@article{BassamArtmannHescheleretal.2011,
  author    = {Bassam, Rasha and Artmann, Gerhard and Hescheler, J{\"u}rgen and Graef, T. and Temiz Artmann, Ayseg{\"u}l and Porst, Dariusz and Linder, Peter and Kayser, Peter and Arinkin, Vladimir and Gossmann, Matthias and Digel, Ilya},
  title     = {Alterations in human hemoglobin structure related to red blood cell storage},
  year      = {2011},
  abstract  = {The importance of the availability of stored blood or blood cells, respectively, for urgent transfusion cannot be overestimated. Nowadays, blood storage becomes even more important since blood products are used for epidemiological studies, bio-technical research or banked for transfusion purposes. Thus blood samples must not only be processed, stored, and shipped to preserve their efficacy and safety, but also all parameters of storage must be recorded and reported for Quality Assurance. Therefore, blood banks and clinical research facilities are seeking more accurate, automated means for blood storage and blood processing.},
  subject      = {H{\"a}moglobin},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{PreissLinderWendtetal.2011,
  author    = {Preiß, C. and Linder, Peter and Wendt, K. and Krystek, M. and Digel, Ilya and Gossmann, Matthias and Temiz Artmann, Ayseg{\"u}l and Porst, Dariusz and Kayser, Peter and Bassam, Rasha and Artmann, Gerhard},
  title     = {Engineering technology for plant physiology and plant stress research},
  year      = {2011},
  abstract  = {Plant physiology and plant stress: Plant physiology will be much more important for human mankind because of yield and cultivation limits of crops determined by their resistance to stress. To assess and counteract various stress factors it is necessary to conduct plant research to gain information and results on plant physiology.},
  subject      = {Pflanzenphysiologie},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{SeifarthSchehlLinderetal.2011,
  author    = {Seifarth, Volker and Schehl, D. and Linder, Peter and Gossmann, Matthias and Digel, Ilya and Artmann, Gerhard and Porst, Dariusz and Preiß, C. and Kayser, Peter and Pack, O. and Temiz Artmann, Ayseg{\"u}l},
  title     = {Ureplace: development of a bioreactor for in vitro culturing of cell seeded tubular vessels on collagen scaffolds},
  year      = {2011},
  abstract  = {The demand of replacements for inoperable organs exceeds the amount of available organ transplants. Therefore, tissue engineering developed as a multidisciplinary field of research for autologous in-vitro organs. Such three dimensional tissue constructs request the application of a bioreactor. The UREPLACE bioreactor is used to grow cells on tubular collagen scaffolds OPTIMAIX Sponge 1 with a maximal length of 7 cm, in order to culture in vitro an adequate ureter replacement. With a rotating unit, (urothelial) cells can be placed homogeneously on the inner scaffold surface. Furthermore, a stimulation is combined with this bioreactor resulting in an orientation of muscle cells. These culturing methods request a precise control of several parameters and actuators. A combination of a LabBox and the suitable software LabVision is used to set and conduct parameters like rotation angles, velocities, pressures and other important cell culture values. The bioreactor was tested waterproof successfully. Furthermore, the temperature controlling was adjusted to 37 °C and the CO2 - concentration regulated to 5 \%. Additionally, the pH step responses of several substances showed a perfect functioning of the designed flow chamber. All used software was tested and remained stable for several days.},
  subject      = {Tissue Engineering},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{ZhubanovaAknazarovMansurovetal.2010,
  author    = {Zhubanova, Azhar A. and Aknazarov, S. K. and Mansurov, Zulkhair and Digel, Ilya and Kozhalakova, A. A. and Akimbekov, Nuraly Shardarbekovich and O'Heras, Carlos and Tazhibayeva, S. and Artmann, Gerhard and Temiz Artmann, Ayseg{\"u}l},
  title     = {Adsorption of bacterial Lipopolysaccharides and blood plasma proteins on modified carbonized materials},
  year      = {2010},
  abstract  = {Bacterial lipopolysaccharides (endotoxins) show strong biological effects at very low concentrations in human beings and many animals when entering the blood stream. These include affecting structure and function of organs and cells, changing metabolic functions, raising body temperature, triggering the coagulation cascade, modifying hemodynamics and causing septic shock. Because of this toxicity, the removal of even minute amounts is essential for safe parenteral administration of drugs and also for septic shock patients' care. The absence of a general method for endotoxin removal from liquid interfaces urgently requires finding new methods and materials to overcome this gap. Nanostructured carbonized plant parts is a promising material that showed good adsorption properties due to its vast pore network and high surface area. The aim of this study was comparative measurement of endotoxin- and blood proteins-related adsorption rate and adsorption capacity for different carboneous materials produced at different temperatures and under different surface modifications. As a main surface modificator, positively cbarged polymer, polyethileneimine (PEl) was used. Activated carbon materials showed good adsorption properties for LPS and some proteins used in the experiments. During the batch experiments, several techniques (dust removal, autoclaving) were used and optimized for improving the material's adsorption behavior. Also, with the results obtained it was possible to differentiate the materials according to their adsorption capacity and kinetic characteristics. Modification of the surface apparently has not affected hemoglobin binding to the adsorbent's surface. Obtained adsorption isotherms can be used as a powerful tool for designing of future column-based setups for blood purification from LPS, which is especially important for septic shock treatment.},
  subject      = {Kohlenstofffaser},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{ZhubanovaDigelNojimaetal.2007,
  author    = {Zhubanova, Azhar A. and Digel, Ilya and Nojima, H. and Artmann, Gerhard},
  title     = {The use of bactericidal effects of cluster ions generated by plasma in medical biotechnology},
  year      = {2007},
  abstract  = {The most of conventional methods of air purification use the power of a fan to draw in air and pass it through a filter. The problem of bacterial contamination of inner parts of such a type of air conditioners in some cases draws attention towards alternative air-cleaning systems. Some manufacturers offer to use the ozone's bactericidal and deodorizing effects, but the wide spreading of such systems is restricted by the fact that toxic effects of ozone in respect of human beings are well known. In 2000 Sharp Inc. introduced "Plasma Cluster Ions (PCI)" air purification technology, which uses plasma discharge to generate cluster ions (I 0-14 ). This technology has been developed for those customers that are conscious about health and hygiene. In our experiments, we focused on some principal aspects of plasma-generated ions application - time-dependency and irreversibility of bactericidal action, spatial and kinetic characteristics of emitted cluster particles, their chemical targets in the microbial cells.},
  subject      = {Clusterion},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{BogoyavlenskiyDigelBerezin1997,
  author    = {Bogoyavlenskiy, A. P. and Digel, Ilya and Berezin, V. E.},
  title     = {Assessment of dot-blot ELISA sensitivity on membrane sorbent using various peroxidase substrates},
  year      = {1997},
  abstract  = {The sensitivity of the peroxidase reaction in dot-blot ELISA significantly depends on the substrate. The highest sensitivity is observed using benzidine and diamine- phenol combinations as the substrates due to the reaction of the coupled oxidation (NADI)},
  subject      = {Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay},
  language  = {en}
}
@inproceedings{DachwaldMikuckiTulaczyketal.2012,
  author    = {Dachwald, Bernd and Mikucki, Jill A. and Tulaczyk, Slawek and Digel, Ilya and Feldmann, Marco and Espe, Clemens and Plescher, Engelbert and Xu, Changsheng},
  title     = {IceMole - a maneuverable probe for clean in-situ analysis and sampling of subsurface ice and subglacial aquatic ecosystems : extended abstract / SCAR Open Science Conference 2012, Session 29: Advancing Clean Technologies for Exploration of Glacial Aquatic Ecosystems},
  year      = {2012},
  abstract  = {The "IceMole" is a novel maneuverable subsurface ice probe for clean in-situ analysis and sampling of subsurface ice and subglacial water/brine. It is developed and build at FH Aachen University of Applied Sciences' Astronautical Laboratory. A first prototype was successfully tested on the Swiss Morteratsch glacier in 2010. Clean sampling is achieved with a hollow ice screw (as it is used in mountaineering) at the tip of the probe. Maneuverability is achieved with a differentially heated melting head. Funded by the German Space Agency (DLR), a consortium led by FH Aachen currently develops a much more advanced IceMole probe, which includes a sophisticated system for obstacle avoidance, target detection, and navigation in the ice. We intend to use this probe for taking clean samples of subglacial brine at the Blood Falls (McMurdo Dry Valleys, East Antarctica) for chemical and microbiological analysis. In our conference contribution, we 1) describe the IceMole design, 2) report the results of the field tests of the first prototype on the Morteratsch glacier, 3) discuss the probe's potential for the clean in-situ analysis and sampling of subsurface ice and subglacial liquids, and 4) outline the way ahead in the development of this technology.},
  subject      = {Eisschicht},
  language  = {en}
}
@inproceedings{ArtmannDigelLinderetal.2011,
  author    = {Artmann, Gerhard and Digel, Ilya and Linder, Peter and Temiz Artmann, Ayseg{\"u}l},
  title     = {Biophysical and Engineering Contributions to Plant Research},
  year      = {2011},
  abstract  = {Tests with palm tree leaves have just started yet and scan data are in the process to be analyzed. The final goal of future project for palm tree gender and species recognition will be to develop optical scanning technology to be applied to date palm tree leaves for in-situ screening purposes. Depending on the software used and the particular requirements of the users the technology potentially shall be able to identify palm tree diseases, palm tree gender, and species of young date palm trees by scanning leaves.},
  subject      = {Pflanzenphysiologie},
  language  = {en}
}
@inproceedings{DachwaldXuFeldmannetal.2011,
  author    = {Dachwald, Bernd and Xu, Changsheng and Feldmann, Marco and Plescher, Engelbert and Digel, Ilya and Artmann, Gerhard},
  title     = {Development and testing of a subsurface probe for detection of life in deep ice : [abstract]},
  year      = {2011},
  abstract  = {We present the novel concept of a combined drilling and melting probe for subsurface ice research. This probe, named "IceMole", is currently developed, built, and tested at the FH Aachen University of Applied Sciences' Astronautical Laboratory. Here, we describe its first prototype design and report the results of its field tests on the Swiss Morteratsch glacier. Although the IceMole design is currently adapted to terrestrial glaciers and ice shields, it may later be modified for the subsurface in-situ investigation of extraterrestrial ice, e.g., on Mars, Europa, and Enceladus. If life exists on those bodies, it may be present in the ice (as life can also be found in the deep ice of Earth).},
  subject      = {Eisschicht},
  language  = {en}
}
@inproceedings{KurulganDemirciLinderDemircietal.2010,
  author    = {Kurulgan Demirci, Eylem and Linder, Peter and Demirci, Taylan and Gierkowski, Jessica R. and Digel, Ilya and Gossmann, Matthias and Temiz Artmann, Ayseg{\"u}l},
  title     = {rhAPC reduces the endothelial cell permeability via a decrease of cellular mechanical contractile tensions : [abstract]},
  year      = {2010},
  abstract  = {In this study, the CellDrum technology quanitfying cellular mechanical tension on a pico-scale was used to investigate the effect of LPS (lipopolysaccharide) on HAoEC (Human Aortic Endothelial Cell) tension.},
  subject      = {Endothelzelle},
  language  = {en}
}
@inproceedings{ArtmannStadlerEmbsetal.2010,
  author    = {Artmann, Gerhard and Stadler, Andreas M. and Embs, Jan P. and Zaccai, Giuseppe and B{\"u}ldt, Georg and Digel, Ilya and Temiz Artmann, Ayseg{\"u}l},
  title     = {The crucial role of water in a phase transition of hemoglobin at body temperature : [abstract]},
  year      = {2010},
  abstract  = {The observation of a temperature transition of hemoglobin occurring at a critical temperature close to body temperature},
  subject      = {H{\"a}moglobin},
  language  = {en}
}
@inproceedings{DigelTemizArtmannArtmannetal.2003,
  author    = {Digel, Ilya and Temiz Artmann, Ayseg{\"u}l and Artmann, Gerhard and Nojima, H.},
  title     = {Plasma cluster ions (PCI) influence on microbial cells viability : [abstract]},
  year      = {2003},
  abstract  = {Recently, SHARP corporation has developed the world's first "Plasma Cluster Ions (PCI)" air purification technology, which uses plasma discharge to generate cluster ions. The new plasma cluster device releases into the air positive and negative ions, which are harmless to humans and are able to decompose and deactivate airborne substances by chemical reactions. A lot of phenomenological tests of the PCI air purification technology on microbial cells have been conducted. And, in most cases, it has been shown that PCI demonstrate strongly pronounced killing effect. Although, the particular mechanisms of PCI action are still not evident. We studied variations in resistance to PCI among gram-positive airborne microorganisms, as well as some dose-dependent, spatial, cultural and biochemical properties of PCI action in respect of Staphylococcus spp, Enterococcus spp, Micrococcus spp.},
  subject      = {Clusterion},
  language  = {en}
}
@inproceedings{DigelTemizArtmannNojimaetal.2003,
  author    = {Digel, Ilya and Temiz Artmann, Ayseg{\"u}l and Nojima, H. and Artmann, Gerhard},
  title     = {Effects of plasma generated ions on bacteria : [poster]},
  year      = {2003},
  abstract  = {Summary and Conclusions PCIs were clearly effective in terms of their antibacterial effects with the strains tested. This efficacy increased with the time the bacteries were exposed to PCIs. The bactericidal action has proved to be irreversible. PCIs were significantly less effective in shadowed areas. PCI exposure caused multiple protein damages as observed in SDS PAGE studies. There was no single but multiple molecular mechanism causing the bacterial death.},
  subject      = {Clusterion},
  language  = {en}
}
@inproceedings{DigelTemizArtmannNojimaetal.2003,
  author    = {Digel, Ilya and Temiz Artmann, Ayseg{\"u}l and Nojima, H. and Artmann, Gerhard},
  title     = {Some peculiarities of application of cluster ions generated by plasma in respect of indoor air purification :[abstract]},
  year      = {2003},
  abstract  = {Recently, the SHARP Corporation, Japan, has developed the world's first "Plasma Cluster Ions (PCI)" air purification technology using plasma discharge to generate cluster ions. The new plasma cluster device releases positive and negative ions into the air, which are able to decompose and deactivate harmful airborne substances by chemical reactions. Because cluster ions consist of positive and negative ions that normally exist in the natural world, they are completely harmless and safe to humans. The amount of ozone generated by cluster ions is less than 0.01 ppm, which is significantly less than the 0.05-ppm standard for industrial operations and consumer electronics. This amount, thus, has no harming effects whatsoever on the human body. But particular properties and chemical processes in PCI treatment are still under study. It has been shown that PCI in most cases show strongly pronounced irreversible killing effects in respect of airborne microflora due to free-radical induced reactions and can be considered as a potent technology to disinfect both home, medical and industrial appliances.},
  subject      = {Clusterion},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{AkimbekovMansurovJandosovetal.2013,
  author    = {Akimbekov, Nuraly Shardarbekovich and Mansurov, Zulkhair and Jandosov, J. and Digel, Ilya and Gossmann, Matthias and Artmann, Gerhard and Temiz Artmann, Ayseg{\"u}l and Zhubanova, Azhar A.},
  title     = {Wound healing activity of carbonized rice husk},
  publisher = {Trans Tech Publications, Switzerland},
  address   = {B{\"a}ch},
  year      = {2013},
  abstract  = {The carbonized rice husk (CRH) was evaluated for its wound healing activity in rats using excision models. In this study, the influences of CRH on wound healing in rat skin in vivo and cellular behavior of human dermal fibroblasts in vitro were investigated. The obtained results showed that the CRH treatment promoted wound epithelization in rats and exhibited moderate inhibition of cell proliferation in vitro. CRH with lanolin oil treated wounds were found to epithelize faster as compared to controls.},
  subject      = {Wundheilung},
  language  = {en}
}
@inproceedings{DigelLeimenaDachwaldetal.2010,
  author    = {Digel, Ilya and Leimena, W. and Dachwald, Bernd and Linder, Peter and Porst, Dariusz and Kayser, Peter and Funke, O. and Temiz Artmann, Ayseg{\"u}l and Artmann, Gerhard},
  title     = {In-situ biological decontamination of an ice melting probe : [abstract]},
  year      = {2010},
  abstract  = {The objective of our study was to investigate the efficacy of different in-situ decontamination protocols in the conditions of thermo-mechanical ice-melting.},
  subject      = {Sonde},
  language  = {en}
}
@inproceedings{ArinkinDigel2009,
  author    = {Arinkin, Vladimir and Digel, Ilya},
  title     = {Water bridge phenomenon : [abstract]},
  year      = {2009},
  abstract  = {One of interesting but not well known water properties is related to appearance of highly ordered structures in response to strong electrical field. In 1893 Sir William Armstrong placed a cotton thread between two wine glasses filled with chemically pure water. When high DC voltage was applied between the glasses, a connection consisting of water formed, producing a "water bridge"},
  subject      = {Hydrodynamik},
  language  = {en}
}
@inproceedings{ElBashirDigel2009,
  author    = {ElBashir, Rasha and Digel, Ilya},
  title     = {Effect of nitric oxide gas on hydrogels : [abstract]},
  year      = {2009},
  abstract  = {The results support our theory that the NO gas has an influence in increasing the translational diffusion of hydrogels and it accelerates the melting process of the gels.},
  subject      = {Stickstoffmonoxid},
  language  = {en}
}
@inproceedings{O'HerasDigelTemizArtmann2009,
  author    = {O\'Heras, Carlos and Digel, Ilya and Temiz Artmann, Ayseg{\"u}l},
  title     = {Nanostructured carbon-based column for LPS/protein adsorption : [abstract]},
  year      = {2009},
  abstract  = {The absence of a general method for endotoxin removal from liquid interfaces gives an opportunity to find new methods and materials to overcome this gap. Activated nanostructured carbon is a promising material that showed good adsorption properties due to its vast pore network and high surface area. The aim of this study is to find the adsorption rates for a carboneous material produced at different temperatures, as well as to reveal possible differences between the performance of the material for each of the adsorbates used during the study (hemoglobin, serum albumin and lipopolysaccharide, LPS).},
  subject      = {Kohlenstofffaser},
  language  = {en}
}
@inproceedings{BassamDigelArtmann2009,
  author    = {Bassam, Rasha and Digel, Ilya and Artmann, Gerhard},
  title     = {Effect of nitric oxide on protein thermal stability : [abstract]},
  year      = {2009},
  abstract  = {As a deduction from these results, we can conclude that proteins mainly in vitro, denaturate totally at a temperature between 57°C -62°C, and they also affected by NO and different ions types. In which mainly, NO cause earlier protein denaturation, which means that, NO has a destabilizing effect on proteins, and also different ions will alter the protein denaturation in which, some ions will cause earlier protein denaturation while others not.},
  subject      = {Stickstoffmonoxid},
  language  = {en}
}
@inproceedings{DigelDachwaldArtmannetal.2009,
  author    = {Digel, Ilya and Dachwald, Bernd and Artmann, Gerhard and Linder, Peter and Funke, O.},
  title     = {A concept of a probe for particle analysis and life detection in icy environments},
  year      = {2009},
  abstract  = {A melting probe equipped with autofluorescence-based detection system combined with a light scattering unit, and, optionally, with a microarray chip would be ideally suited to probe icy environments like Europa's ice layer as well as the polar ice layers of Earth and Mars for recent and extinct live.},
  subject      = {Sonde},
  language  = {en}
}
@inproceedings{MansurovZhubanovaDigeletal.2008,
  author    = {Mansurov, Zulkhair and Zhubanova, Azhar A. and Digel, Ilya and Artmann, Gerhard and Temiz Artmann, Ayseg{\"u}l and Savitskaja, Irina S. and Kozhalakova, A. A. and Kistaubaeva, Aida S.},
  title     = {The sorption of LPS toxic shock by nanoparticles on base of carbonized vegetable raw materials},
  year      = {2008},
  abstract  = {Immobilization of lactobacillus on high temperature carbonizated vegetable raw material (rice husk, grape stones) increases their physiological activity and the quantity of the antibacterial metabolits, that consequently lead to increase of the antagonistic activity of lactobacillus. It is implies that the use of the nanosorbents for the attachment of the probiotical microorganisms are highly perspective for decision the important problems, such as the probiotical preparations delivery to the right address and their attachment to intestines mucosa with the following detoxication of gastro-intestinal tract and the normalization of it's microecology. Besides that, thus, the received carbonizated nanoparticles have peculiar properties - ability to sorption of LPS toxical shock and, hence, to the detoxication of LPS.},
  subject      = {Kohlenstofffaser},
  language  = {en}
}
@inproceedings{StadlerEmbsZerlinetal.2007,
  author    = {Stadler, Andreas M. and Embs, Jan P. and Zerlin, Kay and Digel, Ilya and Artmann, Gerhard and Zaccai, Joe and B{\"u}ldt, Georg},
  title     = {Temperature transitions of hemoglobin and cytosolic water diffusion in human red blood cells : [poster]},
  year      = {2007},
  abstract  = {Background Hemoglobin interactions in red blood cells Hemoglobin dynamics in human red blood cells Diffusion of H2O in red blood cells},
  subject      = {Erythrozyt},
  language  = {en}
}
@inproceedings{DigelDemirciTrzewiketal.2004,
  author    = {Digel, Ilya and Demirci, Taylan and Trzewik, J{\"u}rgen and Linder, Peter and Temiz Artmann, Ayseg{\"u}l},
  title     = {Fibroblast response to mechanical stress: role of the adhesion substrate : [abstract]},
  year      = {2004},
  abstract  = {Mechanical stimulation of the cells resulted in evident changes in the cell morphology, protein composition and gene expression. Microscopically, additional formation of stress fibers accompanied by cell re-arrangements in a monolayer was observed. Also, significant activation of p53 gene was revealed as compared to control. Interestingly, the use of CellTech membrane coating induced cell death after mechanical stress had been applied. Such an effect was not detected when fibronectin had been used as an adhesion substrate.},
  subject      = {Fibroblast},
  language  = {en}
}
@inproceedings{DigelTemizArtmannNojimaetal.2003,
  author    = {Digel, Ilya and Temiz Artmann, Ayseg{\"u}l and Nojima, H. and Artmann, Gerhard},
  title     = {Plasma-generated cluster ions' effects on indoor microflora : [abstract]},
  year      = {2003},
  abstract  = {Recently, SHARP corporation has developed the world's first "Plasma Cluster Ions® (PCI)" air purification technology, which uses plasma discharge to generate cluster ions. The new Plasma Cluster Device releases positive and negative ions into the air, which are harmless to humans and are able to decompose and deactivate airborne substances by chemical reactions. In the past, phenomenological tests on the efficacy of the PCI air purification technology on microbial cells have been conducted. In most cases, it has been shown that PCI demonstrated strongly pronounced killing effects on microorganisms. However, the particular mechanisms of PCI action still have to be uncovered.},
  subject      = {Clusterion},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{TemizArtmannLinderKayseretal.2005,
  author    = {Temiz Artmann, Ayseg{\"u}l and Linder, Peter and Kayser, Peter and Digel, Ilya},
  title     = {NMR in vitro effects on proliferation, apoptosis, and viability of human chondrocytes and osteoblasts},
  series = {Methods and findings in Experimental and Clinical Pharmacology. 27 (2005), H. 6},
  journal   = {Methods and findings in Experimental and Clinical Pharmacology. 27 (2005), H. 6},
  isbn      = {0379-0355},
  pages     = {391 -- 394},
  year      = {2005},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{ArtmannZerlinDigel2008,
  author    = {Artmann, Gerhard and Zerlin, Kay and Digel, Ilya},
  title     = {Hemoglobin Senses Body Temperature},
  series = {Bioengineering in Cell and Tissue Research / Artmann, Gerhard M. ; Chien, Shu (Eds.)},
  journal   = {Bioengineering in Cell and Tissue Research / Artmann, Gerhard M. ; Chien, Shu (Eds.)},
  publisher = {Springer},
  address   = {Berlin},
  isbn      = {978-3-540-75408-4},
  pages     = {415 -- 447},
  year      = {2008},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{ArtmannDigelZerlinetal.2009,
  author    = {Artmann, Gerhard and Digel, Ilya and Zerlin, Kay and Maggakis-Kelemen, Christina and Linder, Peter and Porst, Dariusz and Kayser, Peter and Stadler, David and Dikta, Gerhard and Temiz Artmann, Ayseg{\"u}l},
  title     = {Hemoglobin senses body temperature},
  series = {European Biophysics Journal},
  volume    = {38},
  journal   = {European Biophysics Journal},
  number    = {5},
  isbn      = {0175-7571},
  pages     = {589 -- 600},
  year      = {2009},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{StadlerDigelArtmannetal.2008,
  author    = {Stadler, A. M. and Digel, Ilya and Artmann, Gerhard and Embs, Jan P. and Zaccai, Joe and B{\"u}ldt, Georg},
  title     = {Hemoglobin Dynamics in Red Blood Cells: Correlation to Body Temperature},
  series = {Biophysical Journal. 95 (2008), H. 11},
  journal   = {Biophysical Journal. 95 (2008), H. 11},
  isbn      = {1542-0086},
  pages     = {5449 -- 5461},
  year      = {2008},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{SadykovDigelTemizArtmannetal.2009,
  author    = {Sadykov, Rustam and Digel, Ilya and Temiz Artmann, Ayseg{\"u}l and Porst, Dariusz and Linder, Peter and Kayser, Peter and Artmann, Gerhard and Savitskaya, Irina and Zhubanova, Azhar},
  title     = {Oral lead exposure induces dysbacteriosis in rats},
  series = {Journal of Occupational Health. 51 (2009) (2009), H. 1},
  journal   = {Journal of Occupational Health. 51 (2009) (2009), H. 1},
  isbn      = {1348-9585},
  pages     = {64 -- 73},
  year      = {2009},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{StadlerGarveyBocahutetal.2012,
  author    = {Stadler, Andreas M. and Garvey, G. J. and Bocahut, A. and Sacquin-Mora, S. and Digel, Ilya and Schneider, G. J. and Natali, F. and Artmann, Gerhard and Zaccai, G.},
  title     = {Thermal fluctuations of haemoglobin from different species : adaptation to temperature via conformational dynamics},
  series = {Journal of the Royal Society Interface},
  volume    = {9},
  journal   = {Journal of the Royal Society Interface},
  number    = {76},
  publisher = {The Royal Society},
  address   = {London},
  issn      = {1742-5689},
  doi       = {10.1098/rsif.2012.0364},
  pages     = {2845 -- 2855},
  year      = {2012},
  abstract  = {Thermodynamic stability, configurational motions and internal forces of haemoglobin (Hb) of three endotherms (platypus, Ornithorhynchus anatinus; domestic chicken, Gallus gallus domesticus and human, Homo sapiens) and an ectotherm (salt water crocodile, Crocodylus porosus) were investigated using circular dichroism, incoherent elastic neutron scattering and coarse-grained Brownian dynamics simulations. The experimental results from Hb solutions revealed a direct correlation between protein resilience, melting temperature and average body temperature of the different species on the 0.1 ns time scale. Molecular forces appeared to be adapted to permit conformational fluctuations with a root mean square displacement close to 1.2 {\AA} at the corresponding average body temperature of the endotherms. Strong forces within crocodile Hb maintain the amplitudes of motion within a narrow limit over the entire temperature range in which the animal lives. In fully hydrated powder samples of human and chicken, Hb mean square displacements and effective force constants on the 1 ns time scale showed no differences over the whole temperature range from 10 to 300 K, in contrast to the solution case. A complementary result of the study, therefore, is that one hydration layer is not sufficient to activate all conformational fluctuations of Hb in the pico- to nanosecond time scale which might be relevant for biological function. Coarse-grained Brownian dynamics simulations permitted to explore residue-specific effects. They indicated that temperature sensing of human and chicken Hb occurs mainly at residues lining internal cavities in the β-subunits.},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{DemirciKurulganDemirciTrzewiketal.2009,
  author    = {Demirci, Taylan and Kurulgan Demirci, Eylem and Trzewik, J{\"u}rgen and Linder, Peter and Digel, Ilya and Artmann, Gerhard and Sakizli, Meral and Temiz Artmann, Ayseg{\"u}l},
  title     = {Gene expression profile analysis of 3T3/NIH fibroblasts after one hour mechanical stress},
  series = {IUBMB Life. 61 (2009), H. 3},
  journal   = {IUBMB Life. 61 (2009), H. 3},
  publisher = {Wiley-VCH},
  address   = {Weinheim},
  isbn      = {1521-6543},
  pages     = {311 -- 312},
  year      = {2009},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{LinderDigelTemizArtmannetal.2007,
  author    = {Linder, Peter and Digel, Ilya and Temiz Artmann, Ayseg{\"u}l and Kayser, Peter and Porst, Dariusz and Artmann, Gerhard},
  title     = {High-throughput testing of mechanical forces generated in thin cell and tissue layers},
  series = {Tissue Engineering. 13 (2007), H. 7},
  journal   = {Tissue Engineering. 13 (2007), H. 7},
  isbn      = {1076-3279},
  pages     = {1778 -- 1778},
  year      = {2007},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{DemirciTrzewikLinderetal.2004,
  author    = {Demirci, T. and Trzewik, J. and Linder, Peter and Digel, Ilya and Artmann, Gerhard and Temiz Artmann, Ayseg{\"u}l},
  title     = {Mechanical Stimulation of 3T3 Fibroblasts Activates Genes: ITGB5 and p53 Responses as Quantified on the mRNA Level},
  series = {Biomedizinische Technik . 49 (2004), H. Erg.-Bd. 2},
  journal   = {Biomedizinische Technik . 49 (2004), H. Erg.-Bd. 2},
  isbn      = {0932-4666},
  pages     = {1030 -- 1031},
  year      = {2004},
  language  = {en}
}
@book{DigelZhubanovaAkimbekov2012,
  author    = {Digel, Ilya and Zhubanova, Azhar Ahmetovna and Akimbekov, Nuraly Shardarbekovich},
  title     = {Visual Virology},
  address   = {Almaty},
  isbn      = {978-601-247-298-1},
  pages     = {144 S. : zahlr. Ill.},
  year      = {2012},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{LeimenaArtmannDachwaldetal.2010,
  author    = {Leimena, W. and Artmann, Gerhard and Dachwald, Bernd and Temiz Artmann, Ayseg{\"u}l and Gossmann, Matthias and Digel, Ilya},
  title     = {Feasibility of an in-situ microbial decontamination of an ice-melting probe},
  series = {Eurasian Chemico-Technological Journal. 12 (2010), H. 2},
  journal   = {Eurasian Chemico-Technological Journal. 12 (2010), H. 2},
  isbn      = {1562-3920},
  pages     = {145 -- 150},
  year      = {2010},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{KurulganDemirciDemirciLinderetal.2012,
  author    = {Kurulgan Demirci, Eylem and Demirci, Taylan and Linder, Peter and Trzewik, J{\"u}rgen and Gierkowski, Jessica Ricarda and Gossmann, Matthias and Kayser, Peter and Porst, Dariusz and Digel, Ilya and Artmann, Gerhard and Temiz Artmann, Ayseg{\"u}l},
  title     = {rhAPC reduces the endothelial cell permeability via a decrease of contractile tensions induced by endothelial cells},
  series = {Journal of Bioscience and Bioengineering},
  volume    = {113},
  journal   = {Journal of Bioscience and Bioengineering},
  number    = {2},
  publisher = {Elsevier},
  address   = {Amsterdam},
  issn      = {1347-4421},
  doi       = {10.1016/j.jbiosc.2012.03.019},
  pages     = {212 -- 219},
  year      = {2012},
  abstract  = {All cells generate contractile tension. This strain is crucial for mechanically controlling the cell shape, function and survival. In this study, the CellDrum technology quantifying cell's (the cellular) mechanical tension on a pico-scale was used to investigate the effect of lipopolysaccharide (LPS) on human aortic endothelial cell (HAoEC) tension. The LPS effect during gram-negative sepsis on endothelial cells is cell contraction causing endothelium permeability increase. The aim was to finding out whether recombinant activated protein C (rhAPC) would reverse the endothelial cell response in an in-vitro sepsis model. In this study, the established in-vitro sepsis model was confirmed by interleukin 6 (IL-6) levels at the proteomic and genomic levels by ELISA, real time-PCR and reactive oxygen species (ROS) activation by florescence staining. The thrombin cellular contraction effect on endothelial cells was used as a positive control when the CellDrum technology was applied. Additionally, the Ras homolog gene family, member A (RhoA) mRNA expression level was checked by real time-PCR to support contractile tension results. According to contractile tension results, the mechanical predominance of actin stress fibers was a reason of the increased endothelial contractile tension leading to enhanced endothelium contractility and thus permeability enhancement. The originality of this data supports firstly the basic measurement principles of the CellDrum technology and secondly that rhAPC has a beneficial effect on sepsis influenced cellular tension. The technology presented here is promising for future high-throughput cellular tension analysis that will help identify pathological contractile tension responses of cells and prove further cell in-vitro models.},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{Digel2011,
  author    = {Digel, Ilya},
  title     = {Primary thermosensory events in cells},
  series = {Transient receptor potential channels / Md. Shahidul Islam, ed.},
  journal   = {Transient receptor potential channels / Md. Shahidul Islam, ed.},
  publisher = {Springer},
  address   = {Dordrecht [u.a.]},
  isbn      = {978-94-007-0264-6},
  pages     = {451 -- 468},
  year      = {2011},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{DigelTemizArtmann2011,
  author    = {Digel, Ilya and Temiz Artmann, Ayseg{\"u}l},
  title     = {The emperor's new body : seeking for a blueprint of limb regeneration in humans},
  series = {Stem cell engineering : principles and applications / Gerhard M. Artmann ... eds.},
  journal   = {Stem cell engineering : principles and applications / Gerhard M. Artmann ... eds.},
  publisher = {Springer},
  address   = {Berlin [u.a.]},
  isbn      = {978-3-642-11864-7},
  pages     = {3 -- 37},
  year      = {2011},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{Digel2008,
  author    = {Digel, Ilya},
  title     = {Controlling microbial adhesion : a surface engineering approach},
  series = {Bioengineering in Cell and Tissue Research / Artmann, Gerhard M. ; Chien, Shu (Eds.)},
  journal   = {Bioengineering in Cell and Tissue Research / Artmann, Gerhard M. ; Chien, Shu (Eds.)},
  publisher = {Springer},
  address   = {Berlin [u.a.]},
  isbn      = {978-3-540-75408-4},
  pages     = {601 -- 625},
  year      = {2008},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{BassamHeschelerTemizArtmannetal.2012,
  author    = {Bassam, Rasha and Hescheler, J{\"u}rgen and Temiz Artmann, Ayseg{\"u}l and Artmann, Gerhard and Digel, Ilya},
  title     = {Effects of spermine NONOate and ATP on the thermal stability of hemoglobin},
  series = {BMC Biophysics},
  volume    = {5},
  journal   = {BMC Biophysics},
  publisher = {BioMed Central},
  address   = {London},
  issn      = {2046-1682},
  doi       = {10.1186/2046-1682-5-16},
  pages     = {Art. 16},
  year      = {2012},
  abstract  = {Background Minor changes in protein structure induced by small organic and inorganic molecules can result in significant metabolic effects. The effects can be even more profound if the molecular players are chemically active and present in the cell in considerable amounts. The aim of our study was to investigate effects of a nitric oxide donor (spermine NONOate), ATP and sodium/potassium environment on the dynamics of thermal unfolding of human hemoglobin (Hb). The effect of these molecules was examined by means of circular dichroism spectrometry (CD) in the temperature range between 25°C and 70°C. The alpha-helical content of buffered hemoglobin samples (0.1 mg/ml) was estimated via ellipticity change measurements at a heating rate of 1°C/min. Results Major results were: 1) spermine NONOate persistently decreased the hemoglobin unfolding temperature T u irrespectively of the Na + /K + environment, 2) ATP instead increased the unfolding temperature by 3°C in both sodium-based and potassium-based buffers and 3) mutual effects of ATP and NO were strongly influenced by particular buffer ionic compositions. Moreover, the presence of potassium facilitated a partial unfolding of alpha-helical structures even at room temperature. Conclusion The obtained data might shed more light on molecular mechanisms and biophysics involved in the regulation of protein activity by small solutes in the cell.},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{StadlerDigelEmbsetal.2009,
  author    = {Stadler, Andreas M. and Digel, Ilya and Embs, Jan P. and Unruh, Tobias and Tehei, M. and Zaccai, G. and B{\"u}ldt, G. and Artmann, Gerhard},
  title     = {From powder to solution : Hydration dependence of human hemoglobin dynamics correlated to body temperature},
  series = {Biophysical Journal. 96 (2009), H. 12},
  journal   = {Biophysical Journal. 96 (2009), H. 12},
  publisher = {Cell Press},
  address   = {Cambridge, Mass.},
  isbn      = {0006-3495},
  pages     = {5073 -- 5081},
  year      = {2009},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{StadlerEmbsDigeletal.2008,
  author    = {Stadler, Andreas M. and Embs, Jan P. and Digel, Ilya and Artmann, Gerhard and Unruh, Tobias and B{\"u}ldt, Georg and Zaccai, Guiseppe},
  title     = {Cytoplasmic water and hydration layer dynamics in human red blood cells},
  series = {Journal of the American Chemical Society. 50 (2008), H. 130},
  journal   = {Journal of the American Chemical Society. 50 (2008), H. 130},
  isbn      = {1520-5126},
  pages     = {16852 -- 16853},
  year      = {2008},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{DigelKayserArtmann2008,
  author    = {Digel, Ilya and Kayser, Peter and Artmann, Gerhard},
  title     = {Molecular processes in biological thermosensation},
  series = {Journal of Biophysics. 2008 (2008)},
  journal   = {Journal of Biophysics. 2008 (2008)},
  isbn      = {1687-8000},
  pages     = {1 -- 9},
  year      = {2008},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{ZerlinDigelStadleretal.2007,
  author    = {Zerlin, Kay and Digel, Ilya and Stadler, Andreas M. and B{\"u}ldt, Georg and Zaccai, Guiseppe and Artmann, Gerhard},
  title     = {Dynamics and interactions of hemoglobin in human red blood cells and concentrated hemoglobin solutions},
  series = {Regenerative medicine. 2 (2007), H. 5},
  journal   = {Regenerative medicine. 2 (2007), H. 5},
  isbn      = {1746-0751},
  pages     = {573 -- 573},
  year      = {2007},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{DigelZerlinTemizArtmannetal.2007,
  author    = {Digel, Ilya and Zerlin, Kay and Temiz Artmann, Ayseg{\"u}l and Engels, S.},
  title     = {Protein dynamics in thermosensation},
  series = {Regenerative medicine. 2 (2007), H. 5},
  journal   = {Regenerative medicine. 2 (2007), H. 5},
  isbn      = {1746-0751},
  pages     = {533 -- 533},
  year      = {2007},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{ZerlinKasischkeDigeletal.2007,
  author    = {Zerlin, Kay and Kasischke, Nicole and Digel, Ilya and Maggakis-Kelemen, Christina and Temiz Artmann, Ayseg{\"u}l and Porst, Dariusz and Kayser, Peter and Linder, Peter and Artmann, Gerhard},
  title     = {Structural transition temperature of hemoglobins correlates with species' body temperature},
  series = {European Biophysics Journal. 37 (2007), H. 1},
  journal   = {European Biophysics Journal. 37 (2007), H. 1},
  isbn      = {1432-1017},
  pages     = {1 -- 10},
  year      = {2007},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{DigelKurulganDemirciLinderetal.2007,
  author    = {Digel, Ilya and Kurulgan Demirci, Eylem and Linder, Peter and Kayser, Peter},
  title     = {Decrease in extracellular collagen crosslinking after NMR magnetic field application in skin fibroblasts},
  series = {Medical and Biological Engineering and Computing. 45 (2007), H. 1},
  journal   = {Medical and Biological Engineering and Computing. 45 (2007), H. 1},
  isbn      = {1741-0444},
  pages     = {91 -- 97},
  year      = {2007},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{DigelMaggakisKelemenZerlinetal.2006,
  author    = {Digel, Ilya and Maggakis-Kelemen, Christina and Zerlin, Kay and Linder, Peter},
  title     = {Body temperature-related structural transitions of monotremal and human hemoglobin},
  series = {Biophysical Journal. 91 (2006), H. 8},
  journal   = {Biophysical Journal. 91 (2006), H. 8},
  isbn      = {1542-0086},
  pages     = {3014 -- 3021},
  year      = {2006},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{DigelTemizArtmannNishikawaetal.2005,
  author    = {Digel, Ilya and Temiz Artmann, Ayseg{\"u}l and Nishikawa, K. and Cook, M.},
  title     = {Bactericidal effects of plasma-generated cluster ions},
  series = {Medical and Biological Engineering and Computing. 43 (2005), H. 6},
  journal   = {Medical and Biological Engineering and Computing. 43 (2005), H. 6},
  isbn      = {1741-0444},
  pages     = {800 -- 807},
  year      = {2005},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{TrzewikTemizArtmannLinderetal.2004,
  author    = {Trzewik, J{\"u}rgen and Temiz Artmann, Ayseg{\"u}l and Linder, Peter and Demirci, T. and Digel, Ilya and Artmann, Gerhard},
  title     = {Evaluation of lateral mechanical tension in thin-film tissue constructs},
  series = {Annals of Biomedical Engineering. 32 (2004), H. 9},
  journal   = {Annals of Biomedical Engineering. 32 (2004), H. 9},
  isbn      = {1573-9686},
  pages     = {1243 -- 1251},
  year      = {2004},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{BogoyavlenskiyBerezinOgnevaetal.1999,
  author    = {Bogoyavlenskiy, A. P. and Berezin, V. E. and Ogneva, A. V. and Tolmacheva, V. P. and Digel, Ilya and Khudyakova, S. S.},
  title     = {Immunostimulating activity of a saponin-containing extract of Saponaria officinalis},
  series = {Voprosy virusologii},
  volume    = {44},
  journal   = {Voprosy virusologii},
  number    = {5},
  issn      = {0507-4088},
  pages     = {229 -- 232},
  year      = {1999},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{DigelTrzewikDemircietal.2004,
  author    = {Digel, Ilya and Trzewik, J{\"u}rgen and Demirci, Taylan and Temiz Artmann, Ayseg{\"u}l},
  title     = {Response of fibroblasts to cyclic mechanical stress : a proteome approach / Digel, I. ; Trzewik, J. ; Demirci, T. ; Temiz Artmann, A. ; Artmann, G. M.},
  series = {Biomedizinische Technik. 49 (2004), H. Erg.-Bd. 2},
  journal   = {Biomedizinische Technik. 49 (2004), H. Erg.-Bd. 2},
  isbn      = {0932-4666},
  pages     = {1042 -- 1043},
  year      = {2004},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{DigelDemirciTemizArtmannetal.2004,
  author    = {Digel, Ilya and Demirci, Taylan and Temiz Artmann, Ayseg{\"u}l and Nishikawa, K.},
  title     = {Free Radical Nature of the Bactericidal Effect of Plasma-Generated Cluster Ions (PCIs)},
  series = {Biomedizinische Technik. 49 (2004), H. Erg.-Bd. 2},
  journal   = {Biomedizinische Technik. 49 (2004), H. Erg.-Bd. 2},
  isbn      = {0932-4666},
  pages     = {982 -- 983},
  year      = {2004},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{DigelTemizArtmannNishikawaetal.2004,
  author    = {Digel, Ilya and Temiz Artmann, Ayseg{\"u}l and Nishikawa, K. and Artmann, Gerhard},
  title     = {Cluster air-ion effects on bacteria and moulds},
  series = {Biomedizinische Technik. 49 (2004), H. Erg.-Bd. 2},
  journal   = {Biomedizinische Technik. 49 (2004), H. Erg.-Bd. 2},
  isbn      = {0932-4666},
  pages     = {1040 -- 1041},
  year      = {2004},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{MaggakisKelemenDigelArtmann2005,
  author    = {Maggakis-Kelemen, Christina and Digel, Ilya and Artmann, Gerhard},
  title     = {Polystyrene sulfonate/Polyallylamine hydrochloride microcapsules as potential artificial red blood cells - improvement of capsule flexibility},
  series = {Biomedizinische Technik. 50 (2005), H. Erg.-Bd. 1},
  journal   = {Biomedizinische Technik. 50 (2005), H. Erg.-Bd. 1},
  pages     = {324 -- 326},
  year      = {2005},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{StadlerZerlinDigeletal.2008,
  author    = {Stadler, Andreas M. and Zerlin, Kay and Digel, Ilya and B{\"u}ldt, Georg and Zaccai, Guiseppe and Artmann, Gerhard},
  title     = {Dynamics and interactions of hemoglobin in red blood cells},
  series = {Tissue Engineering Part A. 14 (2008), H. 5},
  journal   = {Tissue Engineering Part A. 14 (2008), H. 5},
  isbn      = {1937-3341},
  pages     = {724 -- 724},
  year      = {2008},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{KurulganDemirciLinderDemircietal.2009,
  author    = {Kurulgan Demirci, Eylem and Linder, Peter and Demirci, Taylan and Trzewik, J{\"u}rgen and Digel, Ilya and Artmann, Gerhard and Temiz Artmann, Ayseg{\"u}l},
  title     = {Contractile tension of endothelial cells: An LPS based in-vitro sepsis model},
  series = {IUBMB Life. 61 (2009), H. 3},
  journal   = {IUBMB Life. 61 (2009), H. 3},
  publisher = {Wiley},
  address   = {Weinheim},
  isbn      = {1521-6543},
  pages     = {307 -- 308},
  year      = {2009},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{ArtmannDigelLinderetal.2008,
  author    = {Artmann, Gerhard and Digel, Ilya and Linder, Peter and Porst, Dariusz},
  title     = {Mechanism of haemoglobin sensing body temperature},
  series = {Tissue Engineering Part A. 14 (2008), H. 5},
  journal   = {Tissue Engineering Part A. 14 (2008), H. 5},
  isbn      = {1937-3341},
  pages     = {754 -- 754},
  year      = {2008},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{ArtmannZerlinDigeletal.2007,
  author    = {Artmann, Gerhard and Zerlin, Kay and Digel, Ilya and Stadler, Andreas M.},
  title     = {Physical discontinuities at body temperature in human red blood cells / Artmann, GM ; Zerlin, K ; Digel, I ; Stadler, A ; Zaccai, G ; Temiz, AA},
  series = {Tissue Engineering. 13 (2007), H. 7},
  journal   = {Tissue Engineering. 13 (2007), H. 7},
  isbn      = {1076-3279},
  pages     = {1778 -- 1778},
  year      = {2007},
  language  = {en}
}
@incollection{DigelMansurovBiisenbaevetal.2012,
  author    = {Digel, Ilya and Mansurov, Zulkhair and Biisenbaev, Makhmut and Savitskaya, Irina and Kistaubaeva, Aida and Akimbekov, Nuraly and Zhubanova, Azhar},
  title     = {Heterogeneous Composites on the Basis of Microbial Cells and Nanostructured Carbonized Sorbents},
  series = {Composites and Their Applications},
  booktitle = {Composites and Their Applications},
  editor    = {Hu, Ning},
  publisher = {Intech},
  address   = {London},
  isbn      = {978-953-51-0706-4},
  doi       = {10.5772/47796},
  pages     = {249 -- 272},
  year      = {2012},
  abstract  = {The fact that microorganisms prefer to grow on liquid/solid phase surfaces rather than in the surrounding aqueous phase was noticed long time ago [1]. Virtually any surface - animal, mineral, or vegetable - is a subject for microbial colonization and subsequent biofilm formation. It would be adequate to name just a few notorious examples on microbial colonization of contact lenses, ship hulls, petroleum pipelines, rocks in streams and all kinds of biomedical implants. The propensity of microorganisms to become surface-bound is so profound and ubiquitous that it vindicates the advantages for attached forms over their free-ranging counterparts [2]. Indeed, from ecological and evolutionary standpoints, for many microorganisms the surface-bound state means dwelling in nutritionally favorable, non-hostile environments [3]. Therefore, in most of natural and artificial ecosystems surface-associated microorganisms vastly outnumber organisms in suspension and often organize into complex communities with features that differ dramatically from those of free cells [4].},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{DigelZhubanovaNojimaetal.2004,
  author    = {Digel, Ilya and Zhubanova, Azhar A. and Nojima, H. and Artmann, Gerhard},
  title     = {The use of bactericidal effects of cluster ions generated by plasma in medical biotechnology},
  series = {Biotechnologija : teorija i praktika (2004)},
  journal   = {Biotechnologija : teorija i praktika (2004)},
  isbn      = {1028-9399},
  pages     = {46 -- 52},
  year      = {2004},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{DigelDachwaldArtmannetal.2009,
  author    = {Digel, Ilya and Dachwald, Bernd and Artmann, Gerhard and Linder, Peter and Funke, O.},
  title     = {A concept of a probe for particle analysis and life detection in icy environments},
  pages     = {1 -- 24},
  year      = {2009},
  language  = {en}
}
@book{Digel1998,
  author    = {Digel, Ilya},
  title     = {Enhancement of microbial adhesion onto solid surfaces using transition metals and water-soluble polymers : academic PhD dissertation in microbiology, Division of Applied Microbiology, Department of Microbiology, Biology Faculty, Kazakh National State University, Almaty, Kazakhstan / Ilya Digel},
  address   = {Almaty},
  year      = {1998},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{BassamDigelHescheleretal.2013,
  author    = {Bassam, Rasha and Digel, Ilya and Hescheler, J{\"u}rgen and Temiz Artmann, Ayseg{\"u}l and Artmann, Gerhard},
  title     = {Effects of spermine NONOate and ATP on protein aggregation: light scattering evidences},
  series = {BMC Biophysics},
  journal   = {BMC Biophysics},
  publisher = {BioMed Central},
  address   = {London},
  isbn      = {2046-1682},
  url       = {http://nbn-resolving.de/10.1186/2046-1682-6-1},
  pages     = {1 -- 14},
  year      = {2013},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{MiciliValterOflazetal.2013,
  author    = {Micili, Serap C. and Valter, Markus and Oflaz, Hakan and Ozogul, Candan and Linder, Peter and F{\"o}ckler, Nicole and Artmann, Gerhard and Digel, Ilya and Temiz Artmann, Ayseg{\"u}l},
  title     = {Optical coherence tomography : a potential tool to predict premature rupture of fetal membranes},
  series = {Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers. Part H : Journal of engineering in medicine},
  volume    = {Vol. 227},
  journal   = {Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers. Part H : Journal of engineering in medicine},
  number    = {No. 4},
  publisher = {Sage},
  address   = {London},
  issn      = {0046-2039 (Print) ; 2041-3033 (E-Journal)},
  pages     = {393 -- 401},
  year      = {2013},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{ArinkinDigelPorstetal.2014,
  author    = {Arinkin, Vladimir and Digel, Ilya and Porst, Dariusz and Temiz Artmann, Ayseg{\"u}l and Artmann, Gerhard},
  title     = {Phenotyping date palm varieties via leaflet cross-sectional imaging and artificial neural network application},
  series = {BMC bioinformatics},
  volume    = {15},
  journal   = {BMC bioinformatics},
  number    = {55},
  issn      = {1471-2105},
  doi       = {10.1186/1471-2105-15-55},
  pages     = {1 -- 8},
  year      = {2014},
  abstract  = {Background True date palms (Phoenix dactylifera L.) are impressive trees and have served as an indispensable source of food for mankind in tropical and subtropical countries for centuries. The aim of this study is to differentiate date palm tree varieties by analysing leaflet cross sections with technical/optical methods and artificial neural networks (ANN). Results Fluorescence microscopy images of leaflet cross sections have been taken from a set of five date palm tree cultivars (Hewlat al Jouf, Khlas, Nabot Soltan, Shishi, Um Raheem). After features extraction from images, the obtained data have been fed in a multilayer perceptron ANN with backpropagation learning algorithm. Conclusions Overall, an accurate result in prediction and differentiation of date palm tree cultivars was achieved with average prediction in tenfold cross-validation is 89.1\% and reached 100\% in one of the best ANN.},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{MansurovJandosovKerimkulovaetal.2014,
  author    = {Mansurov, Z. A. and Jandosov, J. M. and Kerimkulova, A. R. and Azat, S. and Zhubanova, A. A. and Digel, Ilya and Savistkaya, I. S. and Akimbekov, N. S. and Kistaubaeva, A. S.},
  title     = {Nanostructured carbon materials for biomedical use},
  series = {Eurasian chemico-technological journal : quarterly journal of the International Higher Education Academy of Sciences},
  volume    = {15 (2013)},
  journal   = {Eurasian chemico-technological journal : quarterly journal of the International Higher Education Academy of Sciences},
  number    = {3},
  publisher = {Institute of Combustion Problems},
  address   = {Almaty},
  issn      = {1562-3920},
  doi       = {10.18321/ectj224},
  pages     = {209 -- 217},
  year      = {2014},
  abstract  = {One of the priority trends of carbon nanotechnology is creation of nanocomposite systems. Such carbon nanostructured composites were produced using - raw materials based on the products of agricultural waste, such as grape stones, apricot stones, rice husk. These products have a - wide spectrum of application and can be obtained in large quantities. The Institute of Combustion Problems has carried out the work on synthesis of the nanostructured carbon sorbents for multiple applications including the field of biomedicine. The article presents the data on the synthesis and physico-chemical properties of carbonaceous sorbents using physicochemical methods of investigation: separation and purification of biomolecules; isolation of phytohormone - fusicoccin; adsorbent INGO-1 in the form of an adsorption column for blood detoxification, oral (entero) sorbent - INGO-2; the study of efferent and probiotic properties and sorption activity in regard to the lipopolysaccharide (LPS), new biocomposites - based on carbonized rice husk (CRH) and cellular microorganisms; the use of CRH in wound treatment. A new material for blood detoxication (INGO-1) has been obtained. Adsorption of p-cresyl sulfate and indoxyl sulfate has shown that active carbon adsorbent can remove clinically significant level of p-cresyl sulfate and indoxyl sulfate from human plasma. Enterosorbent INGO-2 possesses high adsorption activity in relation to Gram-negative bacteria and their endotoxins. INGO-2 slows down the growth of conditionally pathogenic microorganisms, without having a negative effect on bifido and lactobacteria. The use of enterosorbent INGO-2 for sorption therapy may provide a solution to a complex problem - detoxication of the digestive tract and normalization of the intestinal micro ecology. The immobilized probiotic called "Riso-lact" was registered at the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Kazakhstan as a biologically active food additive. The developed technology is patented and provides production of the medicine in the form of freeze-dried biomass immobilized in vials.},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{TuraliyevaYeshibaevDigeletal.2014,
  author    = {Turaliyeva, M. and Yeshibaev, A. and Digel, Ilya and Elibayeva, G. and Sydykova, A. and Uspabayeva, A. and Dosybayeva, G. and Zhylysbayeva, A. and Lakhanova, K.},
  title     = {Molecular-genetic identification of emerged novel invasive pathogens of Asiatic Elm Ulmus pumila L},
  series = {Life science journal},
  volume    = {11},
  journal   = {Life science journal},
  number    = {Spec. iss. 5s},
  publisher = {Marsland Press},
  address   = {New York},
  issn      = {1097-8135},
  doi       = {10.7537/marslsj1105s14.33},
  pages     = {171 -- 175},
  year      = {2014},
  abstract  = {The dwarf elm Ulmus pumila L. (Ulmaceae) is one of indigenous species of flora in Kazakhstan and forms a basis of dendroflora in virtually all settlements of the region. In the past decade, multiple outbreaks of previously unknown diseases of the small-leaved elm have been registered. In our study, by the molecular-genetic analysis it was found that the pathogens responsible for the outbreaks are microfungi belonging to the genus Fusarium - F. solani and F. oxysporum. The nucleotide sequences (ITS regions) isolated from the diseased trees showed very high similarity with the GenBank control numbers EU625403.1 and FJ478128.1 (100.0 and 99.0 \% respectively). Oncoming research will focus on the search of natural microbial antagonists of the discovered phytopathogens.},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{KonstantinidisFloresMartinezDachwaldetal.2015,
  author    = {Konstantinidis, Konstantinos and Flores Martinez, Claudio and Dachwald, Bernd and Ohndorf, Andreas and Dykta, Paul and Bowitz, Pascal and Rudolph, Martin and Digel, Ilya and Kowalski, Julia and Voigt, Konstantin and F{\"o}rstner, Roger},
  title     = {A lander mission to probe subglacial water on Saturn's moon enceladus for life},
  series = {Acta astronautica},
  volume    = {Vol. 106},
  journal   = {Acta astronautica},
  publisher = {Elsevier},
  address   = {Amsterdam},
  issn      = {1879-2030 (E-Journal); 0094-5765 (Print)},
  pages     = {63 -- 89},
  year      = {2015},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{DachwaldMikuckiTulaczyketal.2014,
  author    = {Dachwald, Bernd and Mikucki, Jill and Tulaczyk, Slawek and Digel, Ilya and Espe, Clemens and Feldmann, Marco and Francke, Gero and Kowalski, Julia and Xu, Changsheng},
  title     = {IceMole : A maneuverable probe for clean in situ analysis and sampling of subsurface ice and subglacial aquatic ecosystems},
  series = {Annals of Glaciology},
  volume    = {55},
  journal   = {Annals of Glaciology},
  number    = {65},
  publisher = {Cambridge University Press},
  address   = {Cambridge},
  issn      = {1727-5644},
  doi       = {10.3189/2014AoG65A004},
  pages     = {14 -- 22},
  year      = {2014},
  abstract  = {There is significant interest in sampling subglacial environments for geobiological studies, but they are difficult to access. Existing ice-drilling technologies make it cumbersome to maintain microbiologically clean access for sample acquisition and environmental stewardship of potentially fragile subglacial aquatic ecosystems. The IceMole is a maneuverable subsurface ice probe for clean in situ analysis and sampling of glacial ice and subglacial materials. The design is based on the novel concept of combining melting and mechanical propulsion. It can change melting direction by differential heating of the melting head and optional side-wall heaters. The first two prototypes were successfully tested between 2010 and 2012 on glaciers in Switzerland and Iceland. They demonstrated downward, horizontal and upward melting, as well as curve driving and dirt layer penetration. A more advanced probe is currently under development as part of the Enceladus Explorer (EnEx) project. It offers systems for obstacle avoidance, target detection, and navigation in ice. For the EnEx-IceMole, we will pay particular attention to clean protocols for the sampling of subglacial materials for biogeochemical analysis. We plan to use this probe for clean access into a unique subglacial aquatic environment at Blood Falls, Antarctica, with return of a subglacial brine sample.},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{KowalskiLinderZierkeetal.2016,
  author    = {Kowalski, Julia and Linder, Peter and Zierke, S. and Wulfen, B. van and Clemens, J. and Konstantinidis, K. and Ameres, G. and Hoffmann, R. and Mikucki, J. and Tulaczyk, S. and Funke, O. and Blandfort, D. and Espe, Clemens and Feldmann, Marco and Francke, Gero and Hiecker, S. and Plescher, Engelbert and Sch{\"o}ngarth, Sarah and Dachwald, Bernd and Digel, Ilya and Artmann, Gerhard and Eliseev, D. and Heinen, D. and Scholz, F. and Wiebusch, C. and Macht, S. and Bestmann, U. and Reineking, T. and Zetzsche, C. and Schill, K. and F{\"o}rstner, R. and Niedermeier, H. and Szumski, A. and Eissfeller, B. and Naumann, U. and Helbing, K.},
  title     = {Navigation technology for exploration of glacier ice with maneuverable melting probes},
  series = {Cold Regions Science and Technology},
  journal   = {Cold Regions Science and Technology},
  number    = {123},
  publisher = {Elsevier},
  address   = {Amsterdam},
  issn      = {0165-232X},
  doi       = {10.1016/j.coldregions.2015.11.006},
  pages     = {53 -- 70},
  year      = {2016},
  abstract  = {The Saturnian moon Enceladus with its extensive water bodies underneath a thick ice sheet cover is a potential candidate for extraterrestrial life. Direct exploration of such extraterrestrial aquatic ecosystems requires advanced access and sampling technologies with a high level of autonomy. A new technological approach has been developed as part of the collaborative research project Enceladus Explorer (EnEx). The concept is based upon a minimally invasive melting probe called the IceMole. The force-regulated, heater-controlled IceMole is able to travel along a curved trajectory as well as upwards. Hence, it allows maneuvers which may be necessary for obstacle avoidance or target selection. Maneuverability, however, necessitates a sophisticated on-board navigation system capable of autonomous operations. The development of such a navigational system has been the focal part of the EnEx project. The original IceMole has been further developed to include relative positioning based on in-ice attitude determination, acoustic positioning, ultrasonic obstacle and target detection integrated through a high-level sensor fusion. This paper describes the EnEx technology and discusses implications for an actual extraterrestrial mission concept.},
  language  = {en}
}
@incollection{DigelSadykovTemizArtmannetal.2015,
  author    = {Digel, Ilya and Sadykov, R. and Temiz Artmann, Ayseg{\"u}l and Artmann, Gerhard},
  title     = {Changes in intestinal microflora in rats induced by oral exposure to low lead (II) concentrations},
  series = {Lead Exposure and Poisoning: Clinical Symptoms, Medical Management and Preventive Strategies},
  booktitle = {Lead Exposure and Poisoning: Clinical Symptoms, Medical Management and Preventive Strategies},
  publisher = {Nova Science Publ.},
  isbn      = {9781634826990},
  pages     = {75 -- 99},
  year      = {2015},
  language  = {en}
}
@inproceedings{SchneiderAlHakimKayseretal.2017,
  author    = {Schneider, Oliver and Al Hakim, Taher and Kayser, Peter and Digel, Ilya},
  title     = {Development and trials of a test chamber for ultrasound-assisted sampling of living cells from solid surfaces},
  series = {2nd YRA MedTech Symposium 2017 : June 8th - 9th / 2017 / Hochschule Ruhr-West},
  booktitle = {2nd YRA MedTech Symposium 2017 : June 8th - 9th / 2017 / Hochschule Ruhr-West},
  editor    = {Erni, Daniel and Fischerauer, Alice and Himmel, J{\"o}rg and Seeger, Thomas and Thelen, Klaus},
  publisher = {Universit{\"a}t Duisburg-Essen},
  address   = {Duisburg},
  organization    = {MedTech Symposium},
  isbn      = {978-3-9814801-9-1},
  doi       = {10.17185/duepublico/43984},
  pages     = {96 -- 97},
  year      = {2017},
  language  = {en}
}
@inproceedings{SchlemmerPorstBassametal.2017,
  author    = {Schlemmer, Katharina and Porst, Dariusz and Bassam, Rasha and Artmann, Gerhard and Digel, Ilya},
  title     = {Effects of nitric oxide (NO) and ATP on red blood cell phenotype and deformability},
  series = {2nd YRA MedTech Symposium 2017 : June 8th - 9th / 2017 / Hochschule Ruhr-West},
  booktitle = {2nd YRA MedTech Symposium 2017 : June 8th - 9th / 2017 / Hochschule Ruhr-West},
  editor    = {Erni, Daniel and Fischerauer, Alice and Himmel, J{\"o}rg and Seeger, Thomas and Thelen, Klaus},
  publisher = {Universit{\"a}t Duisburg-Essen},
  address   = {Duisburg},
  organization    = {MedTech Symposium},
  isbn      = {978-3-9814801-9-1},
  doi       = {10.17185/duepublico/43984},
  pages     = {100 -- 101},
  year      = {2017},
  language  = {en}
}
@inproceedings{KuhlenDigel2017,
  author    = {Kuhlen, Max and Digel, Ilya},
  title     = {Fluorescence signatures and detection limits of ubiquitous terrestrial bio-compounds},
  series = {2nd YRA MedTech Symposium 2017 : June 8th - 9th / 2017 / Hochschule Ruhr-West},
  booktitle = {2nd YRA MedTech Symposium 2017 : June 8th - 9th / 2017 / Hochschule Ruhr-West},
  editor    = {Erni, Daniel and Fischerauer, Alice and Himmel, J{\"o}rg and Seeger, Thomas and Thelen, Klaus},
  publisher = {Universit{\"a}t Duisburg-Essen},
  address   = {Duisburg},
  organization    = {MedTech Symposium},
  isbn      = {978-3-9814801-9-1},
  doi       = {10.17185/duepublico/43984},
  pages     = {102 -- 103},
  year      = {2017},
  language  = {en}
}
@inproceedings{deHondePorstDigel2017,
  author    = {de Honde, Lukas and Porst, Dariusz and Digel, Ilya},
  title     = {A randomized, observational thermographic study of the neck region before and after a physiotherapeutic intervention},
  series = {2nd YRA MedTech Symposium 2017 : June 8th - 9th / 2017 / Hochschule Ruhr-West},
  booktitle = {2nd YRA MedTech Symposium 2017 : June 8th - 9th / 2017 / Hochschule Ruhr-West},
  editor    = {Fischerauer, Alice},
  publisher = {Universit{\"a}t Duisburg-Essen},
  address   = {Duisburg},
  organization    = {MedTech Symposium},
  isbn      = {978-3-9814801-9-1},
  doi       = {10.17185/duepublico/43984},
  pages     = {122 -- 123},
  year      = {2017},
  language  = {en}
}
@book{ArtmannTemizArtmannZhubanovaetal.2018,
  author    = {Artmann, Gerhard and Temiz Artmann, Ayseg{\"u}l and Zhubanova, Azhar A. and Digel, Ilya},
  title     = {Biological, physical and technical basics of cell engineering},
  editor    = {Artmann, Gerhard and Temiz Artmann, Ayseg{\"u}l and Zhubanova, Azhar A. and Digel, Ilya},
  publisher = {Springer},
  address   = {Singapore},
  isbn      = {978-981-10-7903-0},
  pages     = {xxiv, 481 Seiten ; Illustrationen, Diagramme},
  year      = {2018},
  language  = {en}
}
@incollection{DigelAkimbekovKistaubayevaetal.2018,
  author    = {Digel, Ilya and Akimbekov, Nuraly Sh. and Kistaubayeva, Aida and Zhubanova, Azhar A.},
  title     = {Microbial Sampling from Dry Surfaces: Current Challenges and Solutions},
  series = {Biological, Physical and Technical Basics of Cell Engineering},
  booktitle = {Biological, Physical and Technical Basics of Cell Engineering},
  editor    = {Artmann, Gerhard and Temiz Artmann, Ayseg{\"u}l and Zhubanova, Azhar A. and Digel, Ilya},
  publisher = {Springer},
  address   = {Singapore},
  isbn      = {978-981-10-7904-7},
  doi       = {10.1007/978-981-10-7904-7_19},
  pages     = {421 -- 456},
  year      = {2018},
  abstract  = {Sampling of dry surfaces for microorganisms is a main component of microbiological safety and is of critical importance in many fields including epidemiology, astrobiology as well as numerous branches of medical and food manufacturing. Aspects of biofilm formation, analysis and removal in aqueous solutions have been thoroughly discussed in literature. In contrast, microbial communities on air-exposed (dry) surfaces have received significantly less attention. Diverse surface sampling methods have been developed in order to address various surfaces and microbial groups, but they notoriously show poor repeatability, low recovery rates and suffer from lack of mutual consistency. Quantitative sampling for viable microorganisms represents a particular challenge, especially on porous and irregular surfaces. Therefore, it is essential to examine in depth the factors involved in microorganisms' recovery efficiency and accuracy depending on the sampling technique used. Microbial colonization, retention and community composition on different dry surfaces are very complex and rely on numerous physicochemical and biological factors. This study is devoted to analyze and review the (a) physical phenomena and intermolecular forces relevant for microbiological surface sampling; (b) challenges and problems faced by existing sampling methods for viable microorganisms and (c) current directions of engineering and research aimed at improvement of quality and efficiency of microbiological surface sampling.},
  language  = {en}
}
@inproceedings{AzarDigel2019,
  author    = {Azar, Fouad and Digel, Ilya},
  title     = {Utilization of fluorescence spectroscopy and neural networks in clinical analysis},
  series = {3rd YRA MedTech Symposium 2019 : May 24 / 2019 / FH Aachen},
  booktitle = {3rd YRA MedTech Symposium 2019 : May 24 / 2019 / FH Aachen},
  editor    = {Staat, Manfred and Erni, Daniel},
  publisher = {Universit{\"a}t Duisburg-Essen},
  address   = {Duisburg},
  organization    = {MedTech Symposium},
  isbn      = {978-3-940402-22-6},
  doi       = {10.17185/duepublico/48750},
  pages     = {40 -- 41},
  year      = {2019},
  abstract  = {Fluorescence topography of human urine in combination with learning algorithms can provide a variant pattern recognition method in analytical clinical chemistry and, eventually, diagnosis.},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{SavitskayaKistaubayevaIgnatovaetal.2019,
  author    = {Savitskaya, I.S. and Kistaubayeva, A.S. and Ignatova, L.V. and Digel, Ilya},
  title     = {Antimicrobial and wound healing properties of a bacterial cellulose based material containing B. subtilis cells},
  series = {Heliyon},
  volume    = {5},
  journal   = {Heliyon},
  number    = {10},
  publisher = {Elsevier},
  address   = {Amsterdam},
  issn      = {2405-8440},
  doi       = {10.1016/j.heliyon.2019.e02592},
  pages     = {Artikelnummer e02592},
  year      = {2019},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{AkimbekovDigelTastambeketal.2013,
  author    = {Akimbekov, N. S. and Digel, Ilya and Tastambek, K. T. and Zhubanova, A. A.},
  title     = {Biocompatibility of carbonized rice husk with a rat heart cells line H9c2},
  series = {Experimental Biology},
  volume    = {59},
  journal   = {Experimental Biology},
  number    = {3/1},
  issn      = {1563-0218},
  pages     = {23 -- 25},
  year      = {2013},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{AkimbekovDigelSavitkayaetal.2013,
  author    = {Akimbekov, N.Sh. and Digel, Ilya and Savitkaya, I.S. and Zhubanova, A.A. and Tastambek, K.T.},
  title     = {Investigations of LPS endotoxin elimination in the flowing column conditions with the sorbent on the basis of carbonized rice husk},
  series = {KazNU Bulletin. Biology series},
  volume    = {57},
  journal   = {KazNU Bulletin. Biology series},
  number    = {1},
  issn      = {1563-0218},
  pages     = {124 -- 127},
  year      = {2013},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{AimenovaDigelEshibaev2016,
  author    = {Aimenova, Zh. E. and Digel, Ilya and Eshibaev, А. А.},
  title     = {Dynamics of accumulation of lagochirzin in Lagochilus setulosus phytomass during the growing season and also features of its cultivation in the conditions of a typical sierozem},
  series = {KazNU Bulletin. Biology series},
  volume    = {69},
  journal   = {KazNU Bulletin. Biology series},
  number    = {4},
  publisher = {Al-Farabi Kazakh National University},
  address   = {Almaty},
  issn      = {1563-0218},
  pages     = {4 -- 11},
  year      = {2016},
  abstract  = {L.setulosus is offered for creation of biopreparation «Setulin», possesing he- mostatic action, the basic reactant of biopreparation is diterpen - lagochirzin. Results under the maintenance and dynamics of diterpen lagochirzin accumula- tion in various parts of L.setulosus are presented: in roots, stalks, leaves, flowers and calyx lobes during the growing season, and also results on conditions of cultivation L.setulosus in the conditions of a typical sierozem are resulted. From the obtained data is visible, that the given species of a plant is endemic. It is established, that dynamics of accumulation of lagochirzin in phytomass accrues from the beginning to the middle of the growing season. The chemical analysis of L.setulosus on a localization of lagochirzin in various organs of a plant, has shown, that the greatest quantity of lagochirzin collects in calyx lobes of the plants. Also it is established, that L.setulosus can be cultivated in the conditions of the typical sierozem, a mineral food is necessary for the given species of plants of Lagochilus genus, except nitric fertilizers. Comparative studying of wild-growing and cultural forms of L.setulosus has shown, that in the cultivated phytomass of plants the maintenance of lagochirzin on 17-20 \% higher than in the wild-growing species.},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{DigelAkimbekovTuralievaetal.2013,
  author    = {Digel, Ilya and Akimbekov, N. and Turalieva, M. and Mansurov, Z. and Temiz Artmann, Ayseg{\"u}l and Eshibaev, A. and Zhubanova, A.},
  title     = {Usage of Carbonized Plant Wastes for Purification of Aqueous Solutions},
  series = {Journal of Industrial Technology and Engineering},
  volume    = {2},
  journal   = {Journal of Industrial Technology and Engineering},
  number    = {07},
  pages     = {47 -- 54},
  year      = {2013},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{DigelWehlitzKayseretal.2018,
  author    = {Digel, Ilya and Wehlitz, V. and Kayser, Peter and Figiel-Lange, A. and Bassam, R. and Rundstedt, F. von},
  title     = {Suspension depletion approach for exemption of infected Solanum jasminoides cells from pospiviroids},
  series = {Plant Pathology},
  volume    = {67},
  journal   = {Plant Pathology},
  number    = {2},
  publisher = {Wiley},
  address   = {Oxford},
  issn      = {1365-3059},
  doi       = {10.1111/ppa.12750},
  pages     = {358 -- 365},
  year      = {2018},
  abstract  = {Despite numerous studies, viroid elimination from infected plants remains a very challenging task. This study introduces for the first time a novel 'suspension depletion' approach for exemption of Solanum jasminoides plants from viroids. The proposed method implies initial establishment of suspension cultures of the infected plant cells. The suspended cells were then physically treated (mild thermotherapy, 33 °C), which presumably delayed the replication of the viroid. The viroid concentration in the treated biomass was monitored weekly using pospiviroid-specific PCR. After 10-12 weeks of continuous treatment, a sufficient decrease in viroid concentration was observed such that the infection became undetectable by PCR. The treated single cells then gave rise to microcolonies on a solid culture medium and the obtained viroid-negative clones were further promoted to regenerate into viroid-free plants. Three years of accumulated experimental data suggests feasibility, broad applicability, and good efficacy of the proposed approach.},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{MansurovDigelBiisenbaevetal.2012,
  author    = {Mansurov, Z. and Digel, Ilya and Biisenbaev, M. and Savistkaya, I. and Kistaubaeva, A. and Akimbekov, N. and Zhubanova, A.},
  title     = {Bio-composite material on the basis of carbonized rice husk in biomedicine and environmental applications},
  series = {Eurasian Chemico-Technological Journal},
  volume    = {14},
  journal   = {Eurasian Chemico-Technological Journal},
  number    = {2},
  publisher = {Institute of Combustion Problems},
  address   = {Almaty},
  issn      = {2522-4867},
  doi       = {10.18321/ectj105},
  pages     = {115 -- 131},
  year      = {2012},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{SavitskayaKistaubayevaDigeletal.2017,
  author    = {Savitskaya, I. S. and Kistaubayeva, A. S. and Digel, Ilya and Shokatayeva, D. H.},
  title     = {Physicochemical and Antibacterial Properties of Composite Films Based on Bacterial Cellulose and Chitosan for Wound Dressing Materials},
  series = {Eurasian Chemico-Technological Journal},
  volume    = {19},
  journal   = {Eurasian Chemico-Technological Journal},
  number    = {3},
  issn      = {2522-4867},
  doi       = {10.18321/ectj670},
  pages     = {255 -- 264},
  year      = {2017},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{AkimbekovDigelZhubanova2014,
  author    = {Akimbekov, N. Sh. and Digel, Ilya and Zhubanova, A. A.},
  title     = {Advantages of creation of e-books in training of specialists biologists and biotechnologists},
  series = {KazNU Bulletin. Biology series.},
  volume    = {60},
  journal   = {KazNU Bulletin. Biology series.},
  number    = {1},
  publisher = {Al-Farabi Kazakh National University},
  address   = {Almaty},
  issn      = {1563-0218},
  pages     = {249 -- 252},
  year      = {2014},
  abstract  = {The necessity of e-books as a primary of learning, its opportunities for realization of competence during training biologist and biotechnologist specialists are determined. Definitions and requirements to the e-books, its advantages in comparison with traditional textbooks, and the ways of creation of e-books in the SunRav BookEditor program are considered.},
  language  = {ru}
}
@article{SagymbayGENZhetal.2019,
  author    = {Sagymbay, Altynay and G.E., Nusupbaeva and N.Zh, Tleumbetova and A.S., Mutalieva and Nurpeisova, Ainur and D.B., Jussupova and Digel, Ilya},
  title     = {Molecular genetics features of the epidemic season 2017-2018 on the influenza in Kazakhstan},
  series = {Eurasian Journal of Ecology},
  volume    = {58},
  journal   = {Eurasian Journal of Ecology},
  number    = {1},
  isbn      = {2617-7358},
  pages     = {50 -- 60},
  year      = {2019},
  language  = {ru}
}
@article{ZhubanovaMansurovDigeletal.2013,
  author    = {Zhubanova, А. and Mansurov, Z.A. and Digel, Ilya and Saviskaya, I.S. and Akimbekov, N.Sh.},
  title     = {Designing of Heterogeneous Nanobiocomposites for Biotechnology},
  series = {KazNU Bulletin. Biology series},
  volume    = {59},
  journal   = {KazNU Bulletin. Biology series},
  number    = {No 3/1},
  isbn      = {1563-0218},
  pages     = {89 -- 93},
  year      = {2013},
  language  = {ru}
}
@article{AkimbekovDigelO’Herasetal.2015,
  author    = {Akimbekov, N.Sh. and Digel, Ilya and O'Heras, C. and Tastambek, K.T. and Savitskaya, I.S. and Ualyeva, P.S. and Mansurov, Z.A. and Zhubanova, A.A.},
  title     = {Adsorption of bacterial lipopol ysaccharides on carbonized ri ce husks obtained in the batch experiments},
  series = {KazNU Bulletin. Biology series},
  volume    = {60},
  journal   = {KazNU Bulletin. Biology series},
  number    = {No 1/2},
  issn      = {1563-0218},
  pages     = {144 -- 148},
  year      = {2015},
  language  = {en}
}
@inproceedings{SavitskayaKistaubayevaAkimbekovetal.2013,
  author    = {Savitskaya, Irina S. and Kistaubayeva, Aida S. and Akimbekov, Nuraly S. and Digel, Ilya and Zhubanova, Azhar A.},
  title     = {Performance of Bio-Composite Carbonized Materials in Probiotic Applications},
  series = {World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology International Journal of Biotechnology and Bioengineering},
  volume    = {7},
  booktitle = {World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology International Journal of Biotechnology and Bioengineering},
  number    = {7},
  pages     = {685 -- 689},
  year      = {2013},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{AkimbekovDigelOHerasetal.2014,
  author    = {Akimbekov, N.Sh. and Digel, Ilya and O´Heras, C. and Tastambek, K.T. and Savitskaya, I.S. and Ualyeva, P.S. and Mansurov, Z.A. and Zhubanova, A.A.},
  title     = {Adsorption of bacterial lipopolysaccharides on carbonized rice husks obtained in the batch experiments},
  series = {Experimental Biology},
  volume    = {60},
  journal   = {Experimental Biology},
  number    = {1/2},
  publisher = {Al-Farabi Kazakh National University},
  address   = {Almaty},
  issn      = {1563-0218},
  pages     = {144 -- 148},
  year      = {2014},
  abstract  = {The scope of this study is the measurement of endotoxin adsorption rate for carbonized rice husk. It showed good adsorption properties for LPS. During the batch experiments, several techniques were used and optimized for improving the material's adsorption behavior. Also, with the results obtained it was possible to differentiate the materials according to their adsorption capacity and kinetic characteristics.},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{AkimbekovDigelZhubanova2013,
  author    = {Akimbekov, N. Sh. and Digel, Ilya and Zhubanova, A. A.},
  title     = {Investigation the Influence of Carbonized Material Based On Rice Husk on Viability and Migration of Fibroblasts in T3B3 Cell Culture},
  series = {KazNU Bulletin. Biology series},
  volume    = {59},
  journal   = {KazNU Bulletin. Biology series},
  number    = {3/1},
  issn      = {1563-0218},
  pages     = {20 -- 23},
  year      = {2013},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{TurlybekulyPogrebnjakSukhodubetal.2019,
  author    = {Turlybekuly, Amanzhol and Pogrebnjak, Alexander and Sukhodub, L. F. and Sukhodub, Liudmyla B. and Kistaubayeva, A. S. and Savitskaya, Irina and Shokatayeva, D. H. and Bondar, Oleksandr V. and Shaimardanov, Z. K. and Plotnikov, Sergey V. and Shaimardanova, B. H. and Digel, Ilya},
  title     = {Synthesis, characterization, in vitro biocompatibility and antibacterial properties study of nanocomposite materials based on hydroxyapatite-biphasic ZnO micro- and nanoparticles embedded in Alginate matrix},
  series = {Materials Science and Engineering C},
  volume    = {104},
  journal   = {Materials Science and Engineering C},
  number    = {Article number 109965},
  publisher = {Elsevier},
  address   = {Amsterdam},
  doi       = {10.1016/j.msec.2019.109965},
  year      = {2019},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{AkimbekovDigelSherelkhanetal.2020,
  author    = {Akimbekov, Nuraly S. and Digel, Ilya and Sherelkhan, Dinara K. and Lutfor, Afzalunnessa B. and Razzaque, Mohammed S.},
  title     = {Vitamin D and the Host-Gut Microbiome: A Brief Overview},
  series = {Acta Histochemica et Cytochemica},
  volume    = {53},
  journal   = {Acta Histochemica et Cytochemica},
  number    = {3},
  publisher = {Japan Society of Histochemistry and Cytochemistry},
  address   = {Osaka},
  issn      = {1347-5800},
  doi       = {10.1267/ahc.20011},
  pages     = {33 -- 42},
  year      = {2020},
  abstract  = {There is a growing body of evidence for the effects of vitamin D on intestinal host-microbiome interactions related to gut dysbiosis and bowel inflammation. This brief review highlights the potential links between vitamin D and gut health, emphasizing the role of vitamin D in microbiological and immunological mechanisms of inflammatory bowel diseases. A comprehensive literature search was carried out in PubMed and Google Scholar using combinations of keywords "vitamin D," "intestines," "gut microflora," "bowel inflammation". Only articles published in English and related to the study topic are included in the review. We discuss how vitamin D (a) modulates intestinal microbiome function, (b) controls antimicrobial peptide expression, and (c) has a protective effect on epithelial barriers in the gut mucosa. Vitamin D and its nuclear receptor (VDR) regulate intestinal barrier integrity, and control innate and adaptive immunity in the gut. Metabolites from the gut microbiota may also regulate expression of VDR, while vitamin D may influence the gut microbiota and exert anti-inflammatory and immune-modulating effects. The underlying mechanism of vitamin D in the pathogenesis of bowel diseases is not fully understood, but maintaining an optimal vitamin D status appears to be beneficial for gut health. Future studies will shed light on the molecular mechanisms through which vitamin D and VDR interactions affect intestinal mucosal immunity, pathogen invasion, symbiont colonization, and antimicrobial peptide expression.},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{AkimbekovQiaoDigeletal.2020,
  author    = {Akimbekov, Nuraly and Qiao, Xiaohui and Digel, Ilya and Abdieva, Gulzhamal and Ualieva, Perizat and Zhubanova, Azhar},
  title     = {The effect of leonardite-derived amendments on soil microbiome structure and potato yield},
  series = {Agriculture},
  volume    = {10},
  journal   = {Agriculture},
  number    = {Art. 147},
  publisher = {MDPI},
  address   = {Basel},
  doi       = {10.3390/agriculture10050147},
  pages     = {1 -- 17},
  year      = {2020},
  abstract  = {Humic substances originating from various organic matters can ameliorate soil properties, stimulate plant growth, and improve nutrient uptake. Due to the low calorific heating value, leonardite is rather unsuitable as fuel. However, it may serve as a potential source of humic substances. This study was aimed at characterizing the leonardite-based soil amendments and examining the effect of their application on the soil microbial community, as well as on potato growth and tuber yield. A high yield (71.1\%) of humic acid (LHA) from leonardite has been demonstrated. Parental leonardite (PL) and LHA were applied to soil prior to potato cultivation. The 16S rRNA sequencing of soil samples revealed distinct relationships between microbial community composition and the application of leonardite-based soil amendments. Potato tubers were planted in pots in greenhouse conditions. The tubers were harvested at the mature stage for the determination of growth and yield parameters. The results demonstrated that the LHA treatments had a significant effect on increasing potato growth (54.9\%) and tuber yield (66.4\%) when compared to the control. The findings highlight the importance of amending leonardite-based humic products for maintaining the biogeochemical stability of soils, for keeping their healthy microbial community structure, and for increasing the agronomic productivity of potato plants.},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{AlexyukBogoyavlenskiyAlexyuketal.2021,
  author    = {Alexyuk, Madina and Bogoyavlenskiy, Andrey and Alexyuk, Pavel and Moldakhanov, Yergali and Berezin, Vladimir and Digel, Ilya},
  title     = {Epipelagic microbiome of the Small Aral Sea: Metagenomic structure and ecological diversity},
  series = {MicrobiologyOpen},
  volume    = {10},
  journal   = {MicrobiologyOpen},
  number    = {1},
  publisher = {Wiley},
  address   = {Weinheim},
  issn      = {2045-8827},
  doi       = {10.1002/mbo3.1142},
  pages     = {1 -- 10},
  year      = {2021},
  abstract  = {Microbial diversity studies regarding the aquatic communities that experienced or are experiencing environmental problems are essential for the comprehension of the remediation dynamics. In this pilot study, we present data on the phylogenetic and ecological structure of microorganisms from epipelagic water samples collected in the Small Aral Sea (SAS). The raw data were generated by massive parallel sequencing using the shotgun approach. As expected, most of the identified DNA sequences belonged to Terrabacteria and Actinobacteria (40\% and 37\% of the total reads, respectively). The occurrence of Deinococcus-Thermus, Armatimonadetes, Chloroflexi in the epipelagic SAS waters was less anticipated. Surprising was also the detection of sequences, which are characteristic for strict anaerobes—Ignavibacteria, hydrogen-oxidizing bacteria, and archaeal methanogenic species. We suppose that the observed very broad range of phylogenetic and ecological features displayed by the SAS reads demonstrates a more intensive mixing of water masses originating from diverse ecological niches of the Aral-Syr Darya River basin than presumed before.},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{ZhantlessovaSavitskayaKistaubayevaetal.2022,
  author    = {Zhantlessova, Sirina and Savitskaya, Irina and Kistaubayeva, Aida and Ignatova, Ludmila and Talipova, Aizhan and Pogrebnjak, Alexander and Digel, Ilya},
  title     = {Advanced "Green" prebiotic composite of bacterial cellulose/pullulan based on synthetic biology-powered microbial coculture strategy},
  series = {Polymers},
  volume    = {14},
  journal   = {Polymers},
  number    = {15},
  publisher = {MDPI},
  address   = {Basel},
  issn      = {2073-4360},
  doi       = {10.3390/polym14153224},
  pages     = {Artikel 3224},
  year      = {2022},
  abstract  = {Bacterial cellulose (BC) is a biopolymer produced by different microorganisms, but in biotechnological practice, Komagataeibacter xylinus is used. The micro- and nanofibrillar structure of BC, which forms many different-sized pores, creates prerequisites for the introduction of other polymers into it, including those synthesized by other microorganisms. The study aims to develop a cocultivation system of BC and prebiotic producers to obtain BC-based composite material with prebiotic activity. In this study, pullulan (PUL) was found to stimulate the growth of the probiotic strain Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG better than the other microbial polysaccharides gellan and xanthan. BC/PUL biocomposite with prebiotic properties was obtained by cocultivation of Komagataeibacter xylinus and Aureobasidium pullulans, BC and PUL producers respectively, on molasses medium. The inclusion of PUL in BC is proved gravimetrically by scanning electron microscopy and by Fourier transformed infrared spectroscopy. Cocultivation demonstrated a composite effect on the aggregation and binding of BC fibers, which led to a significant improvement in mechanical properties. The developed approach for "grafting" of prebiotic activity on BC allows preparation of environmentally friendly composites of better quality.},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{PogorelovaRogachevAkimbekovetal.2024,
  author    = {Pogorelova, Natalia and Rogachev, Evgeniy and Akimbekov, Nuraly and Digel, Ilya},
  title     = {Effect of dehydration method on the micro- and nanomorphological properties of bacterial cellulose produced by Medusomyces gisevii on different substrates},
  series = {Journal of materials science},
  volume    = {2024},
  journal   = {Journal of materials science},
  publisher = {Springer Science + Business Media},
  address   = {Dordrecht},
  issn      = {1573-4803 (Online)},
  doi       = {10.1007/s10853-024-09596-3},
  pages     = {13 Seiten},
  year      = {2024},
  abstract  = {Many important properties of bacterial cellulose (BC), such as moisture absorption capacity, elasticity and tensile strength, largely depend on its structure. This paper presents a study on the effect of the drying method on BC films produced by Medusomyces gisevii using two different procedures: room temperature drying (RT, (24 ± 2 °C, humidity 65 ± 1\%, dried until a constant weight was reached) and freeze-drying (FD, treated at - 75 °C for 48 h). BC was synthesized using one of two different carbon sources—either glucose or sucrose. Structural differences in the obtained BC films were evaluated using atomic force microscopy (AFM), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and X-ray diffraction. Macroscopically, the RT samples appeared semi-transparent and smooth, whereas the FD group exhibited an opaque white color and sponge-like structure. SEM examination showed denser packing of fibrils in FD samples while RT-samples displayed smaller average fiber diameter, lower surface roughness and less porosity. AFM confirmed the SEM observations and showed that the FD material exhibited a more branched structure and a higher surface roughness. The samples cultivated in a glucose-containing nutrient medium, generally displayed a straight and ordered shape of fibrils compared to the sucrose-derived BC, characterized by a rougher and wavier structure. The BC films dried under different conditions showed distinctly different crystallinity degrees, whereas the carbon source in the culture medium was found to have a relatively small effect on the BC crystallinity.},
  language  = {en}
}
@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}
}
@article{AkimbekovDigelAbdievaetal.2021,
  author    = {Akimbekov, Nuraly and Digel, Ilya and Abdieva, Gulzhamal and Ualieva, Perizat and Tastambek, Kuanysh},
  title     = {Lignite biosolubilization and bioconversion by Bacillus sp.: the collation of analytical data},
  series = {Biofuels},
  volume    = {12},
  journal   = {Biofuels},
  number    = {3},
  publisher = {Taylor \& Francis},
  address   = {London},
  issn      = {1759-7277},
  pages     = {247 -- 258},
  year      = {2021},
  abstract  = {The vast metabolic potential of microbes in brown coal (lignite) processing and utilization can greatly contribute to innovative approaches to sustainable production of high-value products from coal. In this study, the multi-faceted and complex coal biosolubilization process by Bacillus sp. RKB 7 isolate from the Kazakhstan coal-mining soil is reported, and the derived products are characterized. Lignite solubilization tests performed for surface and suspension cultures testify to the formation of numerous soluble lignite-derived substances. Almost 24\% of crude lignite (5\% w/v) was solubilized within 14 days under slightly alkaline conditions (pH 8.2). FTIR analysis revealed various functional groups in the obtained biosolubilization products. Analyses of the lignite-derived humic products by UV-Vis and fluorescence spectrometry as well as elemental analysis yielded compatible results indicating the emerging products had a lower molecular weight and degree of aromaticity. Furthermore, XRD and SEM analyses were used to evaluate the biosolubilization processes from mineralogical and microscopic points of view. The findings not only contribute to a deeper understanding of microbe-mineral interactions in coal environments, but also contribute to knowledge of coal biosolubilization and bioconversion with regard to sustainable production of humic substances. The detailed and comprehensive analyses demonstrate the huge biotechnological potential of Bacillus sp. for agricultural productivity and environmental health.},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{DigelKernGeenenetal.2020,
  author    = {Digel, Ilya and Kern, Inna and Geenen, Eva-Maria and Akimbekov, Nuraly},
  title     = {Dental plaque removal by ultrasonic toothbrushes},
  series = {dentistry journal},
  volume    = {8},
  journal   = {dentistry journal},
  number    = {28},
  publisher = {MDPI},
  address   = {Basel},
  issn      = {2304-6767},
  doi       = {10.3390/dj8010028},
  pages     = {1 -- 13},
  year      = {2020},
  abstract  = {With the variety of toothbrushes on the market, the question arises, which toothbrush is best suited to maintain oral health? This thematic review focuses first on plaque formation mechanisms and then on the plaque removal effectiveness of ultrasonic toothbrushes and their potential in preventing oral diseases like periodontitis, gingivitis, and caries. We overviewed the physical effects that occurred during brushing and tried to address the question of whether ultrasonic toothbrushes effectively reduced the microbial burden by increasing the hydrodynamic forces. The results of published studies show that electric toothbrushes, which combine ultrasonic and sonic (or acoustic and mechanic) actions, may have the most promising effect on good oral health. Existing ultrasonic/sonic toothbrush models do not significantly differ regarding the removal of dental biofilm and the reduction of gingival inflammation compared with other electrically powered toothbrushes, whereas the manual toothbrushes show a lower effectiveness.},
  language  = {en}
}
@incollection{AkimbekovDigelRazzaque2022,
  author    = {Akimbekov, Nuraly S. and Digel, Ilya and Razzaque, Mohammed S.},
  title     = {Role of vitamins in maintaining structure and function of intestinal microbiome},
  series = {Comprehensive Gut Microbiota},
  booktitle = {Comprehensive Gut Microbiota},
  publisher = {Elsevier},
  address   = {Amsterdam},
  isbn      = {978-0-12-822036-8},
  doi       = {10.1016/B978-0-12-819265-8.00043-7},
  pages     = {320 -- 334},
  year      = {2022},
  abstract  = {The recent advances in microbiology have shed light on understanding the role of vitamins beyond the nutritional range. Vitamins are critical in contributing to healthy biodiversity and maintaining the proper function of gut microbiota. The sharing of vitamins among bacterial populations promotes stability in community composition and diversity; however, this balance becomes disturbed in various pathologies. Here, we overview and analyze the ability of different vitamins to selectively and specifically induce changes in the intestinal microbial community. Some schemes and regularities become visible, which may provide new insights and avenues for therapeutic management and functional optimization of the gut microbiota.},
  language  = {en}
}
@incollection{SavitskayaKistaubayevaAkimbekovetal.2020,
  author    = {Savitskaya, Irina S. and Kistaubayeva, Aida S. and Akimbekov, Nuraly and Digel, Ilya and Shokatayeva, Dina and Zhubanova, Azhar Achmet},
  title     = {Prospective Use of Probiotics Immobilized on Sorbents with Nanostructured Surfaces},
  series = {Carbon Nanomaterials in Biomedicine and the Environment},
  booktitle = {Carbon Nanomaterials in Biomedicine and the Environment},
  publisher = {Jenny Stanford Publishing},
  address   = {Singapore},
  isbn      = {978-981-4800-27-3},
  doi       = {10.1201/9780429428647-12},
  pages     = {229 -- 267},
  year      = {2020},
  abstract  = {Activated carbons are known as excellent adsorbents. Their applications include the adsorptive removal of color, odor, taste, undesirable organic and inorganic pollutants from drinking and waste water; air purification in inhabited spaces; purification of many chemicals, pharmaceutical products and many others. This chapter elucidates the role of normal microflora in the maintenance of human health and presents materials on possible clinical displays of microecological infringements and ways of their correction. It presents new developments concerning new probiotics with immobilized Lactobacillus and Bacillus. The chapter considers the mechanisms of the intestine disbacteriosis correction by sorbed probiotics. It demonstrates the advantages and creation prospects of immobilized probiotics developed on the basis of carbonized rice husk. There are great prospects for the development of medical biotechnology due to use of carbon sorbents with a nanostructured surface. Microbial communities form a biocenosis of the biotope and together with the host organism create permanent or temporary ecosystems.},
  language  = {en}
}
@incollection{ZhubanovaMansurovDigel2020,
  author    = {Zhubanova, Azhar A. and Mansurov, Zulkhair A. and Digel, Ilya},
  title     = {Use of Advanced Nanomaterials for Bioremediation of Contaminated Ecosystems},
  series = {Carbon Nanomaterials in Biomedicine and the Environment},
  booktitle = {Carbon Nanomaterials in Biomedicine and the Environment},
  publisher = {Jenny Stanford Publishing},
  address   = {Singapore},
  isbn      = {978-981-4800-27-3},
  doi       = {10.1201/9780429428647-18},
  pages     = {353 -- 378},
  year      = {2020},
  abstract  = {This chapter shows that nanomaterials obtained by high-temperature carbonization of inexpensive plant raw material such as rice husk, grape seeds, and walnut shells can serve as a basis for the production of highly efficient microbial drugs, biodestructors, biosorbents, and biocatalysts, which are promising for the remediation of the ecosystem contaminated with heavy and radioactive metals, oil and oil products. A strong interest in engineering zymology is dictated by the necessity to address the issues of monitoring enzymatic processes, treatment, and diagnosis of a number of common human diseases, environmental pollution, quality control of pharmaceuticals and food. Nanomaterials obtained by high-temperature carbonization of cheap plant raw material such as-rice husks, grape seeds and walnut shells, can serve as a basis for creating of highly effective microbial preparations-biodestructors, biosorbents and biocatalysts, which are promising for the use of contaminated ecosystems, and for restoration of human intestine microecology.},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{PogorelovaRogachevDigeletal.2020,
  author    = {Pogorelova, Natalia and Rogachev, Evgeniy and Digel, Ilya and Chernigova, Svetlana and Nardin, Dmitry},
  title     = {Bacterial Cellulose Nanocomposites: Morphology and Mechanical Properties},
  series = {Materials},
  volume    = {13},
  journal   = {Materials},
  number    = {12},
  publisher = {MDPI},
  address   = {Basel},
  isbn      = {1996-1944},
  doi       = {10.3390/ma13122849},
  pages     = {1 -- 16},
  year      = {2020},
  abstract  = {Bacterial cellulose (BC) is a promising material for biomedical applications due to its unique properties such as high mechanical strength and biocompatibility. This article describes the microbiological synthesis, modification, and characterization of the obtained BC-nanocomposites originating from symbiotic consortium Medusomyces gisevii. Two BC-modifications have been obtained: BC-Ag and BC-calcium phosphate (BC-Ca3(PO4)2). Structure and physicochemical properties of the BC and its modifications were investigated by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX), atomic force microscopy (AFM), and infrared Fourier spectroscopy as well as by measurements of mechanical and water holding/absorbing capacities. Topographic analysis of the surface revealed multicomponent thick fibrils (150-160 nm in diameter and about 15 µm in length) constituted by 50-60 nm nanofibrils weaved into a left-hand helix. Distinctive features of Ca-phosphate-modified BC samples were (a) the presence of 500-700 nm entanglements and (b) inclusions of Ca3(PO4)2 crystals. The samples impregnated with Ag nanoparticles exhibited numerous roundish inclusions, about 110 nm in diameter. The boundaries between the organic and inorganic phases were very distinct in both cases. The Ag-modified samples also showed a prominent waving pattern in the packing of nanofibrils. The obtained BC gel films possessed water-holding capacity of about 62.35 g/g. However, the dried (to a constant mass) BC-films later exhibited a low water absorption capacity (3.82 g/g). It was found that decellularized BC samples had 2.4 times larger Young's modulus and 2.2 times greater tensile strength as compared to dehydrated native BC films. We presume that this was caused by molecular compaction of the BC structure.},
  language  = {en}
}
@incollection{MansurovJandosovChenchiketal.2020,
  author    = {Mansurov, Zulkhair A. and Jandosov, Jakpar and Chenchik, D. and Azat, Seitkhan and Savitskaya, Irina S. and Kistaubaeva, Aida and Akimbekov, Nuraly and Digel, Ilya and Zhubanova, Azhar Achmet},
  title     = {Biocomposite Materials Based on Carbonized Rice Husk in Biomedicine and Environmental Applications},
  series = {Carbon Nanomaterials in Biomedicine and the Environment},
  booktitle = {Carbon Nanomaterials in Biomedicine and the Environment},
  publisher = {Jenny Stanford Publishing Pte. Ltd.},
  address   = {Singapore},
  isbn      = {978-981-4800-27-3},
  doi       = {10.1201/9780429428647-2},
  pages     = {3 -- 32},
  year      = {2020},
  abstract  = {This chapter describes the prospects for biomedical and environmental engineering applications of heterogeneous materials based on nanostructured carbonized rice husk. Efforts in engineering enzymology are focused on the following directions: development and optimization of immobilization methods leading to novel biotechnological and biomedical applications; construction of biocomposite materials based on individual enzymes, multi-enzyme complexes and whole cells, targeted on realization of specific industrial processes. Molecular biological and biochemical studies on cell adhesion focus predominantly on identification, isolation and structural analysis of attachment-responsible biological molecules and their genetic determinants. The chapter provides a short overview of applications of the biocomposite materials based of nanostructured carbonized adsorbents. It emphasizes that further studies and better understanding of the interactions between CNS and microbial cells are necessary. The future use of living cells as biocatalysts, especially in the environmental field, needs more systematic investigations of the microbial adsorption phenomenon.},
  language  = {en}
}
@incollection{AkimbekovZhanadilovnaUalievaetal.2020,
  author    = {Akimbekov, Nuraly and Zhanadilovna, Abdieva G. and Ualieva, Perizat S. and Abaihanovna, Zhusipova D. and Digel, Ilya and Savitskaya, Irina S. and Zhubanova, Azhar Achmet},
  title     = {Functionalization of Carbon Based Wound Dressings with Antimicrobial Phytoextracts for Bioactive Treatment of Septic Wounds},
  series = {Carbon Nanomaterials in Biomedicine and the Environment},
  booktitle = {Carbon Nanomaterials in Biomedicine and the Environment},
  publisher = {Jenny Stanford Publishing},
  address   = {Singapore},
  isbn      = {978-981-4800-27-3},
  doi       = {10.1201/9780429428647-11},
  pages     = {211 -- 228},
  year      = {2020},
  abstract  = {The treatment of septic wounds with curative dressings based on biocomposites containing sage and marigold phytoextracts was effective in in vitro and in vivo experiments. These dressings caused the purification of the wound surface from purulent-necrotic masses three days earlier than in the other experimental groups. The consequence of an increase in incidents of severe course of the wound and the observed tendency to increase the number of adverse effects is the development of long-term recurrent wound processes. To treat purulent wounds, the following tactics were used: The purulent wounds of animals were covered with the examined wound dressing, and then the next day samples were taken, the procedure was performed once in 2 days. To obtain the active nanostructured sorbents such as carbonized rice husks, they are functionalized with biologically active components possessing antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, antitoxic, immunomodulating, antiallergic and other types of properties.},
  language  = {en}
}
@techreport{DigelKayser2017,
  author    = {Digel, Ilya and Kayser, Peter},
  title     = {VirEx - Eliminierung von Quarant{\"a}ne relevanten Viroiden aus Kulturpflanzen Abschlussbericht des Projektes KMU-innovativ-12: Teilprojekt 3},
  publisher = {Institut f{\"u}r Bioengineering (IfB) der FH Aachen},
  address   = {Aachen},
  doi       = {10.2314/GBV:1012136345},
  year      = {2017},
  language  = {de}
}
@techreport{BlandfordDachwaldDigeletal.2015,
  author    = {Blandford, Daniel and Dachwald, Bernd and Digel, Ilya and Espe, Clemens and Feldmann, Marco and Francke, Gero and Hiecke, Hannah and Kowalski, Julia and Lindner, Peter and Plescher, Engelbert and Sch{\"o}ngarth, Sarah},
  title     = {Enceladus Explorer : Schlussbericht — Version: 1.0},
  publisher = {FH Aachen},
  address   = {Aachen},
  doi       = {10.2314/GBV:86319950X},
  year      = {2015},
  language  = {de}
}
@incollection{AkimbekovDigelSherelkhanetal.2022,
  author    = {Akimbekov, Nuraly S. and Digel, Ilya and Sherelkhan, Dinara K. and Razzaque, Mohammed S.},
  title     = {Vitamin D and Phosphate Interactions in Health and Disease},
  series = {Phosphate Metabolism},
  booktitle = {Phosphate Metabolism},
  publisher = {Springer},
  address   = {Cham},
  isbn      = {978-3-030-91621-3},
  doi       = {10.1007/978-3-030-91623-7_5},
  pages     = {37 -- 46},
  year      = {2022},
  abstract  = {Vitamin D plays an essential role in calcium and inorganic phosphate (Pi) homeostasis, maintaining their optimal levels to assure adequate bone mineralization. Vitamin D, as calcitriol (1,25(OH)2D), not only increases intestinal calcium and phosphate absorption but also facilitates their renal reabsorption, leading to elevated serum calcium and phosphate levels. The interaction of 1,25(OH)2D with its receptor (VDR) increases the efficiency of intestinal absorption of calcium to 30-40\% and phosphate to nearly 80\%. Serum phosphate levels can also influence 1,25 (OH)2D and fibroblast growth factor 23 (FGF23) levels, i.e., higher phosphate concentrations suppress vitamin D activation and stimulate parathyroid hormone (PTH) release, while a high FGF23 serum level leads to reduced vitamin D synthesis. In the vitamin D-deficient state, the intestinal calcium absorption decreases and the secretion of PTH increases, which in turn causes the stimulation of 1,25(OH)2D production, resulting in excessive urinary phosphate loss. Maintenance of phosphate homeostasis is essential as hyperphosphatemia is a risk factor of cardiovascular calcification, chronic kidney diseases (CKD), and premature aging, while hypophosphatemia is usually associated with rickets and osteomalacia. This chapter elaborates on the possible interactions between vitamin D and phosphate in health and disease.},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{AkimbekovDigelTastambeketal.2021,
  author    = {Akimbekov, Nuraly S. and Digel, Ilya and Tastambek, Kuanysh T. and Sherelkhan, Dinara K. and Jussupova, Dariya B. and Altynbay, Nazym P.},
  title     = {Low-rank coal as a source of humic substances for soil amendment and fertility management},
  series = {Agriculture},
  volume    = {11},
  journal   = {Agriculture},
  number    = {12},
  publisher = {MDPI},
  address   = {Basel},
  issn      = {2077-0472},
  doi       = {10.3390/agriculture11121261},
  pages     = {25 Seiten},
  year      = {2021},
  abstract  = {Humic substances (HS), as important environmental components, are essential to soil health and agricultural sustainability. The usage of low-rank coal (LRC) for energy generation has declined considerably due to the growing popularity of renewable energy sources and gas. However, their potential as soil amendment aimed to maintain soil quality and productivity deserves more recognition. LRC, a highly heterogeneous material in nature, contains large quantities of HS and may effectively help to restore the physicochemical, biological, and ecological functionality of soil. Multiple emerging studies support the view that LRC and its derivatives can positively impact the soil microclimate, nutrient status, and organic matter turnover. Moreover, the phytotoxic effects of some pollutants can be reduced by subsequent LRC application. Broad geographical availability, relatively low cost, and good technical applicability of LRC offer the advantage of easy fulfilling soil amendment and conditioner requirements worldwide. This review analyzes and emphasizes the potential of LRC and its numerous forms/combinations for soil amelioration and crop production. A great benefit would be a systematic investment strategy implicating safe utilization and long-term application of LRC for sustainable agricultural production.},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{AkimbekovDigelTastambeketal.2022,
  author    = {Akimbekov, Nuraly S. and Digel, Ilya and Tastambek, Kuanysh T. and Marat, Adel K. and Turaliyeva, Moldir A. and Kaiyrmanova, Gulzhan K.},
  title     = {Biotechnology of Microorganisms from Coal Environments: From Environmental Remediation to Energy Production},
  series = {Biology},
  volume    = {11},
  journal   = {Biology},
  number    = {9},
  publisher = {MDPI},
  address   = {Basel},
  issn      = {2079-7737},
  doi       = {10.3390/biology11091306},
  pages     = {47 Seiten},
  year      = {2022},
  abstract  = {It was generally believed that coal sources are not favorable as live-in habitats for microorganisms due to their recalcitrant chemical nature and negligible decomposition. However, accumulating evidence has revealed the presence of diverse microbial groups in coal environments and their significant metabolic role in coal biogeochemical dynamics and ecosystem functioning. The high oxygen content, organic fractions, and lignin-like structures of lower-rank coals may provide effective means for microbial attack, still representing a greatly unexplored frontier in microbiology. Coal degradation/conversion technology by native bacterial and fungal species has great potential in agricultural development, chemical industry production, and environmental rehabilitation. Furthermore, native microalgal species can offer a sustainable energy source and an excellent bioremediation strategy applicable to coal spill/seam waters. Additionally, the measures of the fate of the microbial community would serve as an indicator of restoration progress on post-coal-mining sites. This review puts forward a comprehensive vision of coal biodegradation and bioprocessing by microorganisms native to coal environments for determining their biotechnological potential and possible applications.},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{SavitskayaZhantlessovaKistaubayevaetal.2023,
  author    = {Savitskaya, Irina and Zhantlessova, Sirina and Kistaubayeva, Aida and Ignatova, Ludmila and Shokatayeva, Dina and Sinyavsky, Yuriy and Kushugulova, Almagul and Digel, Ilya},
  title     = {Prebiotic cellulose-pullulan matrix as a "vehicle" for probiotic biofilm delivery to the host large intestine},
  series = {Polymers},
  journal   = {Polymers},
  number    = {16(1)},
  publisher = {MDPI},
  address   = {Basel},
  doi       = {10.3390/polym16010030},
  pages     = {Artikel 30},
  year      = {2023},
  abstract  = {This study describes the development of a new combined polysaccharide-matrix-based technology for the immobilization of Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG (LGG) bacteria in biofilm form. The new composition allows for delivering the bacteria to the digestive tract in a manner that improves their robustness compared with planktonic cells and released biofilm cells. Granules consisting of a polysaccharide matrix with probiotic biofilms (PMPB) with high cell density (>9 log CFU/g) were obtained by immobilization in the optimized nutrient medium. Successful probiotic loading was confirmed by fluorescence microscopy and scanning electron microscopy. The developed prebiotic polysaccharide matrix significantly enhanced LGG viability under acidic (pH 2.0) and bile salt (0.3\%) stress conditions. Enzymatic extract of feces, mimicking colon fluid in terms of cellulase activity, was used to evaluate the intestinal release of probiotics. PMPB granules showed the ability to gradually release a large number of viable LGG cells in the model colon fluid. In vivo, the oral administration of PMPB granules in rats resulted in the successful release of probiotics in the colon environment. The biofilm-forming incubation method of immobilization on a complex polysaccharide matrix tested in this study has shown high efficacy and promising potential for the development of innovative biotechnologies.},
  language  = {en}
}
@book{StaatDigelTrzewiketal.2024,
  author    = {Staat, Manfred and Digel, Ilya and Trzewik, J{\"u}rgen and Sielemann, Stefanie and Erni, Daniel and Zylka, Waldemar},
  title     = {Symposium Proceedings; 4th YRA MedTech Symposium 2024 : February 1 / 2024 / FH Aachen},
  publisher = {Universit{\"a}t Duisburg-Essen},
  address   = {Duisburg},
  organization    = {MedTech Symposium},
  isbn      = {978-3-940402-65-3},
  doi       = {10.17185/duepublico/81475},
  pages     = {40 Seiten},
  year      = {2024},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{DigelAkimbekovRogachevetal.2023,
  author    = {Digel, Ilya and Akimbekov, Nuraly and Rogachev, Evgeniy and Pogorelova, Natalia},
  title     = {Bacterial cellulose produced by Medusomyces gisevii on glucose and sucrose: biosynthesis and structural properties},
  series = {Cellulose},
  journal   = {Cellulose},
  publisher = {Springer Science + Business Media},
  address   = {Dordrecht},
  issn      = {1572-882X (Online)},
  doi       = {10.1007/s10570-023-05592-z},
  pages     = {15 Seiten},
  year      = {2023},
  abstract  = {In this work, the effects of carbon sources and culture media on the production and structural properties of bacterial cellulose (BC) synthesized by Medusomyces gisevii have been studied. The culture medium was composed of different initial concentrations of glucose or sucrose dissolved in 0.4\% extract of plain green tea. Parameters of the culture media (titratable acidity, substrate conversion degree etc.) were monitored daily for 20 days of cultivation. The BC pellicles produced on different carbon sources were characterized in terms of biomass yield, crystallinity and morphology by field emission scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM), atomic force microscopy and X-ray diffraction. Our results showed that Medusomyces gisevii had higher BC yields in media with sugar concentrations close to 10 g L-1 after a 18-20 days incubation period. Glucose in general lead to a higher BC yield (173 g L-1) compared to sucrose (163.5 g L-1). The BC crystallinity degree and surface roughness were higher in the samples synthetized from sucrose. Obtained FE-SEM micrographs show that the BC pellicles synthesized in the sucrose media contained densely packed tangles of cellulose fibrils whereas the BC produced in the glucose media displayed rather linear geometry of the BC fibrils without noticeable aggregates.},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{AkimbekovZhubanovaMansurovetal.2010,
  author    = {Akimbekov, N. Sh. and Zhubanova, A. A. and Mansurov, Z. A. and Digel, Ilya and Artmann, Gerhard and Temiz Artmann, Ayseg{\"u}l},
  title     = {Use of Carbonized Rise Shell for the local treatment of wounds},
  series = {Eurasian ChemTech Journal},
  volume    = {12},
  journal   = {Eurasian ChemTech Journal},
  number    = {2},
  publisher = {Institute of Combustion Problems},
  address   = {Almaty},
  issn      = {2522-4867},
  doi       = {10.18321/ectj35},
  pages     = {133 -- 138},
  year      = {2010},
  abstract  = {On the model of musculocutaneous wound in rats, the effect of applicative sorption by carbonized rise shell (CRS) on the healing of festering wound was studied. It has been shown, that cytological changes end with rapid scar formation. The use of CRS at the period of severe purulent wound contributes to its favorable course, prevents the development of complications of the animals from sepsis.},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{TuraliyevaYeshibaevSaparbekovaetal.2016,
  author    = {Turaliyeva, M. and Yeshibaev, A. and Saparbekova, A. and Akynova, L. and Abildayeva, R. and Sadenova, M. and Sartayeva, K. and Schieffer, Andre and Digel, Ilya},
  title     = {Species composition and injuriousness of stranger xylophilous fauna affecting indigenous urban dendroflora of Central Asia},
  series = {Asian journal of microbiology, biotechnology \& environmental sciences : AJMBES},
  volume    = {18},
  journal   = {Asian journal of microbiology, biotechnology \& environmental sciences : AJMBES},
  number    = {2},
  publisher = {EM International},
  issn      = {0972-3005},
  pages     = {359 -- 366},
  year      = {2016},
  abstract  = {At the present time, one of the most serious environmental problems of Central Asia and South Kazakhstan is the ongoing large-scale deterioration of principal urban tree populations. Several major centers of massive spread of invasive plant pests have been found in urban dendroflora of this region. The degree of damage of seven most wide-spread aboriginal tree species was found to range from 21.4±1.1 to 85.4±1.8\%. In particular, the integrity of the native communities of sycamore (Platanus spp.), willow (Salix spp.), poplar (Populus spp.) and elm (Ulmus spp.) is highly endangered. Our taxonomic analysis of the most dangerous tree pests of the region has revealed them as neobiontic xylophilous insects such as Cossus cossus L. (Order: Lepidoptera L.) Monochamus urussovi Fisch., Monochamus sutor L., Acanthocinus aedelis L. and {\~N}etonia aureate L. (Order: Coleoptera L.). We relate the origin of this threatening trend with the import of industrial wood in the mid 90’s of the last century that was associated with high degree of the constructional work in the region. Because of the absence of efficient natural predators of the pest species, the application of microbiological methods of the pest control and limitation is suggested.},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{KozhalakovaZhubanovaMansurovetal.2010,
  author    = {Kozhalakova, A. A. and Zhubanova, Azhar A. and Mansurov, Z. A. and Digel, Ilya and Tazhibayeva, S. M. and Artmann, Gerhard and Temiz Artmann, Ayseg{\"u}l},
  title     = {Adsorption of bacterial lipopolysaccharides on carbonized rice shell},
  series = {Science of Central Asia (2010)},
  journal   = {Science of Central Asia (2010)},
  pages     = {50 -- 54},
  year      = {2010},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{Digel2010,
  author    = {Digel, Ilya},
  title     = {In-situ biological decontamination of an ice melting probe},
  year      = {2010},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{KurzLinderTrzewiketal.2010,
  author    = {Kurz, R. and Linder, Peter and Trzewik, J{\"u}rgen and R{\"u}ffer, M. and Artmann, Gerhard and Digel, Ilya and Rothermel, A. and Robitzki, A. and Temiz Artmann, Ayseg{\"u}l},
  title     = {Contractile tension and beating rates of self-exciting monolayers and 3D-tissue constructs of neonatal rat cardiomyocytes},
  series = {Medical and Biological Engineering and Computing},
  volume    = {48},
  journal   = {Medical and Biological Engineering and Computing},
  number    = {1},
  publisher = {Springer Nature},
  address   = {Cham},
  issn      = {1741-0444},
  doi       = {10.1007/s11517-009-0552-y},
  pages     = {59 -- 65},
  year      = {2010},
  abstract  = {The CellDrum technology (The term 'CellDrum technology' includes a couple of slightly different technological setups for measuring lateral mechanical tension in various types of cell monolayers or 3D-tissue constructs) was designed to quantify the contraction rate and mechanical tension of self-exciting cardiac myocytes. Cells were grown either within flexible, circular collagen gels or as monolayer on top of respective 1-mum thin silicone membranes. Membrane and cells were bulged outwards by air pressure. This biaxial strain distribution is rather similar the beating, blood-filled heart. The setup allowed presetting the mechanical residual stress level externally by adjusting the centre deflection, thus, mimicking hypertension in vitro. Tension was measured as oscillating differential pressure change between chamber and environment. A 0.5-mm thick collagen-cardiac myocyte tissue construct induced after 2 days of culturing (initial cell density 2 x 10(4) cells/ml), a mechanical tension of 1.62 +/- 0.17 microN/mm(2). Mechanical load is an important growth regulator in the developing heart, and the orientation and alignment of cardiomyocytes is stress sensitive. Therefore, it was necessary to develop the CellDrum technology with its biaxial stress-strain distribution and defined mechanical boundary conditions. Cells were exposed to strain in two directions, radially and circumferentially, which is similar to biaxial loading in real heart tissues. Thus, from a biomechanical point of view, the system is preferable to previous setups based on uniaxial stretching.},
  language  = {en}
}