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Identification of natural tick-borne encephalitis (TBE) foci in Lower Saxony, Germany
Frühsommer-Meningoenzephalitis (FSME)-Naturherdsuche in Niedersachsen
Project Investigators: Prof. Dr. C. Strube, PhD; Dr. A. Springer
Duration: Mid 2020 until Beginning 2022
Funding: Pfizer, 54.000 EUR
Project Details:
Tick-borne encephalitis (TBE) is considered as one of the most important viral tick-borne diseases affecting humans. The disease may cause death or permanent disability due to severe neurological damage. TBE thus represents a considerable public health burden. In recent years, a considerable geographic expansion of TBE has been noted in Germany with the consequence the National Institute of Public Health (Robert-Koch-Institut) declared district in the Northern Germ federal state Lower Saxony as official risk area in the beginning of 2019. However, the usually very small areas of TBE virus circulation (so called natural foci) are still mostly unknown in Northern Germany. This study aims to identify the locations of TBE transmission foci (i.e. the presence of TBE-positive ticks) in Lower Saxony, Northern Germany, by following up on the movement patterns and possible sources of tick exposure of TBE patients. Detection of TBE virus occurrence in Northern Germany will help to prevent clinical cases of disease as it can be expected that public awareness about TBE foci will lead to avoidance of known hot spot areas and increase the people´s willingness to vaccinate.
Results:

Topp, A.-K., Springer, A., Dobler, G., Bestehorn-Willmann, M., Monazahian, M., Strube, C. (2022) New and confirmed foci of tick-borne encephalitis virus (TEBV) in Northern Germany determined by TEBV detection in ticks. Pathogens 11, 126

https://www.mdpi.com/2076-0817/11/2/126

Cooperation Partners:

Dr. M. Monazahian, Niedersächsisches Landesgesundheitsamt, Hannover

Prof. Dr. Gerhard Dobler, Nationales Konsiliarlabor für FSME, München

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TBENAGER II - Tick-Borne EncephAlitis in Germany
TBENAGER II - Frühsommer-Meningoenzephalitis (FSME) in Deutschland
Project Investigators: Stefanie Becker
Duration: October 2020 until September 2022
Funding: Bundesministerium für Bildung und Forschung, 124.297 EUR
Project Details:
Das Gesamtziel des Vorhabens wird in der ebenfalls vorliegenden Verbundvorhabenbeschreibung von TBENAGER ausführlich dargestellt. In diesem Teilprojekt (TP6) soll das Infektionsmodell mit Zecken aus FSME Naturherden und Kontrollgebieten und verschiedenen FSME Virusisolaten etabliert werden. Das FSME Virus zirkuliert in der Natur in einem enzootische Übertragungszyklus zwischen Ixodes ricinus Zecken und verschiedenen Wirtstieren. Ixodes ricinus Zecken wie auch verschiedenen Wirtstieren sind Zentral-und Mitteleuropa nahezu flächendeckend verbreitet. Im Gegensatz dazu weißt die Verbreitung des FSME Virus gerade in Deutschland eine extrem fokale Herde auf. Zumeist wir das Virus in sehr begrenzenden Gebieten nachgewiesen wohingegen in umliegende Bereiche zwar Zecken jedoch kein FSME Virus gefunden wird. Daher stellt sich die Frage welche Faktoren die Verbreitung des FSME Virus begrenzen. Zur Beantwortung dieser Frage soll diesem Projekt ein Infektionsmodel erstellt werden welches Zecken aus verschiedenen FSME Naturherden und Rötelmäuse nutzt um die Interaktion von FSME Virusstämmen mit den jeweiligen Zeckenpopulationen unter Miteinbeziehung des natürlichen Reservoir Wirtes untersucht
Cooperation Partners:

PD Dr. Gerhard Dobler, Institut für Mikrobiologie der Bundeswehr, München;Dr. Merle Böhmer, Bayerisches Landesamt für Gesundheit und Lebensmittelsicherheit, Oberschleißheim; Dr. Christiane Wagner-Wiening, Landesgesundheitsamt, Stuttgart; Dr. Wiebke Hellenbrand, Robert-Koch-Institut, Berlin; Prof. Ute Mackenstedt, Institut für Zoologie, Universität Hohenheim; Prof. Martin Pfeffer, Institut für Tierhygiene und Öffentliches Veterinärwesen, Leipzig; Prof. Ralph Kühn, Lehrstuhl Zoologie, Technische Universität München, Weihenstephan; Prof. Martin Beer, Institut für Virusdiagnostik, Insel Riems; Prof. Andrea Kröger, Institut für Medizinische Mikrobiologie und Krankenhaushygiene, Magdeburg;

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Large roundworm induced malabsorption: modulation of intestinal porcine nutrient transport
Malabsorption im Zuge der Spulwurminfektion: Modulationsprinzipien des intestinalen porcinen Nährstofftransports
Project Investigators: Prof. Dr. C. Strube, PhD; Prof. Dr. G Breves
Duration: Mid 2018 until Mid 2022
Funding: DFG, 449.000 EUR
Project Details:
In this research project, the effects of Ascaris suum infections in pigs on the intestinal transport of nutrients will be investigated. This will be achieved by in vitro measurements on intact epithelium via the electrophysiological response after mucosal addition of nutrients, via flux studies using radiolabelled substrates and via uptake studies in membrane vesicles of the luminal and basolateral membrane of enterocytes. These functional studies are complemented by molecular biology studies on the expression of the transport systems (quantitative RT-PCR, Western blot and immunohistochemistry).
Results:

Koehler, S., Springer, A., Issel, N., Klinger, S., Wendt, M., Breves, G., Strube, C. (2023) Effects of adult Ascaris suum and their antigens (total and trans-cuticular excretory-secretory antigen, cuticular somatic antigen) on intestinal nutrient transport in vivo. Parasitology 150, 78-87

 

Koehler, S., Springer, A., Issel, N., Klinger, S., Wendt, M., Breves, G., Strube, C. (2021) Ascaris suum nutrient uptake and metabolic release, and modulation of host intestinal nutrient transport by excretory-secretory and cuticle antigens in vitro. Pathogens 10, 1419

 

Koehler, S., Springer, A., Issel, N., Klinger, S., Strube, C., Breves, G. (2021) Changes in porcine nutrient transport physiology in response to Ascaris suum infection. Parasite & Vectors 14, 533

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Tick-Borne ENcephAlitis in GERmany (TBENAGER)
Frühsommer-Meningoenzephalitis (FSME) in Deutschland (TBENAGER)
Project Investigators: Stefanie Becker; Albert Osterhaus
Duration: October 2017 until August 2020
Funding: BMBF, 252.832 EUR
Project Details:
Recent studies show that TBE is emerging in Central and Western Europe, but the true medical importance is not known. The causative agent, TBE virus, is thought be cycled between the vector tick and the natural rodent host in foci of very limited size. The ecological basis for this is unknown, but recently described variation of TBEV strains with regard to pathogenicity may influence vector-host-virus interaction as well as disease severity. TBE patients and controls will provide information on disease severity and risk factors to the public health authorities. We will identify natural foci and study ecological characteristics and transmission dynamics. We will analyse virological and ecological data to permit better prediction of future TBE emergence and to identify possibilities for altering ecological foci to decrease human TBE risk. Genetic data from vectors and hosts and experimental studies on transmission as well as the pathogenicity of and the immune response to TBEV will provide virological and immunological data essential for the development of more effective vaccines using T-cell correlates of protection. Results of all projects of the consortium will help PHA to develop and implement more effective intervention strategies to reduce TBE burden.
Cooperation Partners:

Dr. Wiebke Hellenbrand, Robert-Koch-Institut, Berlin, ÖGD; Prof. Ute Mackenstedt, Institut für Zoologie, Universität Hohenheim; PD Dr. Gerhard Dobler, Institut für Mikrobiologie der Bundeswehr, München; Prof. Martin Pfeffer, Institut für Tierhygiene und Öffentliches Veterinärwesen, Leipzig; Prof. Ralph Kühn, Lehrstuhl Zoologie, Technische Universität München, Weihenstephan; Prof. Martin Beer, Institut für Virusdiagnostik, Insel Riems; Prof. Andrea Kröger, Institut für Medizinische Mikrobiologie und Krankenhaushygiene, Magdeburg

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Occurence of Ixodes inopinatus in Northern Germany
Untersuchungen zum Vorkommen von Ixodes inopinatus in Norddeutschland
Project Investigators: Prof. Dr. C. Strube, PhD
Duration: End 2017 until Mid 2019
Funding: Industry (Veterinary pharmaceuticals/Vaccines), 35.000 EUR
Project Details:
Kürzlich wurde Ixodes inopinatus als eine neue Zeckenart im süddeutschen Raum beschrieben, die dem gemeinen Holzbock Ixodes ricinus morphologisch sehr ähnlich sieht. Noch ist unbekannt, ob und wenn ja wie häufig diese neue Zeckenart auch in Norddeutschland vorkommt. Diese soll mit diesem Projekt entsprechend geklärt werden.
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Vector competence for TBEV replication limiting viral spread (VECTORS)
Untersuchung einer möglichenen Vektor-bedingten Kompetenzbeieinträchtigung bei der Ausbreitung des Erregers der Frühsommer-Meningoenzephalitis (VECTORS)
Project Investigators: Stefanie Becker
Duration: Mid 2016 until Mid 2019
Funding: DFG, 205.150 EUR
Project Details:
Tick-borne encephalitis virus (TBEV) is an emerging vector-borne pathogen in Europe, transmitted by Ixodes ticks and maintained in rodent reservoirs. There is a remarkable interruption in TBEV geographical distribution spanning across Eurasia to Western Europe. A postulated ?demarcation line? appears to separate areas unaffected by TBEV in the western part of Germany and in The Netherlands from endemic areas in the extensive geographical area of Eurasia east of this line.
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Generation of human, ovine, and mosquito lectin libraries - a new platform for binding studies using viral glycoproteins of Rift Valley fever virus (GlykoViroLectinTools)
Etablierung von Lektin-Bibliotheken aus Mensch, Schaf und Stechmücken - eine neue Plattform für Bindungsstudien mit viralen Glykoproteinen am Beispiel des Rifttalfiebers (GlykoViroLectinTools)
Project Investigators: Prof. Dr. Bernd Lepenies; Prof. Dr. Stefanie Becker; Prof. Dr. Klaus Jung
Duration: June 2017 until May 2018
Funding: DLR / BMBF, 112.411 EUR
Project Details:
Ziel des Projektes ist die Herstellung von Werkzeugen, um die virale Interaktion mit Lektinen im Wirts-Immunsystem auf molekularer Ebene zu untersuchen. Zu diesem Zweck werden C-Typ Lektinrezeptor (CLR)-Bibliotheken aus verschiedenen Spezies (Mensch, Schaf, Stechmücke) generiert und auf ihre Interaktion mit viralen Glykoproteinen getestet. Im Pilotprojekt soll die Virus-Bindung an CLRs aus Stechmücken, Schaf und Mensch am Beispiel des Rifttalfieber-Virus (RVFV) untersucht werden. Der innovative Charakter des Projektes besteht darin, dass die virale Erkennung durch das Wirts-Immunsystem über Speziesgrenzen hinweg betrachtet wird. Die etablierten Lektin-Bibliotheken können als universelle Screening-Plattform für Virus/CLR-Interaktionen genutzt werden.
Results:

https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4915/11/3/303/htm

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Improving current understanding and research for sustainable control of the poultry red mite Dermanyssus gallinae (COST COREMI)
Verbesserung des gegenwärtigen Kenntnisstands und der Forschung zur nachhaltigen Kontrolle der Roten Vogelmilbe Dermanyssus gallinae (COST COREMI)
Project Investigators: Prof. Dr. C. Strube, PhD
Duration: Mid 2014 until Mid 2018
Funding: COST (Action FA1404: Improving current understanding and research for sustainable control of the poultry red mite Dermanyssus gallinae)
Project Details:
Die EU-COST-Aktion hat zum Ziel, Bekämpfungs- bzw. Kontrollstrategien gegen die Rote Vogelmilbe zu verbessern und diese zu disseminieren. Hierfür sollen Erkenntnisse zur Milbenbiologie, Parasit-Wirt-Interaktion und neuen Bekämpfungsstrategien konsolidiert und Forschungsansätze koodiniert werden. Es soll ein "Goldstandard"" zur Prophylaxe und Bekämpfung des Parasiten erarbeitet werden, der auf die einzelnen europäischen Länder und deren Produktionssysteme zugeschnitten ist."
Results:

Hubert, J., Erban, T., Kopecky, J., Sopko, B., Nesvorna, M., Lichovnikova, M., Schicht, S., Strube, C., Sparagano, O. (2017) Comparison of bacteriomes between red poultry mite populations (Dermanyssus gallinae): predominance of Bartonella-like bacteria. Microbial Ecology 74, 947-960

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N-RENNT
N-RENNT (Niedersachsen Research Network on Neuroinfectiology)
Project Investigators: Prof. W. Baumgärtner; Dr. T. Basler
Duration: October 2013 until September 2018
Funding: MWK Niedersachsen / VW Stiftung , 7.400.000 EUR
Project Details:
N-RENNT (Niedersachsen Research Network on Neuroinfectiology) aims to start a neuroinfectiology research network in Lower Saxony fostering and boosting this young and important interdisciplinary field. N-RENNT will be established by implementing both focused research projects and an advanced and specific training program for graduate students. Structure-building measures as well as sustainability of the project are guaranteed by lasting support by the Speaker University (University of Veterinary Medicine Hannover, TiHo).
Cooperation Partners:

-Max Planck Institute of Experimental Medicine Göttingen, Clinical Neuroscience, Neurogenetics

-Technical University Braunschweig, Zoological Institute, Division of Cellular Neurobiology

-Institute for Experimental Infection Research, -Twincore -Center for Experimental and Clinical Infection Research -Helmholtz Center for Infection Research,Infection Genetics -University Medical Center Göttingen, Department of Neuroimmunology

- Hannover Medical School, Department for Clinical Immunology and Rheumatology,Department of Neuroanatomy

Institute of Immunology, Institute of Virology, Clinical Neuroanatomy and Neurochemistry

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N-RENNT
N-RENNT (Niedersachsen Research Network on Neuroinfectiology)
Project Investigators: Albert Osterhaus; Stefanie Becker; Bernd Lepenies; Maren von Köckritz-Blickwede; Klaus Jung
Duration: October 2013 until September 2018
Funding: MWK Niedersachsen / VW Stiftung, 7.400.000 EUR
Project Details:
N-RENNT (Niedersachsen Research Network on Neuroinfectiology) aims to start a neuroinfectiology research network in Lower Saxony fostering and boosting this young and important interdisciplinary field. N-RENNT will be established by implementing both focused research projects and an advanced and specific training program for graduate students. Structure-building measures as well as sustainability of the project are guaranteed by lasting support by the Speaker University (University of Veterinary Medicine Hannover, TiHo).
Cooperation Partners:

-Max Planck Institute of Experimental Medicine Göttingen, Clinical Neuroscience, Neurogenetics

-Technical University Braunschweig, Zoological Institute, Division of Cellular Neurobiology

-Institute for Experimental Infection Research, -Twincore -Center for Experimental and Clinical Infection Research -Helmholtz Center for Infection Research,Infection Genetics -University Medical Center Göttingen, Department of Neuroimmunology

- Hannover Medical School, Department for Clinical Immunology and Rheumatology,Department of Neuroanatomy

Institute of Immunology, Institute of Virology, Clinical Neuroanatomy and Neurochemistry

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