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Krane M, Bauernschmitt R, Hiebinger A, Voss B, Badiu CC, Wottke M, Lange R. No differences in long term survival between primary cardiac surgery and cardiac reoperation in patients aged 80 years and older. Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2009. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0029-1191729] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Seravalli E, de Boer M, Geurink F, Huizenga J, Kreuger R, Schippers JM, van Eijk CWE, Voss B. A scintillating gas detector for 2D dose measurements in clinical carbon beams. Phys Med Biol 2008; 53:4651-65. [DOI: 10.1088/0031-9155/53/17/013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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Bleiziffer S, Hettich I, Eisenhauer B, Ruzicka D, Voss B, Bauernschmitt R, Lange R. Endoscopic radial artery harvesting for coronary artery bypass grafting leads to an increased incidence of sensation alterations in the donor arm. Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2008. [DOI: 10.1055/s-2008-1037887] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Krane M, Voss B, Hiebinger A, Wottke M, Bauernschmitt R, Badiu CC, Lange R. Mitral valve surgery in octogenarians: Outcome and quality of life. Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2008. [DOI: 10.1055/s-2008-1038031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Boehm J, Braun S, Hauner K, Grammer J, Dietrich W, Wagenpfeil S, Voss B, Lange R, Bauernschmitt R. Prognostic significance of NT-probrain natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) on inflammation and renal failure after cardiopulmonary bypass. Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2008. [DOI: 10.1055/s-2008-1037988] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Bauernschmitt R, Voss B, Will A, Lange R. Endovascular treatment of descending aorta unsuitable for conventional stenting. Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2008. [DOI: 10.1055/s-2008-1038061] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Voss B, Libera P, Bauernschmitt R, Will A, Lange R. Endoscopic controlled stent-treatment of a „Swiss cheese“ aorta. Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2008. [DOI: 10.1055/s-2008-1037944] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Voss B, Bauernschmitt R, Hendrich E, Brockmann G, Lange R. How to manage aortic arch complications after stenting of the descending aorta. Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2007; 55:522-4. [PMID: 18027343 DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-965646] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Wildhirt S, Voss B, vonCanal F, Grammer J, Benz M, Lange R. PO17-494 GRAFT FUNCTION, HISTOPATHOLOGY AND MORPHOMETRY OF RADIAL ARTERIES USED AS CONDUITS FOR MYOCARDIAL REVASCULARIZATION IN PATIENTS BEYOND AGE 70. ATHEROSCLEROSIS SUPP 2007. [DOI: 10.1016/s1567-5688(07)71504-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Kovarik JM, Slade A, Voss B, Schmidli H, Riviere GJ, Picard F, Sugita Y, Kawai R, Mee-Lee D, Schmouder RL. Ethnic sensitivity study of fingolimod in white and Asian subjects. Int J Clin Pharmacol Ther 2007; 45:98-109. [PMID: 17323789 DOI: 10.5414/cpp45098] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE The authors compared the pharmacokinetics and pharmacological effects of the immunomodulator fingolimod in healthy white and Asian subjects for potential ethnic differences. METHODS White and Asian (Japanese) healthy subjects were demographically matched for sex, age and weight. Subjects received single 1.25 mg doses of fingolimod (6 ethnic pairs), 2.5 mg (7 pairs), 5 mg (6 pairs) or 5 mg/day for 7 days (6 pairs). The pharmacokinetics of fingolimod, major metabolites, peripheral blood lymphocyte counts and heart rate were characterized over 1 month after single-dose and 2 months after multiple-dose administration. RESULTS There were no clinically relevant differences in the fingolimod dose Cmax or dose AUC relationships between Asian subjects (slopes 0.84 and 1.05) versus white subjects (slopes 1.13 and 1.26) after single-dose administration. During multiple-dose administration, there were no clinically relevant interethnic differences in fingolimod accumulation ratios (6.6 +/- 0.4 for whites, 7.0 +/- 0.7 for Asians), area under the concentration-time curve (390 +/- 73 versus 382 +/- 106 ng x h/ml), or elimination half-life (7.4 +/- 0.8 versus 7.9 +/- 2.0 days). The acute decrease in lymphocyte counts after single- and multiple-dose fingolimod were similar in the two ethnic groups. The lymphocyte recovery rate to baseline after a 5 mg single dose and 5 mg/day multiple dose was reduced by 36 and 15% in Asian subjects compared with white subjects. The transient, acute decrease in heart rate after the first dose of fingolimod and the subsequent return to baseline was similar in the two ethnic groups. CONCLUSION There were no marked differences between healthy white and Asian subjects in fingolimod single-dose and multiple-dose pharmacokinetics, lymphocyte trafficking and heart rate responses.
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Voss B, Libera P, Bauernschmitt R, Lange R. Endovascular surgery in hypothermic circulatory arrest. Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2007. [DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-967506] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Voss B, Libera P, Bauernschmitt R, Brockmann G, Martinoff S, Lange R. Osteosynthetic thoracic stabilisation after complete resection of the sternum. Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2007. [DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-967502] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Voss B, Martinoff S, Bauernschmitt R, Lange R. Management of early aortic arch complication after stenting of the descending aorta. Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2007. [DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-967452] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Sollinger HW, Becker YT, Burlingham W, D'Alessandro AM, Fernandez LA, Hullett D, Knechtle SJ, Odorico JS, O'Loughlin S, Pirsch JD, Rieselbach RE, Sundberg A, Voss B. The history of the University of Wisconsin transplant program. CLINICAL TRANSPLANTS 2007:271-287. [PMID: 18637475] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/26/2023]
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Berger K, Bagus H, Michels H, Roth J, Voss B, Klenzner T. Multizentrumstudie über ESPrit™ 3G für Nucleus 22. HNO 2006; 54:353-60. [PMID: 16220284 DOI: 10.1007/s00106-005-1325-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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BACKGROUND Cochlear implant recipients often report additional difficulty in comprehension of speech in noisy conditions and of softly spoken speech. The aim of this clinical study was to evaluate and compare the performance advantages offered by the ear level ESPrit 3G for experienced Nucleus Mini 22 cochlear implantees. PATIENTS AND METHODS Twenty-eight German-speaking implanted subjects, who had had experience with either the Spectra 22 or the ESPrit 22 for at least 6 months, were evaluated with their current processor and the ESPrit 3G (on microphone, M, and whisper, W, settings) following a 4-week trial. Freiburger monosyllabic words (FMW) were used at soft and conversational levels in quiet conditions and Oldenburger sentences (OLSA) were used in noisy conditions to compare performance. Subjective impressions of sound quality and user aspects were evaluated and combined with data from 31 English-speaking subjects from a parallel study. RESULTS In comparison to the previously worn processor, statistically significantly superior performance (p<0.001) was observed at soft and conversational levels in quiet conditions for FMW in 15 subjects when using the W setting and in noisy conditions for the OLSA in 21 subjects when using the M setting (p<0.001). The ESPrit 3G was preferred by 86% of subjects (51/59). CONCLUSION The ESPrit 3G for Nucleus 22 users has the potential to further improve speech understanding in quiet conditions at soft intensity levels and also in noisy conditions at conversational levels relative to the currently worn speech processor, the Spectra 22 or the ESPrit 22, for the majority of subjects. Subjectively, together with the improvement in sound quality, the majority of subjects also reported improved ease of use and wearer comfort.
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Wildhirt SM, von Canal F, Voss B, Guenzinger R, Eising G, Eichinger WB, Schuetz A, Bauernschmitt R, Lange R. The importance of vasodilator therapy for early radial artery string signs identified by intraoperative angiography during coronary artery bypass surgery. Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2006. [DOI: 10.1055/s-2006-925654] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Voss B, Krane M, Jung C, Schad H, Heimisch W, Lange R, Bauernschmitt R. Extent of capillary leak caused by ECC related to pulsatile versus nonpulsatile perfusion mode. Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2006. [DOI: 10.1055/s-2006-925848] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Farkasovsky M, Herter P, Voss B, Wittinghofer A. Nucleotide binding and filament assembly of recombinant yeast septin complexes. Biol Chem 2005; 386:643-56. [PMID: 16207085 DOI: 10.1515/bc.2005.075] [Citation(s) in RCA: 69] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Septins are filament-forming GTPases involved in cytokinesis and cortical organization. In the yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae, the septins encoded by CDC3, CDC10, CDC11, and CDC12 form a high-molecular-weight complex, localized at the cytoplasmic face of the plasma membrane in the mother-bud neck. While septin function at the cellular level is fairly well understood, progress on structure-function analysis of these proteins has been slow and limited by the lack of large amounts of pure complex. While monomeric septins form apparently non-native aggregates, stable recombinant complexes of two, three, or four yeast septins can be produced by co-expression from bi-cistronic vectors in E. coli. The septin polypeptides show various degrees of saturation with guanine nucleotides in different complexes. The binary core Cdc3p-Cdc12p complex contains no bound nucleotide. While ternary complexes are partially saturated and can bind extraneously added nucleotide with micromolar affinity, only the complete four-component septin complex is fully coordinated with tightly bound GDP/GTP after chromatographic purification. We show here that the nucleotide-binding sites of the septins show drastic changes on formation of higher oligomers. Although the binary core Cdc3p-Cdc12p complex does not form filaments, the ternary and quaternary complexes form bundles of paired filaments. In the case of ternary complexes, filament formation is stimulated by guanine nucleotide, but is not dependent on the presence or absence of the gamma-phosphate.
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Kley R, Rothenfußer-Korber E, Voss B, von Düring M, Schulte-Mattler W, Vorgerd M. Autoimmune Rippling Muscle Disease - Histologische Auffälligkeiten und Bindungsstudien. AKTUELLE NEUROLOGIE 2005. [DOI: 10.1055/s-2005-919432] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Jacobsen F, Mittler D, Hirsch T, Gerhards A, Lehnhardt M, Voss B, Steinau HU, Steinstraesser L. Transient cutaneous adenoviral gene therapy with human host defense peptide hCAP-18/LL-37 is effective for the treatment of burn wound infections. Gene Ther 2005; 12:1494-502. [PMID: 15973442 DOI: 10.1038/sj.gt.3302568] [Citation(s) in RCA: 74] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Host defense peptides (HDP) are naturally occurring effector molecules of the innate immune system, which might be an alternative to currently used antibiotics. The objective of this study was to investigate the efficiency of transient cutaneous adenoviral transfection with human cathelicidin hCAP-18/LL-37 in infected burn wounds. Specific transgene expression was analyzed in vitro on mRNA and protein level using real-time PCR and Western-blot. Male Sprague-Dawley rats (n=40) received a second degree scald burn on both flanks (5% BSA), which were inoculated with 10(8) colony-forming units (CFU) Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Two days later, rats were randomized into the following groups: (1) adenoviral delivery of LL-37 (Ad5-hCAP-18, n=10), (2) synthetic host defense peptide LL-37 (1 mg; n=10), (3) carrier control (PBS, n=10) and (4) empty-virus control (Ad5-LacZ, n=10). Agents were injected intradermally and subcutaneously into both flanks. After either 2 or 7 days, skin samples were harvested and homogenized. CFU per gram tissue were determined. The hCAP-18/LL-37 expression was confirmed by real-time PCR and localized using in situ hybridization. In vitro transfection of cutaneous cells delivered a specific response on mRNA production. Western blot analysis revealed protein expression of hCAP-18/LL-37 in conditioned medium and cell pellet. The host defense peptide LL-37 was detectable after cleavage of the inactive pro-form hCAP-18/LL-37 with human elastase. Ad5-hCAP-18 showed a significant bacterial inhibition of approximately 10 000 fold compared to the control group (P<0.001) and 1000-fold (P<0.001) compared to the synthetic HDP LL-37 7 post-transfection. No inhibition was observed for the carrier or empty-virus control. Real-time PCR and in situ hybridization confirmed expression of hCAP-18/LL-37. In conclusion, transient cutaneous adenoviral delivery of the host defense peptide hCAP-18/LL-37 is significantly more effective than administration of synthetic host defense peptides and might be a potential adjunct for wound treatment in the near future.
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Schulte-Mattler WJ, Kley RA, Rothenfusser-Korber E, Böhm S, Brüning T, Hackemann J, Steinbrecher A, Düring MV, Voss B, Vorgerd M. Immune-mediated rippling muscle disease. Neurology 2005; 64:364-7. [PMID: 15668444 DOI: 10.1212/01.wnl.0000149532.52938.5b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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The authors report a 44-year-old man with rippling muscle disease (RMD) who does not have a mutation in the caveolin-3 gene. Immunohistochemistry of the muscle biopsy revealed a marked reduction of caveolin-3 and a mosaic pattern of dysferlin immunostaining. Ultrastructural studies showed a loss of caveolae and alterations of the triad. Autoantibodies were directed against the sarcolemma, triad, and several unknown muscle proteins.
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Voss B, Krane M, Schad H, Heimisch W, Jung C, Lange R, Bauernschmitt R. Effect of „physiological“ pulsatile perfusion on renal blood flow during cardiopulmonary bypass. Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2005. [DOI: 10.1055/s-2005-862045] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Wildhirt S, von Canal F, Benz M, Grammer J, Voss B, Bauernschmitt R, Tassani P, Lange R. Histopathology and morphometry of radial arteries used as conduits for CABG in patients beyond age 70. Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2005. [DOI: 10.1055/s-2005-862133] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Stachetzki U, Thomas M, Heinecke A, Voss B, Müller KM, Junker K. Expression von Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) in Lymphknotenmetastasen lokal fortgeschrittener nicht kleinzelliger Lungentumoren (NSCLC) – ein prognostischer Faktor bei neoadjuvanter Therapie? Pneumologie 2004. [DOI: 10.1055/s-2004-819516] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Stachetzki U, Thomas M, Voss B, Heinecke A, Müller KM, Junker K. Expression von VEGF in Lymphknotenmetastasen lokal fortgeschrittener nicht kleinzelliger Lungentumoren – geeignet als prognostischer Faktor in neoadjuvanten Therapieverfahren? Pneumologie 2003. [DOI: 10.1055/s-2003-815334] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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