Bibliographia Humboldtiana

I. Publications by Humboldt Research Fellows from abroad in 2003

Biosciences, life sciences

Abd El-Ghani Ahmed, Prof. Dr. Monier M.

Cairo University, Egypt
Field of research: Biogeography
Host: Prof. Dr. Ingo Kowarik Technische Universität Berlin

• Monier M. Abd El-Ghani Ahmed, Reinhard Bornkamm, Frank Darius: Plant communities in two vegetation transects in the extreme desert of western Egypt. In: Phytocoenologia. 33 (1), 2003, p. 29 - 48.

• Abd El-Ghani, M.M & Amer: Soil-vegetation relationships in a coastal desert plain of southern Sinai, Egypt. In: Journal of Arid Environments. 55, 2003, p. 607 - 628.

• Salama, F.M. Abd El-Ghani, M.M., El-Naggar, S.M. & Baayo, Khadija : Floristic composition and chorologiccal analysis of the Sallum area, west Mediterranean. In: Journal of Union of Arab Biologists Cairo. 13, 2003, p. 27 - 47.

Alam, Prof. Dr. Sheikh S.

University of Dhaka, Bangladesh
Field of research: Molecular biology
Host: Prof. Dr. Christian Jung Universität Kiel

• U. Hohman, G. Jacobs, A. Telgmann, R. M. Gaafar, Sheikh S. Alam, C. Jung: A bacterial artificial chromosome (BAC) library of sugar beet and a physical map of the region encompassing the bolting gene B. In: Mol. Gen Genomics. 269, 2003, p. 126 - 136 [Beta vulgaris - Yeast artificial chromosome -Early bolting - AFLP fingerprinting - Positional cloning].

Amtul, Dr. Zareen

University of Western Ontario, Canada
Field of research: Biochemistry
Host: Prof. Dr. Tobias Hartmann Universität Heidelberg

• Piper SC, Amtul Z, Galinanes-Garcia L, Howard VG, Ziani-Cherif C, McLendon C, Rochette MJ, Fauq A, Golde TE, Murphy MP.: Peptide-based, irreversible inhibitors of gamma-secretase activity. In: Biochem Biophys Res Commun. . 305 (3), 2003, p. 529 - 533.

Andrews, Prof. Dr. Katherine Thea

Griffith University, Australia
Field of research: Parasitology
Host: Prof. Dr. Michael Lanzer Universität Heidelberg

• Katherine Thea Andrews, N. K. Viebig, F. Wissing, N. Klatt, N. Oster, H. Wickert, P. Knolle, M. Lanzer: A human schwannoma cell line supports the in vitro adhesion of Plasmodium falciparum infected erythrocytes to chondroitin-4-sulfate. In: Parasitol Res.. 89, 2003, p. 188 - 193.

Badejo, Prof. Dr. Mosadoluwa A.

Wesley University of Science & Technology, Nigeria
Field of research: Animal systematology and evolution
Host: Prof. Dr. Ludwig Beck Staatliches Museum für Naturkunde Karlsruhe

• Mosadoluwa A. Badejo, S. woas, L. Beck: New Pterogasterine Mites From Nigeria And Brazil II. Protoribates. In: Acarologia. 43, 1, 2003, p. 121 - 132.

Bagchi, Prof. Dr. Suvendra Nath

Rani Durgavati University, India
Field of research: Microbe genetics
Host: Prof. Dr. Elfriede K. Pistorius Universität Bielefeld

• Suvendra Nath Bagchi, Elfriede K. Pistorius, Klaus-Peter Michel: A Synechococcus sp. PCC 7942 mutant with a higher tolereance towards bentazone. In: Photosynthesis Research. 75, 2003, p. 171 - 182 [bentazone, herbicide resistance, PsbO, Synechococcus sp. PCC 7942].

• S. Ray, R. Shrivastava, S.N. Bagchi : Isolation and partial characterization of a Synechococcus sp. PCC 7942 mutant resistant to a natural herbicide. In: Plant Science . 165 , 2003, p. 785 - 791 [Cyanobacterial secondary metabolites, photosynthesis].

Bakondi, Dr. Edina

University of Debrecen, Hungary
Field of research: Molecular biology
Host: Prof. Dr. Tilman Grune Universität Hohenheim

• Bakondi Edina, Gonczi Monika, Szabo Eva, Bai Peter, Gergely Pal, Kovacs Laszlo, Hunyadi Janos, Szabo Csaba, Csernoch Laszlo, Virag Laszlo: Intracellular calcium and cell density-dependent signalling regulate oxidative stress sensitivity of HaCaT keratinocytes. In: Journal of Investigative Dermatology . 121, 2003, p. 88 - 95 [apoptosis, calcium signaling, hydrogen peroxide, necrosis peroxynitrous acid ].

Baluska, Prof. Dr. Frantisek

Universität Bonn, Germany
Field of research: Plant physiology
Host: Prof. Dr. Andreas Sievers Universität Bonn

• Samaj J, Baluska F, Pretova A, Volkmann D: Auxin deprivationinduces a developmental switch in maize somatic embryogenesis involvin redistribution of microtubules and actin filaments from endoplasmic to cortical cytoskeletal arrays. In: Plant Cell Reports. 21, 2003, p. 940 - 945 [Actin filaments - Embryogenic callus - Microtubules].

• Frantisek Baluska, Jozef Samaj, Przemyslaw Wojtaszek, Dieter Volkmann, Diedrik Menzel: Cytoskeleton-Plasma Membrane-Cell Wall Continuum in Plants. Emerging Links Revisited1. In: Plant Physiology. 133, 2003, p. 482 - 491.

Begun, Prof. Dr. David René

University of Toronto, Canada
Field of research: Fossil history, evolution of primates (man encl.)
Host: Prof. Dr. Jean-Jacques Hublin MPI für evolutionäre Anthropologie

• David René Begun, Erksin Gülec, Denis Geraads: Dispersal patterns of Eurasien hominoids implications from Turkey. In: Deinsea. 10, 2003, p. 23 - 39 [Griphopithecus, Ankarapithecus, Miocene, Hominids, Africa, Asia, Europe].

• David René Begun, Denis Geraads, Erksin Gülec: The Candir hominoid locality: Implications for the timing and pattern of hominoid dispersal events. In: Cour. Forsch.-Inst. Senckenberg. 240, 2003, p. 251 - 265 [Eurasian hominoid origins, Migrations, Eurasia, Africa, middle Miocene].

• Erksin Gülec, David René Begun: Functional morphologyx and affinities of the hominoid mandible from Candir. In: Cour. Forsch.-Inst. Senckenberg. 240, 2003, p. 89 - 111 [middle Miocene Hominoid, robust mandible, thick molar enamel, stem hominid].

• Denis Geraads, David René Begun, Erksin Gülec: the middle Miocene hominoid site of Candir, Turkey: general paleoecological conclusions from the mammalian fauna. In: Cour. Forsch.-Inst. Senckenberg. 240, 2003, p. 241 - 250 [middle Miocene, Turkey, paleoecology, mammals].

Bhatla, Prof. Dr. Satish Chander

University of Delhi, India
Field of research: Pure research in plant biology
Host: Prof. Dr. Ralf Reski Universität Freiburg

• Amii Gupta, Hamid R. Sadeghipour, Satish Chander Bhatla: Subcellular detection of lipase activity in plant protoplasts using fluorescence microscopy. In: Plant Growth Regulation. 41, 2003, p. 259 - 264 [Fluorescence microscopy, Lipase activity, Protoplasts, Seed germination, Subcellular localization].

• Satish Chander Bhatla, Hans Peter Haschke, Elmar Hartmann: Distribution of activated calmodulin in the chloronema tip cells of the moss Funaria hygrometrica. In: J. Plant Physiol.. 160, 2003, p. 469 - 474 [Caolmodulin distribution - chloronema tip cells - Funaria hygrometrica].

Bocharov, Prof. Dr. Gennadii

Russian Academy of Sciences, Russian Federation
Field of research: Theoretical biology
Host: Prof. Dr. Andreas Meyerhans Universität des Saarlandes

• Gennady Bocharov, Paul Klenerman, Stephan Ehl: Modelling the Dynamics of LCMV Infection in Mice: II. Compartmental Structure and Immunopathology. In: Journal of Theoretical Biology. 221, 2003, p. 349 - 378 [Mathematical model, LCMV infection, systemic dynamics, compartmental system, parameter estimation, ].

• Burkhard Ludewig, Philippe Krebs, Tobias Junt, Gennady Bocharov: Dendritic cell homeostasis in the regulation of self-reactivity. In: Current Pharmaceutical Design. 9, 2003, p. 221 - 231 [Dendritic cell, homeostasis, DC-CTL interaction, mathematical model, autoimmunity].

Bunik, Dr. habil. Victoria I.

Moscow M.V. Lomonosov State University, Russian Federation
Field of research: Biochemistry
Host: Prof. Dr. Georg Reiser Universität Magdeburg

• Victoria I. Bunik: 2-Oxo acid dehydrogenase complexes of multicellular organisms - Regulatory aspects. In: Eur. J. Biochem.. 270, 2003, p. 1035.

• Victoria I. Bunik: 2-Oxo acid dehydrogenase complexes in redox regulation - Role of the lipoate residues and thioredoxin. In: Eur. J. Biochzem.. 270, 2003, p. 1036 - 1042 [dihydrolipoate; 2-oxo acid dehydrogenase complex; radical species; redox state; thioredoxin].

Carrer, Dr. Dolores Catalina

CONICET Instituto de Investigacion Medica Mercedes y Martin Ferreyra, Argentina
Field of research: Biophysical chemistry
Host: Prof. Dr. Petra Schwille Technische Universität Dresden

• Carrer D. C., Härtel S., Monaco H., Maggio B. : Ceramide modulates de lipid membrane organisation at molecular and supramolecular levels. In: Chem. Phys. Lipids. 122, 2003, p. 147 - 152 [ceramide, calorimetry, AFM, phase diagram].

Cocucci, Dr. Andrea A.

Universidad Nacional de Cordoba, Argentina
Field of research: Plant anatomy and plant morphology
Host: Prof. Dr. Stefan Vogel Universität Mainz

• Nattero J., Moré M., Sérsic A. & Cocucci A. A.: Possible tobacco progenitors share long tongued hawkmoths as pollen vectors. In: Plant Systematics and Evolution 241: 47-54.. 241, 2003, p. 47 - 54 [pollination, tobacco, evolution, hybridization, hawkmoth].

• Moyano, F.; Cocucci, A. A. & Sérsic, A. N.: Accessory pollen adhesive from glandular trichomes on the anthers of Leonurus sibiricus L. (Lamiaceae). In: Plant Biology. 5, 2003, p. 411 - 418 [flower, pollen, pollination, functional morphology].

• Díaz, L. & Cocucci, A. A.: Functional gynodioecy in Opuntia quimilo (Cactaceae), a tree cactus pollinated by bees and hummingbirds. In: Plant Biology. 5, 2003, p. 531 - 539 [pollination, bee, hummingbird, dioecy].

• Cocucci, A. A. 2003. : Oxalidaceae. In: The families and genera of Vascular plants. Vol. VI. Celastrales, Oxalidales, Rosales, Cornales, Ericales.. (Ed. Kubitzki, G. ) Berlin, Germany: Springer Verlag, 2003, p. 285 - 290.

Collin, Prof. Dr. Shaun P.

University of Western Australia, Australia
Field of research: Neuroanatomy
Host: Prof. Dr. Hans-Joachim Wagner Universität Tübingen

• Eric J. Warant, Shaun P. Collin, N. Adam Locket: Eye Design and Vison in Deep-Sea Fisches. In: Sensory Processing in Aquatic Environments. (Ed. Shaun P. Collin, N. Justin Marshall) New York: Springer, 2003, p. 303 - 322.

Dalton, Dr. Paul Donald

Field of research: Cell biology, cytobiology
Host: Prof. Dr. Martin Möller Technische Hochschule Aachen

• Rajiv Midha, Catherine Munroe, Paul Dalton, Molly Shoichet, Charles Tator: Growth factor enhancement of peripheral nerve regeneration through a novel synthetic hydrogel tube. In: Journal of Neurosurgery. 99, 2003, p. 555 - 565.

Debez, Dr. Ahmed

Centre de Biotechnologies, Technopole de Borj Cedria/INRST, Tunisia
Field of research: Pure research in plant biology
Host: Prof. Dr. Bernhard Huchzermeyer Universität Hannover

• Ahmed Debez, Wided Chaibi, Sadok Bouzid: Physiological Responses and Structural Modifications in Atriplex halimus L. plants exposed to salinity. In: Cash Crop Halophytes: Recent Studies: 10 years after the Al Ain Meeting. . (Ed. H. Lieth, M. Mochtchenko.) Dordrecht: Kluwer Academic Publishers, Dordrecht, 2003, p. 19 - 30 [salinity, leaf structure, halophyte.].

• Ahmed Debez, Karim Ben Hamed, Chedly Abdelly .: Some Physiological and Biochemical aspects of salt tolerance in two oleaginous halophytes. In: Cash Crop Halophytes: Recent Studies: 10 years after the Al Ain Meeting.. (Ed. H Lieth, M Mochtchenko.) Dordrecht: Kluwer Academic Publishers, 2003, p. 31 - 39 [Halophyte, oilseed, ecophysiology, salt tolerance].

De-Eknamkul, Prof. Dr. Wanchai

Chulalongkorn University, Thailand
Field of research: Biochemistry of vital substances
Host: Prof. Dr. Meinhart H. Zenk Universität München

• Supachai Samappito, Jonathan E. Page, Jürgen Schmidt, Wanchai De-Eknamkul, Toni M. Kutchan: Aromatic and pyrone polyketides synthesized by a stilbene synthase from Rheum tataricum. In: Pytochemistry. 62, 2003, p. 313 - 323 [Rheum tataricum L., Polygonaceae, Tatar rhubarb, polyketide synthase, stilbene synthase, chalcone synthase, resveratrol, pyrone].

Di Genaro, Dr. Maria Silvia

Universidad Nacional de San Luis, Argentina
Field of research: Biochemistry
Host: Prof. Dr. Ingo B. Autenrieth Universität Tübingen

• Maria Silvia Di Genaro, Marc Waidmann, Uwe Kramer, Niclas Hitziger, Erwin Bohn, Ingo B. Autenrieth: Attenuated Yersinia enterocolitica mutant strains exhibit different virulence in cytokine-deficient mice: Implications for the development of novel live carrier vaccines. In: Infection and Immunity. 71, 2003, p. 1804 - 1812 [Yersinia enterocolitica, mutant strains, vaccine, citokine-deficient mice].

Dyer, Prof. Dr. Adrian Geoffrey

RMIT University, Australia
Field of research: Sense physiology, sensory physiology, aethesiophysiology
Host: Prof. Dr. Christa Neumeyer Universität Mainz

• Lars Chittka, Adrian Geoffrey Dyer, Fiola Bock, Anna Dornhaus: Bees trade of foraging speed for accuracy. In: Nature. 424, 2003, p. 388.

Ekrem, Dr. Torbjorn

Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Norway
Field of research: Animal systematology and evolution
Host: Dr. Marion Kotrba Zoologische Staatssammlung München (ZSM)

• Ole A. Sæther, Torbjørn Ekrem: Biogeography of Afrotropical Chironomidae (Diptera), with special reference to Gondwanaland. In: Cimbebasia. 19, 2003, p. 175 - 191.

• Torbjørn Ekrem: Towards a phylogeny of Tanytarsus van der Wulp (Diptera: Chironomidae). Is morphology alone sufficient to reconstruct the genealogical relationships?. In: Insect Systematics and Evolution. 34, 2003, p. 199 - 219.

• Torbjørn Ekrem, Mary F. Sublette, James E. Sublette: North American Tanytarsus I. Descriptions and keys to species in the eminulus, gregarius, lugens and mendax species groups (Diptera: Chironomidae). In: Annals of the Entomological Society of America. 96, 2003, p. 265 - 328.

Farkas, Dr. Tamas

University of Szeged, Hungary
Field of research: Neurobiology
Host: Prof. Dr. Joachim R. Wolff Universität Göttingen

• Tamas Farkas, Eniko Racekova, Zsolt Kis, Szatmar Horvath, Jozef Burda, Jan Galik, Jozsef Toldi: Peripheral nerve injury influences the disinhibition induced by focal ischaemia in the rat motor cortex. In: Neuroscience Letters. 342(1-2), 2003, p. 49 - 52.

Gailer, Prof. Dr. Jürgen

University of Calgary, Canada
Field of research: Biochemistry
Host: Prof. Dr. Antonius Kettrup Helmholtz Zentrum München - Deutsches Forschungszentrum für Gesundheit und Umwelt

• Graham N. George, Ingrid J. Pickering, Hugh H. Harris, Jürgen Gailer, Dominik Klein, Josef Lichtmannegger and Karl-Heinz Summer : Tetrathiomolybdate causes formation of hepatic copper-molybdenum clusters in an animal model of Wilson's disease. In: Journal of the American Chemical Society. 125, 2003, p. 1704 - 1705 [copper, molybdenum, XAS].

• Jürgen Gailer, Gavin A. Buttigieg and M. Bonner Denton: Simultaneous arsenic- and selenium-specific detection of the dimethyldiselenoarsinate anion by high-performance liquid chromatography-inductively coupled plasma atomic emission spectrometry. In: Applied Organometallic Chemistry. 17, 2003, p. 570 - 574 [dimethyldiselenoarsinate anion, HPLC, ICP-AES].

Glele Kakai, Prof. Dr. Romain Lucas

Universite d'Abomey-Calavi, Benin
Field of research: Biomathematics, biometry
Host: Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Dieter R. Pelz Universität Freiburg

• Romain Lucas Glele Kakai, Piraux Francois, Fonton Noel, Palm Rudy: Comparaison empirique des estimateurs de taux d’erreur en analyse discriminante. In: Revue de Statistique Appliquée. 51(2), 2003, p. 91 - 104 [Taux d'erreur, Classement erroné, fonction discriminante linéaire, bootstrap, jackniffe, validation croisée, monte carlo].

Gontcharov, Dr. Andrey A.

Institute of Biology and Soil Science, Russian Federation
Field of research: Botany
Host: Prof. Dr. Michael Melkonian Universität Köln

• Andrey A. Gontcharov, Birger Marin and Michael Melkonian: Molecular phylogeny of conjugating green algae (Zygnemophyceae, Streptophyta) inferred from SSU rDNA sequence comparisons. In: Journal of Molecular Evolution. 56, 2003, p. 89 - 104 [Green Algae, Streptophyta, Molecular Phylogeny].

Gutierrez, Prof. Dr. Rafael

Centro de Investigacion y de Estudios Avanzados del Instituto Politecnico Nacional, Mexico
Field of research: Neurobiology
Host: Prof. Dr. Uwe Heinemann Humboldt-Universität Berlin

• Jasmin Maqueda, Monica Ramirez, Monica Lamas, Rafael Gutierrez: Glutamic acid decarboxylase (GAD)67, but not GAD65, is constitutively expressed during development and transiently overexpressed by activity in the granule cells of the rat. In: Neuroscience Letters. 353, 2003, p. 69 - 71 [Granule cell; Mossy fibers; gamma-Aminobutyric acid; Glutamic acid decarboxylase; Develpment; Seizure].

Hegazi, Prof. Dr. Esmat Mohamed

Alexandria University, Egypt
Field of research: Zoology
Host: Prof. Dr. Reinhold Hustert Universität Göttingen

• Esmat Mohamed Hegazi: Integrated Pest Management for Clean Environment and Save Food. 2003.

Horvath, Prof. Dr. Gabor

Eötvös Lorand University, Hungary
Field of research: Biophysics of sensory cells
Host: Prof. Dr. Jürgen Heinze Universität Regensburg

• Gabor Horvath, Dezsö Varju: Polarized Light in Animal Vision. Heidelberg - New York: Springer Verlag, 2003, 447 pp.

• Andras Barta, Gabor Horvath, Balazs Bernath, Viktor Benno Meyer-Rochow: Imaging polarimetry of the rainbow. In: Applied Optics. 42 No. 3, 2003, p. 399 - 405.

• Gabor Horvath, Istvan Pomozi, Jozsef Gal: Neutral points of skylight polarization observed during the total eclipse on 11 August 1999. In: Applied Optics. 42 No. 3 , 2003, p. 465 - 475.

• Gabor Horvath, Krisztian Buchta, Dezsö Varju: Looking into the water with oblique head tilting: revision of the aerial binocular imaging of underwater objects. In: J. Opt. Soc. Am. A. 20 No. 6, 2003, p. 1120 - 1131.

• Andras Barta, Gabor Horvath: Underwater binocular imaging of aerial objects versus the position ov eyes relative to the flat water surface. In: J. Opt. Soc. Am. A. 20 No. 12, 2003, p. 2370 - 2377.

Iqbal, Dr. Muhammed

University of Alaska Fairbanks, United States of America
Field of research: Biotechnology
Host: Prof. Dr. Peter Pohl Universität Kiel

• N. Akhtar, A. Saaed, Muhammed Iqbal: Chlorella sorokiniana immobilized on the biomatrix of vegetable sponge of luffa cylindrical: a new system to remove cadmium form contaminated aqueous medium. In: Bioresources Technol.. 88, 2003, p. 163 - 165.

Ivanov, Dr. Igor V.

Moscow M.V. Lomonosov State Academy of Fine Chemical Technology, Russian Federation
Field of research: Biochemistry
Host: Prof. Dr. Hartmut Kühn Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin

• Igor V. Ivanov, Stepan G. Romanov, Valery P. Shevchenko, Elena A. Rozhkova, Mikhail A. Maslov, Natalya V. Groza, Nikolai F. Myasoedov, Hartmut Kuhn, and Galina I. Myagkova: A convergent synthesis of (17R,5Z,8Z,11Z,14Z)-17-hydroxyeicosa-5,8,11,14-tetraenoic acid analogues and their tritiated derivatives. In: Tetrahedron. 59, 2003, p. 8091 - 8097 [eicosanoids; coupling reactions; azides; labelling ].

Jadhao, Prof. Dr. Arun Govindrao

University of Nagpur, India
Field of research: Neurobiology
Host: Prof. Dr. Detlev Schild Universität Göttingen

• Arun Govindrao Jadhao, C. R. Malz: Localization of NOS-I isoform in the diencephalon and pituitary gland of the catfish, Synodonitis multipunctatus: An Immunocytochemical Study. In: Gen. Comp. Endocrinol. 132 (2), 2003, p. 278 - 283.

• Arun Govindrao Jadhao, C. R. Malz: Neuronal form of nitric oxide synthase (bNOS) in the diencephalon and pituitary gland of the catfish, Synodontis multipunctatus. In: Ann. Anat. 185, 2003, p. 263.

• Arun Govindrao Jadhao, C. R. Malz: NADPH-diaphorase in the brain of the African cichlid fish, Ahlochromis burtoni. In: Eur. J. Cell Biol.. 82, 53, 2003, p. 39.

Johnsen, Dr. Arild

University of Oslo, Norway
Field of research: Animal ecology and behavioural ecology
Host: Prof. Dr. Bart Kempenaers MPI für Verhaltensphysiologie

• Arild Johnsen, Kaspar Delhey, Staffan Andersson, Bart Kempenaers: Plumage colour in nestling blue tits: sexual dichromatism, condition dependence and genetic effects. In: Proceedings of the Royal Society of London, Series B: Biological Sciences. 270, 2003, p. 1263 - 1270 [Parus caeruleus, structural colour, carotenoids, ultraviolet, maternal half-siblings].

Karimov, Prof. Dr. Bakhtyjar

Uzbekistan Academy of Sciences, Uzbekistan
Field of research: Ecology
Host: Prof. Dr. Michael Matthies Universität Osnabrück

• Bakhtiyor Karimov: Saving the Aral Sea. In: Humboldt-Cosmos, 2003, 82, pp. 24-25.. 82, 2003, p. 24 - 25 [Aral Sea, hydroecosystems, fishery, ecotoxicology].

Karunasagar, Prof. Dr. Iddya

Karnataka Veterinary, Animal and Fisheries Sciences University, India
Field of research: Bacteriology, single celled or unicellular organisms
Host: Prof. Dr. Werner Goebel Universität Würzburg

• Rudrappa K. Umesha, Arumugam Uma, Subhendu K. Otta, I. Karunasagar, Iddya Karunasagar: Detection ba PCR of hepatopancreatic parvovirus (HPV) and other viruses in hatchery-reared Penaeus monodon postlarvae. In: Deseases of Aquatic Organisms. 57, 2003, p. 141 - 146 [MPV - MPV - WSSV - PCR - Penaeus monodon - Postlarvae - HPVmon].

Kazanci, Prof. Dr. Nilgün

Hacettepe University, Turkey
Field of research: Applied biology
Host: Prof. Dr. Ragnar Kinzelbach Technische Universität Darmstadt

• Nilgün Kazanci, D. Gökçe, S. Girgin, M. Dügel: Distribution of benthic macroinvertebrates in relation to physico-chemical properties in the Köyceðiz-Dalyan Estuarine Channel System (Mediterranean Sea, Turkey). Vol 32(2):141-146. In: Indian Journal of Marine Science. 32, 2003, p. 141 - 146 [benthic macroinvertebrates, estuary,Mediterranean Sea, physico-chemical properties, Turkey].

• Nilgün Kazanci, D. Oðuzkurt, M. Dügel: Inland waters of Turkey Series VII (ed. N. Kazancý):Limnology, Environmental quality and conservation of biodiversity of largest freshwater lake of Turkey, Beyþehir Lake. Ankara: Imaj Press, 2003, 148 pp. [Beyþehir Lake, biodiversity , conservation, Environmental quality, limnology, Turkey ].

Kozarac, Prof. Dr. Zlata

Rudjer Boskovic Institute, Croatia
Field of research: Biophysical chemistry
Host: Prof. Dr. Dietmar Möbius MPI für biophysikalische Chemie

• Zlata Kozarac, B. Cosovic, S. Frka, D. Möbius, S. Hacke: Complex methodological approach to the studies of natural microlayers at the air/water interface. In: Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochem. Eng. Aspects. 219, 2003, p. 173 - 186 [Sear-surface microlayer; Monolayer techniques; Spectroscopic techniques; Electrochemical methods].

Krishnamurthy, Dr. Shankarling

University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, United States of America
Field of research: Mycology
Host: Prof. Dr. Joachim F. Ernst Universität Düsseldorf

• Tebarth, B., Doedt, T., Krishnamurthy, S., Weide, M., Monterola, F., Dominguez, A., Ernst, J. F.: Adaptation of the Efg1p morphogenetic pathway in Candida albicans by negative autoregulation and PKA-dependent repression of the EFG1 gene. In: J. Molecular biology. 329, 2003, p. 949 - 962 [EFG1, Candida, protein kinase A, autoregulation, morphogenesis].

Lal, Prof. Dr. Rup

University of Delhi, India
Field of research: Molecular biology
Host: Prof. Dr. Andreas Bechthold Universität Freiburg

• Gauri Dhingra, Rekha Kumari, Shashi Bala, Swati Majumdar, Shweta Malhotra, Poonam Sharma, Sukanya Lal, John Cullum, Rup Lal: Development of cloning vectors and transformation methods for Amycolatopsis. In: J Ind Microbiol Biotechnol. 30, 2003, p. 195 - 204 [Amycolatopsis - Plasmids - Cloning vectors - Marker genes - Transformation - Replicon].

Madhuri, Dr. Gandikota

Field of research: Molecular biology
Host: Dr. Peter Huijser MPI für Pflanzenzüchtungsforschung

• Ulrike S. Unte,Anna-Marie Sorensen,Paolo Pesaresi,Madhuri Gandikota, Dario Leister,Heinz Saedler,Peter Huijser.: SPL8 an SBP-Box Gene That Affects Pollen Sac Development in Arabidopsis. In: The Plant Cell. 15,, 2003, p. 1009 - 1019.

Miho, Prof. Dr. Aleko

University of Tirana, Albania
Field of research: Plant systematology and evolution
Host: Prof. Dr. Horst Lange-Bertalot Universität Frankfurt am Main

• Aleko Miho, Lulezim Shuka: Physiology of Plants (albanisch). Tirane: Shtepia Botuese P. S. H., 2003, 464 pp.

Mikic, Prof. Dr. Zivko

University of Belgrade, Serbia
Field of research: Anthropology
Host: Prof. Dr. Gisela Grupe Staatliche Naturwissenschaftliche Sammlungen Bayerns

• Gisela Grupe, Joris Peters, Zivko Mikic: The exploitation of freshwater food resources by Meso- and Neolithie populations of Central Europe. In: BAR - International Series. 1201, 2003, p. 177 - 187.

• Gisela Grupe, Zivko Mikic, Joris Peters, Henriette Manhart: Vertebre foods webs and subsistence strategies of Meso- and Neolithic populations of Central Europe. In: Documenta Archaeobiologiae. Rahden: Marie Leidorf, 2003, p. 193 - 213.

Monkiedje, Prof. Dr. Adolphe

Field of research: Environmental protection, environmental toxicology
Host: Prof. Dr. Michael Spiteller Technische Universität Dortmund

• Adolphe Monkiedje, Michael Spiteller, Kai Bester: Degradation of racemic and Enantiopure Metalaxyl in Tropical and Temperate Soils. In: Environ. Sci. Technol.. 37, 2003, p. 707 - 712.

Moreno, Dr. Stephanie

Commissariat a l'Energie Atomique (CEA), France
Field of research: Reproduction biology
Host: Prof. Dr. Georg Bornkamm Helmholtz Zentrum München - Deutsches Forschungszentrum für Gesundheit und Umwelt

• Stephanie G. Moreno, Gerhard Laux, Markus Brielmeier, Georg W. Bornkamm and Marcus Conrad: Testis-specific expression of the nuclear form of Phospholipid Hydroperoxide Glutathione Peroxidase (PHGPx). In: Biological Chemistry. 384, 2003, p. 635 - 643 [Male fertility, PHGPx, Protamine, Selenoproteins, spermatogenesis].

Mu, Dr. Yuguang

Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
Field of research: Biophysics
Host: Prof. Dr. Heiner Ryssel Fraunhofer-Institut für Integrierte Systeme und Bauelementetechnologie (IISB)

• Yuguang Mu, Daniil S. Kosov, Gerhard Stock: Conformational Dynamics of Trialanine in Water. 2. Comparison of AMBER, CHARMM, GROMOS, and OPLS Force Fields to NMR and Infrared Experiments. In: J. Phys. Chem. B. 107, 2003, p. 5064 - 5073.

Ogierman, Dr. Monica Anne

Field of research: Microbiology
Host: Prof. Dr. Volkmar Braun Universität Tübingen

• Monica Anne Ogierman, Volkmar Braun: Interactions between the Outer Membrane Ferric Citrate Transporter FecA and TonB: Studies of the FecA TonB Box. In: Journal of Bacteriology. 185, 2003, p. 1870 - 1885.

• Volkmar Braun, Susanne Mahren, Monica Anne Ogierman: Regulation of the FecI-type ECF sigma factor by transmembrane signalling. In: Microbiology. 6, 2003, p. 173 - 180.

Ostrovsky, Dr. Andrei N.

St. Petersburg State University, Russian Federation
Field of research: Zoology
Host: Prof. Dr. Priska Schäfer Universität Kiel

• Andrei N. Ostrovsky & Priska Schäfer: Ovicell structure in Callopora dumerili and C. lineata (Bryozoa: Cheilostomatida). In: Acta Zoologica. 84(1), 2003, p. 15 - 24 [zoology, anatomy, Bryozoa, brood chambers ].

• Andrei N. Ostrovsky, Priska Schäfer & Dennis P. Gordon. : Ultrastructure and development of the ooecial walls in some calloporid bryozoans. In: Zoologischer Anzeiger . 242(3), 2003, p. 223 - 240 [ovicells, ultrastructure, Bryozoa].

Pakhomov, Prof. Dr. Evgeny Alexandrovich

University of British Columbia, Canada
Field of research: Marine ecology
Host: Prof. Dr. Ulrich Bathmann Alfred-Wegener-Institut für Polar- und Meeresforschung (AWI)

• Evgeny Pakhomov, V. Fuentes, I. Schloss, A. Atencio, G.B. Esnal: Beaching of the tunicate Salpa thompsoni at high levels of suspended particulate matter in the Southern Ocean. In: Polar Biology. 26, 2003, p. 427 - 431 [pelagic tunicates, salps, Southern Ocean, biology].

Peters, Dr. Anne-Marie

Monash University, Australia
Field of research: Animal ecology and behavioural ecology
Host: Prof. Dr. Bart Kempenaers MPI für Ornithologie

• Kaspar Delhey, Arild Johnson, Anne Peters, Staffan Andersson, Bart Kempenaers: Paternity analysis reveals opposing selection pressures on crown coloration in the blue tit (Parus caeruleus). In: Proceedings of the Royal Society London B: Biological Sciences. 270, 2003, p. 2057 - 2063.

Petkov, Dr. Christopher I.

University of Newcastle, Great Britain
Field of research: Neurophysiology
Host: Prof. Dr. Nikos Logothetis MPI für biologische Kybernetik

• Christopher I. Petkov, Kevin N. O'Connor, Mitchell L. Sutter: Illusory sound perception in macaque monkeys. In: Journal of Neuroscience. 23, 2003, p. 9155 - 9161 [auditory illusion, psychophysics, comparative psychology, primate, acoustic, natural auditory scene, perception].

Ploug, Dr. Helle

University of Copenhagen, Denmark
Field of research: Marine microbiology
Host: Dr. Dirk de Beer MPI für marine Mikrobiologie

• Hans-Peter Grossart, Thomas Kiorboe, Kam Tang, Helle Ploug: Bacterial Colonization of Particles: Growth and Interactions. In: Applied and Environmental Microbiology. 69, 6, 2003, p. 3500 - 3509.

• Thomas Kiorboe, Kam Tang, Hans-Peter Grossart, Helle Ploug: Dynamics of Microbial Communities on Marine Snow Aggregates: Colonization, Growth, Detachment, and Grazing Mortality of Attached Bacteria. In: Applied and Environmental Microbiology. 69, 6, 2003, p. 3036 - 3047.

• Hans Peter Grossart, Susanne Hietanen, Helle Ploug: Microbial dynamics on diatom aggregates in Oresund, Denmark. In: Marine Ecology Progress Series. 249, 2003, p. 69 - 78 [Aggregates - Bacteria - Heterotrophic nanoflagellates - Bacterial production - Respiration - Grazing - C:N ration - Particulate combined amino acids].

Ponte-Sucre, Prof. Dr. Alicia

Universidad Central de Venezuela, Venezuela
Field of research: Parasitology
Host: August Stich Missionsärztliche Klinik Würzburg

• Alicia Ponte-Sucre: Physiological consequences of drug resistance in Leishmania and their relevance for chemotherapy. In: Kinetoplastid Biology and Disease. 2003, p. 2 - 14.

• Katherine Figarella, Nestor Uzcategui, Nirsen Garcia, Noel Silva, Natacha. Camacho, Alicia Ponte-Sucre: Molecular pharmacology of chemo-resistant Leishmania. In: Archivos Venezolanos de Farmacologia y Terapeutica. 22, 2003, p. 19 - 24 [chemo-resistance, Leishmania].

Pospelov, Prof. Dr. Valery

Russian Academy of Sciences, Russian Federation
Field of research: Molecular biology
Host: Prof. Dr. Peter Herrlich Leibniz-Institut für Altersforschung - Fritz-Lipmann-Institut (FLI)

• M.V.Abramova, A.N.Kukushkin, S.B.Svetlikova, V.A.Pospelov: Selective repression of c-fos gene transcription in rat embryo fibroblasts transformed by oncogenes E1A and cHa-ras. In: Biochem.Biophys.Res.Comm. 306, 2003, p. 483 - 487 [protooncogene c-fos; E1A and cHa-ras oncogenes; transformation].

• TN Usenko, AN Kukushkin, TV Pospelova, VA Pospelov: Downregulation of c-fos gene revealed in the established E1A+cHa-ras-transformed cells can be reproduced upon transient transfection of E1A and Ras oncogenes into non-transformed REF52 cells. In: Oncogene. 22, 2003, p. 7661 - 7667 [c-fos protogene repression; E1A and Ras oncogenes; transformation ].

Pospisil, Dr. Pavel

Palacky University, Czech Republic
Field of research: Pure research in plant biology
Host: Prof. Dr. Holger Dau Freie Universität Berlin

• Pavel Pospisil, Michael Haumann, Jens Dittmer, V. Armando Sole, Holger Dau: Stepwise Transition of the Tetra-Manganese Complex of Photosystem II to a Binuclear Mn2(pi-O)2 Complex in Response to a Temperature Jump: A Time-Resolved Structural Investigation Employing X-Ray Absorption Spectroscopy. In: Biophysical Journal. 84, 2003, p. 1370 - 1386.

Prasad, Dr. Manoj

Jawaharlal Nehru University, India
Field of research: Molecular biology
Host: Dr. Marion Röder Leibniz-Institut für Pflanzengenetik und Kulturpflanzenforschung (IPK)

• Manoj Prasad, Kumar, N., Kulwal, P. L., Röder. M. S., Balyan, H. S., Dhaliwal, H. S. and Gupta, P. K. : QTL analysis for grain protein content using SSR markers and validation studies using NILs in bread wheat. In: Theor Appl Genet . 106, 2003, p. 659 - 667 [QTL,Bread Wheat,Grain Protein Content,SSRs, Composite Interval Mapping, NIL].

Protti, Dr. Dario A.

University of Sydney, Australia
Field of research: Neurophysiology
Host: Dr. Alain Marty MPI für biophysikalische Chemie

• Habermann, C, O'Brien, B., Wässle, H. and Protti, D.A.: AII amacrine cells express L-type calcium channels at their output synapses. In: Journal of Neuroscience . 23, 2003, p. 6904 - 6913.

Qin, Dr. Yong-Mei

Peking University, People's Republic of China
Field of research: Cell biology, cytobiology
Host: Prof. Dr. Wolf-H. Kunau Universität Bochum

• A. M. Happalainen, M. K. Koski, Yong-Mei J. K. Hiltunen, T. GlumoffQin, : Binäry structure of the two-domain (3R)-hydroxyacyl-CoA dehydrogenase from rat peroxisomal multifunctional enzyme type 2 at 2.38 Ä resolution. In: Structure. 11, 2003, p. 87 - 97.

Ramakrishnan, Dr. Muthu

Field of research: Biophysical chemistry
Host: Prof. Dr. Derek Marsh MPI für biophysikalische Chemie

• Muthu Ramakrishnan, Poul H. Jensen, Derek Marsh: Alpha-Synuclein association with phosphatidylglycerol probed by lipid spin labels. In: Biochemistry. 42, 2003, p. 12919 - 12926 [Parkinson disease, Alpha-Synuclein, Phospholipid, Spin-label ESR ].

Rankin Rodriguez, Dr. Rosa

Universidad de la Habana, Cuba
Field of research: Plant systematology and evolution
Host: Prof. Dr. Werner Greuter Freie Universität Berlin

• Rankin Rodríguez, R. : Polygalaceae – In Greuter, W. (ed.). Flora de la República de Cuba. Serie A, Plantas Vasculares. Fascículo 7(1). A. R. Gantner Verlag, Ruggell, Liechtenstein. ISBN 3-904144-97-9. Liechtenstein: A. R. Gantner Verlag KG, 2003, 52 pp.

• Rankin Rodríguez, R. : Cleome sect. Physostemon (Cleomaceae) in Cuba. In: Willdenowia. 33, 2003, p. 439 - 444.

• Rankin Rodríguez, R., Areces Berazain, F.: Contribución a la actualización taxonómica y localización geográfica de especies amenazadas y endémicas en Cuba I. In: Revista Jard. Bot. Nac. Univ. Habana. 24 (1-2), 2003, p. 81 - 128.

Ristriani, Dr. Tutik

Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS), France
Field of research: Virology, virus and bacteriophages
Host: Prof. Dr. Felix Hoppe-Seyler Deutsches Krebsforschungszentrum (DKFZ)

• Butz K., Ristriani T., Hengstermann A., Denk C., Scheffner M. & Hoppe-Seyler F. Ristriani T. and Butz K. contributed equally to this work.: siRNA targeting of the viral E6 oncogene efficiently kills human papillomavirus-positive cancer cells. In: Oncogene. 22, 2003, p. 5938 - 5945 [RNA interference; human papillomavirus; apoptosis; tumour virus; tumour therapy;].

Roldan-Perez, Prof. Dr. Gabriel

Universidad Catolica de Oriente, Colombia
Field of research: Hydrobiology
Host: Dr. Bernd Werding Universität Gießen

• Gabriel Roldan-Perez: Bioindicacion de la calidad del agua en Colombia. Medellin: Editorial Universidad de Antioquia, 2003, 170 pp.

• Jose A. Posada-Garcia, Gabriel Roldan-Perez: Illustrated key for the larvae of Trichoptera in the northwest of Colombia. In: Caldasia. 25 (1), 2003, p. 169 - 192 [Trichoptera of Antioquia, Trichoptera of Colombia, larvae of Trichoptera, Aquatic macroinvertebrates].

Samaj, Dr. Jozef

Palacky University, Czech Republic
Field of research: Pure research in plant biology
Host: Prof. Dr. Dieter Volkmann Universität Bonn

• Jozef Samaj, F. Baluska, A. Pretova, D. Volkmann: Auxin deprivation induces a developmental switch in maize somatic embryogenesis involving redistribution of microtubules and actin filaments from endoplasmic to cortical cytoskeletal arrays. In: Plant Cell Rep. 21, 2003, p. 940 - 945 [Actin filaments - Embryogenic allus - Microtubules].

• Frantisek Baluska, Jozef Samaj, Przemyslaw Wojtaszek, Dieter Volkmann, Diedrik Menzel: Cytoskeleton-Plasma Membrane-Cell Wall Continuum in Plants. Emerging Links Revisited1. In: Plant Physiology. 133, 2003, p. 482 - 491.

Sanchez Hernandez, Dr. Enrique P.

Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Cientificas, Spain
Field of research: Biotechnology
Host: Prof. Dr. Peter Weiland Johann Heinrich von Thünen-Institut (vTI) - Bundesforschungsinstitut für Ländliche Räume, Wald und Fischerei

• N. E. O'Farrill, L. Travieso, F. Benitez, E. Bécares, S. Romo, R. Borja, P. Weiland, Enrique P. Sanchez Hernandez: E. Population dynamic of algae and bacteria in an oxidation channel. In: J. of Environmental Science and Health, Part A. 38, 4, 2003, p. 697 - 709.

• Z. Milan, P. villa, Enrique P. Sanchez Hernandez, S. Montalvo, R. Borja, K. Ilangovan, R. Briones: Effect of natural and modified zeolite addition on anaerobic digestion of piggery waste. In: Water Science and Technology. 48, 6, 2003, p. 263 - 269.

Sandoz, Dr. Jean-Christophe

Universite Paul Sabatier (Toulouse III), France
Field of research: Neurophysiology
Host: Prof. Dr. Randolf Menzel Freie Universität Berlin

• Jean-Christophe Sandoz, C. G. Galizia, R. Menzel: Side-specific olfactory conditioning leads to more specific odor representation between sides but not within sides in the honeybee antennal lobes. In: Neuroscience. 120, 2003, p. 1137 - 1148 [PER conditioning, olfactory learning, optical imaging, side-speciticity, calcium].

Schoenwaelder, Dr. Monica E. A.

Field of research: Cell biology, cytobiology
Host: Prof. Dr. Christian Wiencke Alfred-Wegener-Institut für Polar- und Meeresforschung (AWI)

• Monica E. A. Schoenwaelder, C Wiencke, M.N. Clayton, K.W.Glombitza: The effect of elevated UV radiation on Fucus spp. (Fucales, Phaeophyta) zygote and embryo development. In: Plant Biology. 5, 2003, p. 366 - 377 [UV radiation, fucoids, development].

Seiler, Dr. Peter

Actelion Pharmaceuticals Ltd., Switzerland
Field of research: Industrial microbiology, microbiological technology
Host: Prof. Dr. Stefan H.E. Kaufmann MPI für Infektionsbiologie

• M. Miyamoto, M. Emoto, Y. Emoto, V. Brinkmann, I. Yoshizawa, Peter Seiler, P. Aichele, E. Kita, SH Kaufmann: Neutrophilia in LFA-1-Deficient Mice Confers Resistance to Listeriosis: Possible Contribution of Granulacyte-Colony-Stimulating Factor and IL-17. In: J. Immunol.. 170 (10), 2003, p. 5228 - 5234.

• P. Aichele, J. zinke, L. Grode, R. A. Schwendener, S. H. Kaufmann, Peter Seiler: Macrophages of the splenic marginal zone are essential for trapping of blood-borne particulate antigen but dispensable for induction of specific T cell responses. In: J. Immunol. 171 (3), 2003, p. 1148 - 1155.

• Peter Seiler, P. Aichele, S. Bandermann, A. E. hauser, B. Lu, N. P. Gerard, S. Ehlers, H. J. Mollenkopf, S. H. Kaufmann: Early granuloma formation after aerosol Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection is regulated by neutrophils via CXCR3-signaling chemokines. In: Eur J Immunol. 33 (10), 2003, p. 2676 - 2686.

Shabana, Prof. Dr. Yasser

Mansoura University, Egypt
Field of research: Plant pathology, parasitology
Host: Prof. Dr. Joachim Sauerborn Universität Hohenheim

• Yasser Shabana, D. Müller-Stöver, J. Sauerborn: Franular Pesta formulation of Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. orthoceras for biological control of sunflower broomrape: efficacy and shelf-life. In: Biological Control. 26, 2003, p. 189 - 201 [Parasitic weed control; Bioherbicide; Formulation; Orabanche cumana; Helianthus annuus; Pesta].

Shiraiwa, Prof. Dr. Yoshihiro

University of Tsukuba, Japan
Field of research: Plant physiology
Host: Prof. Dr. Horst Senger Universität Marburg

• Miyachi, S., I. Iwasaki and Y. Shiraiwa : Historical perspective on microalgal and cyanobacterial acclimation to low- and extremely high-CO2 conditions. In: Photosynth. Res. . 77(2/3), 2003, p. 139 - 153 [Response to CO2 stress, Microalgae, Cyanobacteria, CO2-concentrating mechnaism.].

• Yoshihiro Shiraiwa: Physiological regulation of carbon fixation in the photosynthesis and calcification of coccolithophorids. In: Comp. Biochem. Physiol. Part B. B136, 2003, p. 775 - 783 [Calcification, Coccolithophorids, Photosynthesis, Physiological regulation].

• Shiraiwa, Y., Y. Hatano-Sugimoto and M. Satoh: Regulation of intracellular calcification and algal growth by nutrient supply in coccolithophorids. . In: Biomineralization: formation, diversity, evolution and application. (Ed. Kobayashi, I. Ozawa, H. (eds). ) Tokyo: Tokai University press, 2003, p. 241 - 246 [Calcification, Coccolithophorids, Photosynthesis, Physiological regulation ].

• Iwamoto, K. and Y. Shiraiwa: Characterization of NADH:nitrate reductase from the coccolithophorid, Emiliania huxleyi (Lohman) Hay & Mohler (Haptophyceae). In: Mar. Biotechnol.. 5, 2003, p. 20 - 26 [Coccolithophorids, Enzyme characterization, Nitrate reductase, Metabolic regulation ].

• Sorrosa, J. M., M. Yamamoto and Y. Shiraiwa : Nonthermal factors affecting production and unsaturation of alkenones in Emiliania huxleyi and Gephyrocapsa oceanica. Dordrecht, The Netherlands.: Academic Publishers, 2003, [Unsaturation, Alkenones, Coccolithophorids, Emiliania huxleyi, Gephyrocapsa oceanica, Long-chain ketones. ].

• Iwamoto, K., H. Kawanobe, T. Ikawa and Y. Shiraiwa: Characterization of salt- regulated mannitol-1-phosphate dehydrogenase in the red alga Caloglossa continua. In: Plant Physiol.. 133, 2003, p. 893 - 900 [Mannitol biosynthesis, Red alga, Caloglossa continua (Ceramiales, Rhodophyta), Salt regulation, Salt stress].

Shuai, Prof. Dr.-Ing. Xintao

Chinese Academy of Sciences, People's Republic of China
Field of research: Biodegradation and biodeterioration
Host: Prof. Dr. Thomas Kissel Universität Marburg

• Xintao Shuai, Thomas Merdan, Florian Unger, Matthias Wittmar, Thomas Kissel: Novel Biodegradable Ternary Copolymers hy-PEI-g-PCL-b-PEG: Synthesis, Characterization, and Potential as Efficient Nonviral Gene Delivery Vectors. In: Macromolecules. 36, 2003, p. 5751 - 5759.

Sumbayev, Prof. Dr. Vadym

University of Kent at Medway, Great Britain
Field of research: Biochemistry
Host: Prof. Dr. Bernhard Brüne Technische Universität Kaiserslautern

• Vadym Sumbayev, Andreja Budde, Jie Zhou and Bernhard Brüne: HIF-1alpha protein is a target for S-nitrosation. In: FEBS Letters. 535, 2003, p. 106 - 112 [Hypoxia, Nitric oxide, S-nitrosothiol, Post-translational modification, Superoxide].

• Vladimir Shatrov, Vadym Sumbayev, Jie Zhou, Bernhard Brüne: Oxidized low-density lipoprotein (oxLDL) triggers hypoxia-inducible factor-1alpha (HIF-1alpha) accumulation via redox-dependent mechanisms. . In: Blood. 101, 2003, p. 4847 - 4849 [Hypoxia inducible factor, hypoxia, atherosclerosis, cancer, oxidized low density lipoprotein, angiogenesis].

• Vadym Sumbayev: Vadym V. Sumbayev. In: S-nitrosylation of thioredoxin mediates activation of apoptosis signal-regulating kinase 1. In: Archives of Biochemistry and Biophysics. 415, 2003, p. 133 - 136 [Nitric Oxide, MAP-kinases, apoptosis].

• Inna Yasinska, Vadym Sumbayev: S-nitrosation of Cys-800 of HIF-1alpha protein activates its interaction with p300 and stimulates its transcriptional activity. . In: FEBS Letters. 549, 2003, p. 105 - 109 [Hypoxic signal transduction, S-nitrosation].

Todorova, Prof. Dr. Albena

Medical University, Bulgaria
Field of research: Human genetics, medical genetics
Host: Prof. Dr. Jürgen Horst Universität Münster

• Albena Todorova, Birgit Halliger-Keller, Maggie C. Walter, Marie-Christine Dabauvalle, Hanns Lochmuller, Clemens R. Muller: A synonymous codon change in the LMNA gene alters mRNA splicing and couses Limb Girdle Muscular Dystrophy type 1B. In: J Med Genet. 40 (10), 2003, p. e115.

Vaca-Dominguez, Dr. Luis Alfonso

Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico, Mexico
Field of research: Biophysical chemistry
Host: Prof. Dr. Franz Hofmann Technische Universität München

• Valdes VJ, Sampieri A, Sepulveda J, Vaca L. : Using double-stranded RNA to prevent in vitro and in vivo viral infections by recombinant baculovirus. In: J. Biol. Chem. . 278, 2003, p. 19317 - 19324.

• Zepeda A, Vaca L, Arias C, Sengpiel F. : Reorganization of visual cortical maps after focal ischemic lesions. In: J Cereb Blood Flow Metab. . 23, 2003, p. 811 - 820.

Varma, Prof. Dr. Ajit Kumar

, India
Field of research: Microbiology
Host: Prof. Dr. Gerhard Kost Universität Marburg

• An. Singh, Ar. Singh, M. Kumari, S. Kumar, M. K. Rai, A. P. Sharma, Ajit Kumar Varma: AMF-like-Fungus:Piriformospora indica - A Boon for Plant Industry. In: Biotechnology in Sustainable Biodiversity and Food Security. (Ed. B. N. Prasad) Oxford & IBH, 2003, p. 101 - 124.

• An. Singh, Ar. Singh, M. Kumari, M. K. Rai, Ajit Kumar Varma: Biotechnology importance of Piriformospora indica - A novel symbiotic mycorrhiza-like Fungus: An Overview. In: Indian Journal of Biotechnology, Plant Biotechnology - the Special Issue. 2, 2003, p. 65 - 75.

Verma, Prof. Dr. Sandeep

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur, India
Field of research: Biochemistry
Host: Prof. Dr. Michael Famulok Universität Bonn

• Sandeep Verma, S. Jäger, O. Thum, M. Famulok: Functional tuning of nucleic acids by chemical modifications: Tailored oligonucleotides as drugs, devices and diagnostics. In: The Chemical Record. 3, 2003, p. 51 - 60.

Volkov, Prof. Dr. Roman

Chernivtsi National University, Ukraine
Field of research: Genetics
Host: Prof. Dr. Vera Hemleben Universität Tübingen

• Roman A. Volkov, Nataliya Y. Komarova, Irina I. Panchuk, Vera Hemleben : Molecular evolution of rDNA external transcribed spacer and phylogeny of sect. Petota (genus Solanum). In: Molec. Phylogenet. Evol.. 29, 2003, p. 187 - 202 [concerted evolution, molecular taxonomy, polyploidy, repeated sequences, 35S ribosomal DNA, speciation, Solanum, Solanaceae].

• R.A. Volkov, I.I. Panchuk, F. Schöffl : Heat-stress dependent and developmental modulation of gene expression: the potential of house-keeping genes as internal standards in mRNA expression profiling using real-time RT-PCR. In: J. Experimental Botany. 54, 2003, p. 2343 - 2349 [gene expression, actin, small heat shock proteins, real-time RT-PCR].

Voziyanov, Dr. Yuri

Louisiana Technical University, United States of America
Field of research: Molecular biology
Host: Prof. Dr. Adrian Francis Stewart Technische Universität Dresden

• Yuri Voziyanov, Jay H. Konieczka, A. Francis Stewart, Makkuni Jayaram: Stepwise Manipulation of DNa Specificity in Flp Recombinase: Progressively Adapting Flp to Individual and Combinatorial Mutations in its Target Site. In: J. Mol. Biol.. 326, 2003, p. 65 - 76 [Flp; Cre; site-specific recombination; protein evolution; genomic engineering].

Williams, Dr. Lawrence A. D.

Scientific Research Council, Jamaica
Field of research: Plant biochemistry
Host: Prof. Dr. Harald Rösner Universität Hohenheim

• Lawrence A. D. Williams: A sulfonic anhydride derivative from dibenzyl trisulphide with argochemical activities. In: Chemosphere. 51/8, 2003, p. 701 - 706.

• Lawrence A. D. Williams, H. Rösner, W. Möller, E. Merisor, W. Kraus: In vitro antiproliferation/cytototoxic activity of cantharidin (Spanish fly) and related derivatives. In: West Indian Medical Journal. 52, 2003, p. 10 - 13.

• Lawrence A. D. Williams, E. Vesques, W. Reid, R. Porter, W. Kraus: Biological activities of an extract from Cleome viscosa L. (Capparaceae). In: Naturwissenschaften . 90 No. 10, 2003, p. 468 - 472.

Wilson, Dr. Daniel Nicodemus

Universität München, Germany
Field of research: Biochemistry
Host: Prof. Dr. Knud H. Nierhaus MPI für molekulare Genetik

• Daniel N. Wilson, K. H. Nierhaus: The Ribosome through the Looking Glass. In: Angew. Chem. Int. Ed. 42, 2003, p. 3464 - 3486 [amino acids - proteins - ribosomes - RNA - translation].

• Daniel N. Wilson, Knud H. Nierhaus: Das Ribosom unter der Lupe. In: Angew. Chem.. 115, 2003, p. 3586 - 3610 [Aminosäuren - Proteine - Ribosomen - RNA - Translation].

• Gregor Blaha, Daniel N. Wilson, Gerlind Stoller, Gunter Fischer, Regine Willumeit, Knud H. Nierhaus: Localization of the Trigger Factor Binding Site on the Ribosomal 50 S Subunit. In: J. Mol. Biol. . 326, 2003, p. 887 - 897 [trigger factor; ribosome; 50 S subunit; neutron scattering; spincontrast variation].

Wipf, Prof. Dr. Daniel

Universite de Bourgogne, France
Field of research: Plant physiology
Host: Prof. Dr. Wolf-Bernd Frommer Universität Tübingen

• D. Wipf, M. Benjdia, E. Rikirsch, S. Zimmermann, M. Tegeder & W.B. Frommer : An expression cDNA library for suppression cloning in yeast mutants, complementation of a yeast his4 mutant and EST analysis from the symbiotic basidiomycete Hebeloma cylindrosporum. In: Genome. 46, 2003, p. 177 - 181.

Wojtaszek, Prof. Dr. Przemyslaw

Adam Mickiewicz University, Poland
Field of research: Cell biology, cytobiology
Host: Prof. Dr. Dieter Volkmann Universität Bonn

• Frantisek Baluska, Jozef Samaj, Przemyslaw Wojtaszek: Cytoskeleton-Plasma Membrane-Cell Wall Contiuum in Plants. Emerging Links Revisited1. In: Plant Physiology. 133, 2003, p. 482 - 491.

Wu, Prof. Dr. Ning

Chinese Academy of Sciences, People's Republic of China
Field of research: Plant ecology
Host: Prof. Dr. Fred Scholz Freie Universität Berlin

• Ning Wu, Zhaoli Yan, Peng Luo, Jian Liu: Cultural diversity and acculturation in Upper Minjiang Rivers. In: J. Mountain Research. 21 (1), 2003, p. 26 - 33.

• Zhaoli Yan, Ning Wu, C. Richard: Nomadic people should be the major concern of the grassland policy. In: Changing force of pastoralism in the Hindu-kush Himalaya Tebetan Plateau Highland: Forging a sustainable path for the future - Vol. 1. (Ed. C. Richard) Kathmandu: ICIMOD, 2003.

• Qing Liu, Yan Wu, Ning Wu: Forest windows of Picea lijiengenenes forests in Jade Yulong Natural Reserve, China. In: Chinese J. Appl Ecology. 14 (6), 2003, p. 845 - 848.

• Wennian Chen, Ning Wu, Peng Luo: Species diversity and spatial patterns of Sabina forests inthe alpine forst-grassland ecotone in Upper Minjiang Rivers. In: J. Appl. Environmental Biology. 9 (3), 2003, p. 1 - 6.

• Weikai Bao, Ning Wu: Anthropogenic disturbances and their effects on the alpine and subalpine grasslands in Northwestern Yunnan. In: Chinese J. Grassland. 25 (2), 2003, p. 1 - 8.

• Ning Wu: Social, cultural and economic context of yak production. In: The Yak - Chapter 5. (Ed. g. Wiener) London: FAO & RAP Publication, 2003.

• Ning Wu, Luo Peng: The natural background and biodiversity conservation of the mountains in China. In: Mountains of China. (Ed. CT Yao) Beijing: Kaiming Press, 2003.

Wyka, Dr. Tomasz

Adam Mickiewicz University, Poland
Field of research: Plant physiology
Host: Prof. Dr. Ulrich Ernst Lüttge Technische Universität Darmstadt

• Tomasz Wyka, Ulrich E. Lüttge: Contribution of C3 carboxylation to the circadian rhythm of carbon dioxide uptake in a Crassulacean acid metabolism plant Kalanchoe daigremontiana. In: J. of Eyperimantal Botany. 54 No. 386, 2003, p. 1471 - 1479 [Circadian rhythm, Crassulacean acid metabolism, Kalanchoe, photosynthesis].

Yang, Prof. Dr. Zhuping

Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc., United States of America
Field of research: Plant genetics
Host: Prof. Dr. Claus-Ulrich Hesemann Universität Hohenheim

• Zhuping Yang, J Gilbert, G Fedak, D Procunier, D Somers, R McKenzie: Marker-assisted selection of Fusarium head blight resistance genes in two doubled-haploid populations of wheat. In: Molecular Breeding. 12, 2003, p. 309 - 312 [QTL, Fusarium head blight, marker-assisted selection, SSR ].

Zars, Prof. Dr. Troy

University of Missouri-Columbia, United States of America
Field of research: Molecular genetics
Host: Prof. Dr. Martin Heisenberg Universität Würzburg

• Kosloff, M., N. Elia, T. Joel-Almagor, R. Timberg, T. Zars, D. R. Hyde, B. Minke, and Z. Selinger : Regulation of light-dependent Gqalpha translocation and morphological changes in fly photoreceptors. In: EMBO J. 22, 2003, p. 459 - 468.

• Troy Zars: Hot and cold in Drosophila larvae. In: Trends in Neuroscience. 26, 2003, p. 575 - 577.

Zhang, Prof. Shao-wu

Australian National University, Australia
Field of research: Behavioural physiology, ethology
Host: Prof. Dr. Jürgen Tautz Universität Würzburg

• Lin Chen , Shao-wu Zhang, Mandyam Srinivasan: Global perception in small brains: Topological pattern recognition in honey bees. In: PNAS. 100, 2003, p. 6884 - 6889 [Honeybee, Visual perception, Pattern recognition, Topological perception].

Zhdanov, Prof. Dr. Renad

Russian Academy of Medical Sciences, Russian Federation
Field of research: Biophysics
Host: Prof. Dr. Wilhelm Lorenz Universität Halle-Wittenberg

• Renat Zhdanov, E.V. Bogdanenko, A.A. Moskovtsev, O.V. Podobed, and N. Duzgunes : Liposome-mediated gene delivery: dependence on lipid structure, glycolipid mediated targeting, and immunological properties. In: Methods in Enzymol. Liposomes, Part C: Gene Transfer and Therapy . (Ed. N. Duzgunes) V. 373: Elsevier, 2003, p. 433 - 465.

• Renat Zhdanov, E.P. Dyachkov, V.A. Struchkov, N.B. Strazhevskaya, P.N. Dyachkov: DNA-bound lipids: computer modeling complexes between DNA and saturated and unsaturated fatty acids. In: Rus. Chem. Bull. 52, 2003, p. 1794 - 1800.

• Renat Zhdanov, E.P. Dyahkov, V.A. Struchkov, N.B. Strazhevskaya, P.N. Dyachkov : Computer modelling interaction between DNA and stearic or unsaturated fatty acids. In: Doklady Biochem. Biophys. 390, 2003, p. 548 - 552.

• N. Duzgunes, C. Tros de Ilarduya S. Simoes, Renat Zhdanov, K. Konopka, and M.C. Pedroso de Lima: New cationic liposomes and peptides for gene transfer and therapy. In: Current Med. Chemistry. 10, 2003, p. 911 - 918.

• Renad I. Zhdanov and Aslan A. Kubatiev: Lipidomics and human genome sciences. There is an additional informational level in genomic DNA – lipids. In: Pathogenez. 1, 2003, p. 7 - 10 Original author: Renad I. Zhdanov and Aslan A. Kubatiev (in Russian) [lipidomics, lipid code of genomic DNA].

• Renad I. Zhdanov, Eugenyi P. Dyachkov, Natalja B. Strazhevskaya, Anastasia S. Shmyrina, Gerlinde Bischoff, Wilhelm Lorenz, Pavel N. Dyachkov, Aslan A. Kubatiev : Structural lipidomics. Cholesterol and its esters in eukaryotic chromatin: biochemical analysis and computer modelling. In: Pathogenez. 1, # 2, 2003, p. 4 - 10 Original author: Renad I. Zhdanov et al (in Russian).

• Alisa A. Sokolovskaya, Tatyana N. Zabotina, Alexei A. Moskovtsev, Marina I. Lukashina, Renad I. Zhdanov, Yuryi D. Blokhin: Characterization of methods for apoptosis detection and their use in experimental and clinical oncology. In: Russian Biotherapy Journal. 2, # 3, 2003, p. 53 - 60 Original author: Alisa A. Sokolovskaya, Tatyana N. Zabotina, Alexei A. Moskovtsev, Marina I. Lukashina, Renad I. Zhdanov, Yuryi D. Blokhin (in Russian) [apoptosis, methods of registration].

• Renad I. Zhdanov, Aslan A. Kubatiev, Ahmet Arslan, Gerlinde Bischoff and Wilhelm Lorenz: Lipidomics and chromatin lipids: DNA-lipid code or DNA-bound lipoproteins?. In: GEON2003. Proceedings of Int. Conference ‘200th Anniversary of Kazan State University, Russia, August 25 – September 5, 2003. 2003, p. 411 - 416.

Zhu, Prof. Dr. Rui-Liang

East China Normal University, People's Republic of China
Field of research: Plant systematology and evolution
Host: Prof. Dr. S.R. Gradstein Universität Göttingen

• Rui-Liang Zhu, David G. Long: Lejeuneaceae (Hepaticae) from several recent collections from the Himalaya. In: Journal of the Hattori Botanical Laboratory. 93, 2003, p. 101 - 115 [Lejeuneaceae, Hepaticae, taxonomy, Himalaya].

• Rui-Liang Zhu & R. Grolle: Taxonomy and distribution of Lejeunea exilis (Lejeuneaceae, Hepaticae). In: Ann Bot Fenn. 40, 2003, p. 101 - 106 [Lejeuneaceae, Hepaticae, Lejeunea exilis].

• Rui-Liang Zhu, R. Grolle: On the Genus Capillolejeunea (Lejeuneaceae, Hepaticae) from the East African Islands. In: Systematic Botany. 28, 2003, p. 467 - 470 [Lejeuneaceae, liverworts, Drepanolejeunea].

• Rui-Liang Zhu, S.R. Gradstein: Oil bodies of selected species of Chinese Lejeuneaceae (Hepaticae). In: Journal of the Hattori Botanical Laboratory . 94, 2003, p. 187 - 195 [Oil bodies, Lejeuneaceae, liverworts, China].

Zverlov, Dr. Vladimir

Technische Universität München, Germany
Field of research: Biochemistry
Host: Dr. Wolfgang H. Schwarz Technische Universität München

• Vladimir Zverlov, Galina Velikodvorskaya, Wolfgang Schwarz: Two new cellulosome components encoded downstream of celI in the genome of Clostridium thermocellum: the non-processive endoglucanase CelN and the possibly structural protein CseP 2003; 149: 515-524. In: Microbiology. 149, 2003, p. 515 - 524.

• Klaus Fuchs, Vladimir Zverlov, Galina Velikodvorskaya, Fridrich Lottspeich, Wlofgang Schwarz: Lic16A of Clostridium thermocellum, a non-cellulosomal, highly complex endo-ß-1,3-glucanase bound to the outer cell surface. In: Microbiology. 149, 2003, p. 1021 - 1031.