@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{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{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} } @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{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{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{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{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{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} } @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{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{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{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{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{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} } @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{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} } @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{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{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{Digel2010, author = {Digel, Ilya}, title = {In-situ biological decontamination of an ice melting probe}, year = {2010}, 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{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{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} } @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{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{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} } @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{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{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{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{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{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{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{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{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{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} } @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{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{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{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} } @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{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{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{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{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{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{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{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} }