@article{UysalFiratCreutzetal.2022, author = {Uysal, Karya and Firat, Ipek Serat and Creutz, Till and Aydin, Inci Cansu and Artmann, Gerhard and Teusch, Nicole and Temiz Artmann, Ayseg{\"u}l}, title = {A novel in vitro wound healing assay using free-standing, ultra-thin PDMS membranes}, series = {membranes}, volume = {2023}, journal = {membranes}, number = {13(1)}, publisher = {MDPI}, address = {Basel}, doi = {10.3390/membranes13010022}, pages = {Artikel 22}, year = {2022}, abstract = {Advances in polymer science have significantly increased polymer applications in life sciences. We report the use of free-standing, ultra-thin polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) membranes, called CellDrum, as cell culture substrates for an in vitro wound model. Dermal fibroblast monolayers from 28- and 88-year-old donors were cultured on CellDrums. By using stainless steel balls, circular cell-free areas were created in the cell layer (wounding). Sinusoidal strain of 1 Hz, 5\% strain, was applied to membranes for 30 min in 4 sessions. The gap circumference and closure rate of un-stretched samples (controls) and stretched samples were monitored over 4 days to investigate the effects of donor age and mechanical strain on wound closure. A significant decrease in gap circumference and an increase in gap closure rate were observed in trained samples from younger donors and control samples from older donors. In contrast, a significant decrease in gap closure rate and an increase in wound circumference were observed in the trained samples from older donors. Through these results, we propose the model of a cell monolayer on stretchable CellDrums as a practical tool for wound healing research. The combination of biomechanical cell loading in conjunction with analyses such as gene/protein expression seems promising beyond the scope published here.}, language = {en} } @article{UysalCreutzFiratetal.2022, author = {Uysal, Karya and Creutz, Till and Firat, Ipek Seda and Artmann, Gerhard and Teusch, Nicole and Temiz Artmann, Ayseg{\"u}l}, title = {Bio-functionalized ultra-thin, large-area and waterproof silicone membranes for biomechanical cellular loading and compliance experiments}, series = {Polymers}, volume = {14}, journal = {Polymers}, number = {11}, publisher = {MDPI}, address = {Basel}, issn = {2073-4360}, pages = {2213}, year = {2022}, abstract = {Biocompatibility, flexibility and durability make polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) membranes top candidates in biomedical applications. CellDrum technology uses large area, <10 µm thin membranes as mechanical stress sensors of thin cell layers. For this to be successful, the properties (thickness, temperature, dust, wrinkles, etc.) must be precisely controlled. The following parameters of membrane fabrication by means of the Floating-on-Water (FoW) method were investigated: (1) PDMS volume, (2) ambient temperature, (3) membrane deflection and (4) membrane mechanical compliance. Significant differences were found between all PDMS volumes and thicknesses tested (p < 0.01). They also differed from the calculated values. At room temperatures between 22 and 26 °C, significant differences in average thickness values were found, as well as a continuous decrease in thicknesses within a 4 °C temperature elevation. No correlation was found between the membrane thickness groups (between 3-4 µm) in terms of deflection and compliance. We successfully present a fabrication method for thin bio-functionalized membranes in conjunction with a four-step quality management system. The results highlight the importance of tight regulation of production parameters through quality control. The use of membranes described here could also become the basis for material testing on thin, viscous layers such as polymers, dyes and adhesives, which goes far beyond biological applications.}, language = {en} } @article{TemizArtmannKurulgandemirciFıratetal.2021, author = {Temiz Artmann, Ayseg{\"u}l and Kurulgan demirci, Eylem and F{\i}rat, Ipek Seda and Oflaz, Hakan and Artmann, Gerhard}, title = {Recombinant activated protein C (rhAPC) affects lipopolysaccharide-induced mechanical compliance changes and beat frequency of mESC-derived cardiomyocyte monolayers}, series = {SHOCK}, journal = {SHOCK}, publisher = {Wolters Kluwer}, address = {K{\"o}ln}, issn = {1540-0514}, doi = {10.1097/SHK.0000000000001845}, year = {2021}, language = {en} } @techreport{ArtmannBaeumler2002, author = {Artmann, Gerhard and B{\"a}umler, H.}, title = {Pharmamikrocontainer mit designgesteuerter Permeabilit{\"a}t als Transporter f{\"u}r ausgew{\"a}hlte Pharmaka. Ein Gemeinschaftsprojekt im Forschungsschwerpunkt "Celluar Engineering" [Laufzeit: 01.09.2000 - 28.02.2002]}, publisher = {FH Aachen}, address = {J{\"u}lich}, year = {2002}, language = {de} } @techreport{Artmann2011, author = {Artmann, Gerhard}, title = {Plant mutant scanner : Hochdurchsatzscanner zur Charakterisierung von Pflanzenmutanten. Abschlussbericht ; FHprofUnd ; PhytoScan ; Laufzeit des Vorhabens: 01.07.2008 - 30.06.2011}, publisher = {Technische Informationsbibliothek u. Universit{\"a}tsbibliothek}, address = {Aachen}, doi = {10.2314/GBV:747569150}, year = {2011}, language = {de} } @techreport{Artmann2004, author = {Artmann, Gerhard}, title = {Escherichia Coli Infektion und Zellsch{\"a}digung - Wie perfekt wirken Antibiotika? : Abschlussbericht zum Projekt 1703701}, publisher = {Technische Informationsbibliothek u. Universit{\"a}tsbibliothek}, address = {J{\"u}lich}, doi = {10.2314/GBV:482527137}, year = {2004}, language = {de} } @techreport{Artmann2011, author = {Artmann, Gerhard}, title = {FhprofUnd EasyBioforce Abschlussbericht : Miniaturisierte, integrierte und automatisierte Screening Plattform eines 36-Well-Hochdurchsatz-Testsystems zur funktionellen Kraftmessung an Zell- und Gewebeschichten f{\"u}r die Arzneimittelforschung : Laufzeit des Vorhabens: 01.03.2007 - 31.12.2010}, publisher = {Technische Informationsbibliothek u. Universit{\"a}tsbibliothek}, address = {Aachen}, doi = {10.2314/GBV:782964621}, year = {2011}, language = {de} } @techreport{Artmann2011, author = {Artmann, Gerhard}, title = {HPBioforce: Integrierte und automatisierte Screening Plattform eines 96-Well-Hochdurchsatz-Testsystems zur funktionellen Kraftmessung an einige um dicken Zell- und Gewebeschichten f{\"u}r die Arzneimittelforschung : gemeinsamer Abschlussbericht der FH Aachen, Hitec Zang GmbH, IKFE Mainz, IKFE Berlin und der Dr. Gerhard Schmidt GmbH zum InnoNet-Projekt ... ; Programm "F{\"o}rderung von innovativen Netzwerken" (InnoNet) des Bundesministerium f{\"u}r Wirtschaft und Technologie (BMWi) ; Laufzeit: 01.05.2007 bis 31.12.2010}, publisher = {Technische Informationsbibliothek u. Universit{\"a}tsbibliothek}, address = {Aachen [u.a.]}, doi = {10.2314/GBV:68757076X}, year = {2011}, language = {de} } @article{BayerTemizArtmannDigeletal.2020, author = {Bayer, Robin and Temiz Artmann, Ayseg{\"u}l and Digel, Ilya and Falkenstein, Julia and Artmann, Gerhard and Creutz, Till and Hescheler, J{\"u}rgen}, title = {Mechano-pharmacological testing of L-Type Ca²⁺ channel modulators via human vascular celldrum model}, series = {Cellular Physiology and Biochemistry}, volume = {54}, journal = {Cellular Physiology and Biochemistry}, publisher = {Cell Physiol Biochem Press}, address = {D{\"u}sseldorf}, issn = {1421-9778}, doi = {10.33594/000000225}, pages = {371 -- 383}, year = {2020}, abstract = {Background/Aims: This study aimed to establish a precise and well-defined working model, assessing pharmaceutical effects on vascular smooth muscle cell monolayer in-vitro. It describes various analysis techniques to determine the most suitable to measure the biomechanical impact of vasoactive agents by using CellDrum technology. Methods: The so-called CellDrum technology was applied to analyse the biomechanical properties of confluent human aorta muscle cells (haSMC) in monolayer. The cell generated tensions deviations in the range of a few N/m² are evaluated by the CellDrum technology. This study focuses on the dilative and contractive effects of L-type Ca²⁺ channel agonists and antagonists, respectively. We analyzed the effects of Bay K8644, nifedipine and verapamil. Three different measurement modes were developed and applied to determine the most appropriate analysis technique for the study purpose. These three operation modes are called, particular time mode" (PTM), "long term mode" (LTM) and "real-time mode" (RTM). Results: It was possible to quantify the biomechanical response of haSMCs to the addition of vasoactive agents using CellDrum technology. Due to the supplementation of 100nM Bay K8644, the tension increased approximately 10.6\% from initial tension maximum, whereas, the treatment with nifedipine and verapamil caused a significant decrease in cellular tension: 10nM nifedipine decreased the biomechanical stress around 6,5\% and 50nM verapamil by 2,8\%, compared to the initial tension maximum. Additionally, all tested measurement modes provide similar results while focusing on different analysis parameters. Conclusion: The CellDrum technology allows highly sensitive biomechanical stress measurements of cultured haSMC monolayers. The mechanical stress responses evoked by the application of vasoactive calcium channel modulators were quantified functionally (N/m²). All tested operation modes resulted in equal findings, whereas each mode features operation-related data analysis.}, language = {en} } @incollection{AzatKerimkulovaMansurovetal.2020, author = {Azat, Seitkhan and Kerimkulova, Almagul R. and Mansurov, Zulkhair A. and Adekenov, Sergazy and Artmann, Gerhard}, title = {The Use of Fusicoccin as Anticancer Compound}, series = {Carbon Nanomaterials in Biomedicine and the Environment}, booktitle = {Carbon Nanomaterials in Biomedicine and the Environment}, publisher = {Jenny Stanford Publishing}, address = {New York}, isbn = {978-0-429-42864-7}, doi = {10.1201/9780429428647-8}, pages = {149 -- 172}, year = {2020}, abstract = {The problem of creation and use of sorption materials is of current interest for the practice of the modern medicine and agriculture. Practical importance is production of a biostimulant using a carbon sorbent for a significant increase in productivity, which is very relevant for the regions of Kazakhstan. It is known that a plant phytohormone—fusicoccin—in nanogram concentrations transforms cancer cells to the state of apoptosis. In this regard, there is a scientific practical interest in the development of a highly efficient method for producing fusicoccin from extract of germinated wheat seeds. According to the results of computer modeling, cleaning composite components of fusicoccin using microporous carbon adsorbents not suitable as the size of the molecule of fusicoccin more than micropores and the optimum pore size for purification of constituents of fusicoccin was determined by computer simulation.}, language = {en} }