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52. First results of multicortical screw anchoring compared with conventional bicortical screw placement in the sacrum: A biomechanical investigation of a new screw design
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Grevenstein, David, primary, Meyer, Carolin, additional, Wegmann, Kilian, additional, Hackl, Michael, additional, Bredow, Jan, additional, Eysel, Peer, additional, Prescher, Andreas, additional, and Scheyerer, Max J., additional
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- 2019
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53. Kyphoplasty of Osteoporotic Fractured Vertebrae: A Finite Element Analysis about Two Types of Cement
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Meyer, Carolin, primary, van Gaalen, Kerstin, additional, Leschinger, Tim, additional, Scheyerer, Max J., additional, Neiss, Wolfram F., additional, Staat, Manfred, additional, Müller, Lars P., additional, and Wegmann, Kilian, additional
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- 2019
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54. Traumatic Atlantoaxial and Fracture-Related Dislocation
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Meyer, Carolin, primary, Eysel, Peer, additional, and Stein, Gregor, additional
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- 2019
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55. The sacral screw placement depending on morphological and anatomical peculiarities.
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Meyer, Carolin, Pfannebecker, Peter, Siewe, Jan, Grevenstein, David, Bredow, Jan, Eysel, Peer, and Scheyerer, Max Joseph
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COMPUTED tomography , *SPINAL canal , *BONE density , *SCREWS - Abstract
Purpose: Various pathologies of the lumbosacral junction require fusion of the L5/S1 segment. However, pseudarthroses, which often come along with sacral screw loosening, are problematic. The aim of the present investigation was to elaborate the morphological features of the L5/S1 segment to define a so-called "safe zone" for bi- or tricortical screw placement without risking a damage of the iliac vessels. Methods: A total of one hundred computed tomographies of the pelvis were included in this investigation. On axial and sagittal slices, pedicle morphologies, the prevertebral position of the iliac vessels, the spinal canal and the area with the largest bone density were analyzed. Results: Beginning from the entry point of S1-srews iliac vessels were located at an average angle of 7° convergence, the spinal canal at 38°. Bone density was significantly higher centrally with a mean value of 276 Hounsfield Units compared to the area of the Ala ossis sacri. The largest intraosseous screw length could be achieved at an angle of 25°. The average pedicle width was 20 mm and the pedicle height 13 mm. Conclusions: A "safe-zone" for bicortical screw placement at S1 with regard to the course of the iliac vessels could be defined between 7° and 38° convergence. Regarding the area offering the largest bone density and the maximal possible screw length, a convergence of 25° is recommended at S1 to reduce the incidence of screw loosening. Screw diameter, as a further influence factor on screw holding, is limited by pedicle height not pedicle width. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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56. Constitutively reduced sensory capacity promotes better recovery after spinal cord-injury (SCI) in blind rats of the dystrophic RCS strain
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Rink, Svenja, Bendella, Habib, Alsolivany, Kurdin, Meyer, Carolin, Woehler, Aliona, Jansen, Ramona, Isik, Zeynep, Stein, Gregor, Wennmachers, Sina, Nakamura, Makoto, Angelov, Doychin N., Rink, Svenja, Bendella, Habib, Alsolivany, Kurdin, Meyer, Carolin, Woehler, Aliona, Jansen, Ramona, Isik, Zeynep, Stein, Gregor, Wennmachers, Sina, Nakamura, Makoto, and Angelov, Doychin N.
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Background: We compared functional, electrophysiological and morphological parameters after SCI in two groups of rats Sprague Dawley (SD) rats with normal vision and blind rats from a SD-substrain Royal College of Surgeons (SD/RCS) who lose their photoreceptor cells after birth due to a genetic defect in the retinal pigment epithelium. For these animals skin-, intramuscular-, and tendon receptors are major available means to resolve spatial information. Objective: The purpose of this study was to check whether increased sensitivity in SD/RCS rats would promote an improved recovery after SCI. Methods: All rats were subjected to severe compression of the spinal cord at vertebra Th8, spinal cord segment Th10. Recovery of locomotion was analyzed at 1, 3, 6, 9, and 12 weeks after SCI using video recordings of beam walking and inclined ladder climbing. Five functional parameters were studied: foot-stepping angle (FSA), rump-height index (RHI) estimating paw placement and body weight support, respectively, number of correct ladder steps (CLS) assessing skilled hindlimb movements, the BBB-locomotor score and an established urinary bladder score (BS). Sensitivity tests were followed by electrophysiological measurement of M- and H-wave amplitudes from contractions of the plantar musculature after stimulation of the tibial nerve. The closing morphological measurements included lesion volume and expression of astro- and microglia below the lesion. Results: Numerical assessments of BBB, FSA, BS, lesion volume and GFAP-expression revealed no significant differences between both strains. However, compared to SD-rats, the blind SD/RCS animals significantly improved RHI and CLS by 6 - 12 weeks after SCI. To our surprise the withdrawal latencies in the blind SD/RCS rats were longer and the amplitudes of M- and H-waves lower. The expression of IBA1-immunoreactivity in the lumbar enlargement was lower than in the SD-animals. Conclusion: The longer withdrawal latencies suggest a decreas
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57. The impact of obesity measured by outer abdominal fat on instability of the adjacent segments after rigid pedicle screw fixation
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Lenz, Maximilian, Meyer, Carolin, Boese, Christoph Kolja, Siewe, Jan, Eysel, Peer, Scheyerer, Max Joseph, Lenz, Maximilian, Meyer, Carolin, Boese, Christoph Kolja, Siewe, Jan, Eysel, Peer, and Scheyerer, Max Joseph
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Previous studies have shown coherence between obesity and higher rates of complications following spinal surgery. However, there is a lack of information about the influence of obesity and the mass of outer abdominal fat (OAF) on adjacent segment instability after spinal fusion surgery. Radiographs of 194 patients with spinal fusion surgery were assessed retrospectively. Radiographs were performed after surgery during two years' follow-up and signs of adjacent segment instability were documented. Patients were classified regarding their BMI and extent of OAF was assessed using CT at the umbilical level. In 20 patients (10.3%) instability of adjacent segments occurred during followup. In this cohort mean OAF was significantly thicker (28.07 mm) compared to the patients without instability (22.39) (P=0.038). A total of 45% of patients with instability showed OAF of more than 30 mm at time of intervention compared to 10% in those without signs of instability. There exists significant correlation between the extent of OAF and development of adjacent segment instability postoperatively. Thus, weight reduction before spinal surgery could potentially decrease risk of adjacent segment instability.
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- 2018
58. Management and outcome of type II fractures of the odontoid process
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Meyer, Carolin, Oppermann, Johannes, Meermeyer, Ingo, Eysel, Peer, Mueller, Lars Peter, Stein, Gregor, Meyer, Carolin, Oppermann, Johannes, Meermeyer, Ingo, Eysel, Peer, Mueller, Lars Peter, and Stein, Gregor
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Background. The most effective treatment of type H dens fractures according to Anderson and D'Alonzo remains controversial as there is no guidance on the choice of conservative or surgical therapy and if the anterior or the posterior approach is more advantageous. In 1993 Eysel and Roosen showed that the consolidation rate of type II odontoid fractures mostly depends on the morphology of the fracture and established a classification with corresponding treatment recommendations. Objective. The investigation aimed at clarifying the outcome of type II dens fractures treated according to the recommendations of Eysel and Roosen. Material and methods. Data of dens fractures from 72 patients were analyzed and categorized according to the Eysel and Roosen classification. Furthermore, the treatment was analyzed and the outcome was evaluated retrospectively using radiographs acquired during follow-up. Results. The mean age of the 72 patients was 70.7 years. Of the patients 19.4% suffered from type A, 75% from type B and 5.6% from type C fractures according to Eysel and Roosen. Out of the 72 patients 45 were assessed by computed tomography (CT) scan during follow-up. According to the recommendations of the authors 34 of the 41 patients with type A or type B fractures underwent anterior screw fixation of the dens and 3 out of the 4 patients with a type C fracture underwent a dorsal C1 and C2 fusion. After a mean follow- up of 7 months non-union was observed in 15.6% of the patients whereby 6 of the these patients were treated by surgery and 1 patient was managed conservatively. All of the patients who developed a non-union had a type B fracture. Conclusion. The simple clinical applicability together with the low rate of non-union development shows that the Eysel and Roosen classification appears to be a suitable guide for clinical use when deciding on the appropriate treatment regimen.
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59. Analysis of the accuracy of fit of five anatomically precontoured clavicle plate systems
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Oppermann, Johannes, Ettmann, Linda, Meyer, Carolin, Ries, Christian, Stein, Gregor, Spies, Christian Karl, Mueller, Lars Peter, Faymonville, Christoph, Oppermann, Johannes, Ettmann, Linda, Meyer, Carolin, Ries, Christian, Stein, Gregor, Spies, Christian Karl, Mueller, Lars Peter, and Faymonville, Christoph
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A common method in surgical treatment of midshaft clavicular fractures is the clavicle plating system. In addition to traditional osteosynthetic devices, anatomically preformed plate systems also exist. Advantages are described in greater accuracy of fit and less irritation of surrounding soft tissues. The purpose of this study was to compare the anatomical fit of five different precontoured clavicle plating systems. The anatomical fit of five different types of anatomical precontoured clavicle plates, 3 times VariaxSystemA (R) (Stryker, Kalamazoo, MI), MevesA (R) Plate (Ulrich medical Ulm, Germany) and LCP clavicle plate (Synthes, Bettlach, Switzerland) were investigated in 20 embalmed human cadaveric clavicles. An imprint of the space between the well-positioned plate and the clavicle was obtained using a silicone mass and the silicone imprint was digitally measured. Additionally, the anatomical fit was evaluated by three investigators following a standardized protocol (+2 to -2 points at lateral, midshaft and medial clavicle portions). The first three ranks went to the Stryker Variax-plates. They showed the least distance (Stryker 628027: 7aEurohole 1.44 mm, low curvature 0.93 mm-2.36 mm, 2. Stryker 628028: 8aEurohole low curvature 1.68 mm, 1.03 mm-2.4 mm and 3. Stryker 628128: 8aEurohole high curvature 1.87 mm, range 1.09 mm-3.1 mm) The evaluation of the anatomical fit by the investigators was in agreement with the measurement results. Although there was no complete congruency between the plates and the clavicle, all clavicle plates investigated in this study presented a reasonable anatomical shape. The 7aEurohole VariAx Stryker plate with slight curvature showed the best anatomical fit. A low profile and optimized anatomical precontouring can minimize irritation of the surrounding soft tissues and should be considered in plate design and implant choice.
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- 2018
60. The effect of myelotomy following low thoracic spinal cord compression injury in rats
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Meyer, Carolin, Bendella, Habib, Rink, Svenja, Gensch, Robin, Seitz, Robert, Stein, Gregor, Manthou, Marilena, Papamitsou, Theodora, Nakamura, Makoto, Bouillon, Bertil, Galea, Mary, Batchelor, Peter, Dunlop, Sarah, Angelov, Doychin, Meyer, Carolin, Bendella, Habib, Rink, Svenja, Gensch, Robin, Seitz, Robert, Stein, Gregor, Manthou, Marilena, Papamitsou, Theodora, Nakamura, Makoto, Bouillon, Bertil, Galea, Mary, Batchelor, Peter, Dunlop, Sarah, and Angelov, Doychin
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Myelotomy is a surgical procedure allowing removal of extravasated blood and necrotic tissue that is thought to attenuate secondary injury as well as promote recovery in experimental spinal cord injury (SCI) models and humans. Here we examined in rat whether myelotomy at 48 h after low-thoracic compressive SCI provided any benefit over a 12 week period. Compared to animals receiving SCI alone, myelotomy worsened BBB scores (p < 0.05) and also did not improve plantar stepping, ladder climbing, urinary bladder voiding or sensory function (thermal latency) during the 12-week period. Quantitative analyses of tissue sections at 12 weeks showed that myelotomy also did not reduce lesion volume nor alter immunohistochemical markers of axons in spared white matter bridges, microglia, astrocytes or serotinergic fibres. However, myelotomy reduced synaptophysin expression, a marker of synaptic plasticity. We conclude that further studies are required to evaluate myelotomy after SCI. (142 words).
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61. Recovery after spinal cord injury by modulation of the proteoglycan receptor PTP sigma
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Rink, Svenja, Arnold, Dominik, Woehler, Aliona, Bendella, Habib, Meyer, Carolin, Manthou, Marilena, Papamitsou, Theodora, Sarikcioglu, Levent, Angelov, Doychin N., Rink, Svenja, Arnold, Dominik, Woehler, Aliona, Bendella, Habib, Meyer, Carolin, Manthou, Marilena, Papamitsou, Theodora, Sarikcioglu, Levent, and Angelov, Doychin N.
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SCI is followed by dramatic upregulation of chondroitin sulfate proteoglycans (CSPGs) which limit axonal regeneration, oligodendrocyte replacement and remyelination. The recent discovery of the specific CSPGs signaling receptor protein tyrosine phosphatase sigma (RPTP sigma) provided an opportunity to refine the therapeutic approach to overcome CSPGs inhibitory actions. In previously published work, subcutaneous (s.c.) delivery of 44 mu g/day of a peptide mimetic of PTP sigma called intracellular sigma peptide (ISP), which binds to PTP sigma and blocks CSPG-mediated inhibition, facilitated recovery after contusive SCI. Since this result could be of great interest for clinical trials, we independently repeated this study, but modified the method of injury as well as peptide application and the dosage. Following SCI at the Th10-segment, 40 rats were distributed in 3 groups. Animals in group 1 (20 rats) were subjected to SCI, but received no treatment. Rats in group 2 were treated with intraperitoneal (i.p.) injections of 44 mu g/day ISP (SCI + ISP44) and animals of group 3 with s.c. injections of 500 mu g/day ISP (SCI + ISP500) for 7 weeks after lesioning. Recovery was analyzed at 1, 3, 6, 9 and 12 weeks after SCI by determining (i) BBB-score, (ii) foot-stepping angle, (iii) rump-height index, (iv) number of correct ladder steps, (v) bladder score and (vi) sensitivity (withdrawal latency after thermal stimulus). Finally, we determined the amount of serotonergic fibers in the preserved neural tissue bridges (PNTB) around the lesion site. Our results show that, systemic therapy with ISP improved locomotor, sensory and vegetative recovery which correlated with more spared serotonergic fibers in PNTB.
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62. Folgen der Affektion der Halswirbelsäule bei rheumatoider Arthritis- eine biomechanische Untersuchung der Bandstrukturen des atlantoaxialen Komplexes
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Meyer, Carolin, Bredow, Jan, Heising, Elisa, Eysel, Peer, Müller, Lars-Peter, and Stein, Gregor
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Fragestellung: Der Durchmesser von anteriorem und posteriorem antlantoaxialem Interval ist diagnostisch und prognostisch relevant im Hinblick auf mögliche neurologische Störungen bei Patienten mit rheumatoider Arthritis. Im Rahmen des Follow-ups werden zumeist Röntgen- und MRT-Untersuchungen[zum vollständigen Text gelangen Sie über die oben angegebene URL], Deutscher Kongress für Orthopädie und Unfallchirurgie (DKOU 2017)
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63. Genauigkeit 3D-Fluoro-navigierter anteriorer transpedikulärer Schrauben an der subaxialen Halswirbelsäule - eine experimentelle Studie am humanen Präparat
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Bredow, Jan, Meyer, Carolin, Löhrer, Lars, Siedek, Florian, Wallscheid, Franziska, Müller, Lars-Peter, Eysel, Peer, and Stein, Gregor
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ddc: 610 ,Halswirbelsäule ,610 Medical sciences ,Medicine ,Pedikelschrauben ,Fusionstechniken - Abstract
Fragestellung: Die an Brust- und Lendenwirbelsäule als Standard geltende Technik der Stabilisierung durch Pedikelschrauben findet auch an der Halswirbelsäule zunehmende Verbreitung. In der jüngsten Vergangenheit wurden erste Arbeiten zur Anwendung von Anterior transpedicular screws (ATPS)[zum vollständigen Text gelangen Sie über die oben angegebene URL], Deutscher Kongress für Orthopädie und Unfallchirurgie (DKOU 2017)
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- 2017
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64. Myelon Stent – a New Technical Procedure to Protect the Spinal Cord Against Tumour Compression.
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Eysel, Peer, Baltin, Christoph, and Meyer, Carolin
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- 2020
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65. Recovery after spinal cord injury by modulation of the proteoglycan receptor PTPσ
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Rink, Svenja, primary, Arnold, Dominik, additional, Wöhler, Aliona, additional, Bendella, Habib, additional, Meyer, Carolin, additional, Manthou, Marilena, additional, Papamitsou, Theodora, additional, Sarikcioglu, Levent, additional, and Angelov, Doychin N., additional
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66. The effect of myelotomy following low thoracic spinal cord compression injury in rats
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Meyer, Carolin, primary, Bendella, Habib, additional, Rink, Svenja, additional, Gensch, Robin, additional, Seitz, Robert, additional, Stein, Gregor, additional, Manthou, Marilena, additional, Papamitsou, Theodora, additional, Nakamura, Makoto, additional, Bouillon, Bertil, additional, Galea, Mary, additional, Batchelor, Peter, additional, Dunlop, Sarah, additional, and Angelov, Doychin, additional
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- 2018
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67. The impact of obesity measured by outer abdominal fat on instability of the adjacent segments after rigid pedicle screw fixation
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Lenz, Maximilian, primary, Meyer, Carolin, additional, Boese, Christoph Kolja, additional, Siewe, Jan, additional, Eysel, Peer, additional, and Scheyerer, Max Joseph, additional
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- 2018
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68. Constitutively reduced sensory capacity promotes better recovery after spinal cord-injury (SCI) in blind rats of the dystrophic RCS strain
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Rink, Svenja, primary, Bendella, Habib, additional, Alsolivany, Kurdin, additional, Meyer, Carolin, additional, Woehler, Aliona, additional, Jansen, Ramona, additional, Isik, Zeynep, additional, Stein, Gregor, additional, Wennmachers, Sina, additional, Nakamura, Makoto, additional, and Angelov, Doychin N., additional
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- 2018
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69. Whole body vibration (WBV) following spinal cord injury (SCI) in rats: Timing of intervention
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Manthou, Marilena, Abdulla, Diana Saad Yousif, Pavlov, Stoyan Pavlov, Jansen, Ramona, Bendella, Habib, Nohroudi, Klaus, Stein, Gregor, Meyer, Carolin, Ozsoy, Ozlem, Ozsoy, Umut, Kandemir, Yasemin Behram, Sarikcioglu, Levent, Semler, Oliver, Schoenau, Eckhard, Dunlop, Sarah, Angelov, Doychin Nikolov, Manthou, Marilena, Abdulla, Diana Saad Yousif, Pavlov, Stoyan Pavlov, Jansen, Ramona, Bendella, Habib, Nohroudi, Klaus, Stein, Gregor, Meyer, Carolin, Ozsoy, Ozlem, Ozsoy, Umut, Kandemir, Yasemin Behram, Sarikcioglu, Levent, Semler, Oliver, Schoenau, Eckhard, Dunlop, Sarah, and Angelov, Doychin Nikolov
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Background: Following spinal cord injury (SCI), exercise training provides a wide range of benefits and promotes activitydependent synaptic plasticity. Whole body vibration (WBV) in SCI patients improves walking and spasticity as well as bone and muscle mass. However, little is known about the effects of timing or frequency of intervention. Objective: To determine which WBV-onset improves locomotor and bladder functions and influences synaptic plasticity beneficially. Methods: SCI was followed by WBV starting 1, 7, 14, 28 days after injury (WBV1, WBV7, etc.) and continued for 12 weeks. Intact animals and those receiving SCI but no WBV (No WBV), SCI plus WBV twice daily (2xWBV) and SCI followed by passive hindlimb flexion-extension (PFE) served as controls. Locomotor [BBB rating, foot stepping angle (FSA) and rump-height index (RHI)] as well as bladder function were determined at 1, 3, 6, 9, and 12 weeks. Following perfusion fixation at 12 weeks, lesion volume and immunofluorescence for astrogliosis (GFAP), microglia (IBA1) and synaptic vesicles (synaptophysin, SYN) were determined. Results: Compared to the No WBV group, the WB7 and WBV14 groups showed significantly faster speeds of BBB score recovery though this effect was temporary. Considering RHI we detected a sustained improvement in the WBV14 and PFE groups. Bladder function was better in the WBV14, WBV28, 2xWBV and PFE groups. Synaptophysin levels improved in response to WBV7 and WBV14, but worsened after WBV28 in parallel to an increased IBA1 expression. Correlation- and principal components analysis revealed complex relationships between behavioural (BBB, FSA, RHI) and morphological (GFAP, IBA1, SYN) measurements. Conclusions: WBV started 14 days after SCI provides the most benefit (RHI, bladder); starting at 1day after SCI provides no benefit and starting at 28 days may be detrimental. Increasing the intensity of WBV to twice daily did not provide additional benefit.
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70. Rheumatoid Arthritis Affecting the Upper Cervical Spine: Biomechanical Assessment of the Stabilizing Ligaments
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Meyer, Carolin, Bredow, Jan, Heising, Elisa, Eysel, Peer, Mueller, Lars Peter, Stein, Gregor, Meyer, Carolin, Bredow, Jan, Heising, Elisa, Eysel, Peer, Mueller, Lars Peter, and Stein, Gregor
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Diameters of anterior and posterior atlantodental intervals (AADI and PADI) are diagnostically conclusive regarding ongoing neurological disorders in rheumatoid arthritis. MRI and X-ray are mostly used for patients' follow-up. This investigation aimed at analyzing these intervals during motion of cervical spine, when transverse and alar ligaments are damaged. AADI and PADI of 10 native, human cervical spines were measured using lateral fluoroscopy, while the spines were assessed in neutral position first, in maximal inclination second, and in maximal extension at last. First, specimens were evaluated under intact conditions, followed by analysis after transverse and alar ligaments were destroyed. Damage of the transverse ligament leads to an increase of the AADI's diameter about 0.65 mm in flexion and damage of alar ligaments results in significant enhancement of 3.59 mm at mean. In extension, the AADI rises 0.60 mm after the transverse ligament was cut and 0.90 mm when the alar ligaments are damaged. After all ligaments are destroyed, AADI assessed in extension closely resembles AADI at neutral position. Ligamentous damage showed an average significant decrease of the PADI of 1.37 mm in the first step and of 3.57 mm in the second step in flexion, while it is reduced about 1.61 mm and 0.41 mm in the extended and similarly in the neutrally positioned spine. Alar and transverse ligaments are both of obvious importance in order to prevent AAS and movement-related spinal cord compression. Functional imaging is necessary at follow-up in order to identify patients having an advanced risk of neurological disorders.
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71. Influence of Osseous and Ligamentous Injuries on the Stability of the Atlantoaxial Complex
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Meyer, Carolin, Bredow, Jan, Heising, Elisa, Eysel, Peer, Mueller, Lars, Stein, Gregor, Meyer, Carolin, Bredow, Jan, Heising, Elisa, Eysel, Peer, Mueller, Lars, and Stein, Gregor
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Background The odontoid process and the transverse ligament are the most important structures stabilising the atlantoaxial complex. It has not been fully elucidated how injuries of these structures contribute towards instability and a potential narrowing of the spinal canal. Therefore, our investigation aimed to perform a biomechanical analysis of spinal width and dislocation of the odontoid process depending on injuries of the aforementioned structures. Methods In 10 fresh human cadaveric specimens, physiologic flexion and extension were simulated under fluoroscopy in intact specimens and after application of an odontoid process fracture and transverse ligament rupture in a crossover design. The width of the spinal canal and the dislocation of fragments were measured. Results In the intact condition, values of 19.8/19.5/19.8mm (neutral/flexion/extension) were observed regarding spinal width. After an isolated fracture, values were 18.5/18.9/17.9mm. With additional ligamentous injury, values changed to 20.3/19.4/22.6mm. In the second group, values after initial ligament injury were 18.6/16.2/17.3mm and 16.6/14.1/18.7mm after fracture. Dislocation of fragments after an isolated fracture averaged 2.2/2.5/2.5mm; an additional ligamentous injury led to 2.6/2.2/2.2mm. In the second group, where a ligamentous injury preceded the fracture, a dislocation of 1.5/1.9/3.5mm was detected after the fracture. Conclusion Neurological disorders have been observed starting at a spinal canal constriction of 2.0mm. Our results demonstrate that a relevant constriction of the spinal canal may be due to isolated or combined injuries of the bone and the transverse ligament. Furthermore, our results show the importance of posttraumatic immobilisation of the spine with a view to the role of the transverse ligament for stabilisation of the atlantoaxial complex.
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72. Determination of the diversity of Rhodopirellula isolates from European seas by multilocus sequence analysis
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Winkelmann, Nadine, Jaekel, Ulrike, Meyer, Carolin Serrano, Rossello-Mora, Ramon, Rachel, Reinhard, and Harder, Jens
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Biogeography -- Research ,Marine bacteria -- Genetic aspects ,Marine bacteria -- Distribution ,Nucleotide sequencing -- Usage ,Transmission electron microscopes -- Usage ,Company distribution practices ,Biological sciences - Abstract
The genetic identity of the Rhodopirellula isolates on the species level and the habitat sizes of the species are understood by developing a multilocus sequence analysis (MLSA) and are applied to the strain collection. The MLSA results are calibrated with a DNA-DNA hybridization (DDH) study and transmission electron microscopy (EM) is performed on some isolates to support the identification as Planctomycetes and to visualize morphological differences between strains.
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73. Klinische Anwendbarkeit der Eysel und Roosen Klassifikation in der Behandlung der Densfraktur
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Meyer, Carolin, Oppermann, Johannes, Eysel, Peer, Müller, Lars-Peter, and Stein, Gregor
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Anderson ,ddc: 610 ,Halswirbelsäule ,Densfraktur ,Eysel/Roosen ,Klassifikation ,610 Medical sciences ,Medicine - Abstract
Fragestellung: Die effizienteste Behandlung der Typ-2 Densfraktur nach Anderson/ D'Alonzo wird weiterhin kontrovers diskutiert: Die konservative Therapie mittels rigider Orthese scheint die risikoärmste Option zu sein. Jedoch kommt es häufig zu Pseudarthrosenbildung und anhaltender[zum vollständigen Text gelangen Sie über die oben angegebene URL], Deutscher Kongress für Orthopädie und Unfallchirurgie (DKOU 2016)
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74. The New Mixed Cluster Trielide K 3 Ga11– xInx( x = 1.16–1.36): Synthesis, Crystal Chemistry, and Chemical Bonding
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Falk, Martha, primary, Meyer, Carolin, additional, and Röhr, Caroline, additional
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75. Analyse der Passgenauigkeit fünf anatomisch vorgeformter Klavikulaplattensysteme
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Oppermann, Johannes, primary, Ettmann, Linda, additional, Meyer, Carolin, additional, Ries, Christian, additional, Stein, Gregor, additional, Spies, Christian Karl, additional, Müller, Lars Peter, additional, and Faymonville, Christoph, additional
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76. Therapiekonzept und Outcome bei Typ-II-Frakturen des Dens axis
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Meyer, Carolin, primary, Oppermann, Johannes, additional, Meermeyer, Ingo, additional, Eysel, Peer, additional, Müller, Lars Peter, additional, and Stein, Gregor, additional
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- 2017
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77. Einfluss osteoligamentärer Verletzungen auf die Stabilität des atlantoaxialen Komplexes
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Meyer, Carolin, additional, Bredow, Jan, additional, Heising, Elisa, additional, Eysel, Peer, additional, Müller, Lars, additional, and Stein, Gregor, additional
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- 2017
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78. Whole body vibration (WBV) following spinal cord injury (SCI) in rats: Timing of intervention
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Manthou, Marilena, primary, Abdulla, Diana Saad Yousif, additional, Pavlov, Stoyan Pavlov, additional, Jansen, Ramona, additional, Bendella, Habib, additional, Nohroudi, Klaus, additional, Stein, Gregor, additional, Meyer, Carolin, additional, Ozsoy, Ozlem, additional, Ozsoy, Umut, additional, Behram Kandemir, Yasemin, additional, Sarikcioglu, Levent, additional, Semler, Oliver, additional, Schoenau, Eckhard, additional, Dunlop, Sarah, additional, and Angelov, Doychin Nikolov, additional
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79. Rheumatoid Arthritis Affecting the Upper Cervical Spine: Biomechanical Assessment of the Stabilizing Ligaments
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Meyer, Carolin, primary, Bredow, Jan, additional, Heising, Elisa, additional, Eysel, Peer, additional, Müller, Lars Peter, additional, and Stein, Gregor, additional
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80. Anatomische Passgenauigkeit von sechs anatomisch vorgeformten Claviculaplatten
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Oppermann, Johannes, Ettmann, Linda, Meyer, Carolin, Stein, Gregor, Müller, Lars Peter, and Faymonville, Christoph
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Clavicula ,operative Versorgung ,ddc: 610 ,Fraktur ,610 Medical sciences ,Medicine ,Osteosynthese - Abstract
Fragestellung: Claviculafrakturen zählen mit 3 bis 5 % aller Frakturen zu den häufigsten Frakturen. Bevorzugte Methode zur internen Stabilisierung ist neben der intramedullären Schienung, die Plattenosteosynthese. Inadäquat aufliegende Plattenosteosynthesen können zu Weichgewebsirritationen,[zum vollständigen Text gelangen Sie über die oben angegebene URL], Deutscher Kongress für Orthopädie und Unfallchirurgie (DKOU 2015)
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81. Synthesis and structure-activity relationships of inhibitors of bacterial hyaluronidase: An approach to obtain compounds with drug-like properties
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Meyer, Carolin
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ddc:540 ,streptococcal hyaluronidase, inhibitor, drug-like properties ,540 Chemie - Abstract
Hyaluronidases are enzymes that predominantly degrade hyaluronan, a major constituent of the extracellular matrix. They can be ubiquitously found throughout the animal kingdom and have been isolated from a large number of different organs and animal venoms. Additionally, hyaluronidases are produced by bacteria and fungi. In case of pathogenic bacteria and animal venoms, the hyaluronidases act as spreading factors. They cause local tissue damage to facilitate the diffusion of pathogens and toxins, respectively. Inhibitors of the hyaluronidases are required as pharmacological tools to further investigate their physiological and pathophysiological roles of these enzymes. Previously, we identified hyaluronidase inhibitors among lipophilic vitamin C, indole, and benzoxazole derivatives. Due to the lack of drug-like properties and high plasma protein binding, such substances are considered inappropriate for in vivo studies. The goal of this thesis was the design, synthesis, identification, and pharmacological characterization of novel low-molecular weight inhibitors of the bacterial hyaluronidase SagHyal4755 with improved drug-like properties. In a first attempt, several commercially available drugs, especially non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), were investigated for inhibitory activity on the hyaluronate lyase SagHyal4755 and the bovine testis hyaluronidase (BTH). All tested substances were inactive or only weakly active on BTH, suggesting inactivity of these compounds at the corresponding human enzyme, the PH 20 hyaluronidase. In contrast to the mammalian enzyme, the bacterial hyaluronidase was inhibited by several compounds. The salicylate diflunisal (IC50 (SagHyal4755) = 195 µM) was identified as a putative lead compound for the design and synthesis of chemically related inhibitors of SagHyal4755 with improved drug-like properties. The scaffold of diflunisal was modified by introduction of a variously substituted aryl rings via Suzuki-Miyaura coupling led to potent inhibitors, for example 1,1’:3’,1’’-terphenyl-4-carboxylic acid and 4-hydroxy-1,1’:4’,1’’-terphenyl-3-carboxylic acid which revealed IC50 values of about 30 µM on SagHyal4755 corresponding to a 6-fold increased potency compared to the lead diflunisal. However, inhibitors for the second bacterial hyaluronidase, SpnHyl, were not found among the diflunisal analogs, indicating differences between the binding pockets of these related enzymes. In a second synthetic approach, analogs of 6,7-dichloro-1H-indoles and 5-hydroxy-1H-indoles were synthesized. Whereas the investigated compounds showed only weak or no inhibition on both the bovine testicular hyaluronidase (BTH) and the bacterial hyaluronidase SpnHyl, IC50 values in the two-digit micromolar range were determined on SagHyal4755. 6,7 Dichloro-1-(4-chlorobenzyl)-3-methyl-1H-indole-2-carboxylic acid was the most potent inhibitor from the series (IC50 = 16 µM). In general, the potency of both, diflunisal- and indole-type hyaluronidase inhibitors, is strongly dependent on the presence of a negatively charged carboxylic group and chloro substituents as well as the overall lipophilicity of the compounds. The combination of these structural features resulted in inhibitory activity on SagHyal4755 in the lower two-digit micromolar range. In search of bioisosteric replacements of the indole scaffold, a small series of eight 2 phenylindolizine derivatives, with and without carboxylic acid moieties, was synthesized. Except for 4-(6-cyanoindolizin-2-yl)benzoic acid (IC50 = 56 µM), these compounds showed very weak or no inhibition of the streptococcal hyaluronidase SagHyal4755. All synthesized compounds were devoid of inhibitory activity on BTH. A subproject of this thesis focused upon the characterization of venoms from two different snake species, Bitis arietans (viper) and Naja siamensis (cobra), with regard to their hyaluronidase activity. Both venoms contain hyaluronidases with a molecular weight between 45 kDa and 65 kDa, which showed their maximum activity at acidic pH values (pH 4-7). The investigation of four selected compounds for inhibition of the two snake venom hyaluronidases revealed very weak or no inhibition. Since the pure reptile hyaluronidases were not available for more detailed investigations, lack of activity at these reptile enzymes cannot be ruled out. However, the high protein content in the raw venoms has to be taken into account as well. This assumption is supported by the high plasma protein binding of the tested compounds, as determined by an HPLC based method. Taken together, substances derived from three different scaffolds were identified as two-digit micromolar inhibitors of the hyaluronate lyase SagHyal4755, but not of the bacterial hyaluronidase SpnHyl, the bovine testis hyaluronidase (BTH), and the snake venom hyaluronidases., Hyaluronidasen sind Enzyme, die Hyaluronsäure, einen Hauptbestandteil der extrazellulären Matrix, abbauen. Sie kommen ubiquitär im gesamten Tierreich vor und konnten aus einer Reihe verschiedener Organe und aus Tiergiften isoliert werden. Des Weiteren werden Hyaluronidasen von Bakterien und Pilzen produziert. Die Hyaluronidasen aus Tiergiften (z.B. Schlangen- oder Bienengift) und aus pathogenen Bakterien fungieren hauptsächlich als „spreading factors“: Sie bauen die Hyaluronsäure in der extrazellulären Matrix ab und erleichtern so die Ausbreitung der Toxine bzw. Pathogene im Gewebe des Wirts. Inhibitoren sind daher in zweierlei Hinsicht von Interesse: Zum einen können sie als pharmakologische Werkzeuge dienen, um die (patho-)physiologischen Rollen dieser Enzyme weiter zu untersuchen. Zum anderen könnten sie als Adjuvantien die antibiotische Therapie gegen resistente Keime verbessern. Zu den potentesten bisher bekannten Inhibitoren für die bakterielle Hyaluronidase SagHyal4755 gehören lipophile 6-O-acylierte Vitamin C Derivate, Indole und Benzoxazole. Die hohe Lipophilie dieser Substanzen führt zu hoher Plasmaproteinbindung und schlechter Wasserlöslichkeit, so dass die Anforderungen bezüglich „arzneistoffartiger Eigenschaften“ („drug-like properties“) für In-vivo- Untersuchungen nicht erfüllt werden. Daher war das Ziel dieses Projektes, der Entwurf, die Synthese, Identifizierung und pharmakologische Charakterisierung neuer niedermolekularer Wirkstoffe mit verbesserten „drug-like properties“ zur Hemmung der bakteriellen Hyaluronidase. Zunächst wurden eine Reihe bekannter, kommerziell verfügbarer Arzneistoffe, insbesondere nichtsteroidale Antiphlogistika (NSAIDs), ausgewählt und auf Inhibition an der bakteriellen Hyaluronidase SagHyal4755 und der bovinen testikulären Hyaluronidase (BTH) getestet. Am bovinen Enzym waren die untersuchten Arzneistoffe inaktiv oder allenfalls schwach wirksam. Dies lässt vermuten, dass sich diese Substanzen an dem der BTH entsprechenden humanen Enzym PH-20 ebenso verhalten. Die bakterielle Hyaluronidase hingegen wurde von einigen der untersuchten Substanzen gehemmt. Das Salicylsäure-Derivat Diflunisal (IC50 (SagHyal4755) = 195 µM) wurde als Leitstruktur für die Entwicklung neuer Inhibitoren identifiziert. Am Grundgerüst des Diflunisal-Moleküls wurden verschiedene Modifikationen vorgenommen, die hauptsächlich in der Einführung verschieden substituierter Arylringe bestanden. Mit Hilfe der Suzuki-Miyaura Kreuzkupplung konnten eine Reihe neuer Inhibitoren synthetisiert werden, die im Vergleich zu Diflunisal zum Teil einen ca. 6-fach niedrigeren IC50-Wert an der bakteriellen Hyaluronidase aufweisen. Die beiden Verbindungen 1,1:3‘,1‘ Triphenyl-4-carbonsäure (UR-CM67) und 4-Hydroxy-1,1:4‘,1‘-triphenyl-3-carbonsäure (UR-CM70) erreichten IC50-Werte um 30 µM an der Hyaluronatlyase SagHyal4755. Dagegen wurden keine Inhibitoren für die zweite bakterielle Hyaluronidase aus Streptococcus pneumoniae (SpnHyl) unter den Diflunisal-Analoga identifiziert. In einem zweiten Ansatz wurden 6,7-Dichlor-1H-indole und 5-Hydroxy-1H-indole synthetisiert. Während die meisten dieser Verbindungen nur schwache oder keine Hemmung an der bovinen testikulären (BTH) und der bakteriellen Hyaluronidase SpnHyl zeigten, erreichten sie zum Teil an der Lyase SagHyal4755 IC50-Werte im zweistellig mikromolaren Bereich. 6,7 Dichlor-1-(4-chlorbenzyl)-3-methyl-1H-indol-2-carbonsäure war die potenteste dieser Verbindungen (UR-CM197, IC50 = 16 µM). Es wurde ein bioisosterer Ersatz des Indol-Gerüstes durchgeführt und eine kleine Serie von 2 Phenylindolizin-Derivaten synthetisiert. Mit Ausnahme von 4-(6-Cyanoindolizin-2 yl)benzoesäure (IC50 = 56 µM) zeigten die Verbindungen keine oder nur schwache Hemmung der bakteriellen Hyaluronidase SagHyal4755. Außerdem waren alle Verbindungen inaktiv am bovinen Enzym (BTH). Ein Teilprojekt beschäftigte sich mit der Charakterisierung von Hyaluronidasen aus Schlangengiften zweier verschiedener Spezies, Bitis arietans (Puffotter) und Naja siamensis (Indochinesische Speikobra). Beide Gifte enthalten Hyaluronidasen mit Molmassen zwischen 45 kDa und 65 kDa und maximaler enzymatischer Aktivität bei saurem pH-Wert (pH 4-7). Vier verschiedene Verbindungen wurden auf Inhibition dieser beiden Schlangengift-Hyaluronidasen untersucht. Dabei zeigten diese Substanzen nur schwache oder keine Hemmung, möglicherweise aufgrund ihrer ausgeprägten Bindung an Proteine, die in hohem Anteil in dem in gefriergetrockneter Form eingesetzten Schlangengift enthalten waren. Insgesamt wurden unter den synthetisierten Verbindungen mit drei unterschiedlichen chemischen Grundgerüsten Hemmstoffe der bakteriellen Hyaluronidase SagHyal4755 mit IC50-Werten im zweistellig mikromolaren Bereich identifiziert.
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82. Mixed alkali/alkaline earth trielides of the BaAl4-type structure: a combined synthetic, crystallograhic and theoretical case study for the 'coloring' in polar intermetallics
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Falk, Martha, primary, Meyer, Carolin, additional, Kledt, Matthias, additional, and Röhr, Caroline, additional
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83. n-Alkanisomerisierung katalysiert durch hochacide ionische Flüssigkeiten in mehrphasigen Reaktionssystemen
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Meyer, Carolin
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SCILL (solid catalyst with ionic liquid layer) ,acide ionische Flüssigkeit ,Katalyse ,Alkanisomerisierung ,ddc:620 ,Immobilisierung ,Technische Fakultät -ohne weitere Spezifikation - Abstract
The aim of this thesis comprised the development of highly acidic ionic liquid based catalysts for the n-alkane isomerization. Focus was on the reactant n-octane, a model compound for long-chain alkanes (C > 6), which are more pronounced to cracking side reactions compared to the state-of-the art feedstocks pentane / hexane and therefore has not been industrially applied up to now for the up-grading of fuels and production of high RON gasoline. However, this will be necessary in near future due to stricter environmental regulations. The investigated catalysts can be basically categorized in two different catalytic systems, the monofunctional and bifunctional catalysts. In the monofunctional category, uncoated acidic ionic liquids and SILP catalysts were investigated. SCILL systems, which are synthesized by coating pretreated Pt / silica with a thin film of the acidic ionic liquid [BMIM]Cl / AlCl3, as well as Pt nanoparticles based systems, which were formed in situ under hydrogen by the addition of Pt-precursors to a Lewis acidic hallometallate ionic liquid, can be attributed to the bifunctional catalysts. Monofunctional acidic ionic liquid based catalysts Three different catalytic systems, [BMIM]Cl / AlCl3 / H2SO4, [BMIM]Cl / AlCl3 / 1-chlorooctane as well as [BMIM]Cl / AlCl3 / CuCl2 were screened for system selection in the n-octane isomerization at Treaction = 303 K. The first two systems were further optimized for highest carbenium ion generation and therewith highest n-octane conversion. Moreover, these two optimized systems were tested for their recyclability. The cracking inhibitor hydrogen (phydrogen = 0 – 40 bar) was totally effectless in the n-octane isomerization at mild reaction temperatures and also at elevated temperatures. Another measure regarding the selectivity improvement, decreased Lewis acidity of the ionic liquid (n([BMIM]Cl) / n(AlCl3) = 1/1.7 compared to n([BMIM]Cl) / n(AlCl3) = 1/2.0), resulted not in higher iso-octanes selectivities at 303 K, merely the n-octane conversion was parallelly shifted to lower values. The acidic ionic liquid based catalysts were applied in a liquid-liquid biphasic reaction mode. An improved recycling and immobilization concept of the catalytically active acidic ionic liquid offers the SILP system. The ionic liquid n([BMIM]Cl) / n(AlCl3) = 1/2.0 was successfully immobilized on pretreated silica support and applied in a slurry-phase reaction mode (liquid organic phase, solid SILP catalyst). The tested SILP catalyst showed higher catalytic activity in the n-octane conversion compared to the classical biphasic system (Treaction = 373 K, phelium = 40 bar). Bifunctional ionic liquid based catalytic systems The SCILL system resulted in a modified and enhanced activity and selectivity compared to the monofunctional acidic ionic liquid based catalyst and the heterogeneous Pt / silica catalyst. The SCILL material was characterized by H2-chemisorption, N2-adsorption and ICP-AES before its application in catalysis. The SCILL systems revealed a strong dependency of the catalytic activity on the hydrogen partial pressure. Higher hydrogen partial pressure resulted in a significant increase in n-octane conversion as well as iso-octanes selectivity. Temperature variation (Treaction = 373 – 423 K) was a further part of the investigative experiments. A less Lewis acidic ionic liquid (n([BMIM]Cl) / n(AlCl3) = 1/1.7 compared to (n([BMIM]Cl) / n(AlCl3) = 1/2.0) on the pretreated Pt / silica led to a lower amount of converted n-octanes but also to slightly reduced selectivities for iso-octanes. In contrast to the catalytic system [BMIM]Cl / AlCl3 / 1-chlorooctane, no clear trend was obvious that higher concentrations of the promoter 1-chlorooctane resulted in increased n-octane conversions for the SCILL system. The iso-octane selectivities exhibited also no recognizable trend if the alkyl halide was added. Different analytical techniques were applied to prove the stability of the SCILL catalysts under reaction conditions. The stability of the SCILL systems was also reflected in the recycling experiments. Almost constant iso-octanes selectivities and slightly decreasing n-octane conversions with every recycling run are the results of three catalytic runs in a row with the same SCILL system. Further, a comparison between the whole product spectra, which consisted of 4 ≤ C ≤ 10, and RON calculations of a SCILL and monofunctional acidic ionic liquid based catalyzed n octane isomerization was conducted. A positive effect on n-octane conversion and on the selectivity for iso-octanes was also observed when the bifunctional catalyst, PtCl2 or PtCl4 in combination with a highly Lewis acidic ionic liquid, and hydrogen was applied in a multiphase reaction system at 373 K. XRD analysis proved the in situ formation of Pt nanoparticles in the chloroaluminate ionic liquid under hydrogen atmosphere. Comparative experiments for all four catalytic systems (uncoated acidic ionic liquid, SILP, SCILL and Pt nanoparticles) in the n-octane isomerization under hydrogen or helium atmosphere without any alkyl halide addition were carried out at 373 K. Bifunctional and monofunctional systems revealed different reaction pathways. Ziel dieser Arbeit war die Entwicklung von Katalysatorsystemen für die n-Alkanisomerisierung, die auf hochaciden ionischen Flüssigkeiten basieren. Der Fokus lag dabei auf dem Edukt n-Octan, eine Modellkomponente für längerkettige Kohlenwasserstoffe (C > 6), welche im Vergleich zu den bisher industriell eingesetzten Ausgangskomponenten Pentan / Hexan anfälliger für Crackreaktionen ist. Daher wurde Octan bis jetzt noch nicht als Ausgangsstoff in den Raffinerien verwendet, um Treibstoff mit einer hohen RON zu erhalten. Auf Grund strengerer umwelttechnischer Regulierungen wird in Zukunft jedoch eine Ausweitung der Eduktalkane auf längerkettige Kohlenwasserstoffe, wie beispielsweise n-Octan, notwendig sein. Die untersuchten Katalysatoren können grundlegend in zwei Kategorien unterteilt werden, nämlich in monofunktionelle und bifunktionelle Systeme. Zu den Monofunktionellen zählen die aciden ionischen Flüssigkeiten und SILP Katalysatoren. Die SCILL Systeme, bei welchen vorbehandeltes Pt / Silica mit einer aciden ionischen Flüssigkeit des Typs [BMIM]Cl / AlCl3 modifiziert wird, und ebenso die Katalysatoren, welche auf in situ gebildeten Pt Nanopartikeln basieren, werden dem bifunktionellen Katalysatortyp zugeordnet. Monofunktionelle Katalysatoren, die auf aciden ionischen Flüssigkeiten basieren Drei verschiedene Katalysatorsysteme, [BMIM]Cl / AlCl3 / H2SO4, [BMIM]Cl / AlCl3 / 1 Chloroctan, [BMIM]Cl / AlCl3 / CuCl2 wurden in der n-Octanisomerisierung bei 303 K getestet, um eine Systemauswahl zu treffen. Die beiden erstgenannten Katalysatoren wurden weiterhin dahingehend optimiert, eine maximale Konzentration an Carbeniumionen und damit an n-Octan Umsatz zu erhalten. Außerdem wurden diese beiden Katalysatorsysteme auf ihre Recyclierbarkeit untersucht. Beim Edukt n-Octan zeigte der Crack-Inhibitor Wasserstoff (pWasserstoff = 0 – 40 bar) sowohl bei geringen Reaktionstemperaturen also auch bei höheren überhaupt keine Wirkung. Eine weitere Maßnahme zur Selektivitätsverbesserung für das Edukt n-Octan, die Verringerung der Lewis-Acidität der ionischen Flüssigkeit (n([BMIM]Cl) / n(AlCl3) = 1/1,7 im Vergleich zu n([BMIM]Cl) / n(AlCl3) = 1/2,0), resultierte ebenfalls nicht in höheren iso-Octan Selektivitäten bei 303 K, lediglich der Umsatz an n-Octan verringerte sich. Die Katalysatoren, welche auf aciden ionischen Flüssigkeiten basieren, wurden in flüssig-flüssig zweiphasiger Reaktionsführung verwendet. Eine optimierte Möglichkeit zum Katalysatorrecycling und zum Immobilisieren der katalytisch aktiven ionischen Flüssigkeit stellt das SILP Konzept dar. Es wurde gezeigt, dass die ionische Flüssigkeit n([BMIM]Cl) / n(AlCl3) = 1/2,0 erfolgreich auf einem vorbehandelten Silika Träger immobilisiert und in einem Slurry-System verwendet werden konnte (flüssige Organik, fester SILP Katalysator). Der SILP Katalysator zeigte im Vergleich zur ungeträgerten aciden ionischen Flüssigkeit eine höhere katalytische Aktivität (TReaktion = 373 K, pHelium = 40 bar). Bifunktionelle Katalysatorsysteme, die auf ionischen Flüssigkeiten basieren Die Verwendung eines SCILL Systems führte zu modifizierter Aktivität und Selektivität im Vergleich zu monofunktionellen Katalysatoren, die auf aciden ionischen Flüssigkeiten basieren oder im Vergleich zu dem heterogenen Katalysator Pt / Silika. Zunächst wurde das SCILL System mittels H2-Chemisorption, N2-Adsorption und ICP-AES-AES charakterisiert, bevor es in der Katalyse eingesetzt wurde. Die katalytische Aktivität der SCILL Katalysatoren war stark vom Wasserstoffpartialdruck abhängig. Höhere Wasserstoffpartialdrücke resultierten in einer deutlichen Steigerung des n-Octan Umsatzes und der iso-Oktan Selektivität. Weitere Experimente beinhalteten eine Temperaturvariation (TReaktion = 373 – 423 K). Eine Beschichtung des vorbehandelten Pt / Silikas mit einer weniger Lewis aciden ionischen Flüssigkeit (n([BMIM]Cl) / n(AlCl3) = 1/1,7 im Vergleich zu n([BMIM]Cl) / n(AlCl3) = 1/2,0) führte zu geringerem Umsatz an n-Octan. Jedoch verschlechterte sich bei dem SCILL System im Vergleich zum monofunktionellen Katalysator bei dieser Aciditätsvariation auch leicht die Selektivität. Im Vergleich zu dem Katalysator [BMIM]Cl / AlCl3 / 1-Chloroctan konnte bei höheren Konzentrationen des Promoters 1 Chloroctan in Kombination mit dem SCILL System kein Trend hin zu höheren n-Octan Umsätzen ausgemacht werden, dies war ebenso für die iso Octan Selektivität der Fall. Verschiedene Analytikmethoden wurden angewandt, um die Stabilität des SCILL Systems unter Reaktionsbedingungen nachzuweisen. Die Stabilität der SCILL Systeme spiegelte sich auch in den Recyclingversuchen wieder. Annähernd konstante iso-Octan Selektivitäten und sich leicht verringernde n-Octan Umsätze wurden für die drei Recyclingexperimente mit demselben Katalysator erreicht. Abschließend wurden ein Vergleich der Produktspektren, welche beide aus Alkanen mit 4 ≤ C ≤10 bestanden, und eine Berechnung der RON der Produkte für zwei Experimente durchgeführt, die mit einem SCILL System bzw. acider ionischer Flüssigkeit katalysiert wurden. Auch mit den bifunktionellen Katalysatoren, PtCl2 oder PtCl4 in Kombination mit einer stark Lewis aciden ionischen Flüssigkeit, konnte ein positiver Effekt von Wasserstoff auf den n Octan Umsatz und die Selektivität zu iso-Oktanen bei 373K festgestellt werden. Mit XRD konnte die in situ Bildung von Pt Nanopartikeln in der Chloroaluminatschmelze unter Wasserstoffatmosphäre nachgewiesen werden. Vergleichende Experimente wurden für alle vier katalytischen Systeme (ungeträgerte acide ionische Flüssigkeit, SILP, SCILL und Pt Nanopartikel) in der n-Octanisomerisierung, sowohl unter Helium als auch unter Wasserstoffatmosphere, ohne Zusatz von Promotoren bei 373 K durchgeführt. Daraus lässt sich ableiten, dass unterschiedliche Reaktionspfade für die mono- und bifunktionellen Katalysatoren vorliegen.
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84. The Role of Emotional Congruence in Human-Robot Interaction
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Malchus, Karoline, Jaecks, Petra, Damm, Oliver, Stenneken, Prisca, Meyer, Carolin, and Wrede, Britta
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85. The New Mixed Cluster Trielide K3Ga11-xInx (x = 1.16-1.36): Synthesis, Crystal Chemistry, and Chemical Bonding.
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The new cluster compound K3Ga11-xInx, which exhibits a very small In/Ga phase width of x = 1.16 to 1.36 only, was obtained in the course of a systematic synthetic, crystallographic and bond theoretical investigation of mixed potassium trielides of the ternary system K-In-Ga. The compound, which was synthesized from nearly stoichiometric amounts of the elements at a maximum temperature of 500 °C, crystallizes in a new orthorhombic crystal structure type [space group Cmmm, a = 1577.9(5), b = 3355.1(8), c = 655.2(2) pm, Z = 10, R1 = 0.0471]. In the complex polyanion, the triels form two crystallographically different [Ga12] icosahedra, which are present in a 1:2 ratio and a previously unknown [M13] "double-cluster" consisting of two vertex-sharing [M7] pentagonal bipyramids. All clusters are connected among each other and via a four-bonded pure In and Ga atom [In(1), Ga(1)]. The polyanion of the compound with the overall formula K15M55 can thus be split up according to [Ga(1x)12][Ga(2x)12]2[M(3x)13]In(1)4Ga(1)2. Herein, the all-exo bonded closo icosahedra carry a charge of -2, the six four-bonded In/Ga contribute with a charge of -6 and the new [M13] "double-cluster" thus carries a charge of -3. Under the reasonable assumption of an "intermediate" interaction between the two cluster fragements, this charge, i.e. the presence of 15 skeleton electron pairs, is in accordance with the mno electron counting rules. FP-LAPW DFT band structure calculations of two ordered model compounds support this interpretation: The tDOS exhibits a small bandgap and the electron density map suggests a limited additional interaction between the Ga5 bases of the two bipyramidal cluster fragments. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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86. Die Fibers von Ignicoccus hospitalis: Ultrastruktur, Verankerung und molekularbiologische Untersuchungen
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Meyer, Carolin
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Archaea, Fiber, Zellanhang, Verankerungsstruktur ,570 Biowissenschaften, Biologie ,ddc:570 - Abstract
Im Rahmen dieser Arbeit wurden die Zellanhänge von Ignicoccus hospitalis, die sogenannten Fibers, näher charakterisiert. Dabei konnte gezeigt werden, dass die Fibers Ähnlichkeiten zu bakteriellen Typ IV Pili aufweisen. Immunmarkierungsexperimente ermöglichten eine genaue Lokalisation des Hauptfiberproteins Iho670, welches sowohl in der äußeren, als auch in der cytoplasmatischen Membran nachgewiesen werden konnte. Elektronenmikroskopische Untersuchungen zeigten eine Verankerung der Zellanhänge unterhalb der Cytoplasmamembran an, zudem wurde ein vorläufiges Model des Fiberankers erstellt. Polymerisationsexperimente mit rekombinaten Fiberproteinen in vitro zeigten, dass die Existenz des hydrophoben N-terminalen Bereiches von Iho670 eine untergeordnete Rolle bei der Polymerisation der Untereinheiten spielt. Eine definitive funktionelle Zuordnung der Fiber konnte nicht getroffen werden, allerdings wurden zahlreiche Hinweise gefunden, die auf eine adhäsive Funktion der Fiber schließen lassen., In this work the cell appendages of Ignicoccus hospitalis, the so called fibers, were analysed. It could be shown that the fibers exhibit resemblance to type IV pili of bacteria. Immunolabelling allowed a precise localisation of the main fiber protein, Iho670, which could be detected in the outer as well as in the cytoplasmic membrane. Electron microscopical analysis showed the anchoring structure to be located beneath the cytoplasmic membrane, moreover a preliminary model of the anchor was developed. Polymerization experiments with recombinant fiberproteins demonstrated a minor role of the hydrophobic N-terminal region of Iho670 in the course of polymerization of the subunits. A clear function of the fiber could not be found, however there are numerous indications that favour an adhesional role.
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87. Temporal Effects of Alignment in Text-Based, Task-Oriented Discourse
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Foltz, Anouschka, primary, Gaspers, Judith, additional, Meyer, Carolin, additional, Thiele, Kristina, additional, Cimiano, Philipp, additional, and Stenneken, Prisca, additional
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88. Size- and Composition-Dependent Toxicity of Synthetic and Soil-Derived Fe Oxide Colloids for the Nematode Caenorhabditis elegans
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Höss, Sebastian, primary, Fritzsche, Andreas, additional, Meyer, Carolin, additional, Bosch, Julian, additional, Meckenstock, Rainer U., additional, and Totsche, Kai Uwe, additional
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89. 3D Structure Of The Archaea Ignicoccus And Nanoarchaeum, As Determined By Serial Section Electron Microscopy
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Heimerl, Thomas, Wasserburger, Nadine, Junglas, Benjamin, Meyer, Carolin, Wirth, Reinhard, Huber, Harald, and Rachel, Reinhard
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Mc 2009. Microscopy Conference, Graz, Austria. 30 August - 4 September 2009. First Joint Meeting Of Dreiländertagung And Multinational Congress On Microscopy.
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90. The Iho670 Fibers of Ignicoccus hospitalis Are Anchored in the Cell by a Spherical Structure Located beneath the Inner Membrane
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Meyer, Carolin, primary, Heimerl, Thomas, additional, Wirth, Reinhard, additional, Klingl, Andreas, additional, and Rachel, Reinhard, additional
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91. The role of emotional congruence in human-robot interaction
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Malchus, Karoline, primary, Stenneken, Prisca, additional, Jaecks, Petra, additional, Meyer, Carolin, additional, Damm, Oliver, additional, and Wrede, Britta, additional
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92. Filaments from Ignicoccus hospitalis Show Diversity of Packing in Proteins Containing N-Terminal Type IV Pilin Helices
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Yu, Xiong, primary, Goforth, Charles, additional, Meyer, Carolin, additional, Rachel, Reinhard, additional, Wirth, Reinhard, additional, Schröder, Gunnar F., additional, and Egelman, Edward H., additional
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93. AMP-Forming Acetyl Coenzyme A Synthetase in the Outermost Membrane of the Hyperthermophilic Crenarchaeon Ignicoccus hospitalis
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Mayer, Florian, primary, Küper, Ulf, additional, Meyer, Carolin, additional, Daxer, Stefanie, additional, Müller, Volker, additional, Rachel, Reinhard, additional, and Huber, Harald, additional
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- 2012
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94. Effective n-octane isomerization under exceptionally mild conditions using a novel class of superacidic ionic liquids
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Meyer, Carolin, primary and Wasserscheid, Peter, additional
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95. Size- and Composition-Dependent Toxicity of Synthetic and Soil-Derived Fe Oxide Colloids for the Nematode Caenorhabditis elegans.
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Höss, Sebastian, Fritzsche, Andreas, Meyer, Carolin, Bosch, Julian, Meckenstock, Rainer U., and Totsche, Kai Uwe
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96. Temporal effects of lexical alignment: Evidence from task-oriented discourse
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Foltz, Anouschka, Gaspers, Judith, Meyer, Carolin, Thiele, Kristina, Cimiano, Philipp, and Stenneken, Prisca
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Alignment in communication, the adaptation to one’s communication partner, is a pervasive phenomenon in everyday life, which occurs at various linguistic levels (Pickering & Garrod, 2004). Numerous studies have shown reliable lexical and syntactic alignment in a dialog context (e.g. Branigan et al., 2000; 2011). Many of these studies have focused on alignment at one linguistic level, in a rather short time frame, and in a controlled experimental setting. This study focuses on how lexical and syntactic alignment evolves over time, that is, over a longer stretch of discourse. Pairs of participants played a game together in which they matched each other’s array of objects in a grid. During each round of the game, one participant (the instructor) described the position of five geometric shapes in different colors to his or her interlocutor (the slider). Instructors could see the slider’s array and thus monitor successful placement of the shapes. Once all shapes were placed correctly, participants switched roles until a total of eight rounds were completed. All pairs of participants moved the same shapes to the same locations in the same order. To test whether participants showed alignment in a setting where neither syntax nor lexical items were experimentally manipulated, we created a baseline by comparing the utterances of instructors and sliders who did not actually play together. The results showed reliable lexical and syntactic alignment compared to the baseline. In addition, we found that lexical alignment, but not syntactic alignment, increased over the course of the game. Furthermore, lexical alignment, but not syntactic alignment, contributed to task success: the higher lexical alignment, the faster participants completed the task. We discuss the results in relation to current models of alignment.
97. Endoscopic Facet Joint Denervation on the Lumbar Spine: A Retrospective Analysis
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Wallscheid, Franziska, Manthey, Maximilian, Olsen, Jerome, Oikonomidis, Stavros, Meyer, Carolin, Eysel, Peer, Loehrer, Lars, Bredow, Jan, Wallscheid, Franziska, Manthey, Maximilian, Olsen, Jerome, Oikonomidis, Stavros, Meyer, Carolin, Eysel, Peer, Loehrer, Lars, and Bredow, Jan
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Study design: This single-center retrospective study analyzed patients with chronic low back pain (CLBP) who underwent endoscopic facet joint denervation (EFJD) between April 2018 and May 2019. Purpose: This study was designed to investigate the effectiveness of EFJD in treating CLBP. Overview of literature: CLBP is a challenging burden to healthcare systems worldwide. As up to 45% of cases originate from the lumbar facet joints, sufficient therapy strategies must be developed. EFJD offers a precise depiction of the dorsal medial ramus and the facet joint capsule. Methods: In this study, 64 patients who underwent EFJD were included. The main outcome of interest was patients' Visual Analog Scale (VAS) pain score, which was recorded at 3-time points (i.e., before operation and 6 weeks and 12 months after surgery). Results: EFJD effectively reduced the VAS pain scores by 58% in the short term (6 weeks) and 38% in the long term (12 months). Patients with isolated facet joint osteoarthritis benefited more (p <0.001). Conclusions: EFJD is a good treatment alternative for CLBP originating from the facet joints, particularly in patients with isolated facet joint osteoarthritis. Moreover, this method can address not only the dorsal medial ramus but also the surrounding tissue (e.g., facet joint capsule, facet joint effusion, and osteophytes) as the origin of CLBP.
98. null Einfluss von Bisphenol A auf die Biomechanik und die Mikro-CT-morphologische Architektur des Knochens der Wistar-Ratte
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Prasse, Tobias, Mittlmeier, Thomas, Müller-Hilke, Brigitte, Meyer, Carolin, and Universitätsmedizin Rostock.
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Bisphenol A ist eine ubiquitär verwendete Chemikalie mit weitem Anwendungsgebiet. Der Knochenmetabolismus der Ratte und des Menschen wird durch Bisphenol A auf molekularer Ebene beeinflusst. Bisphenol A hat keinen Einfluss auf die Belastbarkeit und Elastizität des Knochens der Wistar-Ratte. Der Einfluss von Bisphenol A auf die Struktur und die Stabilität des Knochens der Wistar-Ratte ist als gering einzustufen. Die Querschnittsfläche des Knochenmarks ist in dieser Studie im Vergleich der Niedrig- und Hochdosisgruppe der weiblichen Ratten in letzterer Gruppe signifikant höher.
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99. [Management and outcome of type II fractures of the odontoid process].
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Meyer C, Oppermann J, Meermeyer I, Eysel P, Müller LP, and Stein G
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- Aged, Fracture Fixation, Internal, Humans, Retrospective Studies, Treatment Outcome, Fractures, Bone, Odontoid Process, Spinal Fractures surgery
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Background: The most effective treatment of type II dens fractures according to Anderson and D'Alonzo remains controversial as there is no guidance on the choice of conservative or surgical therapy and if the anterior or the posterior approach is more advantageous. In 1993 Eysel and Roosen showed that the consolidation rate of type II odontoid fractures mostly depends on the morphology of the fracture and established a classification with corresponding treatment recommendations., Objective: The investigation aimed at clarifying the outcome of type II dens fractures treated according to the recommendations of Eysel and Roosen., Material and Methods: Data of dens fractures from 72 patients were analyzed and categorized according to the Eysel and Roosen classification. Furthermore, the treatment was analyzed and the outcome was evaluated retrospectively using radiographs acquired during follow-up., Results: The mean age of the 72 patients was 70.7 years. Of the patients 19.4% suffered from type A, 75% from type B and 5.6% from type C fractures according to Eysel and Roosen. Out of the 72 patients 45 were assessed by computed tomography (CT) scan during follow-up. According to the recommendations of the authors 34 of the 41 patients with type A or type B fractures underwent anterior screw fixation of the dens and 3 out of the 4 patients with a type C fracture underwent a dorsal C1 and C2 fusion. After a mean follow-up of 7 months non-union was observed in 15.6% of the patients whereby 6 of the these patients were treated by surgery and 1 patient was managed conservatively. All of the patients who developed a non-union had a type B fracture., Conclusion: The simple clinical applicability together with the low rate of non-union development shows that the Eysel and Roosen classification appears to be a suitable guide for clinical use when deciding on the appropriate treatment regimen.
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100. [Influence of Osseous and Ligamentous Injuries on the Stability of the Atlantoaxial Complex].
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Meyer C, Bredow J, Heising E, Eysel P, Müller L, and Stein G
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- Atlanto-Axial Joint physiopathology, Biomechanical Phenomena physiology, Cadaver, Fluoroscopy, Fracture Dislocation diagnosis, Fracture Dislocation physiopathology, Joint Instability physiopathology, Ligaments, Articular physiopathology, Neurologic Examination, Odontoid Process physiopathology, Range of Motion, Articular physiology, Risk Factors, Spinal Stenosis diagnosis, Spinal Stenosis physiopathology, Atlanto-Axial Joint injuries, Joint Instability diagnosis, Ligaments, Articular injuries, Odontoid Process injuries
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Background The odontoid process and the transverse ligament are the most important structures stabilising the atlantoaxial complex. It has not been fully elucidated how injuries of these structures contribute towards instability and a potential narrowing of the spinal canal. Therefore, our investigation aimed to perform a biomechanical analysis of spinal width and dislocation of the odontoid process depending on injuries of the aforementioned structures. Methods In 10 fresh human cadaveric specimens, physiologic flexion and extension were simulated under fluoroscopy in intact specimens and after application of an odontoid process fracture and transverse ligament rupture in a crossover design. The width of the spinal canal and the dislocation of fragments were measured. Results In the intact condition, values of 19.8/19.5/19.8 mm (neutral/flexion/extension) were observed regarding spinal width. After an isolated fracture, values were 18.5/18.9/17.9 mm. With additional ligamentous injury, values changed to 20.3/19.4/22.6 mm. In the second group, values after initial ligament injury were 18.6/16.2/17.3 mm and 16.6/14.1/18.7 mm after fracture. Dislocation of fragments after an isolated fracture averaged 2.2/2.5/2.5 mm; an additional ligamentous injury led to 2.6/2.2/2.2 mm. In the second group, where a ligamentous injury preceded the fracture, a dislocation of 1.5/1.9/3.5 mm was detected after the fracture. Conclusion Neurological disorders have been observed starting at a spinal canal constriction of 2.0 mm. Our results demonstrate that a relevant constriction of the spinal canal may be due to isolated or combined injuries of the bone and the transverse ligament. Furthermore, our results show the importance of posttraumatic immobilisation of the spine with a view to the role of the transverse ligament for stabilisation of the atlantoaxial complex., Competing Interests: Interessenkonflikt: Nein., (Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New York.)
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