Volker Viereck

Summary

Country: Germany

Publications

  1. ncbi Phytoestrogen genistein stimulates the production of osteoprotegerin by human trabecular osteoblasts
    Volker Viereck
    Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Georg August University of Goettingen, Germany
    J Cell Biochem 84:725-35. 2002
  2. ncbi Atorvastatin stimulates the production of osteoprotegerin by human osteoblasts
    Volker Viereck
    Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Georg August University, Goettingen, Germany
    J Cell Biochem 96:1244-53. 2005
  3. ncbi Determination of bladder neck position by intraoperative introital ultrasound in colposuspension: outcome at 6-month follow-up
    V Viereck
    Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Georg August University, Goettingen, Germany
    Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol 24:186-91. 2004
  4. ncbi Isopropanolic extract of black cohosh stimulates osteoprotegerin production by human osteoblasts
    Volker Viereck
    Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Georg August University of Gottingen, Gottingen, Germany
    J Bone Miner Res 20:2036-43. 2005
  5. ncbi Introital ultrasound of the lower genital tract before and after colposuspension: a 4-year objective follow-up
    V Viereck
    Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Georg August University Goettingen, Goettingen, Germany
    Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol 23:277-83. 2004
  6. ncbi [Ultrasound imaging of the lower urinary tract in women before and after colposuspension: a 6-month follow-up]
    V Viereck
    Klinik fur Gynakologie und Geburtshilfe, Georg August Universitat Gottingen
    Ultraschall Med 24:340-4. 2003
  7. ncbi Raloxifene concurrently stimulates osteoprotegerin and inhibits interleukin-6 production by human trabecular osteoblasts
    Volker Viereck
    Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Georg August University of Goettingen, Goettingen, Germany D 37075
    J Clin Endocrinol Metab 88:4206-13. 2003
  8. ncbi [Diagnosis and therapy of uterine sarcoma]
    V Viereck
    Klinik fur Gynakologie und Geburtshilfe, Georg August Universitat Gottingen
    Zentralbl Gynakol 124:506-10. 2002
  9. ncbi Bisphosphonates pamidronate and zoledronic acid stimulate osteoprotegerin production by primary human osteoblasts
    Volker Viereck
    Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Georg August University of Goettingen, Goettingen, D 37075, Germany
    Biochem Biophys Res Commun 291:680-6. 2002
  10. ncbi Differential regulation of Cbfa1/Runx2 and osteocalcin gene expression by vitamin-D3, dexamethasone, and local growth factors in primary human osteoblasts
    Volker Viereck
    Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Goettingen, Germany
    J Cell Biochem 86:348-56. 2002

Collaborators

Detail Information

Publications33

  1. ncbi Phytoestrogen genistein stimulates the production of osteoprotegerin by human trabecular osteoblasts
    Volker Viereck
    Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Georg August University of Goettingen, Germany
    J Cell Biochem 84:725-35. 2002
    ..Thus, dietary sources of phytoestrogens may help to prevent bone resorption and bone loss by enhanced osteoblastic production of OPG...
  2. ncbi Atorvastatin stimulates the production of osteoprotegerin by human osteoblasts
    Volker Viereck
    Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Georg August University, Goettingen, Germany
    J Cell Biochem 96:1244-53. 2005
    ..In summary, our data suggest that atorvastatin enhances osteoblastic differentiation and production of OPG. This may contribute to the bone-sparing effects of statins...
  3. ncbi Determination of bladder neck position by intraoperative introital ultrasound in colposuspension: outcome at 6-month follow-up
    V Viereck
    Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Georg August University, Goettingen, Germany
    Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol 24:186-91. 2004
    ..To determine whether open colposuspension modified by intraoperative ultrasound to prevent overcorrection is a safe and effective procedure...
  4. ncbi Isopropanolic extract of black cohosh stimulates osteoprotegerin production by human osteoblasts
    Volker Viereck
    Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Georg August University of Gottingen, Gottingen, Germany
    J Bone Miner Res 20:2036-43. 2005
    ..The iCR effect, abrogated by the pure estrogen receptor antagonist ICI 182,780, also enhanced ALP activity (4-fold) and osteocalcin expression (3-fold), possibly contributing to the skeletal effects of black cohosh...
  5. ncbi Introital ultrasound of the lower genital tract before and after colposuspension: a 4-year objective follow-up
    V Viereck
    Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Georg August University Goettingen, Goettingen, Germany
    Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol 23:277-83. 2004
    ..To assess the topography of the bladder neck by introital ultrasound before and after open colposuspension...
  6. ncbi [Ultrasound imaging of the lower urinary tract in women before and after colposuspension: a 6-month follow-up]
    V Viereck
    Klinik fur Gynakologie und Geburtshilfe, Georg August Universitat Gottingen
    Ultraschall Med 24:340-4. 2003
    ..To evaluate the position of the bladder neck before and after open Burch colposuspension, using introital ultrasound...
  7. ncbi Raloxifene concurrently stimulates osteoprotegerin and inhibits interleukin-6 production by human trabecular osteoblasts
    Volker Viereck
    Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Georg August University of Goettingen, Goettingen, Germany D 37075
    J Clin Endocrinol Metab 88:4206-13. 2003
    ..Because OPG production increases with osteoblastic maturation, enhancement of OPG production by raloxifene could be related to its stimulatory effects on osteoblastic differentiation...
  8. ncbi [Diagnosis and therapy of uterine sarcoma]
    V Viereck
    Klinik fur Gynakologie und Geburtshilfe, Georg August Universitat Gottingen
    Zentralbl Gynakol 124:506-10. 2002
    ....
  9. ncbi Bisphosphonates pamidronate and zoledronic acid stimulate osteoprotegerin production by primary human osteoblasts
    Volker Viereck
    Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Georg August University of Goettingen, Goettingen, D 37075, Germany
    Biochem Biophys Res Commun 291:680-6. 2002
    ..Since, OPG production increases with osteoblastic cell maturation, enhancement of OPG by bisphosphonates could be related to their stimulatory effects on osteoblastic differentiation...
  10. ncbi Differential regulation of Cbfa1/Runx2 and osteocalcin gene expression by vitamin-D3, dexamethasone, and local growth factors in primary human osteoblasts
    Volker Viereck
    Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Goettingen, Germany
    J Cell Biochem 86:348-56. 2002
    ..These data imply that Cbfa1 gene expression is differentially regulated by various osteoblastic differentiating agents and is dependent on the stage of maturation...
  11. ncbi Cytokines, osteoprotegerin, and RANKL in vitro and histomorphometric indices of bone turnover in patients with different bone diseases
    Heide Siggelkow
    Department for Gastroenterology and Endocrinology, University Clinic of Göttingen, Gottingen, Germany
    J Bone Miner Res 18:529-38. 2003
    ..TNF-alpha seemed to be the more important cytokine; its effect on bone resorption could be mediated by RANKL...
  12. ncbi Urethral hypermobility after anti-incontinence surgery - a prognostic indicator?
    Volker Viereck
    Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Georg August University Goettingen, Goettingen, Germany
    Int Urogynecol J Pelvic Floor Dysfunct 17:586-92. 2006
    ..Patients in whom hypermobility of the bladder neck diagnosed before surgery persists after colposuspension have a higher risk of recurrence and are more likely to develop postoperative complications than those without this hypermobility...
  13. ncbi Prolonged culture of HOS 58 human osteosarcoma cells with 1,25-(OH)2-D3, TGF-beta, and dexamethasone reveals physiological regulation of alkaline phosphatase, dissociated osteocalcin gene expression, and protein synthesis and lack of mineralization
    Heide Siggelkow
    Department for Gastroenterology and Endocrinology, Georg August University, Gottingen, Germany
    J Cell Biochem 85:279-94. 2002
    ..We observed a dissociation between osteocalcin gene expression and protein secretion which may contribute to the lack of mineralization in this cell line...
  14. ncbi Intra-operative introital ultrasound in Burch colposuspension reduces post-operative complications
    Volker Viereck
    Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Georg-August-University, Goettingen, Germany
    BJOG 112:791-6. 2005
    ....
  15. ncbi Radiosensitization dependent on p53 function in bronchial carcinoma cells by the isoflavone genistein and estradiol in vitro
    Robert Michael Hermann
    Department of Radiotherapy and Radiooncology, Georg August University, Gottingen, Germany
    Strahlenther Onkol 183:195-202. 2007
    ..Hormones have a different toxicity profile than radiation or cytostatic drugs. As NSCLC often express estrogen receptors (ERs), the combination of genistein or estradiol and radiation in vitro was investigated...
  16. ncbi Alteration of the insulin-like growth factor axis during in vitro differentiation of the human osteosarcoma cell line HOS 58
    Volker Viereck
    Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Georg August Universitat, Gottingen, Germany
    J Cell Biochem 102:28-40. 2007
    ..These data are indicative for a role of the IGF axis during the in vitro differentiation of HOS 58 cells...
  17. ncbi GnRH-II receptor-like antigenicity in human placenta and in cancers of the human reproductive organs
    Nicola Eicke
    Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Georg August University, Robert Koch Street 40, D 37075 Gottingen, Germany
    Eur J Endocrinol 153:605-12. 2005
    ..Western blot analysis of the same gel using rabbit anti-human GnRH-II receptor antiserum identified this band as GnRH-II receptor-like antigen...
  18. ncbi Postoperative funneling after anti-incontinence surgery--a prognostic indicator?--Part 1: colposuspension
    Christine Skala
    Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Georg August University Goettingen, Goettingen, Germany
    Neurourol Urodyn 23:636-42. 2004
    ..How does funneling of the bladder neck after open colposuspension affect the postoperative cure rate?..
  19. ncbi Funneling before and after anti-incontinence surgery--a prognostic indicator? Part 2: tension-free vaginal tape
    Lena Harms
    Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Georg August University Goettingen, Goettingen, Germany
    Int Urogynecol J Pelvic Floor Dysfunct 18:289-94. 2007
    ..The TVT procedure significantly reduces bladder neck funneling. Both preoperative and persistent postoperative funneling are associated with an increased probability of therapeutic failure or recurrence...
  20. ncbi Growth behavior, matrix production, and gene expression of human osteoblasts in defined cylindrical titanium channels
    Karl Heinz Frosch
    Department of Trauma Surgery, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Georg August University Goettingen, Robert Koch Str 40, D 37075 Goettingen, Germany
    J Biomed Mater Res A 68:325-34. 2004
    ..In 1000-microm channels, only traces of mineralization were detected. Our data suggest that the diameter of cylindrical titanium channels has a significant effect on migration, gene expression, and mineralization of human osteoblasts...
  21. ncbi GnRH analogs reduce invasiveness of human breast cancer cells
    Julia von Alten
    Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Georg-August-University, Robert-Koch-Street 40, , Germany
    Breast Cancer Res Treat 100:13-21. 2006
    ..Disruption of this interaction will allow us to design mechanism-based effective and specific therapeutic interventions for bone metastases...
  22. ncbi Tape functionality: sonographic tape characteristics and outcome after TVT incontinence surgery
    Jacek Kociszewski
    Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Lutheran Hospital Hagen Huspe, Hagen, Germany
    Neurourol Urodyn 27:485-90. 2008
    ..To investigate tension-free vaginal tape (TVT) position and shape using ultrasound (US) and correlate the findings to outcome...
  23. ncbi Stem cell-coated titanium implants for the partial joint resurfacing of the knee
    Karl Heinz Frosch
    Department of Trauma Surgery, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Georg August University Goettingen, Robert Koch Strasse 40, D 37075 Goettingen, Germany
    Biomaterials 27:2542-9. 2006
    ..To improve our approach and optimize the experimental parameters, further investigations are needed prior to clinical application...
  24. ncbi Tape functionality: position, change in shape, and outcome after TVT procedure--mid-term results
    Jacek Kociszewski
    Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Evangelisches Krankenhaus, Hagen Haspe, Hagen, Germany
    Int Urogynecol J 21:795-800. 2010
    ..This study evaluates the relevance of the tape position and change in shape (tape functionality) under in vivo conditions for mid-term outcome...
  25. ncbi Black cohosh: just another phytoestrogen?
    Volker Viereck
    Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Georg August University of Gottingen, Robert Koch Strasse 40, D 37075 Gottingen, Germany
    Trends Endocrinol Metab 16:214-21. 2005
    ..Furthermore, several studies suggest that A. racemosa extracts might help control psychic problems typically found during menopausal transition...
  26. ncbi Mesengenic progenitor cells derived from human placenta
    Gerald G Wulf
    Department of Hematology and Oncology, Georg August University Goettingen, 37075 Goettingen, Germany
    Tissue Eng 10:1136-47. 2004
    ..In conclusion, we propose human term placenta as an easily accessible, ample source of multipotent mesengenic progenitor cells...
  27. ncbi Antiproliferative effects of the GnRH antagonist cetrorelix and of GnRH-II on human endometrial and ovarian cancer cells are not mediated through the GnRH type I receptor
    Carsten Gründker
    Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Georg August University, D 37070 Gottingen, Germany
    Eur J Endocrinol 151:141-9. 2004
    ..We were also able to show that the proliferation of human endometrial and ovarian cancer cells was dose- and time-dependently reduced by GnRH-II to a greater extent than by GnRH-I agonists...
  28. ncbi Prenatal DNA diagnosis of Noonan syndrome in a fetus with massive hygroma colli, pleural effusion and ascites
    Gregor Schlüter
    Institute of Human Genetics, University of Gottingen, Gottingen, Germany
    Prenat Diagn 25:574-6. 2005
    ..Malformations of lymphatic vessels and/or chylothorax in Noonan syndrome seem to be more frequent than usually anticipated...
  29. ncbi Lifelong persistence of AML associated MLL partial tandem duplications (MLL-PTD) in healthy adults
    Jorg Basecke
    Department of Hematology and Oncology, University of Goettingen, Goettingen, Germany
    Leuk Res 30:1091-6. 2006
    ..Since also present in the stem cell subfraction, these factors seem not to be major determinants in MLL-PTD leukemogenesis...
  30. ncbi Vesicovaginal fistula after Irving sterilization: a case report
    Annett Gauruder-Burmester
    Urogynecology Section, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Charite Campus Mitte, Humboldt Universitat zu Berlin, Schumannstr 20 21, 10117 Berlin, Germany
    J Reprod Med 49:696-8. 2004
    ..Patients scheduled for gynecologic surgery must be informed about the development of urogenital fistulae as a possible complication...
  31. ncbi Interleukin-4 differentially regulates osteoprotegerin expression and induces calcification in vascular smooth muscle cells
    Lorenz C Hofbauer
    Division of Gastroenterology and Endocrinology, Department of Internal Medicine, Philipps University, Baldingerstrasse, D 35033 Marburg, Germany
    Thromb Haemost 95:708-14. 2006
    ....
  32. ncbi Effects of oral contraceptives on circulating osteoprotegerin and soluble RANK ligand serum levels in healthy young women
    Lorenz C Hofbauer
    Department of Internal Medicine and Cardiology, Philipps University, Marburg, Germany
    Clin Endocrinol (Oxf) 60:214-9. 2004
    ..To define the effects of oestrogens on the RANKL/OPG system in vivo, we evaluated OPG and both free and total soluble RANKL (sRANKL) serum levels in healthy young women with or without oral contraceptives...
  33. ncbi Expression of receptor activator of NF-kappaB ligand (RANKL) mRNA in human multiple myeloma cells
    Ulrike Heider
    Department of Hematology and Oncology, Universitatsklinikum Charite, Humboldt Universitat Berlin, 10098 Berlin, Germany
    J Cancer Res Clin Oncol 130:469-74. 2004
    ..Studies showed that myeloma cells induce RANKL expression in bone marrow stromal cells, but it remained a controversy whether myeloma cells directly express RANKL...