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Research Group Johannes Fürst
Group/personal information:
Group leader: ao.Univ.-Prof. Mag. Dr. Johannes Fürst
Location: Schöpfstrasse 41/ground floor/room R051
Email: Johannes.fuerst@i-med.ac.at
Phone: +43 (0) 512 9003 70806
Scientific interests:
Our main interest is the characterization of proteins and protein networks that regulate the physiology of cells via the cell membrane. To a great part, cellular homoeostasis is maintained through the action of membrane proteins that accomplish a wide array of functions such as the generation of the resting membrane potential; maintenance of intracellular pH, ionic strength and hydration; adhesion; secretion; solute uptake; and last but not least, signal uptake and transduction into and out of the cell. Within this field of research, we are presently focusing on the physiology of gastrointestinal epithelial cells.
Current research topics:
- Non-gastric H+/K+-ATPase (ATP12A) in colonocytes
- Cytokines and neuropeptides in barrier formation
Main methodologies:
State of the art techniques in microscopy, protein biochemistry, molecular biology and cell culture.
Current lab members:
Technical support:
Anna Baumgartner
Collaborators:
Univ.-Prof. Dr. med Markus Ritter, Paracelsus Medical University, Salzburg, Austria