Prof. Andreas Grabrucker
Biography
CAREER PROFILEEducation
- 2000-2005 TU Munich, Germany, Diploma in Biology, Major: Genetics, Minor: Neurobiology and Zoology
- 2005-2009 University Ulm, Germany, PhD, international PhD program in molecular medicine
Employment
- 2009-2011 Postdoctoral fellow, Stanford University, USA, Dept. of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Stanford School of Medicine
- 2011-2016 Assistant Professor, University Ulm, Germany, Dept. of Neurology
- 2011-2016 Executive Director of the Neurocenter of Ulm University
- 2017- Lecturer in Cell Biology, University of Limerick, Ireland, Dept. of Biological Sciences, School of Natural Sciences
Scientific Activities - My research focuses on synaptopathies as a key feature of neurodevelopmental diseases. Disruptions in synaptic structure leading to abnormal circuit formation and function are potentially the major determinant of such brain diseases. My work aims to understand how genetic and non-genetic factors contribute to neuronal dysfunction and to develop novel research and treatment strategies using nanotechnology.
Research Interests
My research is interested in the underlying components able to modify synaptic plasticity and transmission in the Central Nervous System (CNS) in health and disease. Thereby, synaptopathy defines key features of neurodegenerative and psychiatric diseases. It implies that disruptions in synaptic structure and function are potentially the major determinant of such brain diseases. Using a combination of biochemical, cellular, molecular and behavioral approaches, we have investigated proteins of excitatory postsynapses focusing on their deregulation in neurodevelopmental and neuropsychiatric disorders such as Autism Spectrum Disorders, Alzheimer's disease and Schizophrenia. We are especially interested in the functional interaction of biometals and synaptic proteins in mechanisms such as synapse formation and maturation in health and disease. Given that dysregulation of trace metals is reported in many brain disorders, their role in the modification of synaptic function needs to be investigated in more detail. Especially since many brain disorders seem to not only have a genetic but also an environmental component triggering the disease. To investigate the role of biometals in disorders of the CNS, we use several approaches. For example, targeted manipulation of biometal levels in animal models and cells derived from human induced pluripotent stem cells is a major goal in our research. To that end, the development of novel drug carriers (i.e. Nanoparticles) and assays designed to evaluate their potency to influence synapse formation, maturation and plasticity has become an important part of our research. On the other hand, we investigate human patients with selected disorders and perform a state of the art assessment of their trace metal status and clinical phenotype to define subgroups with biometal abnormalities, which can be associated with specific clinical presentations. Understanding how environmental and genetic factors contribute to synaptic function will hopefully allow the development of research strategies to normalize function in individuals with synaptopathies.Professional Activities
Association
- 2012 Member, International Society for Zinc Biology
- 2007 Member, Society for Neuroscience
Language
- German
- English
Peer Reviewed Journals
Secondary Modification of S100B Influences Anti Amyloid-β Aggregation Activity and Alzheimer's Disease Pathology
Romina Coelho; Hélio Faustino; Chiara A. De Benedictis; Ann Katrin Sauer; António J. Figueira; Andreas M. Grabrucker; Cláudio M. Gomes (2024) Secondary Modification of S100B Influences Anti Amyloid-β Aggregation Activity and Alzheimer's Disease Pathology. International Journal Of Molecular Sciences
Identification of Nanoparticle Properties for Optimal Drug Delivery across a Physiological Cell Barrier
Ross A.M.;Cahalane R.M.;Walsh D.R.;Grabrucker A.M.;Marcar L.;Mulvihill J.J.E. (2023) Identification of Nanoparticle Properties for Optimal Drug Delivery across a Physiological Cell Barrier. Pharmaceutics
Dissecting the 22q13 region to explore the genetic and phenotypic diversity of patients with Phelan-McDermid syndrome
Vitrac A.;Leblond C.S.;Rolland T.;Cliquet F.;Mathieu A.;Maruani A.;Delorme R.;Schön M.;Grabrucker A.M.;van Ravenswaaij-Arts C.;Phelan K.;Tabet A.C.;Bourgeron T. (2023) Dissecting the 22q13 region to explore the genetic and phenotypic diversity of patients with Phelan-McDermid syndrome. European Journal Of Medical Genetics
Editorial: Autism spectrum disorders and metal dyshomeostasis, volume II
Pandey M.K.;Grabrucker A.M.;Mehta S.Q. (2023) Editorial: Autism spectrum disorders and metal dyshomeostasis, volume II. Frontiers In Molecular Neuroscience
Editorial: Interactions of the nervous system with bacteria, volume II
Hill-Yardin E.L.;Grabrucker A.M.;Franks A.E. (2023) Editorial: Interactions of the nervous system with bacteria, volume II. Frontiers In Neuroscience
The Rationale for Vitamin, Mineral, and Cofactor Treatment in the Precision Medical Care of Autism Spectrum Disorder
Indika N.L.R.;Frye R.E.;Rossignol D.A.;Owens S.C.;Senarathne U.D.;Grabrucker A.M.;Perera R.;Engelen M.P.K.J.;Deutz N.E.P. (2023) The Rationale for Vitamin, Mineral, and Cofactor Treatment in the Precision Medical Care of Autism Spectrum Disorder. Personalized Medicine
Exclusive Human Milk Diet for Extremely Premature Infants: A Novel Fortification Strategy That Enhances the Bioactive Properties of Fresh, Frozen, and Pasteurized Milk Specimens
Philip R.K.;Romeih E.;Bailie E.;Daly M.;McGourty K.D.;Grabrucker A.M.;Dunne C.P.;Walker G. (2023) Exclusive Human Milk Diet for Extremely Premature Infants: A Novel Fortification Strategy That Enhances the Bioactive Properties of Fresh, Frozen, and Pasteurized Milk Specimens. Breastfeeding medicine : the official journal of the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine :279-290
Consensus recommendations on chewing, swallowing and gastrointestinal problems in Phelan-McDermid syndrome
Matuleviciene A.;Siauryte K.;Kuiper E.;Grabrucker A.M. (2023) Consensus recommendations on chewing, swallowing and gastrointestinal problems in Phelan-McDermid syndrome. European Journal Of Medical Genetics
The Importance of Visceral Hypersensitivity in Irritable Bowel Syndrome¿Plant Metabolites in IBS Treatment
Dudzi¿ska E.;Grabrucker A.M.;Kwiatkowski P.;Sitarz R.;Sienkiewicz M. (2023) The Importance of Visceral Hypersensitivity in Irritable Bowel Syndrome¿Plant Metabolites in IBS Treatment. Pharmaceuticals
Metal Profiles in Autism Spectrum Disorders: A Crosstalk between Toxic and Essential Metals
Blazewicz A.;Grabrucker A.M. (2023) Metal Profiles in Autism Spectrum Disorders: A Crosstalk between Toxic and Essential Metals. International Journal Of Molecular Sciences
Consensus recommendations on organization of care for individuals with Phelan-McDermid syndrome
van Eeghen A.M.;Gaasterland C.M.W.;Haneveld M.J.K.;van Eeghen A.M.;Stemkens D.;Fernández-Fructuoso J.R.;Maruani A.;Hadzsiev K.;van Balkom I.D.C.;Alhambra N.;Anderlid B.M.;Andres S.;Aten E.;Guedes R.B.;Bonaglia M.C.;Bourgeron T.;Burdeus-Olavarrieta M.;Carbin M.J.;Kuiper E.;Cooke J.;Damstra R.J.;de Coo I.F.M.;Di Domenico S.;Evans D.G.;Fernández-Fructuoso J.R.;Grabrucker A.M.;Gunnarson C.;Hennekam R.C.;Jesse S.;Kant S.G.;Koza S.A.;van Ravenswaaij-Arts C.M.A.;Walinga M.;Landlust A.M.;van Ravenswaaij-Arts C.M.A.;Landlust A.M.;Lapunzina P.;Nevado J.;Lapunzina P.;Nevado J.;Lapunzina P.;Nevado J.;Loth E.;Mansour S.;Maruani A.;Mattina T.;Matulevičienė A.;Šiaurytė K.;Parker S.;Robert S.;Sala C.;Verpelli C.;San José Cáceres A.;Schön M.;Stemkens D.;Stiefsohn D.;Swillen A.;Tabet A.C.;Toro R.;Turner A.;van Balkom I.D.C.;van Buggenhout G.;van Eeghen A.M.;van Weering S.;Vignes S.;Vogels A.;Vyshka K.;Hugon A. (2023) Consensus recommendations on organization of care for individuals with Phelan-McDermid syndrome. European Journal Of Medical Genetics
The use of organoids in food research
Stanton J.E.;Grabrucker A.M. (2023) The use of organoids in food research. Current Opinion In Food Science
Editorial: Autism Spectrum Disorders and Metal Dyshomeostasis
Pandey, MK;Grabrucker, AM;Mehta, SQ;Harvey, RJ (2022) Editorial: Autism Spectrum Disorders and Metal Dyshomeostasis. LAUSANNE Frontiers In Molecular Neuroscience
Atherosclerosis fate in the era of tailored functional foods: Evidence-based guidelines elicited from structure- and ligand-based approaches
Azevedo L.;Serafim M.S.M.;Maltarollo V.G.;Grabrucker A.M.;Granato D. (2022) Atherosclerosis fate in the era of tailored functional foods: Evidence-based guidelines elicited from structure- and ligand-based approaches. Trends In Food Science & Technology :75-89
Prenatal Zinc Deficient Mice as a Model for Autism Spectrum Disorders
Sauer A.K.;Hagmeyer S.;Grabrucker A.M. (2022) Prenatal Zinc Deficient Mice as a Model for Autism Spectrum Disorders. International Journal Of Molecular Sciences
Non-Genetic Modifiers of Synaptic Plasticity and Neurotransmission in the Central Nervous System (CNS) in Health and Disease
Grabrucker A.M. (2022) Non-Genetic Modifiers of Synaptic Plasticity and Neurotransmission in the Central Nervous System (CNS) in Health and Disease. International Journal Of Molecular Sciences
Targeting the Platelet-Activating Factor Receptor (PAF-R): Antithrombotic and Anti-Atherosclerotic Nutrients
Harishkumar R.;Hans S.;Stanton J.E.;Grabrucker A.M.;Lordan R.;Zabetakis I. (2022) Targeting the Platelet-Activating Factor Receptor (PAF-R): Antithrombotic and Anti-Atherosclerotic Nutrients. Nutrients
Prevalence of low dietary zinc intake in women and pregnant women in Ireland
De Benedictis C.A.;Trame S.;Rink L.;Grabrucker A.M. (2022) Prevalence of low dietary zinc intake in women and pregnant women in Ireland. Irish journal of medical science
Identification of the common neurobiological process disturbed in genetic and non-genetic models for autism spectrum disorders
Malijauskaite S.;Sauer A.K.;Hickey S.E.;Franzoni M.;Grabrucker A.M.;McGourty K. (2022) Identification of the common neurobiological process disturbed in genetic and non-genetic models for autism spectrum disorders. Cellular And Molecular Life Sciences
Glioblastoma Multiforme Selective Nanomedicines for Improved Anti-Cancer Treatments
Duskey J.T.;Rinaldi A.;Ottonelli I.;Caraffi R.;De Benedictis C.A.;Sauer A.K.;Tosi G.;Vandelli M.A.;Ruozi B.;Grabrucker A.M. (2022) Glioblastoma Multiforme Selective Nanomedicines for Improved Anti-Cancer Treatments. Pharmaceutics
Prevalence of low dietary zinc intake in women and pregnant women in Ireland
De Benedictis, CA;Trame, S;Rink, L;Grabrucker, AM (2022) Prevalence of low dietary zinc intake in women and pregnant women in Ireland. LONDON Irish journal of medical science
Zinc Supplementation in Health and Disease
Hans S.;Stanton J.E.;O’Connor E.M.;Grabrucker A.M. (2022) Zinc Supplementation in Health and Disease. Trace Metals: Sources, Applications And Environmental Implications :1-29
The Role of Dietary Lipids in Cognitive Health: Implications for Neurodegenerative Disease
Hans S.;Karadimou A.;Mulvihill J.J.E.;Grabrucker A.M.;Zabetakis I. (2022) The Role of Dietary Lipids in Cognitive Health: Implications for Neurodegenerative Disease. Biomedicine
Zinc is a key regulator of gastrointestinal development, microbiota composition and inflammation with relevance for autism spectrum disorders
Sauer, AK;Malijauskaite, S;Meleady, P;Boeckers, TM;McGourty, K;Grabrucker, AM (2022) Zinc is a key regulator of gastrointestinal development, microbiota composition and inflammation with relevance for autism spectrum disorders. BASEL : SPRINGER BASEL AG Cellular And Molecular Life Sciences
Sperm selection by rheotaxis improves sperm quality and early embryo development
Romero-Aguirregomezcorta, J;Laguna-Barraza, R;Fernandez-Gonzalez, R;Stiavnicka, M;Ward, F;Cloherty, J;McAuliffe, D;Larsen, PB;Grabrucker, AM;Gutierrez-Adan, A;Newport, D;Fair, S (2021) Sperm selection by rheotaxis improves sperm quality and early embryo development. BRISTOL : BIOSCIENTIFICA LTD Reproduction :343-352
S100B dysregulation during brain development affects synaptic SHANK protein networks via alteration of zinc homeostasis
Daini, E;Hagmeyer, S;De Benedictis, CA;Cristovao, JS;Bodria, M;Ross, AM;Raab, A;Boeckers, TM;Feldmann, J;Gomes, CM;Zoli, M;Vilella, A;Grabrucker, AM (2021) S100B dysregulation during brain development affects synaptic SHANK protein networks via alteration of zinc homeostasis. LONDON : SPRINGERNATURE Translational Psychiatry
Editorial: Interactions of the Nervous System With Bacteria
Hill-Yardin, EL;Grabrucker, AM;Franks, AE;Luna, RA;Monif, M (2021) Editorial: Interactions of the Nervous System With Bacteria. LAUSANNE Frontiers In Neuroscience
Expression Analysis of Zinc Transporters in Nervous Tissue Cells Reveals Neuronal and Synaptic Localization of ZIP4
De Benedictis, CA;Haffke, C;Hagmeyer, S;Sauer, AK;Grabrucker, AM (2021) Expression Analysis of Zinc Transporters in Nervous Tissue Cells Reveals Neuronal and Synaptic Localization of ZIP4. BASEL : MDPI International Journal Of Molecular Sciences
The Metallome as a Link Between the "Omes" in Autism Spectrum Disorders
Stanton JE; Malijauskaite S; McGourty K; Grabrucker AM (2021) The Metallome as a Link Between the "Omes" in Autism Spectrum Disorders. n/a Frontiers In Molecular Neuroscience :n/a-n/a
Altered gut-brain signaling in autism spectrum disorders-from biomarkers to possible intervention strategies
Sauer A.K.;Dooley L.;Vaughan A.;Grabrucker A.M. (2021) Altered gut-brain signaling in autism spectrum disorders-from biomarkers to possible intervention strategies. Neural Engineering Techniques For Autism Spectrum Disorder: Volume 1: Imaging And Signal Analysis :127-149
Activation of the medial preoptic area (MPOA) ameliorates loss of maternal behavior in a Shank2 mouse model for autism.
Grabrucker S;Pagano J;Schweizer J;Urrutia-Ruiz C;Schön M;Thome K;Ehret G;Grabrucker AM;Zhang R;Hengerer B;Bockmann J;Verpelli C;Sala C;Boeckers TM; (2021) Activation of the medial preoptic area (MPOA) ameliorates loss of maternal behavior in a Shank2 mouse model for autism.. Embo Journal
IPSC-derived intestinal organoids and current 3D intestinal scaffolds
Malijauskaite S.;Mulvihill J.J.E.;Grabrucker A.M.;McGourty K. (2021) IPSC-derived intestinal organoids and current 3D intestinal scaffolds. Ipscs In Tissue Engineering :293-327
Autism-associated SHANK3 mutations impair maturation of neuromuscular junctions and striated muscles.
Lutz AK;Pfaender S;Incearap B;Ioannidis V;Ottonelli I;Föhr KJ;Cammerer J;Zoller M;Higelin J;Giona F;Stetter M;Stoecker N;Alami NO;Schön M;Orth M;Liebau S;Barbi G;Grabrucker AM;Delorme R;Fauler M;Mayer B;Jesse S;Roselli F;Ludolph AC;Bourgeron T;Verpelli C;Demestre M;Boeckers TM; (2020) Autism-associated SHANK3 mutations impair maturation of neuromuscular junctions and striated muscles.. Science Translational Medicine
Concentrations of Essential Trace Metals in the Brain of Animal Species-A Comparative Study.
DeBenedictis CA;Raab A;Ducie E;Howley S;Feldmann J;Grabrucker AM; (2020) Concentrations of Essential Trace Metals in the Brain of Animal Species-A Comparative Study.. Brain Sciences
Synthesis, Characterization, and In Vitro Studies of an Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS)-Responsive Methoxy Polyethylene Glycol-Thioketal- Melphalan Prodrug for Glioblastoma Treatment
Oddone N, Boury F, Garcion E, Grabrucker AM, Del Carmen Martinez M, Da F, Janaszewska A, Forni F, Vandelli MA, Tosi G, Ruozi B, Duskey JT (2020) Synthesis, Characterization, and In Vitro Studies of an Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS)-Responsive Methoxy Polyethylene Glycol-Thioketal- Melphalan Prodrug for Glioblastoma Treatment. Frontiers In Pharmacology
Drug delivery across the blood-brain barrier: recent advances in the use of nanocarriers
Mulvihill J.;Cunnane E.;Ross A.;Duskey J.;Tosi G.;Grabrucker A. (2020) Drug delivery across the blood-brain barrier: recent advances in the use of nanocarriers. Nanomedicine (London, England) :205-214
Comparing nanoparticles for drug delivery: The effect of physiological dispersion media on nanoparticle properties
Ross A.M.;Kennedy T.;McNulty D.;Leahy C.I.;Walsh D.R.;Murray P.;Grabrucker A.M.;Mulvihill J.J.E. (2020) Comparing nanoparticles for drug delivery: The effect of physiological dispersion media on nanoparticle properties. Materials Science & Engineering C-Materials For Biological Applications
Metallic-based nanocarriers: methods employed in nanoparticle characterization and assessing the interaction with the blood–brain barrier
Ross A.M.;Grabrucker A.M.;McGourty K.D.;Mulvihill J.J.E. (2020) Metallic-based nanocarriers: methods employed in nanoparticle characterization and assessing the interaction with the blood–brain barrier. Advances And Avenues In The Development Of Novel Carriers For Bioactives And Biological Agents :255-282
Zinc Deficiency During Pregnancy Leads to Altered Microbiome and Elevated Inflammatory Markers in Mice
Sauer A.;Grabrucker A. (2019) Zinc Deficiency During Pregnancy Leads to Altered Microbiome and Elevated Inflammatory Markers in Mice. Frontiers In Neuroscience
Altered Intestinal Morphology and Microbiota Composition in the Autism Spectrum Disorders Associated SHANK3 Mouse Model
Sauer A.;Bockmann J.;Steinestel K.;Boeckers T.;Grabrucker A. (2019) Altered Intestinal Morphology and Microbiota Composition in the Autism Spectrum Disorders Associated SHANK3 Mouse Model. International Journal Of Molecular Sciences
Nanomedicine against Aβ aggregation by β–sheet breaker peptide delivery: In vitro evidence
Pederzoli F.;Ruozi B.;Duskey J.;Hagmeyer S.;Sauer A.;Grabrucker S.;Coelho R.;Oddone N.;Ottonelli I.;Daini E.;Zoli M.;Vandelli M.;Tosi G.;Grabrucker A. (2019) Nanomedicine against Aβ aggregation by β–sheet breaker peptide delivery: In vitro evidence. Pharmaceutics
ROS-responsive “smart” polymeric conjugate: Synthesis, characterization and proof-of-concept study
Oddone N.;Pederzoli F.;Duskey J.;De Benedictis C.;Grabrucker A.;Forni F.;Angela Vandelli M.;Ruozi B.;Tosi G. (2019) ROS-responsive “smart” polymeric conjugate: Synthesis, characterization and proof-of-concept study. International journal of pharmaceutics
Distribution and relative abundance of S100 proteins in the brain of the APP23 Alzheimer’s disease model mice
Hagmeyer S.;Romão M.;Cristóvão J.;Vilella A.;Zoli M.;Gomes C.;Grabrucker A. (2019) Distribution and relative abundance of S100 proteins in the brain of the APP23 Alzheimer’s disease model mice. Frontiers In Neuroscience
Standardization of research methods employed in assessing the interaction between metallic-based nanoparticles and the blood-brain barrier: Present and future perspectives.
Ross AM;Mc Nulty D;O'Dwyer C;Grabrucker AM;Cronin P;Mulvihill JJE; (2019) Standardization of research methods employed in assessing the interaction between metallic-based nanoparticles and the blood-brain barrier: Present and future perspectives.. Journal Of Controlled Release
Shank3 Transgenic and Prenatal Zinc-Deficient Autism Mouse Models Show Convergent and Individual Alterations of Brain Structures in MRI
Schoen M.;Asoglu H.;Bauer H.;Müller H.;Abaei A.;Sauer A.;Zhang R.;Song T.;Bockmann J.;Kassubek J.;Rasche V.;Grabrucker A.;Boeckers T. (2019) Shank3 Transgenic and Prenatal Zinc-Deficient Autism Mouse Models Show Convergent and Individual Alterations of Brain Structures in MRI. Frontiers In Neural Circuits :-6
Hybrid nanoparticles as a new technological approach to enhance the delivery of cholesterol into the brain
Belletti, D; Grabrucker, AM; Pederzoli, F; Menrath, I; Vandelli, MA; Tosi, G; Duskey, TJ; Forni, F; Ruozi, B; (2018) Hybrid nanoparticles as a new technological approach to enhance the delivery of cholesterol into the brain. International journal of pharmaceutics :300-310
Brain Lateralization in Mice Is Associated with Zinc Signaling and Altered in Prenatal Zinc Deficient Mice That Display Features of Autism Spectrum Disorder
Grabrucker, S,Haderspeck, JC,Sauer, AK,Kittelberger, N,Asoglu, H,Abaei, A,Rasche, V,Schon, M,Boeckers, TM,Grabrucker, AM (2018) Brain Lateralization in Mice Is Associated with Zinc Signaling and Altered in Prenatal Zinc Deficient Mice That Display Features of Autism Spectrum Disorder. Frontiers In Molecular Neuroscience
Zinc Binding to S100B Affords Regulation of Trace Metal Homeostasis and Excitotoxicity in the Brain
Hagmeyer, S,Cristovao, JS,Mulvihill, JJE,Boeckers, TM,Gomes, CM,Grabrucker, AM (2018) Zinc Binding to S100B Affords Regulation of Trace Metal Homeostasis and Excitotoxicity in the Brain. Frontiers In Molecular Neuroscience
Prospects of Zinc Supplementation in Autism Spectrum Disorders and Shankopathies Such as Phelan McDermid Syndrome.
Hagmeyer S;Sauer AK;Grabrucker AM; (2018) Prospects of Zinc Supplementation in Autism Spectrum Disorders and Shankopathies Such as Phelan McDermid Syndrome.. Frontiers In Synaptic Neuroscience
Reduced plaque size and inflammation in the APP23 mouse model for Alzheimer's disease after chronic application of polymeric nanoparticles for CNS targeted zinc delivery.
Vilella, A; Belletti, D; Sauer, AK; Hagmeyer, S; Sarowar, T; Masoni, M; Stasiak, N; Mulvihill, JJE; Ruozi, B; Forni, F; Vandelli, MA; Tosi, G; Zoli, M; Grabrucker, AM (2017) Reduced plaque size and inflammation in the APP23 mouse model for Alzheimer's disease after chronic application of polymeric nanoparticles for CNS targeted zinc delivery.. Journal Of Trace Elements In Experimental Medicine
Characterization of zinc amino acid complexes for zinc delivery in vitro using Caco-2 cells and enterocytes from hiPSC
Sauer, AK,Pfaender, S,Hagmeyer, S,Tarana, L,Mattes, AK,Briel, F,Kury, S,Boeckers, TM,Grabrucker, AM (2017) Characterization of zinc amino acid complexes for zinc delivery in vitro using Caco-2 cells and enterocytes from hiPSC. Biometals :643-661
Object phobia and altered RhoA signaling in amygdala of mice lacking RICH2
Sarowar, T; Grabrucker, S; Boeckers, TM; Grabrucker, AM (2017) Object phobia and altered RhoA signaling in amygdala of mice lacking RICH2. Frontiers In Neuroscience
Novel Curcumin loaded nanoparticles engineered for Blood-Brain Barrier crossing and able to disrupt Abeta aggregates
Ruozi, B; Belletti, D; Pederzoli, F; Masoni, M; Keller, J; Ballestrazzi, A; Vandelli, MA; Tosi, G; Grabrucker, AM (2017) Novel Curcumin loaded nanoparticles engineered for Blood-Brain Barrier crossing and able to disrupt Abeta aggregates. International Journal Of Pharmaceutics
Molecular and Cellular Mechanisms of Synaptopathies
Ardiles, AO; Grabrucker, AM; Scholl, FG; Rudenko, G; Borsello, T (2017) Molecular and Cellular Mechanisms of Synaptopathies. Neural plasticity :1-3
Zinc deficiency and low enterocyte zinc transporter expression in human patients with autism related mutations in SHANK3
Pfaender, S; Sauer, AK; Hagmeyer, S; Mangus, K; Linta, L; Liebau, S; Bockmann, J; Huguet, G; Bourgeron, T; Boeckers, TM; Grabrucker, AM (2017) Zinc deficiency and low enterocyte zinc transporter expression in human patients with autism related mutations in SHANK3. Scientific Reports
De Novo Mutations in Protein Kinase Genes CAMK2A and CAMK2B Cause Intellectual Disability
Küry, S; van Woerden, GM; Besnard, T; Proietti Onori, M; Latypova, X; Towne, MC; Cho, MT; Prescott, TE; Ploeg, MA; Sanders, S; Stessman, HAF; Pujol, A; Distel, B; Robak, LA; Bernstein, JA; Denommé-Pichon, AS; Lesca, G; Sellars, EA; Berg, J; Carré, W; Busk, ØL; van Bon, BWM; Waugh, JL; Deardorff, M; Hoganson, GE; Bosanko, KB; Johnson, DS; Dabir, T; Holla, ØL; Sarkar, A; Tveten, K; de Bellescize, J; Braathen, GJ; Terhal, PA; Grange, DK; van Haeringen, A; Lam, C; Mirzaa, G; Burton, J; Bhoj, EJ; Douglas, J; Santani, AB; Nesbitt, AI; Helbig, KL; Andrews, MV; Begtrup, A; Tang, S; van Gassen, KLI; Juusola, J; Foss, K; Enns, GM; Moog, U; Hinderhofer, K; Paramasivam, N; Lincoln, S; Kusako, BH; Lindenbaum, P; Charpentier, E; Nowak, CB; Cherot, E; Simonet, T; Ruivenkamp, CAL; Hahn, S; Brownstein, CA; Xia, F; Schmitt, S; Deb, W; Bonneau, D; Nizon, M; Quinquis, D; Chelly, J; Rudolf, G; Sanlaville, D; Parent, P; Gilbert-Dussardier, B; Toutain, A; Sutton, VR; Thies, J; Peart-Vissers, LELM; Boisseau, P; Vincent, M; Grabrucker, AM; Dubourg, C; Tan, WH; Verbeek, NE; Granzow, M; Santen, GWE; Shendure, J; Isidor, B; Pasquier, L; Redon, R; Yang, Y; State, MW; Kleefstra, T; Cogné, B; Petrovski, S; Retterer, K; Eichler, EE; Rosenfeld, JA; Agrawal, PB; Bézieau, S; Odent, S; Elgersma, Y; Mercier, S (2017) De Novo Mutations in Protein Kinase Genes CAMK2A and CAMK2B Cause Intellectual Disability. American Journal Of Human Genetics :768-788
Actin-Dependent Alterations of Dendritic Spine Morphology in Shankopathies
Sarowar, T; Grabrucker, AM (2016) Actin-Dependent Alterations of Dendritic Spine Morphology in Shankopathies. Neural plasticity
Gender Dependent Evaluation of Autism like Behavior in Mice Exposed to Prenatal Zinc Deficiency
Grabrucker, S; Boeckers, TM; Grabrucker, AM (2016) Gender Dependent Evaluation of Autism like Behavior in Mice Exposed to Prenatal Zinc Deficiency. Frontiers In Behavioral Neuroscience
Enlarged dendritic spines and pronounced neophobia in mice lacking the PSD protein RICH2
Sarowar, T; Grabrucker, S; Föhr, K; Mangus, K; Eckert, M; Bockmann, J; Boeckers, TM; Grabrucker, AM (2016) Enlarged dendritic spines and pronounced neophobia in mice lacking the PSD protein RICH2. Molecular Brain
Activity and circadian rhythm influence synaptic Shank3 protein levels in mice
Sarowar, T; Chhabra, R; Vilella, A; Boeckers, TM; Zoli, M; Grabrucker, AM (2016) Activity and circadian rhythm influence synaptic Shank3 protein levels in mice. Journal Of Neurochemistry :887-895
EXPLOITING THE VERSATILITY OF CHOLESTEROL IN NANOPARTICLES FORMULATION
Belletti, D; Grabrucker, AM; Pederzoli, F; Menrath, I; Cappello, V; Vandelli, MA; Forni, F; Tosi, G; Ruozi, B (2016) EXPLOITING THE VERSATILITY OF CHOLESTEROL IN NANOPARTICLES FORMULATION. International Journal Of Pharmaceutics :331-340
Cellular Zinc Homeostasis Contributes to Neuronal Differentiation in Human Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells
Pfaender, S; Föhr, K; Lutz, AK; Putz, S; Achberger, K; Linta, L; Liebau, S; Boeckers, TM; Grabrucker, AM (2016) Cellular Zinc Homeostasis Contributes to Neuronal Differentiation in Human Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells. Neural plasticity
N-Cadherin-mediated cell adhesion is regulated by extracellular Zn(2+)
Heiliger, E; Osmanagic, A; Haase, H; Golenhofen, N; Grabrucker, AM; Weth, A; Baumgartner, W (2015) N-Cadherin-mediated cell adhesion is regulated by extracellular Zn(2+). Metallomics :355-362
Effects of trace metal profiles characteristic for autism on synapses in cultured neurons
Hagmeyer, S; Mangusm K; Boeckers, TM; Grabrucker, AM (2015) Effects of trace metal profiles characteristic for autism on synapses in cultured neurons. Neural plasticity
Application of Polymeric Nanoparticles for CNS Targeted Zinc Delivery In Vivo
Chhabra, R; Ruozi, B; Vilella, A; Belletti, D; Mangus, K; Pfaender, S; Sarowar, T; Boeckers, TM; Zoli, M; Forni, F; Vandelli, MA; Tosi, G; Grabrucker, AM (2015) Application of Polymeric Nanoparticles for CNS Targeted Zinc Delivery In Vivo. Cns & Neurological Disorders-Drug Targets :1041-1053
Emerging Use of Nanotechnology in the Treatment of Neurological Disorders
Chhabra, R; Tosi, G; Grabrucker, AM (2015) Emerging Use of Nanotechnology in the Treatment of Neurological Disorders. Current Pharmaceutical Design :3111-3130
Zinc in gut-brain interaction in autism and neurological disorders
Vela, G; Stark, P; Socha, M; Sauer, AK; Hagmeyer, S; Grabrucker, AM (2015) Zinc in gut-brain interaction in autism and neurological disorders. Neural plasticity
Behavioral impairments in animal models for zinc deficiency
Hagmeyer, S; Haderspeck, JC; Grabrucker, AM (2014) Behavioral impairments in animal models for zinc deficiency. Frontiers In Behavioral Neuroscience
The PSD protein ProSAP2/Shank3 displays synapto-nuclear shuttling which is deregulated in a schizophrenia-associated mutation
Grabrucker, S; Proepper, C; Mangus, K; Eckert, M; Chhabra, R; Schmeisser, MJ; Boeckers, TM; Grabrucker, AM. (2014) The PSD protein ProSAP2/Shank3 displays synapto-nuclear shuttling which is deregulated in a schizophrenia-associated mutation. Experimental Neurology :126-137
Loss of COMMD1 and copper overload disrupt zinc homeostasis and influence an autism-associated pathway at glutamatergic synapses
Baecker, T; Mangus, K; Pfaender, S; Chhabra, R; Boeckers, TM; Grabrucker, AM (2014) Loss of COMMD1 and copper overload disrupt zinc homeostasis and influence an autism-associated pathway at glutamatergic synapses. Biometals :715-730
Characterization of lysosome-destabilizing DOPE/PLGA nanoparticles designed for cytoplasmic drug release
Chhabra, R; Grabrucker, AM; Veratti, P; Belletti, D; Boeckers, TM; Vandelli, MA; Forni, F; Tosi, G; Ruozi, B (2014) Characterization of lysosome-destabilizing DOPE/PLGA nanoparticles designed for cytoplasmic drug release. International Journal Of Pharmaceutics :349-357
Characterization of biometal profiles in neurological disorders
Pfaender, S; Grabrucker, AM (2014) Characterization of biometal profiles in neurological disorders. Metallomics :960-977
Insight on the fate of CNS-targeted nanoparticles. Part I: Rab5-dependent cell-specific uptake and distribution
Vilella, A; Tosi, G; Grabrucker, AM; Ruozi, B; Belletti, D; Vandelli, MA; Boeckers, TM; Forni, F; Zoli, M (2014) Insight on the fate of CNS-targeted nanoparticles. Part I: Rab5-dependent cell-specific uptake and distribution. Journal Of Controlled Release :195-201
Zinc deficiency dysregulates the synaptic ProSAP/Shank scaffold and might contribute to autism spectrum disorders
Grabrucker, S; Jannetti, L; Eckert, M; Gaub, S; Chhabra, R; Pfaender, S; Mangus, K; Reddy, PP; Rankovic, V; Schmeisser, MJ; Kreutz, MR; Ehret, G; Boeckers, TM; Grabrucker, AM (2014) Zinc deficiency dysregulates the synaptic ProSAP/Shank scaffold and might contribute to autism spectrum disorders. Brain :137-152
Insight on the fate of CNS-targeted nanoparticles. Part II: Intercellular neuronal cell-to-cell transport
Tosi, G; Vilella, A; Chhabra, R; Schmeisser, MJ; Boeckers, TM; Ruozi, B; Vandelli, MA; Forni, F; Zoli, M; Grabrucker, AM (2014) Insight on the fate of CNS-targeted nanoparticles. Part II: Intercellular neuronal cell-to-cell transport. Journal Of Controlled Release :90-107
The Nedd4-binding protein 3 (N4BP3) is crucial for axonal and dendritic branching in developing neurons
Schmeisser, MJ; Kühl, SJ; Schoen, M; Beth, NH; Weis, TM; Grabrucker, AM; Kühl, M; Boeckers, TM (2013) The Nedd4-binding protein 3 (N4BP3) is crucial for axonal and dendritic branching in developing neurons. Neural Development
Autism-associated mutations in ProSAP2/Shank3 impair synaptic transmission and neurexin-neuroligin-mediated transsynaptic signaling
Arons, MH; Thynne, CJ; Grabrucker, AM; Li, D; Schoen, M; Cheyne, JE; Boeckers, TM; Montgomery, JM; Garner, CC (2012) Autism-associated mutations in ProSAP2/Shank3 impair synaptic transmission and neurexin-neuroligin-mediated transsynaptic signaling. Journal Of Neuroscience :14966-14978
Grabrucker AM. Environmental factors in autism
Grabrucker, AM (2012) Grabrucker AM. Environmental factors in autism. Frontiers in psychiatry
Autistic-like behaviours and hyperactivity in mice lacking ProSAP1/Shank2
Schmeisser, MJ; Ey, E; Wegener, S; Bockmann, J; Stempel, AV; Kuebler, A; Janssen, AL; Udvardi, PT; Shiban, E; Spilker, C; Balschun, D; Skryabin, BV; Dieck, St; Smalla, KH; Montag, D; Leblond, CS; Faure, P; Torquet, N; Le Sourd, AM; Toro, R; Grabrucker, AM; Shoichet, SA; Schmitz, D; Kreutz, MR; Bourgeron, T; Gundelfinger, ED; Boeckers, TM (2012) Autistic-like behaviours and hyperactivity in mice lacking ProSAP1/Shank2. Nature :256-260
Amyloid beta protein-induced zinc sequestration leads to synaptic loss via dysregulation of the ProSAP2/Shank3 scaffold
Grabrucker, AM; Schmeisser, MJ; Udvardi, PT; Arons, M; Schoen, M; Woodling, NS; Andreasson, KI; Hof, PR; Buxbaum, JD; Garner, CC; Boeckers, TM (2011) Amyloid beta protein-induced zinc sequestration leads to synaptic loss via dysregulation of the ProSAP2/Shank3 scaffold. Molecular Neurodegeneration
Development of novel Zn2+ loaded nanoparticles designed for cell-type targeted drug release in CNS neurons: in vitro evidences
Grabrucker, AM; Garner, CC; Boeckers, TM; Bondioli, L; Ruozi, B; Forni, F; Vandelli, MA; Tosi, G (2011) Development of novel Zn2+ loaded nanoparticles designed for cell-type targeted drug release in CNS neurons: in vitro evidences. Plos One :e17851-
Postsynaptic ProSAP/Shank scaffolds in the cross-hair of synaptopathies
Grabrucker, AM; Schmeisser, MJ; Schoen, M; Boeckers, TM (2011) Postsynaptic ProSAP/Shank scaffolds in the cross-hair of synaptopathies. Trends In Cell Biology :594-603
Concerted action of zinc and ProSAP/Shank in synaptogenesis and synapse maturation
Grabrucker, AM; Knight, MJ; Proepper, C; Bockmann, J; Joubert, M; Rowan, M; Nienhaus, GU; Garner, CC; Bowie, JU; Kreutz, MR; Gundelfinger, ED; Boeckers, TM (2011) Concerted action of zinc and ProSAP/Shank in synaptogenesis and synapse maturation. Embo Journal :569-581
Efficient targeting of proteins to post-synaptic densities of excitatory synapses using a novel pSDTarget vector system
Grabrucker, AM; Vaida, B; Bockmann, J; Boeckers, TM (2009) Efficient targeting of proteins to post-synaptic densities of excitatory synapses using a novel pSDTarget vector system. Journal Of Neuroscience Methods :227-234
Small-molecule XIAP inhibitors enhance gamma-irradiation-induced apoptosis in glioblastoma
Vellanki, SH; Grabrucker, A; Liebau, S; Proepper, C; Eramo, A; Braun, V; Boeckers, T; Debatin, KM; Fulda, S (2009) Small-molecule XIAP inhibitors enhance gamma-irradiation-induced apoptosis in glioblastoma. Neoplasia :743-752
Synaptogenesis of hippocampal neurons in primary cell culture
Grabrucker, A; Vaida, B; Bockmann, J; Boeckers, TM (2009) Synaptogenesis of hippocampal neurons in primary cell culture. Cell And Tissue Research :333-341
ynaptic cross-talk between N-methyl-D-aspartate receptors and LAPSER1-beta-catenin at excitatory synapses
Schmeisser, MJ; Grabrucker, AM; Bockmann, J; Boeckers, TM (2009) ynaptic cross-talk between N-methyl-D-aspartate receptors and LAPSER1-beta-catenin at excitatory synapses. Journal Of Biological Chemistry :29146-29157
Books
The role of essential metals in human nutrition
Grabrucker A.M. (2023) The role of essential metals in human nutrition. The Role of Essential Metals in Human Nutrition :1-151
The Role of Essential Metals in Human Nutrition
Andreas M. Grabrucker (2023) The Role of Essential Metals in Human Nutrition. Hauppauge, NY, USA : NOVA Science Publishers
Biometals in Autism Spectrum Disorders
Andreas M. Grabrucker (2020) Biometals in Autism Spectrum Disorders . Cambridge, MA, USA : Academic Press / Elsevier
Eco-Neurobiology and how the environment shapes our brain
Andreas M. Grabrucker (2019) Eco-Neurobiology and how the environment shapes our brain. Newcastle upon Tyne, UK : Cambridge Scholars
Book Chapters
Metabolic Approaches to the Treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorders
Neluwa-Liyanage R. Indika, Susan C. Owens, Udara D. Senarathne, Andreas M. Grabrucker, Nelson S. K. Lam, Kerri Louati, Greer McGuinness, and Richard E. Frye (2024) Metabolic Approaches to the Treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorders. Switzerland : Springer Nature Neurobiology of Autism Spectrum Disorders
Localizing therapeutics to the brain
Hans S.;McNamara K.;Cunnane E.;Ross A.M.;Milane L.S.;Mulvihill J.J.E.;Grabrucker A.M. (2021) Localizing therapeutics to the brain. Organelle And Molecular Targeting :207-225
Chapter 7 - Altered gutbrain signaling in autism spectrum disordersfrom biomarkers to possible intervention strategies
Sauer AK; Dooley L; Vaughan A; Grabrucker AM (2021) Chapter 7 - Altered gutbrain signaling in autism spectrum disordersfrom biomarkers to possible intervention strategies. Cambridge, MA, USA : Academic Press / Elsevier Neural Engineering Techniques for Autism Spectrum Disorder :127-149
Nonessential metals and their brain pathology
(2020) Nonessential metals and their brain pathology. Biometals in Autism Spectrum Disorders
Human stem cell models linking biometal abnormalities and autism
(2020) Human stem cell models linking biometal abnormalities and autism. Biometals in Autism Spectrum Disorders
Chapt 9: Metallic-based nanocarriers: Methods employed in nanoparticle characterization and assessing the interaction with the blood-brain barr
Ross, AM; Grabrucker, AM; McGourty, KD; Mulvihill, JE (2020) Chapt 9: Metallic-based nanocarriers: Methods employed in nanoparticle characterization and assessing the interaction with the blood-brain barr. Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States : Academic Press Advances and Avenues in the Development of Novel Carriers for Bioactives and Biological Agents 1st Edition.
The history of metals in autism spectrum disorders
(2020) The history of metals in autism spectrum disorders. Biometals in Autism Spectrum Disorders
Animal models for autismâ'links to biometal abnormalities
(2020) Animal models for autismâ'links to biometal abnormalities. Biometals in Autism Spectrum Disorders
Biometal homeostasis as a therapeutic strategy in autism spectrum disorders
(2020) Biometal homeostasis as a therapeutic strategy in autism spectrum disorders. Biometals in Autism Spectrum Disorders
Measuring biometals
(2020) Measuring biometals. Biometals in Autism Spectrum Disorders
Linking trace metal abnormalities to autismâ'insights from epidemiological studies
(2020) Linking trace metal abnormalities to autismâ'insights from epidemiological studies. Biometals in Autism Spectrum Disorders
Essential trace metals and their function in brain development
(2020) Essential trace metals and their function in brain development. Biometals in Autism Spectrum Disorders
Animal models for trace metal abnormalitiesâ'links to autism
(2020) Animal models for trace metal abnormalitiesâ'links to autism. Biometals in Autism Spectrum Disorders
Biometals and nutrition in autism spectrum disorders
(2020) Biometals and nutrition in autism spectrum disorders. Biometals in Autism Spectrum Disorders
Introduction to metallomics: the science of biometals
(2020) Introduction to metallomics: the science of biometals. Biometals in Autism Spectrum Disorders
Metals and amyloid gain-of-toxic mechanisms in neurodegenerative diseases
Cristovao, JS;Moreira, GG;Grabrucker, AM;Gomes, CM (2020) Metals and amyloid gain-of-toxic mechanisms in neurodegenerative diseases. LONDON : ACADEMIC PRESS LTD-ELSEVIER SCIENCE LTD PROTEIN HOMEOSTASIS DISEASES :181-195
Extracerebral biometals in autism spectrum disorders: the gutâ'brain axis
(2020) Extracerebral biometals in autism spectrum disorders: the gutâ'brain axis. Biometals in Autism Spectrum Disorders
Targeting Metal Homeostasis as a Therapeutic Strategy for Alzheimer's Disease
Antonietta Vilella, Eleonora Daini, Chiara A. De Benedictis, Andreas M. Grabrucker. (2020) Targeting Metal Homeostasis as a Therapeutic Strategy for Alzheimer's Disease. Brisbane (AU) : Exon Publications Alzheimer's Disease: Drug Discovery
The specific role of zinc in autism spectrum disorders
(2020) The specific role of zinc in autism spectrum disorders. Biometals in Autism Spectrum Disorders
Future perspectives: autism, a disorder of biometal imbalance?
(2020) Future perspectives: autism, a disorder of biometal imbalance?. Biometals in Autism Spectrum Disorders
The Role of Trace Metals in Alzheimer's Disease
Chiara A. De Benedictis, Antonietta Vilella, Andreas M. Grabrucker (2019) The Role of Trace Metals in Alzheimer's Disease. Brisbane, Australia : Codon Publications Alzheimer's Disease :85-106
Neurodegenerative Diseases: Anatomy and Pathology
Sarowar, T; Grabrucker, AM (2017) Neurodegenerative Diseases: Anatomy and Pathology. Sharjah : Bentham Science Publishers Frontiers in Nanomedicine: Nanomedicine and Neuroscience. :3-64
Zinc and autism
Grabrucker, S; Grabrucker AM (2017) Zinc and autism. Netherlands : Elsevier Biometals in Neurodegenerative Diseases: Mechanisms and Therapeutics
Animal models of ASD Extracerebral dysfunction
Hill-Yardin, EL; McKeown, SJ; Novarino, G; Grabrucker, AM (2017) Animal models of ASD Extracerebral dysfunction. Germany : Springer Nature Advances in Anatomy, Embryology and Cell Biology, Translational anatomy and cell biology of autism spectrum disorders
Zinc in the developing brain
Grabrucker, AM (2016) Zinc in the developing brain. USA : CRC Press Nutrition and the developing brain :143-168
Zinc Deficiency
Sauer, AK; Hagmeyer, S; Grabrucker, AM (2016) Zinc Deficiency. Croatia : InTech Nutritional Deficiency :23-46
Ursachen
Grabrucker, AM; Schmeisser, MJ (2014) Ursachen. Germany : Kohlhammer Handlexikon Autismus-Spektrum: Schlüsselbegriffe aus Forschung, Theorie, Praxis und Betroffenen-Sicht :382-392
Nanoparticles as BloodBrain Barrier Permeable CNS Targeted Drug Delivery Systems
Grabrucker, AM; Chhabra, R; Belletti, D; Forni, F; Vandelli, MA; Ruozi, B; Tosi,G (2013) Nanoparticles as BloodBrain Barrier Permeable CNS Targeted Drug Delivery Systems. Germany : Springer Topics in Medicinal Chemistry :71-89
Edited Books
Autism Spectrum Disorders
(2021) Autism Spectrum Disorders. Brisbane, Australia : Exon Publications
Other Journals
Conference Publications
Conference Contributions
Anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activities of polar lipids in vitro and implications for neurodegenerative disease
Hans, S;Grabrucker, AM;Zabetakis, I (2022) Anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activities of polar lipids in vitro and implications for neurodegenerative disease.
Published Reports
Editorials
Book Reviews
Other Publications
The Metallome as a Link Between the "Omes" in Autism Spectrum Disorders
Stanton, JE;Malijauskaite, S;McGourty, K;Grabrucker, AM (2021) The Metallome as a Link Between the "Omes" in Autism Spectrum Disorders. LAUSANNE : FRONTIERS MEDIA SA Frontiers In Molecular Neuroscience
Zinc Deficiency in Men Over 50 and Its Implications in Prostate Disorders
Sauer A.K.;Vela H.;Vela G.;Stark P.;Barrera-Juarez E.;Grabrucker A.M. (2020) Zinc Deficiency in Men Over 50 and Its Implications in Prostate Disorders. Frontiers In Oncology
Rho GTPases in the Amygdala-A Switch for Fears?
Sarowar T.;Grabrucker A.M. (2020) Rho GTPases in the Amygdala-A Switch for Fears?. Cells