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Prof. Dr. Stefanie Kürten

Member

Institute of Neuroanatomy

Medical Faculty, University of Bonn University Hospital of Bonn Venusberg - Campus 1 53127 Bonn

stefanie.kuerten@ukbonn.de

+49 228 732601

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Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune disorder of the central nervous system (CNS) and the most frequent neurological disease in young adults, leading to irreversible clinical deficits and premature retirement. On the one hand, my group focuses on the contribution of B cells and autoantibodies to the immunopathology of MS. Next to understanding the mechanisms of B cell-driven disease, we aim to develop novel therapeutic options and biomarkers for patients with MS. On the other hand, we are concerned with developing strategies to promote neuroregeneration and remyelination in the CNS. In addition, my group is concerned with studying the involvement of the enteric nervous system (ENS), dietary factors and food antigens in MS.

Recent publications

  • The mitochondrial protease PARL is required for spermatogenesis.

    Communications biology

    Authors: Sarah Schumacher, Laura Klose, Jessica Lambertz, Dieter Lütjohann, Ronald Biemann, Stefanie Kuerten, Lars Fester

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  • Immune monitoring of SARS-CoV-2-specific T cell and B cell responses in patients with multiple sclerosis treated with ocrelizumab.

    Frontiers in immunology

    Authors: Elina Groß-Albenhausen, Alicia Weier, Markus Velten, Thorsten Heider, Rittika Chunder, Stefanie Kuerten

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  • A Dual Role of Osteopontin in Modifying B Cell Responses.

    Biomedicines

    Authors: Rittika Chunder, Verena Schropp, Manuel Marzin, Sandra Amor, Stefanie Kuerten

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