@article{SelmerHetzelBrocketal.2003, author = {Selmer, Thorsten and Hetzel, Marc and Brock, Matthias and Pierik, Antonio J.}, title = {Acryloyl-CoA reductase from Clostridium propionicum. An enzyme complex of propionyl-CoA dehydrogenase and electron-transferring flavoprotein / Hetzel, Marc ; Brock, Matthias ; Selmer, Thorsten, Pierik, Antonio J. ; Golding, Bernard T. ; Buckel, Wolfgang}, series = {European Journal of Biochemistry. 270 (2003), H. 5}, journal = {European Journal of Biochemistry. 270 (2003), H. 5}, isbn = {0014-2956}, pages = {902 -- 910}, year = {2003}, language = {en} } @article{SelmerHermannJessenetal.2005, author = {Selmer, Thorsten and Hermann, Gloria and Jessen, Holly and Gokarn, Ravi R.}, title = {Two beta-alanyl-CoA:ammonia lyases in Clostridium propionicum / Herrmann , G. ; Selmer, T. ; Jessen, HJ. ; Gokarn, RR. ; Selifonova, O. ; Gort , SJ. ; , Buckel, W.}, series = {The FEBS Journal. 272 (2005), H. 3}, journal = {The FEBS Journal. 272 (2005), H. 3}, isbn = {1742-464X}, pages = {813 -- 821}, year = {2005}, language = {en} } @article{SelmerHallmannSchmidtetal.1996, author = {Selmer, Thorsten and Hallmann, Armin and Schmidt, Bernhard and Sumper, Manfred}, title = {The Evolutionary Conservation of a Novel Protein Modification, the Conversion of Cysteine to Serinesemialdehyde in Arylsulfatase from Volvox carteri / Selmer, Thorsten ; Hallmann, Armin ; Schmidt, Bernhard ; Sumper, Manfred ; Figura, Kurt von}, series = {European Journal of Biochemistry. 238 (1996), H. 2}, journal = {European Journal of Biochemistry. 238 (1996), H. 2}, isbn = {0014-2956}, pages = {341 -- 345}, year = {1996}, language = {en} } @article{SelmerFiguraSchmidtetal.1998, author = {Selmer, Thorsten and Figura, Kurt von and Schmidt, Bernhard and Dierks, T.}, title = {A novel protein modification generating an aldehyde group in sulfatases: its role in catalysis and disease / Figura, Kurt von ; Schmidt, Bernhard ; Selmer, Thorsten ; Dierks, Thomas}, series = {Bioessays. 20 (1998), H. 6}, journal = {Bioessays. 20 (1998), H. 6}, isbn = {1521-1878}, pages = {505 -- 510}, year = {1998}, language = {en} } @article{SelmerDarleyCleggetal.2003, author = {Selmer, Thorsten and Darley, Dan J. and Clegg, William and Harrington, Ross W.}, title = {Stereocontrolled Synthesis of (2R,3S)-2-Methylisocitrate, a Central Intermediate in the Methylcitrate Cycle / Darley, Dan J. ; Selmer, Thorsten ; Clegg, William ; Harrington, Ross W. ; Buckel, Wolfgang ; Golding, Bernardt}, series = {Helvetica chimica acta. 86 (2003), H. 12}, journal = {Helvetica chimica acta. 86 (2003), H. 12}, isbn = {1522-2675}, pages = {3991 -- 3999}, year = {2003}, language = {en} } @article{SelmerBuckel1999, author = {Selmer, Thorsten and Buckel, Wolfgang}, title = {Oxygen Exchange between Acetate and the Catalytic Glutamate Residue in Glutaconate CoA-transferase from Acidaminococcus fermentans. IMPLICATIONS FOR THE MECHANISM OF CoA-ESTER HYDROLYSIS}, series = {Journal of Biological Chemistry. 274 (1999), H. 30}, journal = {Journal of Biological Chemistry. 274 (1999), H. 30}, isbn = {1083-351X}, pages = {20772 -- 20778}, year = {1999}, language = {en} } @article{SelmerBrueserDahl2000, author = {Selmer, Thorsten and Br{\"u}ser, Thomas and Dahl, Christiane}, title = {ADP Sulfurylase" from Thiobacillus denitrificans Is an Adenylylsulfate:Phosphate Adenylyltransferase and Belongs to a New Family of Nucleotidyltransferases / Br{\"u}ser, Thomas ; Selmer, Thorsten ; Dahl, Christiane}, series = {Journal of Biological Chemistry. 275 (2000), H. 3}, journal = {Journal of Biological Chemistry. 275 (2000), H. 3}, isbn = {1083-351X}, pages = {1691 -- 1690}, year = {2000}, language = {en} } @article{SelmerAndreiPieriketal.2004, author = {Selmer, Thorsten and Andrei, Paula I. and Pierik, Antonio J. and Zauner, Stefan}, title = {Subunit composition of the glycyl radical enzyme p-hydroxyphenylacetate decarboxylase. A small subunit, HpdC, is essential for catalytic activity / Andrei, PI. ; Pierik, AJ. ; Zauner , S. ; Andrei-Selmer, LC. ; Selmer, T.}, series = {European Journal of Biochemistry. 271 (2004), H. 11}, journal = {European Journal of Biochemistry. 271 (2004), H. 11}, isbn = {0014-2956}, pages = {2225 -- 2230}, year = {2004}, language = {en} } @article{SelmerAndrei2001, author = {Selmer, Thorsten and Andrei, Paula I.}, title = {p-Hydroxyphenylacetate decarboxylase from Clostridium difficile. A novel glycyl radical enzyme catalysing the formation of p-cresol}, series = {European Journal of Biochemistry. 268 (2001), H. 5}, journal = {European Journal of Biochemistry. 268 (2001), H. 5}, isbn = {0014-2956}, pages = {1363 -- 1372}, year = {2001}, language = {en} } @article{SelmerAchebachUnden2005, author = {Selmer, Thorsten and Achebach, Stephanie and Unden, Gottfried}, title = {Properties and significance of apoFNR as a second form of air-inactivated [4Fe-4S]·FNR of Escherichia coli / Achebach, S. ; Selmer, T. ; Unden, G.}, series = {The FEBS Journal. 272 (2005), H. 16}, journal = {The FEBS Journal. 272 (2005), H. 16}, isbn = {1742-464X}, pages = {4260 -- 4269}, year = {2005}, language = {en} } @article{SchoeningBiselliSelmeretal.2012, author = {Sch{\"o}ning, Michael Josef and Biselli, Manfred and Selmer, Thorsten and {\"O}hlschl{\"a}ger, Peter and Baumann, Marcus and F{\"o}rster, Arnold and Poghossian, Arshak}, title = {Forschung „zwischen" den Disziplinen: das Institut f{\"u}r Nano- und Biotechnologien}, series = {Analytik news : das Online-Labormagazin f{\"u}r Labor und Analytik}, volume = {Publ. online}, journal = {Analytik news : das Online-Labormagazin f{\"u}r Labor und Analytik}, publisher = {Dr. Beyer Internet-Beratung}, address = {Ober-Ramstadt}, pages = {11 Seiten}, year = {2012}, abstract = {"Biologie trifft Mikroelektronik", das Motto des Instituts f{\"u}r Nano- und Biotechnologien (INB) an der FH Aachen, unterstreicht die zunehmende Bedeutung interdisziplin{\"a}r gepr{\"a}gter Forschungsaktivit{\"a}ten. Der thematische Zusammenschluss grundst{\"a}ndiger Disziplinen, wie die Physik, Elektrotechnik, Chemie, Biologie sowie die Materialwissenschaften, l{\"a}sst neue Forschungsgebiete entstehen, ein herausragendes Beispiel hierf{\"u}r ist die Nanotechnologie: Hier werden neue Werkstoffe und Materialien entwickelt, einzelne Nanopartikel oder Molek{\"u}le und deren Wechselwirkung untersucht oder Schichtstrukturen im Nanometerbereich aufgebaut, die neue und vorher nicht bekannte Eigenschaften hervorbringen. Vor diesem Hintergrund b{\"u}ndelt das im Jahre 2006 gegr{\"u}ndete INB die an der FH Aachen vorhandenen Kompetenzen von derzeit insgesamt sieben Laboratorien auf den Gebieten der Halbleitertechnik und Nanoelektronik, Nanostrukturen und DNA-Sensorik, der Chemo- und Biosensorik, der Enzymtechnologie, der Mikrobiologie und Pflanzenbiotechnologie, der Zellkulturtechnik, sowie der Roten Biotechnologie synergetisch. In der Nano- und Biotechnologie steckt außergew{\"o}hnliches Potenzial! Nicht zuletzt deshalb stellen sich die Forscher der Herausforderung, in diesem Bereich gemeinsam zu forschen und Schnittstellen zu nutzen, um so bei der Gestaltung neuartiger Ideen und Produkte mitzuwirken, die zuk{\"u}nftig unser allt{\"a}gliches Leben ver{\"a}ndern werden. Im Folgenden werden die verschiedenen Forschungsbereiche kurz zusammenfassend vorgestellt und vorhandene Interaktionen anhand von exemplarisch ausgew{\"a}hlten, aktuellen Forschungsprojekten skizziert.}, language = {de} } @article{SchiffelsSelmer2015, author = {Schiffels, Johannes and Selmer, Thorsten}, title = {A flexible toolbox to study protein-assisted metalloenzyme assembly in vitro}, series = {Biotechnology and Bioengineering}, volume = {112}, journal = {Biotechnology and Bioengineering}, number = {11}, publisher = {Wiley}, address = {Weinheim}, issn = {1097-0290}, doi = {10.1002/bit.25658}, pages = {2360 -- 2372}, year = {2015}, language = {en} } @article{SchiffelsSelmer2019, author = {Schiffels, Johannes and Selmer, Thorsten}, title = {Combinatorial assembly of ferredoxin-linked modules in Escherichia coli yields a testing platform for Rnf-complexes}, series = {Biotechnology and Bioengineering}, journal = {Biotechnology and Bioengineering}, number = {accepted article}, publisher = {Wiley}, address = {Weinheim}, doi = {10.1002/bit.27079}, pages = {1 -- 36}, year = {2019}, language = {en} } @article{SchiffelsPinkenburgScheldenetal.2013, author = {Schiffels, Johannes and Pinkenburg, Olaf and Schelden, Maximilian and Aboulnaga, El-Hussiny A. A. and Baumann, Marcus and Selmer, Thorsten}, title = {An innovative cloning platform enables large-scale production and maturation of an oxygen-tolerant [NiFe]-hydrogenase from cupriavidus necator in Escherichia coli}, series = {PLOS one. 2013}, journal = {PLOS one. 2013}, publisher = {Public Library of Science}, address = {San Francisco, California}, issn = {1932-6203}, doi = {10.1371/journal.pone.0068812}, year = {2013}, language = {en} } @article{SchiffelsBaumannSelmer2011, author = {Schiffels, Johannes and Baumann, Marcus and Selmer, Thorsten}, title = {Facile analysis of short-chain fatty acids as 4-nitrophenyl esters in complex anaerobic fermentation samples by high performance liquid chromatography}, series = {Journal of Chromatography A. 1218 (2011), H. 34}, journal = {Journal of Chromatography A. 1218 (2011), H. 34}, publisher = {Elsevier}, address = {Amsterdam}, isbn = {0021-9673}, pages = {5848 -- 5851}, year = {2011}, language = {en} } @article{RoehlenPilasSchoeningetal.2017, author = {R{\"o}hlen, Desiree and Pilas, Johanna and Sch{\"o}ning, Michael Josef and Selmer, Thorsten}, title = {Development of an amperometric biosensor platform for the combined determination of l-Malic, Fumaric, and l-Aspartic acid}, series = {Applied Biochemistry and Biotechnology}, volume = {183}, journal = {Applied Biochemistry and Biotechnology}, publisher = {Springer}, address = {Berlin}, issn = {1559-0291}, doi = {10.1007/s12010-017-2578-1}, pages = {566 -- 581}, year = {2017}, abstract = {Three amperometric biosensors have been developed for the detection of L-malic acid, fumaric acid, and L -aspartic acid, all based on the combination of a malate-specific dehydrogenase (MDH, EC 1.1.1.37) and diaphorase (DIA, EC 1.8.1.4). The stepwise expansion of the malate platform with the enzymes fumarate hydratase (FH, EC 4.2.1.2) and aspartate ammonia-lyase (ASPA, EC 4.3.1.1) resulted in multi-enzyme reaction cascades and, thus, augmentation of the substrate spectrum of the sensors. Electrochemical measurements were carried out in presence of the cofactor β-nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD+) and the redox mediator hexacyanoferrate (III) (HCFIII). The amperometric detection is mediated by oxidation of hexacyanoferrate (II) (HCFII) at an applied potential of + 0.3 V vs. Ag/AgCl. For each biosensor, optimum working conditions were defined by adjustment of cofactor concentrations, buffer pH, and immobilization procedure. Under these improved conditions, amperometric responses were linear up to 3.0 mM for L-malate and fumarate, respectively, with a corresponding sensitivity of 0.7 μA mM-1 (L-malate biosensor) and 0.4 μA mM-1 (fumarate biosensor). The L-aspartate detection system displayed a linear range of 1.0-10.0 mM with a sensitivity of 0.09 μA mM-1. The sensor characteristics suggest that the developed platform provides a promising method for the detection and differentiation of the three substrates.}, language = {en} } @article{RoehlenPilasDahmenetal.2018, author = {R{\"o}hlen, Desiree and Pilas, Johanna and Dahmen, Markus and Keusgen, Michael and Selmer, Thorsten and Sch{\"o}ning, Michael Josef}, title = {Toward a Hybrid Biosensor System for Analysis of Organic and Volatile Fatty Acids in Fermentation Processes}, series = {Frontiers in Chemistry}, journal = {Frontiers in Chemistry}, number = {6}, publisher = {Frontiers}, address = {Lausanne}, doi = {10.3389/fchem.2018.00284}, pages = {Artikel 284}, year = {2018}, abstract = {Monitoring of organic acids (OA) and volatile fatty acids (VFA) is crucial for the control of anaerobic digestion. In case of unstable process conditions, an accumulation of these intermediates occurs. In the present work, two different enzyme-based biosensor arrays are combined and presented for facile electrochemical determination of several process-relevant analytes. Each biosensor utilizes a platinum sensor chip (14 × 14 mm²) with five individual working electrodes. The OA biosensor enables simultaneous measurement of ethanol, formate, d- and l-lactate, based on a bi-enzymatic detection principle. The second VFA biosensor provides an amperometric platform for quantification of acetate and propionate, mediated by oxidation of hydrogen peroxide. The cross-sensitivity of both biosensors toward potential interferents, typically present in fermentation samples, was investigated. The potential for practical application in complex media was successfully demonstrated in spiked sludge samples collected from three different biogas plants. Thereby, the results obtained by both of the biosensors were in good agreement to the applied reference measurements by photometry and gas chromatography, respectively. The proposed hybrid biosensor system was also used for long-term monitoring of a lab-scale biogas reactor (0.01 m³) for a period of 2 months. In combination with typically monitored parameters, such as gas quality, pH and FOS/TAC (volatile organic acids/total anorganic carbonate), the amperometric measurements of OA and VFA concentration could enhance the understanding of ongoing fermentation processes.}, language = {en} } @article{PinkenburgSchiffelsSelmer2016, author = {Pinkenburg, Olaf and Schiffels, Johannes and Selmer, Thorsten}, title = {Das CoLibry-Konzept - ein Werkzeugkasten f{\"u}r die Synthetische Biologie: Bioproduktion}, series = {BIOspektrum}, volume = {22}, journal = {BIOspektrum}, number = {6}, publisher = {Springer}, address = {Berlin}, doi = {10.1007/s12268-016-0734-8}, pages = {593 -- 595}, year = {2016}, abstract = {Regardless of size or destination, synthetic biology starts with com-parably small information units, which need to be combined and properly arranged in order to achieve a certain goal. This may be the de novo synthesis of individual genes from oligonucleotides, a shuffling of protein domains in order to create novel biocatalysts, the assembly of multiple enzyme encoding genes in metabolic pathway design, or strain development at the production stage. The CoLibry concept has been designed in order to close the gap between recombinant production of individual genes and genome editing.}, language = {de} } @article{PilasYaziciSelmeretal.2017, author = {Pilas, Johanna and Yazici, Yasemen and Selmer, Thorsten and Keusgen, Michael and Sch{\"o}ning, Michael Josef}, title = {Optimization of an amperometric biosensor array for simultaneous measurement of ethanol, formate, d- and l-lactate}, series = {Electrochimica Acta}, volume = {251}, journal = {Electrochimica Acta}, publisher = {Elsevier}, address = {Amsterdam}, issn = {0013-4686}, doi = {10.1016/j.electacta.2017.07.119}, pages = {256 -- 262}, year = {2017}, abstract = {The immobilization of NAD+-dependent dehydrogenases, in combination with a diaphorase, enables the facile development of multiparametric sensing devices. In this work, an amperometric biosensor array for simultaneous determination of ethanol, formate, d- and l-lactate is presented. Enzyme immobilization on platinum thin-film electrodes was realized by chemical cross-linking with glutaraldehyde. The optimization of the sensor performance was investigated with regard to enzyme loading, glutaraldehyde concentration, pH, cofactor concentration and temperature. Under optimal working conditions (potassium phosphate buffer with pH 7.5, 2.5 mmol L-1 NAD+, 2.0 mmol L-1 ferricyanide, 25 °C and 0.4\% glutaraldehyde) the linear working range and sensitivity of the four sensor elements was improved. Simultaneous and cross-talk free measurements of four different metabolic parameters were performed successfully. The reliable analytical performance of the biosensor array was demonstrated by application in a clarified sample of inoculum sludge. Thereby, a promising approach for on-site monitoring of fermentation processes is provided.}, language = {en} } @article{PilasYaziciSelmeretal.2018, author = {Pilas, Johanna and Yazici, Y. and Selmer, Thorsten and Keusgen, M. and Sch{\"o}ning, Michael Josef}, title = {Application of a portable multi-analyte biosensor for organic acid determination in silage}, series = {Sensors}, volume = {18}, journal = {Sensors}, number = {5}, publisher = {MDPI}, address = {Basel}, issn = {1424-8220}, doi = {10.3390/s18051470}, pages = {12 Seiten}, year = {2018}, abstract = {Multi-analyte biosensors may offer the opportunity to perform cost-effective and rapid analysis with reduced sample volume, as compared to electrochemical biosensing of each analyte individually. This work describes the development of an enzyme-based biosensor system for multi-parametric determination of four different organic acids. The biosensor array comprises five working electrodes for simultaneous sensing of ethanol, formate, d-lactate, and l-lactate, and an integrated counter electrode. Storage stability of the biosensor was evaluated under different conditions (stored at +4 °C in buffer solution and dry at -21 °C, +4 °C, and room temperature) over a period of 140 days. After repeated and regular application, the individual sensing electrodes exhibited the best stability when stored at -21 °C. Furthermore, measurements in silage samples (maize and sugarcane silage) were conducted with the portable biosensor system. Comparison with a conventional photometric technique demonstrated successful employment for rapid monitoring of complex media.}, language = {en} }