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Michael Breitenbach

Michael Breitenbach

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Biology and Biochemistry

D-Index
72
Citations
21017
World Ranking
6222
National Ranking
51

Research.com Recognitions

  • 2010 - Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)

Overview

Michael Breitenbach is affiliated with the University of Salzburg in Austria. Their research primarily spans the field of Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology, with a particular focus on Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, and Immunology. Their work integrates aspects of Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics, as well as Food Science.

The scientist's main research topics include:

  • Fungal and yeast genetics research
  • RNA and protein synthesis mechanisms
  • Mitochondrial Function and Pathology
  • Skin and Cellular Biology Research
  • Genomics and Phylogenetic Studies
  • Yeasts and Rust Fungi Studies
  • Fermentation and Sensory Analysis

Michael Breitenbach has contributed to several peer-reviewed publications. Recent papers include:

  • "Discordant evolution of mitochondrial and nuclear yeast genomes at population level," 2020, BMC Biology
  • "The metabolic growth limitations of petite cells lacking the mitochondrial genome," 2021, Nature Metabolism
  • "Actin Cytoskeleton Regulation by the Yeast NADPH Oxidase Yno1p Impacts Processes Controlled by MAPK Pathways," 2021, Antioxidants
  • "Drug Development for Target Ribosomal Protein rpL35/uL29 for Repair of LAMB3R635X in Rare Skin Disease Epidermolysis Bullosa," 2021, Skin Pharmacology and Physiology
  • "Slow Growth and Increased Spontaneous Mutation Frequency in Respiratory Deficient afo1- Yeast Suppressed by a Dominant Mutation in ATP3," 2020, G3 Genes Genomes Genetics

Frequent co-authors in their work include Mark Rinnerthaler, Thomas Karl, Hannelore Breitenbach-Koller, Gianni Liti, and Manuela Weber. This network indicates collaboration across various subfields related to their research focus.

Michael Breitenbach has published articles in various scholarly journals such as the South African Journal of Economics, BMC Biology, Nature Metabolism, Antioxidants, and G3 Genes Genomes Genetics, reflecting a multidisciplinary approach.

In recognition of their contributions, Michael Breitenbach was named a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) in 2010.

Best Publications

  • Induction of autophagy by spermidine promotes longevity

    Tobias Eisenberg;Heide Knauer;Alexandra Schauer;Sabrina Büttner

  • The return of metabolism: biochemistry and physiology of the pentose phosphate pathway

    Anna Stincone;Alessandro Prigione;Thorsten Cramer;Mirjam M.C. Wamelink

  • The gene coding for the major birch pollen allergen Betv1, is highly homologous to a pea disease resistance response gene.

    H. Breiteneder;K. Pettenburger;A. Bito;R. Valenta

  • Identification of profilin as a novel pollen allergen; IgE autoreactivity in sensitized individuals

    Rudolf Valenta;Michael Duchêne;Karin Pettenburger;Christian Sillaber

  • Dynamic rerouting of the carbohydrate flux is key to counteracting oxidative stress

    Markus Ralser;Mirjam M Wamelink;Axel Kowald;Birgit Gerisch

  • The spectrum of fungal allergy.

    Birgit Simon-Nobbe;Ursula Denk;Verena Pöll;Raphaela Rid

  • Aged mother cells of Saccharomyces cerevisiae show markers of oxidative stress and apoptosis

    Peter Laun;Alena Pichova;Frank Madeo;Jörg Fuchs

  • miR‐17, miR‐19b, miR‐20a, and miR‐106a are down‐regulated in human aging

    Matthias Hackl;Stefan Brunner;Klaus Fortschegger;Carina Schreiner

  • Common epitopes of birch pollen and apples—Studies by western and northern blot

    C. Ebner;T. Birkner;R. Valenta;H. Rumpold

  • Dissection of Immunoglobulin E and T Lymphocyte Reactivity of Isoforms of the Major Birch Pollen Allergen Bet v 1: Potential Use of Hypoallergenic Isoforms for Immunotherapy

    Fátima Ferreira;Kora Hirtenlehner;Alexander Jilek;Jasminka Godnik-Cvar

  • Modulation of IgE reactivity of allergens by site-directed mutagenesis: potential use of hypoallergenic variants for immunotherapy

    Fátima Ferreira;Christof Ebner;Bettina Kramer;Georg Casari

  • Sensitization to fungi: epidemiology, comparative skin tests, and IgE reactivity of fungal extracts

    A. Mari;Peter Schneider;Verena Wally;Michael Breitenbach

  • Four recombinant isoforms of Cor a I, the major allergen of hazel pollen, show different IgE‐binding properties

    Heimo Breiteneder;Fátima Ferreira;Karin Hoffmann-Sommergruber;Christof Ebner

  • Molecular cloning of major and minor allergens of Alternaria alternata and Cladosporium herbarum.

    Gernot Achatz;Hannes Oberkofler;Erich Lechenauer;Birgit Simon

  • IgE and IgG antibodies of patients with allergy to birch pollen as tools to define the allergen profile of Betula verrucosa.

    E. Jarolim;H. Rumpold;A. T. Endler;H. Ebner

  • Methylation of ribosomal RNA by NSUN5 is a conserved mechanism modulating organismal lifespan

    Markus Schosserer;Nadege Minois;Tina B. Angerer;Manuela Amring

  • Isolation of two developmentally regulated genes involved in spore wall maturation in Saccharomyces cerevisiae.

    P Briza;M Breitenbach;A Ellinger;J Segall

  • The Dual Role of Cellular Senescence in Developing Tumors and Their Response to Cancer Therapy.

    Markus Schosserer;Johannes Grillari;Michael Breitenbach

  • Isoforms of Bet v 1, the major birch pollen allergen, analyzed by liquid chromatography, mass spectrometry, and cDNA cloning.

    Ines Swoboda;Alexander Jilek;Fátima Ferreira;Edwin Engel

  • Pyruvate Kinase Triggers a Metabolic Feedback Loop that Controls Redox Metabolism in Respiring Cells

    Nana-Maria Grüning;Mark Rinnerthaler;Katharina Bluemlein;Michael Mülleder

Frequent Co-Authors

Christof Ebner
Christof Ebner Graz University of Technology
Fatima Ferreira
Fatima Ferreira University of Salzburg
Rudolf Valenta
Rudolf Valenta Medical University of Vienna
Otto Scheiner
Otto Scheiner Medical University of Vienna
Peter Briza
Peter Briza University of Salzburg
Dietrich Kraft
Dietrich Kraft Medical University of Vienna
Frank Madeo
Frank Madeo University of Graz
Ian W. Dawes
Ian W. Dawes University of New South Wales
Markus Ralser
Markus Ralser Charité - University Medicine Berlin
Reto Crameri
Reto Crameri University of Zurich

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