University Hospital of Tübingen - Institute of Medical Microbiology and Hygiene

Bartonella henselae and its effects on angiogenesis (growth factors).

Approximately 10 scienticts investigate Bartonella spp. phatogenesis and bacterial components for therapeutic use.

I. B. Autenrieth, Prof. Dr., Director
Volkhard Kempf, Dr., contact

Elfriede-Aulhorn-Strasse 6
72076 Tübingen
Germany
Phone: +49-7071-2981526
Fax: +49-7071-29-5440

Results gained from research on B. henselae can provide new insights into the pathogenicity of this species. In addition, knowledge on the molecular basis of vessel proliferation in bacillary angiomatosis can be gained. In future, bacterial components of B. henselae might possibly be used for the therapeutic modulation of angiogenesis processes.