Alexander M. Hofer

ORCID: 0009-0001-5176-1622
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  • Spaceflight effects on biology
  • Genetics, Aging, and Longevity in Model Organisms
  • Cellular Mechanics and Interactions
  • CRISPR and Genetic Engineering
  • Viral Infectious Diseases and Gene Expression in Insects
  • RNA and protein synthesis mechanisms

ETH Zurich
2022-2024

Abstract Dysfunctional extracellular matrices (ECM) contribute to aging and disease. Repairing dysfunctional ECM could potentially prevent age-related pathologies. Interventions promoting longevity also impact gene expression. However, the role of composition changes in healthy remains unclear. Here we perform proteomics in-vivo monitoring systematically investigate (matreotype) during C. elegans revealing three distinct collagen dynamics. Longevity interventions slow stiffening prolong...

10.1038/s41467-023-44409-2 article EN cc-by Nature Communications 2024-01-04

Abstract Although it is postulated that dysfunctional extracellular matrices (ECM) drive aging and disease, how ECM integrity assures longevity unknown. Here, using proteomics in-vivo monitoring of fluorescently tagged proteins, we systematically examined the composition during Caenorhabditis elegans revealing three distinct collagen dynamics. We show age-dependent stiffening inert was slowed by interventions through prolonged replenishing collagens. In genetic automated lifespan screens for...

10.1101/2022.08.30.505802 preprint EN cc-by-nc-nd bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory) 2022-08-30

Motivation The difficulties in producing cell-free translation systems from different cell types limit the ability to study regulatory mechanisms that depend on biological contexts. Developing tailored diverse would be instrumental investigating cell-type-specific translational control, co- and post-translational modifications, viral manipulation strategies. Our method addresses this gap by providing a scalable adaptable solution for high-quality lysates reflect specific needs of types....

10.1101/2024.12.16.628677 preprint EN cc-by-nc-nd bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory) 2024-12-16
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