Christoph Wiesner

Professor (FH) Institute Biotechnology

  • Cell and Molecular Biology
  • Drug Screening
  • Project management

  • Stierschneider, A., Neuditschko, B., Colleselli, K., Hundsberger, H., Herzog, F., & Wiesner, C. (2023): Comparative and Temporal Characterization of LPS and Blue-Light-Induced TLR4 Signal Transduction and Gene Expression in Optogenetically Manipulated Endothelial Cells. Cells, 12(697).

     Doi: https://doi.org/10.3390/cells12050697

  • Weitzenböck, HP., Gschwendtner, A., Wiesner, C., Depke, M., Schmidt, F., Trautinger, F., Hengstschläger, M., Hundsberger, H., Mikula, M. (2022): Proteome analysis of NRF2 inhibition in melanoma reveals CD44 up-regulation and increased apoptosis resistance upon vemurafenib treatment. Cancer Medicine, 11(4): 956-967.

     Doi: https://doi.org/10.1002/cam4.4506

  • Stierschneider, A., Grünstäudl, P., Colleselli, K., Atzler, J., Klein, C., Hundsberger, H., Wiesner, C. (2021): Light-Inducible Spatio-Temporal Control of TLR4 and NF-κB-Gluc Reporter in Human Pancreatic Cell Line. International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 22(17): 9232.

     Doi: https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms22179232

  • Pretsch, A., Nagl, M., Wiesner, C., Hollaus, R., Genov, M. (2021): Polyguanidine polymers and methods of use thereof (US11013760B2). United States Patent Office.

  • Hundsberger, H., Stierschneider, A., Sarne, V., Ripper, D., Schimon, J., Weitzenböck, H. P., Schild, D., Jacobi, N., Eger, A., Atzler, J., Klein, C. T., & Wiesner, C. (2021): Concentration-Dependent Pro- and Antitumor Activities of Quercetin in Human Melanoma Spheroids: Comparative Analysis of 2D and 3D Cell Culture Models. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland), 26(3): 717.

     Doi: https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules26030717

  • Sarne, V., Huter, S., Braunmueller, S., Rakob, L., Jacobi, N., Kitzwögerer, M., Wiesner, C., Obrist, P., & Seeboeck, R. (2020): Promoter Methylation of Selected Genes in Non-Small-Cell Lung Cancer Patients and Cell Lines. International journal of molecular sciences, 21(13): 4595.

     Doi: https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms21134595

  • Pretsch, A., Nagl, M., Wiesner, C., Hollaus, R., Genov, M. (2019): Method for producing polyguanidines (US10335431B2). United States Patent Office.

  • Jacobi, N., Seeboeck, R., Hofmann, E., Schweiger, H., Smolinska, V., Mohr, T., Boyer, A., Sommergruber, W., Lechner, P., Pichler-Huebschmann, C., Önder, K., Hundsberger, H., Wiesner, C., & Eger, A. (2017): Organotypic three-dimensional cancer cell cultures mirror drug responses in vivo: lessons learned from the inhibition of EGFR signaling. Oncotarget, 8(64): 107423–107440.

     Doi: https://doi.org/10.18632/oncotarget.22475

  • Jacobi, N., Smolinska, V., Seeboeck, R., Stierschneider, A., Klein, C., Hofmann, E., Wiesner, C., Mohr, T., Oender, K., Lechner, P., Kaiser, H., Hundsberger, H., Eger, A. (2017): 3D Anti-Cancer drug discovery models: A promising approach for precision medicine. In IMC Fachhochschule Krems GmbH (Hrsg.), Online-Tagungsband FHK Forschungsforum 2017. Krems: FFH.

  • Hundsberger, H., Koppensteiner, A., Hofmann, E., Ripper, D., Pflüger, M., Stadlmann, V., Klein, C. T., Kreiseder, B., Katzlinger, M., Eger, A., Forster, F., Missbichler, A., & Wiesner, C. (2017): A Screening Approach for Identifying Gliadin Neutralizing Antibodies on Epithelial Intestinal Caco-2 Cells. SLAS discovery : advancing life sciences R & D, 22(8): 1035–1043.

     Doi: https://doi.org/10.1177/2472555217697435

  • Pretsch, A., Nagl, M., Wiesner, C., Burgmann, H. (2017): Bioactive polymers (US9567294B2). United States Patent Office.

  • Genov, M., Kreiseder, B., Nagl, M., Wiesner, C. et al. (2016): Tetrahydroanthraquinone Derivative (±)-4-Deoxyaustrocortilutein Induces Cell Cycle Arrest and Apoptosis in Melanoma Cells via Upregulation of p21 and p53 and Downregulation of NF-kappaB. Journal of Cancer, 7(5): 555.

     Doi: https://doi:10.7150/jca.13614

  • Preisitsch, M., Niedermeyer, T., Heiden, SE., Neidhardt, I., Kumpfmueller, J., Wurster, M., Harmrolfs, K., Wiesner, C., Enke, H., Mueller, R., Mundt, S. (2016): Cylindrofridins A–C, Linear Cylindrocyclophane-Related Alkylresorcinols from the Cyanobacterium Cylindrospermum stagnale. Journal of natural products, 79(1): 106-115.

     Doi: https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.jnatprod.5b00768

  • Preisitsch, M., Heiden, SE., Beerbaum, M., Niedermeyer, T., Schneefeld, M., Herrmann, J., Kumpfmueller, J., Thuermer, A., Neidhardt, I., Wiesner, C., Daniel, R., Mueller, R., Bange, FC., Schmieder, P., Schweder, T., Mundt, S. (2016): Effects of halide ions on the carbamidocyclophane biosynthesis in Nostoc sp. CAVN2. Marine drugs, 14(1): 21.

     Doi: https://doi.org/10.3390/md14010021

  • Preisitsch, M., Harmrolfs, K., Pham, HT., Heidern, SE., Fuessl, A., Wiesner, C., Pretsch, A., Switecka-Hagenbruch, M., Niedermeyer, TH., Mueller, R., Mundt, S. (2015): Anti-MRSA-acting carbamidocyclophanes H-L from the Vietnamese cyanobacterium Nostoc sp. CAVN2. The Journal of antibiotics, 68(9): 600-600.

     Doi: https://doi.org/10.1038/ja.2015.79

  • Kreiseder, B., Holper-Schichl, Y. M., Muellauer, B., Jacobi, N., Pretsch, A., Schmid, J. A., de Martin, R., Hundsberger, H., Eger, A., & Wiesner, C. (2015): Alpha-catulin contributes to drug-resistance of melanoma by activating NF-κB and AP-1. PloS one, 10(3): e0119402.

     Doi: https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0119402

  • Preisitsch, M., Harmrolfs, K., Pham, H., Heiden, SE., Fuessel, A., Wiesner, C., Pretsch, A., et al. (2015): Anti-MRSA-acting carbamidocyclophanes H–L from the Vietnamese cyanobacterium Nostoc sp. CAVN2. The Journal of antibiotics, 68(3): 165-177.

     Doi: https://doi.org/10.1038/ja.2014.118

  • Pretsch, A., Nagl, M., Schwendinger, K., Kreiseder, B., Wiederstein, M., Pretsch, D., Genov, M., Hollaus, R., Zinssmeister, D., Debbab, A., Hundsberger, H., Eger, A., Proksch, P., & Wiesner, C. (2014): Antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory activities of endophytic fungi Talaromyces wortmannii extracts against acne-inducing bacteria. PloS one, 9(6): e97929.

     Doi: https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0097929

  • Kreiseder, B., Orel, L., Bujnow, C., Buschek, S., Pflueger, M., Schuett, W., Hundsberger, H., de Martin, R., Wiesner, C. (2013): α‐Catulin downregulates E‐cadherin and promotes melanoma progression and invasion. International journal of cancer, 132(3): 521-530.

     Doi: https://doi.org/10.1002/ijc.27698

  • Pflüger, M., Kapuscik, A., Lucas, R., Koppensteiner, A., Katzlinger, M., Jokela, J., Eger, A., Jacobi, N., Wiesner, C., Hofmann, E., Onder, K., Kopecky, J., Schütt, W., Hundsberger, H. (2013): A combined impedance and AlphaLISA-based approach to identify anti-inflammatory and barrier-protective compounds in human endothelium. Journal of biomolecular screening, 18(1): 67-74.

     Doi: https://doi.org/10.1177/1087057112458316

  • Amatschek, S., Lucas, R., Eger, A., Pflueger, M., Hundsberger, H., Knoll, C., Grosse-Kracht, S., Schuett, W., Koszik, F., Maurer, D., Wiesner, C. (2011): CXCL9 induces chemotaxis, chemorepulsion and endothelial barrier disruption through CXCR3-mediated activation of melanoma cells. British journal of cancer, 104(3): 469-479.

     Doi: https://doi.org/10.1038/sj.bjc.6606056

  • Hundsberger, H., Verin, A., Wiesner, C., Pflüger, M., Dulebo, A., Schütt, W., Lasters, I., Männel, D., Wendel, A., Lucas, R. (2008): TNF: a moonlighting protein at the interface between cancer and infection. Frontiers in Bioscience, 13: 5374-86.

     Doi: https://doi.org/10.2741/3087

  • Hundsberger, H., Verin, A., Wiesner, C., Pflüger, M., Dulebo, A., Schütt, W., Lasters, I., Männel, D. N., Wendel, A., & Lucas, R. (2008): TNF: a moonlighting protein at the interface between cancer and infection. Frontiers in bioscience : a journal and virtual library, 13: 5374–5386.

     Doi: https://doi.org/10.2741/3087

  • Wiesner, C., Pflueger, M., Kopecky, J., Stys, D., Entler, B., Lucas, R., Hundsberger, H., Schuett, W. (2008): Implementation of ECIS technology for the characterization of potential therapeutic drugs that promote wound-healing. GMS Krankenhaushygiene interdisziplinar, 3(1).

  • Wiesner, C., Pflüger, M., Kopecky, J., Stys, D., Entler, B., Lucas, R., Hundsberger, H., Schütt, W. (2008): Implementation of ECIS technology for the characterization of potential therapeutic drugs that promote wound-healing. GMS Krankenhaushygiene Interdisziplinär, 3(1): Doc05.

  • Wiesner, C., Winsauer, G., Resch, U. et al. (2008): α-Catulin, a Rho signalling component, can regulate NF-κB through binding to IKK-β, and confers resistance to apoptosis. Oncogene , 27: 2159–2169.

     Doi: https://doi.org/10.1038/sj.onc.1210863

  • Wiesner, C., Lucas, R., Pflueger, M., Kleber, C., Kopecky, J., Stys, D., Entler, B., Hundsberger, H., Atzler, J., Hrouzek, P., Lukesova, A., Schuett, W., (2007): Endothelial Cell-Based Methods for the Detection of Cyanobacterial Anti- Inflammatory and Wound-Healing Promoting Metabolites. Drug Metabolism Letters, 1(4): 254-260.

     Doi: https://doi.org/10.2174/187231207783221385

  • Winter, D., Moser, J., Kriehuber, E., Wiesner, C., Knobler, R., Trautinger, F., Bombosi, P., Stingl, G., Petzelbauer, P., Rot, A., & Maurer, D. (2007): Down-modulation of CXCR3 surface expression and function in CD8+ T cells from cutaneous T cell lymphoma patients. Journal of immunology, 179(6): 4272-4282.

     Doi: https://doi.org/10.4049/jimmunol.179.6.4272

  • Lucas, R., Hundsberger, H., Pflueger, M., Fischer, B., Morel, D., Braun, C., Wendel, A., Chakraborty, T., Schuett, W., Wiesner, C., Hamacher, J. (2007): The Tumor Necrosis Factor-Derived TIP Peptide: A Potential Anti-Edema Drug. Letters in Drug Design & Discovery, 4(5): 336-340.

     Doi: https://doi.org/10.2174%2F157018007780867816

  • Hofer-Warbinek, R., Schmid, J.A., Mayer, H., Winsauer, G., Orel, L., Mueller, B., Wiesner, C., Binder, B.R., de Martin, R. (2004): A highly conserved proapoptotic gene, IKIP, located next to the APAF1 gene locus, is regulated by p53. Cell Death & Differentiation, 11(12): 1317 - 1325.

     Doi: https://doi.org/10.1038%2Fsj.cdd.4401502

  • Wiesner, C., Hoeth, M., De Martin, R. (2003): Functional screening for transcription factors (US20030059858A1). United States Patent Office.

  • Wiesner, C., Hoeth, M., Binder, B.R., de Martin, R. (2002): A functional screening assay for the isolation of transcription factors. Nucleic Acids Research, 30(16): e80.

     Doi: https://doi.org/10.1093/nar/gnf079
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