TY - GEN A1 - Blottner, Dieter A1 - Hastermann, Maria A1 - Muckelt, Paul A1 - Albracht, Kirsten A1 - Schoenrock, Britt A1 - Salanova, Michele A1 - Warner, Martin A1 - Gunga, Hans-Christian A1 - Stokes, Maria T1 - MYOTONES - Inflight muscle health status monitoring during long-duration space missions onboard the International Space Station: a single case study T2 - IAC Papers Archive N2 - The MYOTONES experiment is the first to monitor changes in the basic biomechanical properties (tone, elasticity and stiffness) of the resting human myofascial system due to microgravity with a oninvasive, portable device on board the ISS. The MyotonPRO device applies several brief mechanical stimuli to the surface of the skin, and the natural oscillation signals of the tissue beneath are detected and computed by the MyotonPRO. Thus, an objective, quick and easy determination of the state of the underlying tissue is possible. Two preflight, four inflight and four post flight measurements were performed on a male astronaut using the same 10 measurement points (MP) for each session. MPs were located on the plantar fascia, Achilles tendon, M. soleus, M. gastrocnemius, M. multifidus, M. splenius capitis, M. deltoideus anterior, M. rectus femoris, infrapatellar tendon, M. tibialis anterior. Subcutaneous tissues thickness above the MPs was measured using ultrasound imaging. Magnetic resonance images (MRI) of lower limb muscles and functional tests were also performed pre- and postflight. Our first measurements on board the ISS confirmed increased tone and stiffness of the lumbar multifidus muscle, an important trunk stabilizer, dysfunction of which is known to be associated with back pain. Furthermore, reduced tone and stiffness of Achilles tendon and plantar fascia were observed inflight vs. preflight, confirming previous findings from terrestrial analog studies and parabolic flights. Unexpectedly, the deltoid showed negative inflight changes in tone and stiffness, and increased elasticity, suggesting a potential risk of muscle atrophy in longer spaceflight that should be addressed by adequate inflight countermeasure protocols. Most values from limb and back MPS showed deflected patterns (in either directions) from inflight shortly after the re-entry phase on the landing day and one week later. Most parameter values then normalized to baseline after 3 weeks likely due to 1G re-adaptation and possible outcome of the reconditioning protocol. No major changes in subcutaneous tissues thickness above the MPs were found inflight vs preflight, suggesting no bias (i.e., fluid shift, extreme tissue thickening or loss). Pre- and postflight MRI and functional tests showed negligible changes in calf muscle size, power and force, which is likely due to training effects from current inflight exercise protocols. The MYOTONES experiment is currently ongoing to collect data from further crew members. The potential impact of this research is to better understand the effects of microgravity and countermeasures over the time course of an ISS mission cycle. This will enable exercise countermeasures to be tailored Y1 - 2019 SN - 00741795 N1 - International Astronautical Congress: space: the power of the past, the promise of the future - Washington DC, USA/Vereinigte Staaten von Amerika Dauer: 21.10.2019 → 25.10.2019 PB - Pergamon CY - Oxford ER - TY - JOUR A1 - Werkhausen, Amelie A1 - Cronin, Neil J. A1 - Albracht, Kirsten A1 - Paulsen, Gøran A1 - Larsen, Askild V. A1 - Bojsen-Møller, Jens A1 - Seynnes, Olivier R. T1 - Training-induced increase in Achilles tendon stiffness affects tendon strain pattern during running JF - PeerJ N2 - Background During the stance phase of running, the elasticity of the Achilles tendon enables the utilisation of elastic energy and allows beneficial contractile conditions for the triceps surae muscles. However, the effect of changes in tendon mechanical properties induced by chronic loading is still poorly understood. We tested the hypothesis that a training-induced increase in Achilles tendon stiffness would result in reduced tendon strain during the stance phase of running, which would reduce fascicle strains in the triceps surae muscles, particularly in the mono-articular soleus. Methods Eleven subjects were assigned to a training group performing isometric singleleg plantarflexion contractions three times per week for ten weeks, and another ten subjects formed a control group. Before and after the training period, Achilles tendon stiffness was estimated, and muscle-tendon mechanics were assessed during running at preferred speed using ultrasonography, kinematics and kinetics. Results Achilles tendon stiffness increased by 18% (P <0:01) in the training group, but the associated reduction in strain seen during isometric contractions was not statistically significant. Tendon elongation during the stance phase of running was similar after training, but tendon recoil was reduced by 30% (P <0:01), while estimated tendon force remained unchanged. Neither gastrocnemius medialis nor soleus fascicle shortening during stance was affected by training. Discussion These results show that a training-induced increase in Achilles tendon stiffness altered tendon behaviour during running. Despite training-induced changes in tendon mechanical properties and recoil behaviour, the data suggest that fascicle shortening patterns were preserved for the running speed that we examined. The asymmetrical changes in tendon strain patterns supports the notion that simple inseries models do not fully explain the mechanical output of the muscle-tendon unit during a complex task like running. KW - Achilles tendon KW - Stiffness KW - Running KW - Tendon properties KW - Architectural gear ratio Y1 - 2019 U6 - https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.6764 SN - 21678359 PB - Peer CY - London ER - TY - JOUR A1 - Turlybekuly, Amanzhol A1 - Pogrebnjak, Alexander A1 - Sukhodub, L. F. A1 - Sukhodub, Liudmyla B. A1 - Kistaubayeva, A. S. A1 - Savitskaya, Irina A1 - Shokatayeva, D. H. A1 - Bondar, Oleksandr V. A1 - Shaimardanov, Z. K. A1 - Plotnikov, Sergey V. A1 - Shaimardanova, B. H. A1 - Digel, Ilya T1 - Synthesis, characterization, in vitro biocompatibility and antibacterial properties study of nanocomposite materials based on hydroxyapatite-biphasic ZnO micro- and nanoparticles embedded in Alginate matrix JF - Materials Science and Engineering C Y1 - 2019 U6 - https://doi.org/10.1016/j.msec.2019.109965 VL - 104 IS - Article number 109965 PB - Elsevier CY - Amsterdam ER - TY - JOUR A1 - Stulpe, Werner T1 - Aspects of the Quantum-Classical Connection Based on Statistical Maps JF - Foundations of Physics Y1 - 2019 U6 - https://doi.org/10.1007/s10701-019-00269-9 VL - 49 IS - 6 SP - 677 EP - 692 PB - Springer CY - Berlin ER - TY - JOUR A1 - Poghossian, Arshak A1 - Geissler, Hanno A1 - Schöning, Michael Josef T1 - Rapid methods and sensors for milk quality monitoring and spoilage detection JF - Biosensors and Bioelectronics Y1 - 2019 U6 - https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bios.2019.04.040 SN - 0956-5663 VL - 140 IS - Article 111272 PB - Elsevier CY - Amsterdam ER - TY - JOUR A1 - Vögele, Stefan A1 - Rübbelke, Dirk A1 - Govorukha, Kristina A1 - Grajewski, Matthias T1 - Socio-technical scenarios for energy-intensive industries: the future of steel production in Germany JF - Climatic Change Y1 - 2019 U6 - https://doi.org/10.1007/s10584-019-02366-0 SN - 0165-0009 SP - 1 EP - 16 PB - Springer CY - Berlin ER - TY - JOUR A1 - Leschinger, Tim A1 - Besch, Katharina A1 - Aydin, Cansu A1 - Staat, Manfred A1 - Scaal, Martin A1 - Müller, Lars Peter A1 - Wegmann, Kilian T1 - Irreparable rotator cuff tears: a biomechanical comparison of superior capsuloligamentous complex reconstruction techniques and an interposition graft technique JF - The Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine Y1 - 2019 U6 - https://doi.org/10.1177/2325967119864590 VL - 7 IS - 8 SP - 1 EP - 5 ER - TY - THES A1 - Tran, Ngoc Trinh T1 - Limit and Shakedown analysis of structures under stochastic conditions Y1 - 2019 U6 - https://doi.org/10.24355/dbbs.084-201902121135-0 PB - Technische Universität Braunschweig CY - Braunschweig ER - TY - JOUR A1 - Jung, Alexander A1 - Staat, Manfred T1 - Modeling and simulation of human induced pluripotent stem cell-derived cardiac tissue JF - GAMM - Mitteilungen der Gesellschaft für Angewandte Mathematik und Mechanik Y1 - 2019 U6 - https://doi.org/10.1002/gamm.201900002 SN - 1522-2608 VL - 42 IS - 4 PB - Wiley CY - Weinheim ER - TY - JOUR A1 - Bronder, Thomas A1 - Poghossian, Arshak A1 - Jessing, Max P. A1 - Keusgen, Michael A1 - Schöning, Michael Josef T1 - Surface regeneration and reusability of label-free DNA biosensors based on weak polyelectrolyte-modified capacitive field-effect structures JF - Biosensors and Bioelectronics Y1 - 2019 U6 - https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bios.2018.11.019 SN - 0956-5663 VL - 126 SP - 510 EP - 517 PB - Elsevier CY - Amsterdam ER - TY - JOUR A1 - Jayaraman, Chandrasekaran A1 - Mummidisetty, Chaitanya Krishna A1 - Loesch, Alexandra A1 - Kaur, Sandi A1 - Hoppe-Ludwig, Shenan A1 - Staat, Manfred A1 - Jayaraman, Arun T1 - Postural and metabolic benefits of using a forearm support walker in older adults with impairments JF - Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Y1 - 2019 U6 - https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apmr.2018.10.001 SN - 0003-9993 VL - Volume 100 IS - Issue 4 SP - 638 EP - 647 PB - Elsevier CY - Amsterdam ER - TY - JOUR A1 - Linder, Peter A1 - Beckler, Matthias A1 - Doerr, Leo A1 - Stoelzle-Feix, Sonja A1 - Fertig, Niels A1 - Jung, Alexander A1 - Staat, Manfred A1 - Gossmann, Matthias T1 - A new in vitro tool to investigate cardiac contractility under physiological mechanical conditions JF - Journal of Pharmacological and Toxicological Methods Y1 - 2019 U6 - https://doi.org/10.1016/j.vascn.2019.05.162 SN - 1056-8719 VL - 99 IS - Article number 106595 PB - Elsevier CY - Amsterdam ER - TY - JOUR A1 - Achtsnicht, Stefan A1 - Tödter, Julia A1 - Niehues, Julia A1 - Telöken, Matthias A1 - Offenhäusser, Andreas A1 - Krause, Hans-Joachim A1 - Schröper, Florian T1 - 3D printed modular immunofiltration columns for frequency mixing-based multiplex magnetic immunodetection JF - Sensors N2 - For performing point-of-care molecular diagnostics, magnetic immunoassays constitute a promising alternative to established enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays (ELISA) because they are fast, robust and sensitive. Simultaneous detection of multiple biomolecular targets from one body fluid sample is desired. The aim of this work is to show that multiplex magnetic immunodetection based on magnetic frequency mixing by means of modular immunofiltration columns prepared for different targets is feasible. By calculations of the magnetic response signal, the required spacing between the modules was determined. Immunofiltration columns were manufactured by 3D printing and antibody immobilization was performed in a batch approach. It was shown experimentally that two different target molecules in a sample solution could be individually detected in a single assaying step with magnetic measurements of the corresponding immobilization filters. The arrangement order of the filters and of a negative control did not influence the results. Thus, a simple and reliable approach to multi-target magnetic immunodetection was demonstrated. Y1 - 2019 U6 - https://doi.org/10.3390/s19010148 SN - 1424-8220 VL - 19 IS - 1 PB - MDPI CY - Basel ER - TY - JOUR A1 - Leschinger, Tim A1 - Birgel, Stefan A1 - Hackl, Michael A1 - Staat, Manfred A1 - Müller, Lars Peter A1 - Wegmann, Kilian T1 - A musculoskeletal shoulder simulation of moment arms and joint reaction forces after medialization of the supraspinatus footprint in rotator cuff repair JF - Computer Methods in Biomechanics and Biomedical Engineering Y1 - 2019 U6 - https://doi.org/10.1080/10255842.2019.1572749 IS - Early view PB - Taylor & Francis CY - London ER - TY - CHAP A1 - Hunker, Jan A1 - Jung, Alexander A1 - Goßmann, Matthias A1 - Linder, Peter A1 - Staat, Manfred ED - Staat, Manfred ED - Erni, Daniel T1 - Development of a tool to analyze the conduction speed in microelectrode array measurements of cardiac tissue T2 - 3rd YRA MedTech Symposium 2019 : May 24 / 2019 / FH Aachen N2 - The discovery of human induced pluripotent stem cells reprogrammed from somatic cells [1] and their ability to differentiate into cardiomyocytes (hiPSC-CMs) has provided a robust platform for drug screening [2]. Drug screenings are essential in the development of new components, particularly for evaluating the potential of drugs to induce life-threatening pro-arrhythmias. Between 1988 and 2009, 14 drugs have been removed from the market for this reason [3]. The microelectrode array (MEA) technique is a robust tool for drug screening as it detects the field potentials (FPs) for the entire cell culture. Furthermore, the propagation of the field potential can be examined on an electrode basis. To analyze MEA measurements in detail, we have developed an open-source tool. Y1 - 2019 SN - 978-3-940402-22-6 U6 - https://doi.org/10.17185/duepublico/48750 SP - 7 EP - 8 PB - Universität Duisburg-Essen CY - Duisburg ER - TY - JOUR A1 - Gaigall, Daniel T1 - On a new approach to the multi-sample goodness-of-fit problem JF - Communications in Statistics - Simulation and Computation N2 - Suppose we have k samples X₁,₁,…,X₁,ₙ₁,…,Xₖ,₁,…,Xₖ,ₙₖ with different sample sizes ₙ₁,…,ₙₖ and unknown underlying distribution functions F₁,…,Fₖ as observations plus k families of distribution functions {G₁(⋅,ϑ);ϑ∈Θ},…,{Gₖ(⋅,ϑ);ϑ∈Θ}, each indexed by elements ϑ from the same parameter set Θ, we consider the new goodness-of-fit problem whether or not (F₁,…,Fₖ) belongs to the parametric family {(G₁(⋅,ϑ),…,Gₖ(⋅,ϑ));ϑ∈Θ}. New test statistics are presented and a parametric bootstrap procedure for the approximation of the unknown null distributions is discussed. Under regularity assumptions, it is proved that the approximation works asymptotically, and the limiting distributions of the test statistics in the null hypothesis case are determined. Simulation studies investigate the quality of the new approach for small and moderate sample sizes. Applications to real-data sets illustrate how the idea can be used for verifying model assumptions. KW - Goodness-of-fit test KW - Multi-sample problem KW - Parametric bootstrap Y1 - 2019 U6 - https://doi.org/10.1080/03610918.2019.1618472 SN - 1532-4141 VL - 53 IS - 10 SP - 2971 EP - 2989 PB - Taylor & Francis CY - London ER - TY - JOUR A1 - Jung, Alexander A1 - Müller, Wolfram A1 - Staat, Manfred T1 - Optimization of the flight technique in ski jumping: the influence of wind Y1 - 2019 U6 - https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbiomech.2019.03.023 IS - Early view PB - Elsevier CY - Amsterdam ER - TY - CHAP A1 - Azar, Fouad A1 - Digel, Ilya ED - Staat, Manfred ED - Erni, Daniel T1 - Utilization of fluorescence spectroscopy and neural networks in clinical analysis T2 - 3rd YRA MedTech Symposium 2019 : May 24 / 2019 / FH Aachen N2 - Fluorescence topography of human urine in combination with learning algorithms can provide a variant pattern recognition method in analytical clinical chemistry and, eventually, diagnosis. Y1 - 2019 SN - 978-3-940402-22-6 U6 - https://doi.org/10.17185/duepublico/48750 SP - 40 EP - 41 PB - Universität Duisburg-Essen CY - Duisburg ER - TY - CHAP A1 - Raman, Aravind Hariharan A1 - Jung, Alexander A1 - Horváth, András A1 - Becker, Nadine A1 - Staat, Manfred ED - Staat, Manfred ED - Erni, Daniel T1 - Modification of a computer model of human stem cell-derived cardiomyocyte electrophysiology based on Patch-Clamp measurements T2 - 3rd YRA MedTech Symposium 2019 : May 24 / 2019 / FH Aachen N2 - Human induced pluripotent stem cells (hiPSCs) have shown to be promising in disease studies and drug screenings [1]. Cardiomyocytes derived from hiPSCs have been extensively investigated using patch-clamping and optical methods to compare their electromechanical behaviour relative to fully matured adult cells. Mathematical models can be used for translating findings on hiPSCCMs to adult cells [2] or to better understand the mechanisms of various ion channels when a drug is applied [3,4]. Paci et al. (2013) [3] developed the first model of hiPSC-CMs, which they later refined based on new data [3]. The model is based on iCells® (Fujifilm Cellular Dynamics, Inc. (FCDI), Madison WI, USA) but major differences among several cell lines and even within a single cell line have been found and motivate an approach for creating sample-specific models. We have developed an optimisation algorithm that parameterises the conductances (in S/F=Siemens/Farad) of the latest Paci et al. model (2018) [5] using current-voltage data obtained in individual patch-clamp experiments derived from an automated patch clamp system (Patchliner, Nanion Technologies GmbH, Munich). Y1 - 2019 SN - 978-3-940402-22-6 U6 - https://doi.org/10.17185/duepublico/48750 SP - 10 EP - 11 PB - Universität Duisburg-Essen CY - Duisburg ER - TY - CHAP A1 - Pieronek, Lukas A1 - Kleefeld, Andreas ED - Constanda, Christian ED - Harris, Paul T1 - The Method of Fundamental Solutions for Computing Interior Transmission Eigenvalues of Inhomogeneous Media T2 - Integral Methods in Science and Engineering: Analytic Treatment and Numerical Approximations N2 - The method of fundamental solutions is applied to the approximate computation of interior transmission eigenvalues for a special class of inhomogeneous media in two dimensions. We give a short approximation analysis accompanied with numerical results that clearly prove practical convenience of our alternative approach. Y1 - 2019 SN - 978-3-030-16077-7 U6 - https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-16077-7_28 SP - 353 EP - 365 PB - Birkhäuser CY - Cham ER -