@article{PhamVuTranetal.2010,
  author    = {Pham, Phu Tinh and Vu, Khoi Duc and Tran, Thanh Ngoc and Staat, Manfred},
  title     = {A primal-dual algorithm for shakedown analysis of elastic-plastic bounded linearly kinematic hardening bodies},
  pages     = {1 -- 7},
  year      = {2010},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{TranStaat2010,
  author    = {Tran, Thanh Ngoc and Staat, Manfred},
  title     = {Shakedown analysis of two dimensional structures by an edge-based smoothed finite element method},
  pages     = {1 -- 7},
  year      = {2010},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{GrottkeBraunschweigPhilippenetal.2010,
  author    = {Grottke, O. and Braunschweig, T. and Philippen, B. and Gatzweiler, Karl-Heinz and Gronloh, N. and Staat, Manfred and Rossaint, R. and Tolba, R.},
  title     = {A New Model for Blunt Liver Injuries in the Swine},
  series = {European Surgical Research. 44 (2010), H. 2},
  journal   = {European Surgical Research. 44 (2010), H. 2},
  isbn      = {1421-9921},
  pages     = {65 -- 73},
  year      = {2010},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{StaatSponagelNguyen2010,
  author    = {Staat, Manfred and Sponagel, Stefan and Nguyen, Nhu Huynh},
  title     = {Experiment and material model for soft tissue materials},
  series = {Constitutive models for rubber VI : proceedings of the sixth European Conference on Constitutive Models for Rubber, Dresden, Germany, 7 - 10 September 2009 / eds. Gert Heinrich ...},
  journal   = {Constitutive models for rubber VI : proceedings of the sixth European Conference on Constitutive Models for Rubber, Dresden, Germany, 7 - 10 September 2009 / eds. Gert Heinrich ...},
  publisher = {CRC Press},
  address   = {Boca Raton [u.a.]},
  isbn      = {978-0-415-56327-7},
  pages     = {465 -- 470},
  year      = {2010},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{DachwaldSeboldt2003,
  author    = {Dachwald, Bernd and Seboldt, Wolfgang},
  title     = {Solar sailcraft of the first generation technology development / Seboldt, Wolfgang ; Dachwald, Bernd},
  year      = {2003},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{ScholzLeyDachwaldetal.2010,
  author    = {Scholz, A. and Ley, Wilfried and Dachwald, Bernd and Miau, J. J. and Juang, J. C.},
  title     = {Flight results of the COMPASS-1 picosatellite mission},
  series = {Acta Astronautica. 67 (2010), H. 9-10},
  journal   = {Acta Astronautica. 67 (2010), H. 9-10},
  isbn      = {0094-5765},
  pages     = {1289 -- 1298},
  year      = {2010},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{DachwaldSeboldt2003,
  author    = {Dachwald, Bernd and Seboldt, Wolfgang},
  title     = {Solar sailcraft of the first generation mission applications to near-earth asteroids},
  year      = {2003},
  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{StaatVu2012,
  author    = {Staat, Manfred and Vu, Duc Khoi},
  title     = {Limit analysis of flaws in pressurized pipes and cylindrical vessels Part II: Circumferential defects},
  series = {Engineering Fracture Mechanics ; 97(2013), H. 1},
  volume    = {97},
  journal   = {Engineering Fracture Mechanics ; 97(2013), H. 1},
  publisher = {Elsevier},
  address   = {Amsterdam},
  issn      = {0013-7944},
  doi       = {10.1016/j.engfracmech.2012.05.017},
  pages     = {314 -- 333},
  year      = {2012},
  abstract  = {Upper and lower bound theorems of limit analyses have been presented in part I of the paper. Part II starts with the finite element discretization of these theorems and demonstrates how both can be combined in a primal-dual optimization problem. This recently proposed numerical method is used to guide the development of a new class of closed-form limit loads for circumferential defects, which show that only large defects contribute to plastic collapse with a rapid loss of strength with increasing crack sizes. The formulae are compared with primal-dual FEM limit analyses and with burst tests. Even closer predictions are obtained with iterative limit load solutions for the von Mises yield function and for the Tresca yield function. Pressure loading of the faces of interior cracks in thick pipes reduces the collapse load of circumferential defects more than for axial flaws. Axial defects have been treated in part I of the paper.},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{DoorschodtSchreinemachersBehbahanietal.2011,
  author    = {Doorschodt, B. M. and Schreinemachers, M. C. J. M. and Behbahani, Mehdi and Florquin, S. and Weis, J. and Staat, Manfred and Tolba, R. H.},
  title     = {Hypothermic machine perfusion of kidney grafts: which pressure is preferred},
  series = {Annals of Biomedical Engineering. 39 (2011), H. 3},
  journal   = {Annals of Biomedical Engineering. 39 (2011), H. 3},
  publisher = {Springer},
  address   = {Berlin},
  isbn      = {1573-9686},
  pages     = {1051 -- 1059},
  year      = {2011},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{FrankBuchwaldPennekampetal.2009,
  author    = {Frank, T. and Buchwald, D. and Pennekamp, W. and Reber, D. and Sponagel, Stefan and Laszkovics, A. and Weber, Hans-Joachim},
  title     = {R{\"o}ntgenologische Untersuchung der Str{\"o}mungseigenschaften funktioneller Komponenten der Herz-Lungen-Maschine},
  series = {Kardiotechnik. 18 (2009), H. 2},
  journal   = {Kardiotechnik. 18 (2009), H. 2},
  isbn      = {0941-2670},
  pages     = {31 -- 35},
  year      = {2009},
  language  = {de}
}
@article{EijckDemmelArtmannetal.2011,
  author    = {Eijck, Lambert van and Demmel, Franz and Artmann, Gerhard and Stadtler, Andreas Maximilian},
  title     = {Macromolecular dynamics in red blood cells investigated using neutron spectroscopy},
  series = {Journal of the Royal Society Interface},
  volume    = {8},
  journal   = {Journal of the Royal Society Interface},
  number    = {57},
  publisher = {The Royal Society},
  address   = {London},
  isbn      = {1742-5689},
  pages     = {590 -- 600},
  year      = {2011},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{KurulganDemirciDemirciTrzewiketal.2011,
  author    = {Kurulgan Demirci, Eylem and Demirci, T. and Trzewik, J{\"u}rgen and Linder, Peter and Karakulah, G. and Artmann, Gerhard and Sakizli, M. and Temiz Artmann, Ayseg{\"u}l},
  title     = {Genome-Wide Gene Expression Analysis of NIH 3T3 Cell Line Under Mechanical Stimulation},
  series = {Cellular and molecular bioengineering. 4 (2011), H. 1},
  journal   = {Cellular and molecular bioengineering. 4 (2011), H. 1},
  publisher = {Springer},
  address   = {Berlin},
  isbn      = {1865-5025},
  pages     = {46 -- 55},
  year      = {2011},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{ScholzRomagnoliDachwaldetal.2011,
  author    = {Scholz, Christina and Romagnoli, Daniele and Dachwald, Bernd and Theil, Stephan},
  title     = {Performance analysis of an attitude control system for solar sails using sliding masses},
  series = {Advances in Space Research},
  volume    = {48},
  journal   = {Advances in Space Research},
  number    = {11},
  publisher = {Elsevier},
  address   = {Amsterdam},
  issn      = {0273-1177},
  pages     = {1822 -- 1835},
  year      = {2011},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{AminTemizArtmannArtmannetal.2009,
  author    = {Amin, Rashid and Temiz Artmann, Ayseg{\"u}l and Artmann, Gerhard and Lazarovici, Philip and Lelkes, Peter I.},
  title     = {Permeability of an In Vitro Model of Blood Brain Barrier (BBB)},
  series = {13th International Conference on Biomedical Engineering / Lim, Chwee Teck [Ed.]},
  journal   = {13th International Conference on Biomedical Engineering / Lim, Chwee Teck [Ed.]},
  isbn      = {978-3-540-92841-6},
  pages     = {81 -- 84},
  year      = {2009},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{DachwaldWurm2011,
  author    = {Dachwald, Bernd and Wurm, Patrick},
  title     = {Mission analysis and performance comparison for an Advanced Solar Photon Thruster},
  series = {Advances in Space Research},
  volume    = {48},
  journal   = {Advances in Space Research},
  number    = {11},
  publisher = {Elsevier},
  address   = {Amsterdam},
  issn      = {0273-1177},
  pages     = {1858 -- 1868},
  year      = {2011},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{MaiwaldDachwald2010,
  author    = {Maiwald, Volker and Dachwald, Bernd},
  title     = {Mission Design for a Multiple-Rendezvous Mission to Jupiter's Trojans},
  pages     = {3},
  year      = {2010},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{BehbahaniBehrHormesetal.2009,
  author    = {Behbahani, Mehdi and Behr, M. and Hormes, M. and Steinseifer, U. and Arora, D. and Coronado, O. and Pasquali, M.},
  title     = {A Review of Computational Fluid Dynamics Analysis of Blood Pumps},
  series = {European Journal of Applied Mathematics. 20 (2009), H. 4},
  journal   = {European Journal of Applied Mathematics. 20 (2009), H. 4},
  publisher = {Cambridge Univ. Press},
  address   = {Cambridge},
  pages     = {363 -- 397},
  year      = {2009},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{BehbahaniFinocchiaroHeinkeetal.2009,
  author    = {Behbahani, Mehdi and Finocchiaro, Thomas and Heinke, Stefanie and Leßmann, Marc},
  title     = {Methods of design, simulation, and control for the development of new VAD/TAH concepts = Methoden zur Konstruktion, Simulation und Regelung f{\"u}r die Entwicklung von neuen VAD/TAH-Konzepten / Finocchiaro, Thomas ; Heinke, Stefanie ; Behbahani, Mehdi ; Leßma},
  series = {Biomedizinische Technik / Biomedical Engineering. 54 (2009), H. 5},
  journal   = {Biomedizinische Technik / Biomedical Engineering. 54 (2009), H. 5},
  isbn      = {0013-5585},
  pages     = {269 -- 281},
  year      = {2009},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{BehbahaniSpillnerKoppetal.2009,
  author    = {Behbahani, Mehdi and Spillner, Jan and Kopp, R{\"u}diger and Finocchiaro, Thomas},
  title     = {Assistierte Zirkulation : ein {\"U}berblick aus klinischer Sicht = Assisted circulation: an overview from a clinical perspective / Spillner, Jan ; Kopp, R{\"u}diger ; Finocchiaro, Thomas ; Behbahani, Mehdi ; Rossaint, Rolf ; Steinseifer, Ulrich ; Behr, Marek ; Au},
  series = {Biomedizinische Technik / Biomedical Engineering. 54 (2009), H. 5},
  journal   = {Biomedizinische Technik / Biomedical Engineering. 54 (2009), H. 5},
  publisher = {De Gruyter},
  address   = {Berlin},
  isbn      = {0013-5585},
  pages     = {255 -- 267},
  year      = {2009},
  language  = {de}
}
@article{BehbahaniBehrNicolaietal.2008,
  author    = {Behbahani, Mehdi and Behr, Marek and Nicolai, Mike and Probst, Markus},
  title     = {Towards Shape Optimization for Ventricular Assist Devices Using Parallel Stabilized FEM},
  series = {NIC Symposium 2008 : symposium, 20 - 21 February 2008, Forschungszentrum J{\"u}lich ; proceedings / organized by John von Neumann Institute for Computing. Ed. by Gernot M{\"u}nster; Dietrich Wolf; Manfred Kremer (ed.)},
  journal   = {NIC Symposium 2008 : symposium, 20 - 21 February 2008, Forschungszentrum J{\"u}lich ; proceedings / organized by John von Neumann Institute for Computing. Ed. by Gernot M{\"u}nster; Dietrich Wolf; Manfred Kremer (ed.)},
  publisher = {Forschungszentrum},
  address   = {J{\"u}lich},
  isbn      = {978-3-9810843-5-1},
  pages     = {325 -- 332},
  year      = {2008},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{BehbahaniNicolaiProbstetal.2007,
  author    = {Behbahani, Mehdi and Nicolai, M. and Probst, M. and Behr, M.},
  title     = {Simulation of Blood Flow in a Ventricular Assist Device},
  series = {inSIDE. 5 (2007), H. 1},
  journal   = {inSIDE. 5 (2007), H. 1},
  pages     = {28 -- 31},
  year      = {2007},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{BehbahaniBehrBischofetal.2007,
  author    = {Behbahani, Mehdi and Behr, M. and Bischof, F. and Wolf, G. E.},
  title     = {Kranken Herzen helfen - Ingenieure und Informatiker entwickeln gemeinsam eine Miniaturblutpumpe / Behbahani, M. ; Behr, M. ; Bischof, F. ; Wolf, G. E.},
  series = {RWTH-Themen (2007)},
  journal   = {RWTH-Themen (2007)},
  isbn      = {0179-079X},
  pages     = {44 -- 46},
  year      = {2007},
  language  = {de}
}
@article{BehbahaniNicolai2006,
  author    = {Behbahani, Mehdi and Nicolai, M.},
  title     = {Interaktive Exploration von Blutstr{\"o}mungsprozessen in Herzpumpen},
  series = {VRCA-Jahresbericht 2005/2006},
  journal   = {VRCA-Jahresbericht 2005/2006},
  publisher = {Virtual Reality Center},
  address   = {Aachen},
  pages     = {88 -- 90},
  year      = {2006},
  language  = {de}
}
@article{BehbahaniBehrAroraetal.2006,
  author    = {Behbahani, Mehdi and Behr, M. and Arora, D. and Coronado, O. and Pasquali, M.},
  title     = {CFD Analysis of MicroMed Debakey Pump and Hemolysis Prediction / Behbahani, M. ; Behr, M. ; Arora, D. ; Coronado, O. ; Pasquali, M.},
  series = {Artificial Organs. 30 (2006), H. 11},
  journal   = {Artificial Organs. 30 (2006), H. 11},
  isbn      = {1525-1594},
  pages     = {A45 -- A46},
  year      = {2006},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{SteinseiferKashefiHormesetal.2009,
  author    = {Steinseifer, Ulrich and Kashefi, Ali and Hormes, Marcus and Schoberer, Mark and Orlikowsky, Thorsten and Behbahani, Mehdi and Behr, Marek and Schmitz-Rode, Thomas},
  title     = {Miniaturization of ECMO Systems : Engineering Challenges and Methods},
  series = {Artificial Organs. 33 (2009), H. 5},
  journal   = {Artificial Organs. 33 (2009), H. 5},
  isbn      = {1525-1594},
  pages     = {A55 -- A55},
  year      = {2009},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{BehbahaniProbstMaietal.2010,
  author    = {Behbahani, Mehdi and Probst, M. and Mai, A. and Tran, L. and Vonderstein, K. and Keschenau, P. and Linde, T. and Steinseifer, U. and Behr, M. and Mottaghy, K.},
  title     = {The influence of high shear on thrombosis and hemolysis in artificial organs},
  series = {Artificial Organs},
  volume    = {33},
  journal   = {Artificial Organs},
  number    = {7},
  isbn      = {0391-3988},
  pages     = {426 -- 426},
  year      = {2010},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{JansenBehbahaniLaumenetal.2010,
  author    = {Jansen, Sebastian and Behbahani, Mehdi and Laumen, Marco and Kaufmann, Tim and Hormes, Marcus and Schmitz-Rode, Thomas and Behr, Marek and Steinseifer, Ulrich},
  title     = {3D Stereo-PIV Validation for CFD-Simulation of Steady Flow through the Human Aorta using Rapid-Prototyping techniques},
  year      = {2010},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{BehbahaniMaiBergmannetal.2010,
  author    = {Behbahani, Mehdi and Mai, A. and Bergmann, B. and Waluga, C. and Behr, M. and Tran, L. and Vonderstein, K. and Mottaghy, K.},
  title     = {Modeling and Numerical Simulation of Blood Damage},
  year      = {2010},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{BehbahaniWalugaArltetal.2008,
  author    = {Behbahani, Mehdi and Waluga, C. and Arlt, S. and Behr, M. and Mottaghy, K.},
  title     = {Computational Analysis of Platelet Aggregation in a Taylor-Couette System},
  series = {The International Journal of Artificial Organs. 31 (2008), H. 7},
  journal   = {The International Journal of Artificial Organs. 31 (2008), H. 7},
  isbn      = {0391-3988},
  pages     = {643},
  year      = {2008},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{BehbahaniMaiWalugaetal.2010,
  author    = {Behbahani, Mehdi and Mai, A. and Waluga, C. and Bergmann, B. and Tran, L. and Vonderstein, K. and Behr, M. and Mottaghy, K.},
  title     = {Numerical Modeling of Flow-Related Thrombus Formation under Physiological and Non-Physiological Flow Conditions},
  series = {Acta Physiologica},
  volume    = {198},
  journal   = {Acta Physiologica},
  number    = {Supplement 677},
  isbn      = {1748-1716},
  pages     = {185},
  year      = {2010},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{BehbahaniTranJockenhoeveletal.2011,
  author    = {Behbahani, Mehdi and Tran, L. and Jockenh{\"o}vel, S. and Behr, M. and Mottaghy, K.},
  title     = {Numerical prediction of thrombocyte reactions for application to a vascular flow model},
  series = {British Journal of Surgery},
  volume    = {98},
  journal   = {British Journal of Surgery},
  number    = {S5},
  publisher = {Oxford University Press},
  address   = {Oxford},
  isbn      = {1365-2168},
  pages     = {S17},
  year      = {2011},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{BehbahaniTranWalugaetal.2009,
  author    = {Behbahani, Mehdi and Tran, L. and Waluga, C. and Behr, M. and Oedekoven, B. and Mottaghy, K.},
  title     = {Model-based Numerical Analysis of Platelet Adhesion, Thrombus Growth and Aggregation for Assist Devices},
  series = {The International Journal of Artificial Organs. 32 (2009), H. 7},
  journal   = {The International Journal of Artificial Organs. 32 (2009), H. 7},
  isbn      = {0391-3988},
  pages     = {398 -- 398},
  year      = {2009},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{BehbahaniNamWalugaetal.2010,
  author    = {Behbahani, Mehdi and Nam, J. and Waluga, C. and Behr, M. and Pasquali, M. and Mottaghy, K.},
  title     = {Modeling and Numerical Analysis of Platelet Activation, Adhesion and Aggregation in Artificial Organs},
  doi       = {10.1097/01.mat.0000369377.65122.a3},
  year      = {2010},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{JansenBehbahaniLaumenetal.2010,
  author    = {Jansen, S. V. and Behbahani, Mehdi and Laumen, M. and Kaufmann, T. and Hormes, M. and Behr, M. and Schmitz-Rode, T. and Steinseifer, U.},
  title     = {Investigation of Steady Flow Through a Realistic Model of the Thoracic Human Aorta Using 3D Stereo PIV and CFD-Simulation},
  year      = {2010},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{NamAroraBehbahanietal.2010,
  author    = {Nam, J. and Arora, D. and Behbahani, Mehdi and Probst, M. and Benkowski, R. and Behr, M. and Pasquali, M.},
  title     = {New computational method in hemolysis analysis for artificial heart pump},
  year      = {2010},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{BehbahaniProbstMaietal.2010,
  author    = {Behbahani, Mehdi and Probst, M. and Mai, A. and Behr, M. and Tran, L. and Vonderstein, K. and Mottaghy, K.},
  title     = {Numerical Prediction of Blood Damage in Biomedical Devices},
  year      = {2010},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{ProbstBehbahaniBorrmannetal.2010,
  author    = {Probst, M. and Behbahani, Mehdi and Borrmann, E. and Elgeti, S. and Nicolai, M. and Behr, M.},
  title     = {Hemodynamic Modeling for Numerical Analysis and Design of Medical Devices},
  year      = {2010},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{BehbahaniWalugaStocketal.2009,
  author    = {Behbahani, Mehdi and Waluga, C. and Stock, S. and Mai, A. and Bergmann, B. and Behr, M. and Tran, L. and Vonderstein, K. and Scheidt, H. and Oedekoven, B. and Mottaghy, K.},
  title     = {Modelling and Numerical Analysis of Platelet Reactions and Surface Thrombus Growth},
  year      = {2009},
  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{StaatTrenzLohmannetal.2012,
  author    = {Staat, Manfred and Trenz, Eva and Lohmann, Philipp and Frotscher, Ralf and Klinge, Uwe and Tabaza, Ruth and Kirschner-Hermanns, Ruth},
  title     = {New measurements to compare soft tissue anchoring systems in pelvic floor surgery},
  series = {Journal of Biomedical Materials Research Part B: Applied Biomaterials},
  volume    = {100B},
  journal   = {Journal of Biomedical Materials Research Part B: Applied Biomaterials},
  number    = {4},
  publisher = {Wiley},
  address   = {Hoboken, NJ},
  issn      = {1552-4981},
  doi       = {10.1002/jbm.b.32654},
  pages     = {924 -- 933},
  year      = {2012},
  abstract  = {Suburethral slings as well as different meshes are widely used treating stress urinary incontinence and prolaps in women. With the development of MiniSlings and special meshes using less alloplastic material anchorage systems become more important to keep devices in place and to put some tension especially on the MiniSlings. To date, there are many different systems of MiniSlings of different companies on the market which differ in the structure of the used meshes and anchors. A new objective measurement method to compare different properties of MiniSling systems (mesh and anchor) is presented in this article. Ballistic gelatine acts as soft tissue surrogate. Significant differences in parameters like pull-out strength of anchors or shrinkage of meshes under loading conditions have been determined. The form and size of the anchors as well as the structural stability of the meshes are decisive for a proper integration. The tested anchorings sytems showed markedly different mechanical function at their respective load bearing capacity. As the stable fixation of the device in tissue is a prerequisite for a permanet reinforcement, the proposed test system permits further optimisation of anchor and mesh devices to improve the success of the surgical treatment},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{NovacekTranKlingeetal.2012,
  author    = {Novacek, V. and Tran, Thanh Ngoc and Klinge, U. and Tolba, R. H. and Staat, Manfred and Bronson, D. G. and Miesse, A. M. and Whiffen, J. and Turquier, F.},
  title     = {Finite element modelling of stapled colorectal end-to-end anastomosis : Advantages of variable height stapler design},
  series = {Journal of Biomechanics},
  volume    = {45},
  journal   = {Journal of Biomechanics},
  number    = {115},
  publisher = {Elsevier},
  address   = {Amsterdam},
  issn      = {1873-2380},
  doi       = {10.1016/j.jbiomech.2012.07.021},
  pages     = {2693 -- 2697},
  year      = {2012},
  abstract  = {The impact of surgical staplers on tissues has been studied mostly in an empirical manner. In this paper, finite element method was used to clarify the mechanics of tissue stapling and associated phenomena. Various stapling modalities and several designs of circular staplers were investigated to evaluate the impact of the device on tissues and mechanical performance of the end-to-end colorectal anastomosis. Numerical simulations demonstrated that a single row of staples is not adequate to resist leakage due to non-linear buckling and opening of the tissue layers between two adjacent staples. Compared to the single staple row configuration, significant increase in stress experienced by the tissue at the inner staple rows was observed in two and three rows designs. On the other hand, adding second and/or third staple row had no effect on strain in the tissue inside the staples. Variable height design with higher staples in outer rows significantly reduced the stresses and strains in outer rows when compared to the same configuration with flat cartridge.},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{NguyenDuongTranetal.2012,
  author    = {Nguyen, Nhu Huynh and Duong, Minh Tuan and Tran, Thanh Ngoc and Pham, Phu Tinh and Grottke, O. and Tolba, R. and Staat, Manfred},
  title     = {Influence of a freeze-thaw cycle on the stress-stretch curves of tissues of porcine abdominal organs},
  series = {Journal of Biomechanics},
  volume    = {45},
  journal   = {Journal of Biomechanics},
  number    = {14},
  publisher = {Elsevier},
  address   = {Amsterdam},
  issn      = {1873-2380},
  doi       = {10.1016/j.jbiomech.2012.07.008},
  pages     = {2382 -- 2386},
  year      = {2012},
  abstract  = {The paper investigates both fresh porcine spleen and liver and the possible decomposition of these organs under a freeze-thaw cycle. The effect of tissue preservation condition is an important factor which should be taken into account for protracted biomechanical tests. In this work, tension tests were conducted for a large number of tissue specimens from twenty pigs divided into two groups of 10. Concretely, the first group was tested in fresh state; the other one was tested after a freeze-thaw cycle which simulates the conservation conditions before biomechanical experiments. A modified Fung model for isotropic behavior was adopted for the curve fitting of each kind of tissues. Experimental results show strong effects of the realistic freeze-thaw cycle on the capsule of elastin-rich spleen but negligible effects on the liver which virtually contains no elastin. This different behavior could be explained by the autolysis of elastin by elastolytic enzymes during the warmer period after thawing. Realistic biomechanical properties of elastin-rich organs can only be expected if really fresh tissue is tested. The observations are supported by tests of intestines.},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{KotliarLanzl2011,
  author    = {Kotliar, Konstantin and Lanzl, Ines M.},
  title     = {Can vascular function be assessed by the interpretation of retinal vascular diameter changes?},
  series = {Investigative Ophthalmology \& Visual Science, IOVS. 52 (2011), H. 1},
  journal   = {Investigative Ophthalmology \& Visual Science, IOVS. 52 (2011), H. 1},
  publisher = {ARVO},
  address   = {Rockville, Md.},
  isbn      = {0146-0404},
  pages     = {635 -- 636},
  year      = {2011},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{KotliarMueckeVilseretal.2008,
  author    = {Kotliar, Konstantin and M{\"u}cke, Bruno and Vilser, Walthard and Schilling, Rudolf},
  title     = {Effect of aging on retinal artery blood column diameter measured along the vessel axis / Kotliar, Konstantin E. ; M{\"u}cke, Bruno ; Vilser, Walthard ; Schilling, Rudolf ; Lanzl, Ines M.},
  series = {Investigative Ophthalmology \& Visual Science, IOVS. 49 (2008), H. 5},
  journal   = {Investigative Ophthalmology \& Visual Science, IOVS. 49 (2008), H. 5},
  publisher = {-},
  isbn      = {0146-0404},
  pages     = {2094 -- 2102},
  year      = {2008},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{KotliarLanzlHanssenetal.2012,
  author    = {Kotliar, Konstantin and Lanzl, Ines M. and Hanssen, Henner and Eberhardt, Karla and Vilser, Walthard and Halle, Martin and Heemann, Uwe and Schmidt-Trucks{\"a}ss, Arno and Baumann, Marcus},
  title     = {Does increased blood pressure rather than aging influence retinal pulse wave velocity?},
  series = {Investigative Ophthalmology \& Visual Science, IOVS},
  volume    = {53},
  journal   = {Investigative Ophthalmology \& Visual Science, IOVS},
  number    = {4},
  publisher = {ARVO},
  address   = {Rockville, Md.},
  issn      = {0146-0404},
  doi       = {10.1167/iovs.11-8815},
  pages     = {2119 -- 2126},
  year      = {2012},
  abstract  = {Purpose: It was demonstrated previously that retinal pulse wave velocity (rPWV) as a measure of retinal arterial stiffness is increased in aged anamnestically healthy volunteers compared with young healthy subjects. Using novel methodology of rPWV assessment this finding was confirmed and investigated whether it might relate to the increased blood pressure usually accompanying the aging process, rather than to the aging itself. Methods: A total of 12 young 25.5-year-old (24.0-28.8) [median(1st quartile-3rd quartile)] and 12 senior 68.5-year-old (63.8-71.8) anamnestically healthy volunteers; and 12 senior 63.0-year-old (60.8-65.0) validated healthy volunteers and 12 young 33.0-year-old (29.5-35.0) hypertensive patients were examined. Time-dependent alterations of vessel diameter were assessed by the Dynamic Vessel Analyzer in a retinal artery of each subject. The data were filtered and processed using mathematical signal analysis and rPWVs were calculated. Results: rPWV amounted to 1200 (990-1470) RU (relative units)/s in the hypertensive group and to 1040 (700-2230) RU/s in anamnestically healthy seniors. These differed significantly from rPWVs in young healthy group (410 [280-500] RU/s) and in validated healthy seniors (400 [320-510] RU/s). rPWV associated with age and mean arterial pressure (MAP) in the pooled cohort excluded validated healthy seniors. In a regression model these associations remain when alternately adjusted for MAP and age. When including validated healthy seniors in the pooled cohort only association with MAP remains. Conclusions: Both aging (with not excluded cardiovascular risk factors) and mild hypertension are associated with elevated rPWV. rPWV increases to a similar extent both in young mildly hypertensive subjects and in aged anamnestically healthy persons. Healthy aging is not associated with increased rPWV.},
  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{HanssenNickelDrexeletal.2011,
  author    = {Hanssen, H. and Nickel, T. and Drexel, V. and Hertel, G. and Emslander, I. and Sisic, Z. and Lorang, D. and Schuster, T. and Kotliar, Konstantin and Pressler, A. and Schmidt-Trucks{\"a}ss, A. and Weis, M. and Halle, M.},
  title     = {Exercise-induced alterations of retinal vessel diameters and cardiovascular risk reduction in obesity},
  series = {Atherosclerosis},
  volume    = {216},
  journal   = {Atherosclerosis},
  number    = {2},
  publisher = {Elsevier},
  address   = {Amsterdam},
  isbn      = {0021-9150},
  pages     = {433 -- 439},
  year      = {2011},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{KotliarKoshitzSvetlowaetal.2005,
  author    = {Kotliar, Konstantin and Koshitz, I. N. and Svetlowa, O. V. and Makarov, F. N.},
  title     = {Biomechanical analysis of traditional and contemporary conceptions on pathogenesis of the primary open angle glaucoma / Koshitz, I. N. ; Svetlova, O. V. ; Kotliar, K. E. ; Makarov, F. N. ; Smolnikov, B. A.},
  series = {Glaukoma (2005)},
  journal   = {Glaukoma (2005)},
  publisher = {-},
  pages     = {41 -- 63},
  year      = {2005},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{KotliarSvetlovaStegaevetal.2004,
  author    = {Kotliar, Konstantin and Svetlova, O. V. and Stegaev, V. A. and Parkhomov, S. D.},
  title     = {Biomechanical substantiation of relatively low efficiency of recurrent laser trabeculoplasty / Svetlova, O. V. ; Stagaev, V. A. ; Parkhomov, S. D. ; Kotliar, K. E. ; Makarov, F. N. ; Smolnikov, B. A. ; Koshitz, I. N.},
  series = {Glaukoma (2004)},
  journal   = {Glaukoma (2004)},
  publisher = {-},
  pages     = {29 -- 39},
  year      = {2004},
  language  = {en}
}