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  1. Article: Cancer-associated fibroblasts as another polarized cell type of the tumor microenvironment.

    Augsten, Martin

    Frontiers in oncology

    2014  Volume 4, Page(s) 62

    Abstract: Tumor- or cancer-associated fibroblasts (CAFs) are one of the most abundant stromal cell types in different carcinomas and comprise a heterogeneous cell population. Classically, CAFs are assigned with pro-tumorigenic effects stimulating tumor growth and ... ...

    Abstract Tumor- or cancer-associated fibroblasts (CAFs) are one of the most abundant stromal cell types in different carcinomas and comprise a heterogeneous cell population. Classically, CAFs are assigned with pro-tumorigenic effects stimulating tumor growth and progression. More recent studies demonstrated also tumor-inhibitory effects of CAFs suggesting that tumor-residing fibroblasts exhibit a similar degree of plasticity as other stromal cell types. Reciprocal interactions with the tumor milieu and different sources of origin are emerging as two important factors underlying CAF heterogeneity. This review highlights recent advances in our understanding of CAF biology and proposes to expand the term of cellular "polarization," previously introduced to describe different activation states of various immune cells, onto CAFs to reflect their phenotypic diversity.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2014-03-27
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 2649216-7
    ISSN 2234-943X
    ISSN 2234-943X
    DOI 10.3389/fonc.2014.00062
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  2. Article ; Online: Cancer-associated fibroblasts as another polarized cell type of the tumor microenvironment

    MartinAugsten

    Frontiers in Oncology, Vol

    2014  Volume 4

    Abstract: Tumor- or cancer-associated fibroblasts (CAFs) are one of the most abundant stromal cell types in different carcinomas and comprise a heterogeneous cell population. Classically, CAFs are assigned with pro-tumorigenic effects stimulating tumor growth and ... ...

    Abstract Tumor- or cancer-associated fibroblasts (CAFs) are one of the most abundant stromal cell types in different carcinomas and comprise a heterogeneous cell population. Classically, CAFs are assigned with pro-tumorigenic effects stimulating tumor growth and progression. More recent studies demonstrated also tumor-inhibitory effects of CAFs suggesting that tumor-residing fibroblasts exhibit a similar degree of plasticity as other stromal cell types. Reciprocal interactions with the tumor milieu and different sources of origin are emerging as two important factors underlying CAF heterogeneity. This review highlights recent advances in our understanding of CAF biology and proposes to expand the term of cellular ´polarization´, previously introduced to describe different activation states of various immune cells, onto CAFs to reflect their phenotypic diversity.
    Keywords Tumor Microenvironment ; Cancer ; polarization ; cancer-associated fibroblasts ; tumor suppression ; Tumor promotion ; Neoplasms. Tumors. Oncology. Including cancer and carcinogens ; RC254-282 ; Internal medicine ; RC31-1245 ; Medicine ; R
    Subject code 610
    Language English
    Publishing date 2014-03-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher Frontiers
    Document type Article ; Online
    Database BASE - Bielefeld Academic Search Engine (life sciences selection)

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  3. Article ; Online: Optic disc blood perfusion and oxygenation in glaucoma.

    Al Zoubi, Hosni / Riemer, Thomas / Simon, Rowena / Vilser, Walthard / Hasan, Somar / Meller, Daniel / Augsten, Regine / Hammer, Martin

    Graefe's archive for clinical and experimental ophthalmology = Albrecht von Graefes Archiv fur klinische und experimentelle Ophthalmologie

    2022  Volume 260, Issue 11, Page(s) 3587–3595

    Abstract: Purpose: To investigate the haemoglobin concentration and oxygenation in the optic disc in glaucoma patients vs. controls.: Methods: Thirty-one eyes of primary open angle glaucoma patients (mean age: 64.9 ± 2.1 years) and 31 eyes of 31 healthy ... ...

    Abstract Purpose: To investigate the haemoglobin concentration and oxygenation in the optic disc in glaucoma patients vs. controls.
    Methods: Thirty-one eyes of primary open angle glaucoma patients (mean age: 64.9 ± 2.1 years) and 31 eyes of 31 healthy controls (65.5 ± 2.0 years) were included. Perimetry, optical coherence tomography (OCT), and OCT angiography were performed. Multispectral imaging was used to record the optic disc reflectance at wavelengths 522 nm, 548 nm, 555 nm, 586 nm, and 610 nm, and haemoglobin concentration and oxygenation (SO
    Results: The haemoglobin concentration was significantly lower (p < 0.001) in the rim (40.0 ± 6.3) and the excavation (35.7 ± 8.0) of the glaucoma patients' discs than in controls (45.7 ± 7.5). SO
    Conclusions: The optic disc haemoglobin concentration and oxygenation are quantifiable from multispectral imaging and reduced in glaucoma. The correlation of haemoglobin concentration with perfusion density, RNFL thickness and visual field loss indicates its implication in glaucoma pathology.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Middle Aged ; Aged ; Optic Disk/pathology ; Glaucoma, Open-Angle/diagnosis ; Glaucoma, Open-Angle/pathology ; Nerve Fibers/pathology ; Retinal Ganglion Cells/pathology ; Glaucoma/pathology ; Visual Field Tests/methods ; Tomography, Optical Coherence/methods ; Hemoglobins ; Perfusion ; Intraocular Pressure
    Chemical Substances Hemoglobins
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-06-06
    Publishing country Germany
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 8435-9
    ISSN 1435-702X ; 0721-832X
    ISSN (online) 1435-702X
    ISSN 0721-832X
    DOI 10.1007/s00417-022-05722-6
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  4. Article ; Online: Changes in drusen-associated autofluorescence over time observed by fluorescence lifetime imaging ophthalmoscopy in age-related macular degeneration.

    Schwanengel, Linda-Sophia / Weber, Sebastian / Simon, Rowena / Lehmann, Thomas / Augsten, Regine / Meller, Daniel / Hammer, Martin

    Acta ophthalmologica

    2022  Volume 101, Issue 2, Page(s) e154–e166

    Abstract: Purpose: To observe fundus autofluorescence (FAF) lifetimes and peak emission wavelength (PEW) of drusen with respect to the pathology of the overlying RPE in the follow-up of AMD-patients.: Methods: Forty eyes of 38 patients (age: 75.1 ± 7.1 years) ... ...

    Abstract Purpose: To observe fundus autofluorescence (FAF) lifetimes and peak emission wavelength (PEW) of drusen with respect to the pathology of the overlying RPE in the follow-up of AMD-patients.
    Methods: Forty eyes of 38 patients (age: 75.1 ± 7.1 years) with intermediate AMD were included. FAF lifetimes and PEW were recorded by fluorescence lifetime imaging ophthalmoscopy (FLIO). Twenty-six eyes had a follow-up investigation between months 12 and 36, and 10 at months 37-72. AMD progression was retrieved from color fundus photography (CFP) and OCT. Drusen were classified with respect to changes in the overlying RPE into groups no, questionable or faint, and apparent hyperpigmentation based on CFP.
    Results: Among the 210 hyperautofluorescent drusen found at baseline, those with hyperpigmentation had longer lifetimes and shorter PEW than those without. Drusen without hyperpigmentation had shorter lifetimes and PEW than neighboring RPE (all p < 0.001) at baseline, but drusen lifetimes increased, and PEW shortened further over follow-up. Eyes, showing AMD progression, had significantly longer FAF lifetimes at baseline than non-progressing eyes: 282 ± 102 ps versus 245 ± 98 ps, p < 0.001 and 365 ± 44 ps vs. 336 ± 48 ps, p = 0.025 for short and long wavelength FLIO channel, respectively.
    Conclusions: Depending on hyperpigmentation properties, drusen show lifetimes and PEW different from that of adjacent RPE which change over the natural history of AMD. This difference and change, however, might reflect progressive dysmorphia of the RPE rather than representing fluorescence of drusen material itself. Nevertheless, the observed FAF changes could make FLIO a useful tool for the early detection of AMD progression risk.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Aged ; Aged, 80 and over ; Fluorescein Angiography/methods ; Retina/pathology ; Macular Degeneration/diagnosis ; Macular Degeneration/pathology ; Ophthalmoscopy/methods ; Fundus Oculi ; Tomography, Optical Coherence/methods ; Retinal Drusen/diagnosis
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-08-26
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2408333-1
    ISSN 1755-3768 ; 1755-375X
    ISSN (online) 1755-3768
    ISSN 1755-375X
    DOI 10.1111/aos.15238
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  5. Article ; Online: The diverse and complex roles of atypical chemokine receptors in cancer: From molecular biology to clinical relevance and therapy.

    Sjöberg, Elin / Meyrath, Max / Chevigné, Andy / Östman, Arne / Augsten, Martin / Szpakowska, Martyna

    Advances in cancer research

    2020  Volume 145, Page(s) 99–138

    Abstract: Chemokines regulate directed cell migration, proliferation and survival and are key components in cancer biology. They exert their functions by interacting with seven-transmembrane domain receptors that signal through G proteins (GPCRs). A subgroup of ... ...

    Abstract Chemokines regulate directed cell migration, proliferation and survival and are key components in cancer biology. They exert their functions by interacting with seven-transmembrane domain receptors that signal through G proteins (GPCRs). A subgroup of four chemokine receptors known as the atypical chemokine receptors (ACKRs) has emerged as essential regulators of the chemokine functions. ACKRs play diverse and complex roles in tumor biology from tumor initiation to metastasis, including cancer cell proliferation, adherence to endothelium, epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT), extravasation from blood vessels, tumor-associated angiogenesis or protection from immunological responses. This chapter gives an overview on the established and emerging roles that the atypical chemokine receptors ACKR1, ACKR2, ACKR3 and ACKR4 play in the different phases of cancer development and dissemination, their clinical relevance, as well as on the hurdles to overcome in ACKRs targeting as cancer therapy.
    MeSH term(s) Animals ; Antineoplastic Agents/therapeutic use ; Cell Proliferation ; Chemokines/metabolism ; Humans ; Molecular Targeted Therapy ; Neoplasm Metastasis ; Neoplasms/drug therapy ; Neoplasms/metabolism ; Neoplasms/pathology ; Receptors, Chemokine/antagonists & inhibitors ; Receptors, Chemokine/metabolism ; Signal Transduction
    Chemical Substances Antineoplastic Agents ; Chemokines ; Receptors, Chemokine
    Language English
    Publishing date 2020-02-14
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't ; Review
    ZDB-ID 127-2
    ISSN 2162-5557 ; 0065-230X
    ISSN (online) 2162-5557
    ISSN 0065-230X
    DOI 10.1016/bs.acr.2019.12.001
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  6. Article ; Online: Venous retinal oxygen saturation is independent from nerve fibre layer thickness in glaucoma patients.

    Hammer, Martin / Ramm, Lisa / Agci, Tugba / Augsten, Regine

    Acta ophthalmologica

    2016  Volume 94, Issue 3, Page(s) e243–4

    MeSH term(s) Aged ; Glaucoma/physiopathology ; Humans ; Intraocular Pressure ; Middle Aged ; Nerve Fibers/pathology ; Oximetry ; Oxygen/blood ; Oxygen Consumption ; Partial Pressure ; Retinal Ganglion Cells/pathology ; Retinal Vein/physiopathology ; Tomography, Optical Coherence
    Chemical Substances Oxygen (S88TT14065)
    Language English
    Publishing date 2016-05
    Publishing country England
    Document type Letter
    ZDB-ID 2408333-1
    ISSN 1755-3768 ; 1755-375X
    ISSN (online) 1755-3768
    ISSN 1755-375X
    DOI 10.1111/aos.12817
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  7. Article: Simplified approach to least-square fitting of fluorescence lifetime ophthalmoscopy (FLIO) data by fixating lifetimes.

    Schultz, Rowena / Schuster, Franziska / Lehmann, Thomas / Schmidt, Johanna / Augsten, Regine / Hammer, Martin

    Biomedical optics express

    2019  Volume 10, Issue 11, Page(s) 5996–6008

    Abstract: Fluorescence lifetime imaging ophthalmoscopy (FLIO) is a new imaging modality in ophthalmology. For clinical investigations, the amplitude-weighted mean of two or three lifetime components is usually analyzed. In this study, we investigated the effects ... ...

    Abstract Fluorescence lifetime imaging ophthalmoscopy (FLIO) is a new imaging modality in ophthalmology. For clinical investigations, the amplitude-weighted mean of two or three lifetime components is usually analyzed. In this study, we investigated the effects of fixation of lifetime components. This resulted in slightly higher fit errors but mean lifetimes were highly correlated to those from fits with variable individual lifetimes. Furthermore, this approach resulted in a similarly good discrimination of diabetic retinopathy patients from controls, a reduction of the computational workload, a de-noising of the mean lifetime images and allows higher local resolution. Thus, fixation of lifetimes in the fit of FLIO data could be superior for clinical routine analysis of FLIO data.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2019-11-01
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2572216-5
    ISSN 2156-7085
    ISSN 2156-7085
    DOI 10.1364/BOE.10.005996
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  8. Article: Interleukin-6 derived from cancer-associated fibroblasts attenuates the p53 response to doxorubicin in prostate cancer cells.

    Cheteh, Emarndeena H / Sarne, Victoria / Ceder, Sophia / Bianchi, Julie / Augsten, Martin / Rundqvist, Helene / Egevad, Lars / Östman, Arne / Wiman, Klas G

    Cell death discovery

    2020  Volume 6, Page(s) 42

    Abstract: Cancer-associated fibroblasts (CAFs) promote tumor growth and progression, and increase drug resistance through several mechanisms. We have investigated the effect of CAFs on the p53 response to doxorubicin in prostate cancer cells. We show that CAFs ... ...

    Abstract Cancer-associated fibroblasts (CAFs) promote tumor growth and progression, and increase drug resistance through several mechanisms. We have investigated the effect of CAFs on the p53 response to doxorubicin in prostate cancer cells. We show that CAFs produce interleukin-6 (IL-6), and that IL-6 attenuates p53 induction and upregulation of the pro-apoptotic p53 target Bax upon treatment with doxorubicin. This is associated with increased levels of MDM2 mRNA, Mdm2 protein bound to p53, and ubiquitinated p53. IL-6 also inhibited doxorubicin-induced cell death. Inhibition of JAK or STAT3 alleviated this effect, indicating that IL-6 attenuates p53 via the JAK/STAT signaling pathway. These results suggest that CAF-derived IL-6 plays an important role in protecting cancer cells from chemotherapy and that inhibition of IL-6 could have significant therapeutic value.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2020-06-02
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ISSN 2058-7716
    ISSN 2058-7716
    DOI 10.1038/s41420-020-0272-5
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  9. Article: Fundus Autofluorescence Lifetimes and Spectral Features of Soft Drusen and Hyperpigmentation in Age-Related Macular Degeneration.

    Hammer, Martin / Schultz, Rowena / Hasan, Somar / Sauer, Lydia / Klemm, Matthias / Kreilkamp, Lukas / Zweifel, Lynn / Augsten, Regine / Meller, Daniel

    Translational vision science & technology

    2020  Volume 9, Issue 5, Page(s) 20

    Abstract: Purpose: To investigate the autofluorescence lifetimes as well as spectral characteristics of soft drusen and retinal hyperpigmentation in age-related macular degeneration (AMD).: Methods: Forty-three eyes with nonexudative AMD were included in this ... ...

    Abstract Purpose: To investigate the autofluorescence lifetimes as well as spectral characteristics of soft drusen and retinal hyperpigmentation in age-related macular degeneration (AMD).
    Methods: Forty-three eyes with nonexudative AMD were included in this study. Fluorescence lifetime imaging ophthalmoscopy (FLIO), which detects autofluorescence decay over time in the short (SSC) and long (LSC) wavelength channel, was performed. The mean autofluorescence lifetime (τ
    Results: Hyperpigmentation showed significantly longer τ
    Conclusions: FLIO can quantitatively characterize the autofluorescence of the fundus, drusen, and hyperpigmentation in AMD.
    Translational relevance: The experimental FLIO technique was applied in a clinical investigation. As FLIO yields information on molecular changes in AMD, it might support future diagnostics.
    MeSH term(s) Fluorescein Angiography ; Humans ; Hyperpigmentation/diagnostic imaging ; Macular Degeneration/diagnostic imaging ; Ophthalmoscopy ; Retinal Drusen/diagnostic imaging
    Language English
    Publishing date 2020-04-24
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2674602-5
    ISSN 2164-2591
    ISSN 2164-2591
    DOI 10.1167/tvst.9.5.20
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  10. Book ; Thesis: Entwicklung von multivalenten Sonden zur gezielten Analyse und Beeinflussung Ras-abhängiger Signalwege

    Augsten, Martin

    2005  

    Author's details Martin Augsten
    Language German
    Size VII, 142 Bl, Ill., graph. Darst, 29 cm
    Document type Book ; Thesis
    Thesis / German Habilitation thesis Univ., Diss.--Jena, 2005
    Note Auch als elektronisches Dokument vorhanden
    Database Library catalogue of the German National Library of Science and Technology (TIB), Hannover

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