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Aloysius G.M. Tielens is affiliated with Erasmus University Rotterdam in the Netherlands. Their research primarily spans the fields of Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology, with additional work in Medicine. Subfields of study include Endocrinology, Molecular Biology, Epidemiology, Parasitology, and Ecology.

The scientist's main research topics concentrate on interactions between parasites and their hosts, bacterial infections, and microbial ecology. Specific areas of focus include:

  • Legionella and Acanthamoeba research
  • Vibrio bacteria research studies
  • Parasites and Host Interactions
  • Heme Oxygenase-1 and Carbon Monoxide
  • Bacterial biofilms and quorum sensing
  • Parasite Biology and Host Interactions
  • Bacterial Infections and Vaccines

Among recent papers involving Aloysius G.M. Tielens' collaboration or contribution, notable works include:

  • "Three encephalitis-causing amoebae and their distinct interactions with the host," 2021, published in Trends in Parasitology
  • "Inhibition of Fatty Acid Oxidation as a New Target To Treat Primary Amoebic Meningoencephalitis," 2020, published in Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy
  • "Schistosoma mansoni infection affects the proteome and lipidome of circulating extracellular vesicles in the host," 2020, published in Molecular and Biochemical Parasitology
  • "Acanthamoeba castellanii interferes with adequate chlorine disinfection of multidrug-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa," 2020, published in Journal of Hospital Infection
  • "An International External Quality Assessment Scheme to Assess the Diagnostic Performance of Polymerase Chain Reaction Detection of Acanthamoeba Keratitis," 2023, published in Cornea

Frequent collaborators include:

  • Jaap J. van Hellemond
  • Maarten J. Sarink
  • Annelies Verbon
  • Michiel L. Bexkens
  • Wiggert A. van Cappellen

Publication venues where Aloysius G.M. Tielens has appeared multiple times include:

  • Journal of Hospital Infection
  • Journal of Infection
  • International Journal for Parasitology
  • Trends in Parasitology
  • Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy

Best Publications

  • Biochemistry and Evolution of Anaerobic Energy Metabolism in Eukaryotes

    Miklós Müller;Marek Mentel;Jaap J. van Hellemond;Katrin Henze

  • A novel host-parasite lipid cross-talk. Schistosomal lyso-phosphatidylserine activates toll-like receptor 2 and affects immune polarization.

    Desiree van der Kleij;Desiree van der Kleij;Eicke Latz;Jos F.H.M. Brouwers;Yvonne C.M. Kruize

  • Mitochondria as we don't know them.

    Aloysius G.M Tielens;Carmen Rotte;Jaap J van Hellemond;William Martin

  • An anaerobic mitochondrion that produces hydrogen

    Brigitte Boxma;Rob M. de Graaf;Georg W.M. van der Staay;Theo A. van Alen

  • Mass spectrometric analysis of the Schistosoma mansoni tegumental sub-proteome.

    Bas W. M. van Balkom;Renske A. van Gestel;Jos F. H. M. Brouwers;Jeroen Krijgsveld

  • Energy generation in parasitic helminths

    A.G.M. Tielens

  • Functions of the tegument of schistosomes: clues from the proteome and lipidome.

    Jaap J. Van Hellemond;Kim Retra;Kim Retra;Jos F.H.M. Brouwers;Bas W.M. van Balkom

  • The electron transport chain in anaerobically functioning eukaryotes

    Aloysius G.M. Tielens;Jaap J. Van Hellemond

  • Differences in Energy Metabolism Between Trypanosomatidae

    A.G.M Tielens;J.J Van Hellemond

  • Trypanosomatidae produce acetate via a mitochondrial acetate:succinate CoA transferase

    J J Van Hellemond;Frederik Opperdoes;A G Tielens

  • Phospholipids in parasitic protozoa.

    Henri J. Vial;Patrick Eldin;Aloysius G.M. Tielens;Jaap J. van Hellemond

  • Surprising variety in energy metabolism within Trypanosomatidae.

    Aloysius G.M. Tielens;Jaap J. van Hellemond

  • The Physiology of Phagocytosis in the Context of Mitochondrial Origin

    William F. Martin;Aloysius G. M. Tielens;Aloysius G. M. Tielens;Marek Mentel;Sriram G. Garg

  • Anaerobic energy metabolism in unicellular photosynthetic eukaryotes.

    Ariane Atteia;Robert van Lis;Aloysius G.M. Tielens;William F. Martin

  • Procyclic Trypanosoma brucei Do Not Use Krebs Cycle Activity for Energy Generation

    Susanne W.H. van Weelden;Beate Fast;Achim Vogt;Pieter van der Meer

  • Rhodoquinone and Complex II of the Electron Transport Chain in Anaerobically Functioning Eukaryotes

    J.J. van Hellemond;M. Klockiewicz;C.P.H. Gaasenbeek;M.H. Roos

  • New Functions for Parts of the Krebs Cycle in Procyclic Trypanosoma brucei, a Cycle Not Operating as a Cycle

    Susanne W H van Weelden;Jaap J van Hellemond;Frederik Opperdoes;Aloysius G M Tielens

  • Acetyl:succinate CoA-transferase in procyclic Trypanosoma brucei. Gene identification and role in carbohydrate metabolism.

    Loïc Rivière;Susanne W.H. van Weelden;Patricia Glass;Patricia Vegh

  • Acetate formation in the energy metabolism of parasitic helminths and protists.

    Aloysius G.M. Tielens;Koen W.A. van Grinsven;Katrin Henze;Jaap J. van Hellemond

  • Acetate:succinate CoA-transferase in the hydrogenosomes of Trichomonas vaginalis: identification and characterization.

    Koen W. A. van Grinsven;Silke Rosnowsky;Susanne W. H. van Weelden;Simone Pütz

  • Triggering of innate immune responses by schistosome egg glycolipids and their carbohydrate epitope GalNAc beta 1-4(Fuc alpha 1-2Fuc alpha 1-3)GlcNAc.

    Desiree Van der Kleij;Desiree Van der Kleij;Alexandra Van Remoortere;Joost H. N. Schuitemaker;Martien L. Kapsenberg

Frequent Co-Authors

William Martin
William Martin Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf
Maria Yazdanbakhsh
Maria Yazdanbakhsh Leiden University Medical Center
Sven B. Gould
Sven B. Gould Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf
Martijn A. Huynen
Martijn A. Huynen Radboud University Medical Center
Peter G. Kremsner
Peter G. Kremsner University of Tübingen
Philip G. de Groot
Philip G. de Groot Utrecht University
Fred R. Opperdoes
Fred R. Opperdoes Université Catholique de Louvain
Ayola A. Adegnika
Ayola A. Adegnika University of Tübingen
Charles B. Shoemaker
Charles B. Shoemaker Tufts University
Peter Jahns
Peter Jahns Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf

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