups. Deletion (Δ) of five differentially expressed genes, flgH, ffp, pilV, spnT, and yggT, affected motility, adhesion, or antibiotic stress. ΔflgH exhibited 80% decrease and ΔyggT depicted 184% increase in adhesion, and upon complementation, adhesion was significantly reduced to 13%. ΔflgH lost motility and was regenerated when complemented, whereas Δffp had significantly increased motility, and reintroduction of the same gene reduced it to the wild-type level. The clumps produced by Δffp and ΔspnT were more resistant and protected the bacteria, with ΔspnT showing the best clump formation in terms of ampicillin stress protection. ΔyggT had the lowest tolerance to gentamicin, where the antibiotic stress completely eliminated the bacteria. Overall, we were able to investigate the influence of clump formation on cell surface adhesion and antimicrobial tolerance, with the contribution of several factors crucial to clump formation on susceptibility to the selected antibiotics. KW - Infectious Diseases KW - Cell Biology KW - Microbiology (medical) KW - Genetics KW - General Immunology and Microbiology KW - Ecology KW - Physiology Y1 - 2024 U6 - https://doi.org/10.1128/spectrum.02606-23 SN - 2165-0497 ER - TY - GEN A1 - Azam, Hafiz Muhammad Husnain A1 - Rößling, Rosa Ilse A1 - Geithe, Christiane A1 - Khan, Muhammad Moman A1 - Dinter, Franziska A1 - Hanack, Katja A1 - Prüß, Harald A1 - Husse, Britta A1 - Roggenbuck, Dirk A1 - Schierack, Peter A1 - Rödiger, Stefan T1 - MicroRNA biomarkers as next-generation diagnostic tools for neurodegenerative diseases: a comprehensive review T2 - Frontiers in Molecular Neuroscience N2 - Neurodegenerative diseases (NDs) are characterized by abnormalities within neurons of the brain or spinal cord that gradually lose function, eventually leading to cell death. Upon examination of affected tissue, pathological changes reveal a loss of synapses, misfolded proteins, and activation of immune cells—all indicative of disease progression—before severe clinical symptoms become apparent. Early detection of NDs is crucial for potentially administering targeted medications that may delay disease advancement. Given their complex pathophysiological features and diverse clinical symptoms, there is a pressing need for sensitive and effective diagnostic methods for NDs. Biomarkers such as microRNAs (miRNAs) have been identified as potential tools for detecting these diseases. We explore the pivotal role of miRNAs in the context of NDs, focusing on Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, Multiple sclerosis, Huntington’s disease, and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis. The review delves into the intricate relationship between aging and NDs, highlighting structural and functional alterations in the aging brain and their implications for disease development. It elucidates how miRNAs and RNA-binding proteins are implicated in the pathogenesis of NDs and underscores the importance of investigating their expression and function in aging. Significantly, miRNAs exert substantial influence on post-translational modifications (PTMs), impacting not just the nervous system but a wide array of tissues and cell types as well. Specific miRNAs have been found to target proteins involved in ubiquitination or de-ubiquitination processes, which play a significant role in regulating protein function and stability. We discuss the link between miRNA, PTM, and NDs. Additionally, the review discusses the significance of miRNAs as biomarkers for early disease detection, offering insights into diagnostic strategies. KW - neurodegenerative diseases KW - microRNA KW - biomarkers KW - nervous system KW - diagnostic tools KW - therapeutic tools KW - protein post-translational modifications KW - limitations Y1 - 2024 U6 - https://doi.org/10.3389/fnmol.2024.1386735 SN - 1662-5099 VL - 17 PB - Frontiers Media S.A. ER - TY - GEN A1 - Frost, Fabian A1 - Weiss, Stefan A1 - Hertel, Johannes A1 - Rühlemann, Malte A1 - Bang, Corinna A1 - Franke, Andre A1 - Nauck, Matthias A1 - Dörr, Marcus A1 - Völzke, Henry A1 - Roggenbuck, Dirk A1 - Schierack, Peter A1 - Völker, Uwe A1 - Homuth, Georg A1 - Aghdassi, Ali A. A1 - Sendler, Matthias A1 - Lerch, Markus M. A1 - Weiss, Frank U. T1 - Fecal glycoprotein 2 is a marker of gut microbiota dysbiosis and systemic inflammation T2 - Gut Pathogens N2 - Background autoantigenic glycoprotein 2 (GP2) is an important component of the innate immune system which originates from the exocrine pancreas as well as from the small intestines. The relationship of GP2 with the intestinal microbiome as well as the systemic implications of increased fecal GP2 levels are, however, still unclear. Therefore, fecal samples from 2,812 individuals of the Study of Health in Pomerania (SHIP) were collected to determine GP2 levels (enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay) and gut microbiota profiles (16 S rRNA gene sequencing). These data were correlated and associated with highly standardised and comprehensive phenotypic data of the study participants. Results Fecal GP2 levels were increased in individuals with higher body mass index and smokers, whereas lower levels were found in case of preserved exocrine pancreatic function, female sex or a healthier diet. Moreover, higher GP2 levels were associated with increased serum levels of high-sensitivity C-reactive protein, loss of gut microbial diversity and an increase of potentially detrimental bacteria (Streptococcus, Haemophilus, Clostridium XIVa, or Collinsella). At the same time, predicted microbial pathways for the biosynthesis of beneficial short-chain fatty acids or lactic acid were depleted in individuals with high fecal GP2. Of note, GP2 exhibited a stronger association to overall microbiome variation than calprotectin. Conclusion Fecal GP2 is a biomarker of gut microbiota dysbiosis and associated with increased systemic inflammation. The intestines may be more important as origin for GP2 than pancreatic acinar cells. Future studies need to investigate the potential clinical value in disease specific patient cohorts. Y1 - 2024 U6 - https://doi.org/10.1186/s13099-024-00657-1 SN - 1757-4749 VL - 16 IS - 1 SP - 1 EP - 11 PB - Springer Science and Business Media LLC ER - TY - GEN A1 - Sidorczuk, Katarzyna A1 - Burdukiewicz, Michał A1 - Cerk, Klara A1 - Fritscher, Joachim A1 - Kingsley, Robert A. A1 - Schierack, Peter A1 - Hildebrand, Falk A1 - Kolenda, Rafał T1 - AdhesiomeR: a tool for Escherichia coli adhesin classification and analysis T2 - BMC Genomics N2 - AbstractAdhesins are crucial factors in the virulence of bacterial pathogens such as Escherichia coli. However, to date no resources have been dedicated to the detailed analysis of E. coli adhesins. Here, we provide adhesiomeR software that enables characterization of the complete adhesin repertoire, termed the adhesiome. AdhesiomeR incorporates the most comprehensive database of E. coli adhesins and facilitates an extensive analysis of adhesiome. We demonstrate that adhesiomeR achieves 98% accuracy when compared with experimental analyses. Based on analysis of 15,000 E. coli genomes, we define novel adhesiome profiles and clusters, providing a nomenclature for a unified comparison of E. coli adhesiomes. Y1 - 2024 U6 - https://doi.org/10.1186/s12864-024-10525-6 SN - 1471-2164 VL - 25 IS - 1 SP - 1 EP - 10 PB - Springer Science and Business Media LLC ER - TY - GEN A1 - Kittl, Sonja A1 - Frey, Caroline F. A1 - Brodard, Isabelle A1 - Scalisi, Nadia A1 - Vargas Amado, Maria Elena A1 - Thomann, Andreas A1 - Schierack, Peter A1 - Jores, Joerg T1 - Zoonotic bacterial and parasitic intestinal pathogens in foxes, raccoons and other predators from eastern Germany T2 - Environmental Microbiology Reports N2 - AbstractIn this study, we investigated faecal specimens from legally hunted and road‐killed red foxes, raccoons, raccoon dogs, badgers and martens in Germany for parasites and selected zoonotic bacteria. We found that Baylisascaris procyonis, a zoonotic parasite of raccoons, had spread to northeastern Germany, an area previously presumed to be free of this parasite. We detected various pathogenic bacterial species from the genera Listeria, Clostridium (including baratii), Yersinia and Salmonella, which were analysed using whole‐genome sequencing. One isolate of Yersinia enterocolitica contained a virulence plasmid. The Salmonella Cholerasuis isolate encoded an aminoglycoside resistance gene and a parC point mutation, conferring resistance to ciprofloxacin. We also found tetracycline resistance genes in Paeniclostridium sordellii and Clostridium baratii. Phylogenetic analyses revealed that the isolates were polyclonal, indicating the absence of specific wildlife‐adapted clones. Predators, which scavenge from various sources including human settlements, acquire and spread zoonotic pathogens. Therefore, their role should not be overlooked in the One Health context. Y1 - 2024 U6 - https://doi.org/10.1111/1758-2229.13261 SN - 1758-2229 VL - 16 IS - 3 SP - 1 EP - 7 PB - Wiley ER - TY - GEN A1 - Lopens, Steffi A1 - Schierack, Peter A1 - Krause, Jenny A1 - Piaszczyński, Michał A1 - Król, Robert A1 - Staroń, Robert A1 - Krupa, Łukasz A1 - Gutkowski, Krzysztof A1 - Kruk, Beata A1 - Grąt, Michał A1 - Krawczyk, Marek A1 - Patkowski, Waldemar A1 - Glaser, Fabian A1 - Rödiger, Stefan A1 - Grossmann, Kai A1 - Pająk, Jacek A1 - Milkiewicz, Piotr A1 - Lammert, Frank A1 - Zieniewicz, Krzysztof A1 - Schramm, Christoph A1 - Roggenbuck, Dirk A1 - Krawczyk, Marcin T1 - Antimicrobial glycoprotein 2 (GP2) in gallstones, bile fluid and peribiliary glands of patients with primary sclerosing cholangitis T2 - Clinica Chimica Acta Y1 - 2024 U6 - https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cca.2024.119841 SN - 0009-8981 VL - 562 SP - 1 EP - 8 PB - Elsevier BV ER - TY - GEN A1 - Geithe, Christiane A1 - Zeng, Bo A1 - Schmidt, Carsten A1 - Dinter, Franziska A1 - Roggenbuck, Dirk A1 - Lehmann, Werner A1 - Dame, Gregory A1 - Schierack, Peter A1 - Hanack, Katja A1 - Rödiger, Stefan T1 - A multiplex microchamber diffusion assay for the antibody-based detection of microRNAs on randomly ordered microbeads T2 - Biosensors and Bioelectronics: X Y1 - 2024 U6 - https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biosx.2024.100484 SN - 2590-1370 VL - 18 (2024) SP - 1 EP - 7 PB - Elsevier BV ER - TY - GEN A1 - Naz, Fizza A1 - Ahmad, Abrar A1 - Sarwar, Yasra A1 - Khan, Muhammad Moman A1 - Schierack, Peter A1 - Rauf, Waqar A1 - Ali, Aamir T1 - Characterization of Salmonella enterica Biofilms and Antibiofilm Effect of Carvacrol and 2-Aminobenzimidazole T2 - Foodborne Pathogens and Disease Y1 - 2024 U6 - https://doi.org/10.1089/fpd.2023.0044 SN - 1535-3141 VL - 21 IS - 1 SP - 52 EP - 60 PB - Mary Ann Liebert Inc. ER - TY - GEN A1 - Khan, Muhammad Moman A1 - Mushtaq, Muhammad Ahmed A1 - Abbas, Nayyar A1 - Fatima, Fariha A1 - Gibbon, Marjorie J. A1 - Schierack, Peter A1 - Mohsin, Mashkoor T1 - Occurrence, antimicrobial resistance and genomic features of Klebsiella pneumoniae from broiler chicken in Faisalabad, Pakistan T2 - Frontiers in Veterinary Science N2 - IntroductionThe dissemination of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in critical priority pathogens is a significant threat. Non-clinical reservoirs of AMR, such as agriculture and food production facilities, may contribute to the transmission of clinically relevant pathogens such as multidrug-resistant (MDR) Klebsiella pneumoniae. There is currently very limited knowledge regarding the population structure and genomic diversity of K. pneumoniae in poultry production in Pakistan.MethodsWe explored healthy broilers in a commercial farm from Faisalabad, Pakistan, and identified six K. pneumoniae strains from 100 broiler birds. We characterized the strains, determining clonality, virulence and antimicrobial resistance genes using next generation sequencing.ResultsThe evaluation of antimicrobial susceptibility revealed that all the strains were MDR. Genomic analysis showed that 3/6 strains belonged to ST152, harbouring acquired resistance aminoglycosides [aadA2, aph(4′)-Ia], β-lactams (blaSHV-187, blaLAP2), fosfomycin (fosA6), tetracycline (tetA), trimethoprim (dfrA12), quinolone (qnrS1), sulphonamides (sul2) and phenicol (floR). All the strains harboured the efflux pump genes oqxA, oqxB, emrR, kpnG, kpnH, kpnF, baeR, mtdB and mtdC. All six strains encoded identical virulence profiles possessing six genes, i.e., ureA, iutA, entB, allS, fimH and mrkD. Phylogenomic analysis of the dominant sequence type (ST152) present in our dataset with publicly available genomes showed that the isolates clustered to strains mainly from human sources and could pose a potential threat to food safety and public health.DiscussionThe combination of these findings with antimicrobial use data would allow a better understanding of the selective pressures that may be driving the spread of AMR. This is the first report of MDR K. pneumoniae isolated from broiler hens in Pakistan, and the finding suggests that routine surveillance of WHO critical priority pathogens in such settings would be beneficial to the development of effective control strategies to reduce AMR. KW - antimicrobial resistance KW - poultry KW - genomics KW - sequence type Y1 - 2024 U6 - https://doi.org/10.3389/fvets.2024.1433124 SN - 2297-1769 VL - 11 PB - Frontiers Media S.A. ER - TY - GEN A1 - Fotang, Chefor A1 - Dutton, Paul A1 - Bröring, Udo A1 - Roos, Christian A1 - Willie, Jacob A1 - Angwafo, Tsi Evaristus A1 - Chuo, Mvo Denis A1 - Kamgang, Serge Alexis A1 - Enoguanbhor, Evidence Chinedu A1 - Schierack, Peter A1 - Birkhofer, Klaus T1 - Tool use by Nigeria-Cameroon chimpanzees for driver ant predation in Kom-Wum Forest Reserve, North-West Region Cameroon T2 - Folia Primatologica N2 - Chimpanzees feed on driver ants (Dorylus sp.) using different tools and predation techniques that vary among populations and can be affected by availability of ant species as well as ecological and social-learning factors. At the Kom-Wum Forest Reserve (KWFR) in Cameroon, we investigated tool use behavior in Nigerian-Cameroon chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes ellioti), examining the characteristics of tools used in driver ant predation, looking for possible seasonal patterns and comparing our results to those from other study sites. We recovered 83 tools along line transects and recces (reconnaissance) during two seasons. We found that chimpanzees used tools with blunting and dirty ends (possible digging and probing tools) and tools without (dipping tools), in driver ant predation. Tools with dirty ends tended to be thicker (N = 52), and thinner tools were less likely to have dirt (N = 31). Tools recovered in the wet season (N = 62), were significantly shorter and thicker than those recovered in the dry season (N = 21). Furthermore, driver ant tools recovered at KWFR are on average the longest yet recorded insect dipping tools for chimpanzees comparable to those used in North Uele. We found no evidence of nut-cracking, tool use for honey bee nor termite consumption and did not observe the potential prey remains in chimpanzee faeces despite their presence in the reserve. Our results suggest that seasonality significantly contributes to a divergence in the form of tools selected for driver ant predation. KW - ant dip KW - driver ants KW - insectivory KW - tool use Y1 - 2023 U6 - https://doi.org/10.1163/14219980-bja10006 SN - 1421-9980 SN - 0015-5713 VL - 94 IS - 1 SP - 73 EP - 85 ER - TY - GEN A1 - Fotang, Chefor A1 - Bröring, Udo A1 - Roos, Christian A1 - Dutton, Paul A1 - Tédonzong, Luc R. D. A1 - Willie, Jacob A1 - Angwafo, Tsi Evaristus A1 - Yuh, Yisa Ginath A1 - Schierack, Peter A1 - Birkhofer, Klaus T1 - Mapping suitable habitat for Nigeria–Cameroon chimpanzees in Kom-Wum Forest Reserve, North-Western Cameroon T2 - Primates N2 - Great apes lose suitable habitats required for their reproduction and survival due to human activities across their distribution range in Africa. Little is known about habitat suitability of the Nigeria–Cameroon chimpanzee [Pan troglodytes ellioti (Matschie, 1914)], particularly for populations inhabiting forest reserves in North-West Cameroon. To address this knowledge gap, we employed a common species distribution model (MaxEnt) to map and predict suitable habitats for the Nigeria–Cameroon chimpanzee in Kom-Wum Forest Reserve, North-West Cameroon, based on environmental factors that potentially affect habitat suitability. We related these environmental factors to a dataset of chimpanzee occurrence points recorded during line transect and reconnaissance (recce) surveys in the forest reserve and surrounding forests. Up to 91% of the study area is unsuitable for chimpanzees. Suitable habitats only represented 9% of the study area, with a high proportion of highly suitable habitats located outside the forest reserve. Elevation, secondary forests density, distance to villages and primary forests density were the most important predictors of habitat suitability for the Nigeria–Cameroon chimpanzee. The probability of chimpanzee occurrence increased with elevation, secondary forest density and distance from villages and roads. Our study provides evidence that suitable chimpanzee habitat in the reserve is degraded, suggesting that efforts to maintain protected areas are insufficient. The reserve management plan needs to be improved to conserve the remaining suitable habitat and to avoid local extinction of this endangered subspecies. KW - Environmental factors KW - Habitat requirements KW - Human impact KW - Protected area KW - Maximum entropy KW - Pan troglodytes ellioti Y1 - 2023 U6 - https://doi.org/10.1007/s10329-023-01054-z SN - 1610-7365 IS - 25 ER - TY - GEN A1 - Liedtke, Victoria A1 - Rose, Laura A1 - Hiemann, Rico A1 - Nasser, Abdullah A1 - Rödiger, Stefan A1 - Bonaventura, Alena A1 - Winkler, Laura A1 - Sowa, Mandy A1 - Stöckle, Michael A1 - Schierack, Peter A1 - Junker, Kerstin A1 - Roggenbuck, Dirk T1 - Over-Expression of LEDGF/p75 in HEp-2 Cells Enhances Autoimmune IgG Response in Patients with Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia—A Novel Diagnostic Approach with Therapeutic Consequence? T2 - International Journal of Molecular Sciences N2 - Lens epithelium-derived growth factor splice variant of 75 kDa (LEDGF/p75) is an autoantigen over-expressed in solid tumors and acts as a stress-related transcriptional co-activator. Participation of autoimmune responses in the pathophysiology of benign prostatic hyperplasia (PBH) and a corresponding immunosuppressive therapy by TNFalpha antagonists has been recently suggested. Thus, autoAb testing could aid in the diagnosis of BPH patients profiting from such therapy. We generated CRISPR/Cas9 modified HEp-2 LEDGF knock-out (KO) and HEp-2 LEDGF/p75 over-expressing (OE) cells and examined IgG autoantibody reactivity to LEDGF/p75 in patients with prostate cancer (PCa, n = 89), bladder cancer (BCa, n = 116), benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH, n = 103), and blood donors (BD, n = 60) by indirect immunofluorescence assay (IFA). Surprisingly, we could not detect elevated binding of autoAbs against LEDGF/p75 in cancer patients, but autoAb reactivity to LEDGF/p75 OE cells in about 50% of patients with BPH was unexpectedly significantly increased. Furthermore, a line immunoassay enabling the detection of 18 different autoAbs revealed a significantly increased occurrence of anti-dsDNA autoAbs in 34% of BPH patients in contrast to tumor patients and BD. This finding was confirmed by anti-mitochondrial (mDNA) autoAb detection with the Crithidia luciliae immunofluorescence test, which also showed a significantly higher prevalence (34%) of anti-mDNA autoAbs in BPH. In summary, our study provided further evidence for the occurrence of autoimmune responses in BPH. Furthermore, LEDGF/p75 over-expression renders HEp-2 cells more autoantigenic and an ideal target for autoAb analysis in BPH with a potential therapy consequence. KW - LEDGF/p75 KW - autoimmunity KW - CRISPR/Cas9 KW - dsDNA KW - mDNA Y1 - 2023 U6 - https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms24076166 SN - 1422-0067 VL - 24 IS - 7 ER - TY - GEN A1 - Khan, Muhammad Moman A1 - Ali, Aamir A1 - Kolenda, Rafał A1 - Olowe, Olugbenga Adekunle A1 - Weinreich, Jörg A1 - Li, Ganwu A1 - Schierack, Peter T1 - The role of AJB35136 and fdtA genes in biofilm formation by avian pathogenic Escherichia coli T2 - BMC Veterinary Research Y1 - 2023 U6 - https://doi.org/10.1186/s12917-023-03672-7 SN - 1746-6148 VL - 19 ER - TY - GEN A1 - Roei, Tulchinsky A1 - Boris, Gilburd A1 - Yehuda, Shovman A1 - Milena, Tocut A1 - Eleanor, Zeruya A1 - Ariel, Binyaminov A1 - Tima, Davidson A1 - Büttner, Thomas A1 - Nasser, Abdullah A1 - Michel, Juliane A1 - Rödiger, Stefan A1 - Schierack, Peter A1 - Howard, Amital A1 - Roggenbuck, Dirk A1 - Yehuda, Shoenfeld A1 - Ora, Shovman T1 - CytoBead ANA 2 assay : a novel method for the detection of antinuclear antibodies T2 - Scientific reports N2 - Detection of anti-nuclear autoantibodies (ANA) is based on a two-step algorithm including indirect immunofluorescence (IIF) on HEp2 cells and subsequent reflex/confirmatory testing for specific autoantibodies. Simultaneous cell- and microbead-based autoantibody detection by IIF may be utilized for the evaluation of systemic autoimmune rheumatic diseases (SARDs). In the present study, we assessed the performance of CytoBead ANA 2 in the detection of ANA and ANA-specific autoantibodies, compared to ANA IIF and BioPlex™ 2200. We also tested the ability of CytoBead ANA DFS-70 to identify dense-fine speckled (DFS) pattern associated with anti-DFS70 antibodies in non-SARDs patients. Hundred-twelve routine sera samples were assessed by manual CytoBead ANA 2 for the presence of ANA and specific autoantibodies. In parallel, these samples were analyzed by HEp2 ANA IIF test and a subsequent multiplexed assay BioPlex™ 2200 ANA. Twenty-nine ANA-positive samples obtained from non-SARDs patients and exhibiting DFS pattern by ANA IIF were further tested by CytoBead ANA DFS-70. A substantial agreement was observed between classical ANA IIF and manual CytoBead ANA 2 for the detection of ANA (k = 0.74). Discordant results were mainly associated with the presence of anti-SSA/Ro antibodies detected by CytoBead ANA 2 in ANA IIF negative patients. A good to almost perfect agreement was found between CytoBead ANA 2 and BioPlex™ 2200 for detection of specific antibodies with kappa values ranging from 0.70 to 0.90. Twenty samples (68.9%) obtained from 29 ANA IIF positive without SARDs patients exhibited DFS pattern in CytoBead ANA DFS-70, which confirmed the presence of anti-DFS70 antibodies. The diagnostic performance of manual CytoBead ANA 2 for ANA screening and detection of ANA specific antibodies is comparable to the diagnostic performance of ANA IIF followed by BioPlex™ 2200. This novel one-step assay enables simultaneous ANA screening and confirmation and represents a promising alternative approach to the time-consuming and costly two-tier ANA analysis. KW - Anti-nuclear antibodies KW - Anti-DFS70 antibodies KW - Indirect immunofluorescence KW - Multiplexed assay KW - CytoBead technology Y1 - 2025 U6 - https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-04583-3 SN - 2045-2322 VL - 15 IS - 1 SP - 1 EP - 11 PB - Nature Publishing Group UK CY - London ER - TY - GEN A1 - Azam, Hafiz Muhammad Husnain A1 - Mumtaz, Mehvish A1 - Rödiger, Stefan A1 - Schierack, Peter A1 - Hussain, Nazim A1 - Aisha, Ambreen T1 - MicroRNAs in neurodegenerative diseases : from molecular mechanisms to clinical biomarkers, detection methods and therapeutic strategies—advances and challenges T2 - Neurological sciences N2 - Neurodegenerative diseases (NDDs) pose significant challenges in early detection and treatment due to their complex pathophysiology and heterogeneous clinical presentations. MicroRNAs (miRNAs), small noncoding RNAs that regulate gene expression, have emerged as promising diagnostic biomarkers and therapeutic targets in NDDs. Pathological examination of affected tissues reveals early synaptic dysfunction, protein misfolding, and neuroinflammation occur prior to overt clinical symptoms, highlighting the importance of sensitive diagnostics approaches in prodromal stages. This review summarizes for researchers on the role of miRNAs in NDDs by examining their diagnostic potential in biofluids such as blood and cerebrospinal fluid, and their therapeutic applicability through inhibition or replacement strategies. Literature from peer-reviewed databases was assessed with a focus on recent advances in molecular detection platforms, computational modeling of miRNA–mRNA interactions, and preclinical/clinical investigations. More than 2600 human miRNAs have been identified, collectively regulating over half of mammalian protein-coding genes. Quantitative methodologies, particularly reverse transcription quantitative PCR (RT-qPCR), enable reliable miRNA profiling, facilitating early diagnosis and prognosis of NDDs. Therapeutic strategies, including antagomirs, mimics, sponges and viral or non-viral delivery systems, show promise in modulating disease pathways. However, significant challenges remain, including variability in miRNA extraction and quantification protocols, off-target effects, delivery barriers across the blood brain barrier and limited reproducibility across studies. MiRNAs represent a class of molecular tools with potential to transform diagnostics and therapeutics in NDDs. Future research should prioritize methodological standardization, validation in large multicenter cohorts, and improved computational approaches to elucidate miRNA-mediated regulatory networks in NDDs. Replication studies and translational research are essential harnessing the the full clinical utility of miRNAs in the management of Alzheimer disease, Parkinson disease and other NDDs. KW - MicroRNA KW - Neurodegenerative diseases KW - Alzheimer’s disease KW - Parkinson’s disease KW - Huntington’s disease KW - Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis KW - Diagnostic biomarkers KW - MiRNA-based therapeutics KW - Molecular diagnostics KW - Gene regulation KW - Biofluid biomarkers KW - Delivery technologies KW - Neuroinflammation KW - RT-qPCR KW - NGS KW - Clinical translation Y1 - 2025 U6 - https://doi.org/10.1007/s10072-025-08419-w SN - 1590-3478 PB - Springer CY - Milano ER - TY - GEN A1 - Khan, Muhammad Moman A1 - Mushtaq, Muhammad Ahmed A1 - Suleman, Muhammad A1 - Ahmed, Umer A1 - Ashraf, Muhammad Faisal A1 - Aslam, Rizwan A1 - Mohsin, Mashkoor A1 - Rödiger, Stefan A1 - Sarwar, Yasra A1 - Schierack, Peter A1 - Ali, Aamir T1 - Fecal microbiota landscape of commercial poultry farms in Faisalabad, Pakistan : a 16S rRNA gene-based metagenomics study T2 - Poultry science N2 - This study explores the microbiota of broiler and layer farms, aiming to understand how genetic breed, age, and farm type influence microbial communities in commercial settings. Fecal samples from 18 poultry farms (twelve layers and six broilers) in Faisalabad, Pakistan were analyzed using 16S rRNA gene sequencing of the V3-V4 region to evaluate bacterial composition. The dominant phylum, Firmicutes, accounted for 58.72 % of the microbial population, with Lactobacillus being the most abundant genus in both broilers and layers. The total abundance of potentially pathogenic genera was also assessed with Enterococcus and Corynebacterium being the most prevalent across all farms, regardless of bird type. Layers exhibited greater microbial richness and diversity than broilers, while the Karachi cage system (KCS) farm type showed higher richness than Floor system (FS). Although the breed significantly influenced microbial diversity, age was not a determining factor. Co-occurrence analyses revealed close interactions among phyla (Actinobacteriota, Proteobacteria, Firmicutes, Fusobacteriota, and Bacteroidota) and genera (Lactobacillus, Brevibacterium, Enterococcus), suggesting their pivotal roles within the microbial community. Additionally, functional analysis detected important metabolic pathways and traced microbial signatures of key pathogenic bacteria, enhancing our understanding of microbial contributions to poultry health. Despite limitations such as the need for broader geographic sampling and accounting for diet and medication, this study advances microbiome research in Pakistan's poultry sector, emphasizing consistent taxa and opening avenues for future investigations into microbiome manipulations for improved food safety and achieve better sustainable practices. KW - 16S rRNA KW - Broiler KW - Farm-type KW - Layer KW - Metagenomics Y1 - 2025 U6 - https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psj.2025.105089 SN - 0032-5791 SN - 1525-3171 VL - 104 IS - 6 SP - 1 EP - 11 PB - Elsevier BV CY - Amsterdam ER -