Dr. Peter Richter
Chair of Cell Biology
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Education and Training
| 1995 - 2000 | PhD training, thesis topic: “Investigation of physiological mechanisms in the gravitaxis of Euglena gracilis” Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Dr. h. c. Häder Ecophysiology Division, Department Biology University of Erlangen-Nuremberg, Germany |
| 1986 - 1993 | University education, diploma in fish pathology Supervisors (diploma thesis): Prof. Dr. Korn, Dr. Geldhauser Fishery institute Höchstadt/Aisch University of Erlangen-Nuremberg, Germany |
Professional Positions
| since 2000 | Senior Scientist Cell Biology (previously Ecophysiology) Division, PD. Dr. Michael Lebert Department of Biology University of Erlangen-Nuremberg, Germany |
Current Projects
Investigtion of gravi- and phototaxis in Euglena gracilis. Experiments in the field of bioregenerative life support systems. Support of a project dealing with photodynamic destruction of parasites and fish diseases as well as support of a PhD-project in biomonitoring.
Publications
Journal Articles
- Pohland, S., Vourvoutsiotou, J., Brandtner, L., Geißler, D., Wiesmeth, S., Scudlo, V.,... Lebert, M. (2025). Chlorophyllin-Mediated Photodynamic Inactivation: Dosage and Time Dependency in the Inhibition of Bacillus subtilis. Microorganisms, 13(6). https://doi.org/10.3390/microorganisms13061189
BibTeX: Download - Mahmoud, M., Richter, P., Arnold, P., Lebert, M., & Burkovski, A. (2025). Antimicrobial photodynamic inactivation of Pseudomonas aeruginosa persister cells and biofilms. Photodiagnosis and Photodynamic Therapy, 51. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pdpdt.2024.104456
BibTeX: Download - Mahmoud, M., Richter, P., Arnold, P., Lebert, M., & Burkovski, A. (2025). Corrigendum to “Antimicrobial Photodynamic Inactivation of Pseudomonas aeruginosa Persister Cells and Biofilms” [Photodiagnosis and Photodynamic Therapy 51 (2025) 104456] (Photodiagnosis and Photodynamic Therapy (2025) 51, (S1572100024004927), (10.1016/j.pdpdt.2024.104456)). Photodiagnosis and Photodynamic Therapy. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pdpdt.2025.104508
BibTeX: Download - Krüger, J., Richter, P., Stoltze, J., Prasad, B., Strauch, S., Krüger, M.,... Lebert, M. (2024). Changes in Gravitaxis and Gene-Expression in an Euglena gracilis Culture over Time. Biomolecules, 14(3). https://doi.org/10.3390/biom14030327
BibTeX: Download - Mahmoud, M., Richter, P., Lebert, M., & Burkovski, A. (2023). Photodynamic Activity of Chlorophyllin and Polyethylenimine on Pseudomonas aeruginosa Planktonic, Biofilm and Persister Cells. International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 24(15). https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms241512098
BibTeX: Download - Corydon, T.J., Schulz, H., Richter, P., Strauch, S.M., Böhmer, M., Ricciardi, D.A.,... Grimm, D. (2023). Current Knowledge about the Impact of Microgravity on Gene Regulation. Cells, 12(7). https://doi.org/10.3390/cells12071043
BibTeX: Download - Akif, F.A., Mahmoud, M., Prasad, B., Richter, P., Azizullah, A., Qasim, M.,... Lebert, M. (2022). Polyethylenimine Increases Antibacterial Efficiency of Chlorophyllin. Antibiotics, 11(10). https://doi.org/10.3390/antibiotics11101371
BibTeX: Download - Krueger, M., & Richter, P. (2022). To Die or Not to Die: Cell Death in Biology and Disease. International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 23(12). https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms23126734
BibTeX: Download - Nasir, A., Richter, P., le Bail, A., Daiker, V., Stoltze, J., Prasad, B.,... Lebert, M. (2022). Molecular Cross-Talk between Gravity-and Light-Sensing Mechanisms in Euglena gracilis. International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 23(5). https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms23052776
BibTeX: Download - Schulz, H., Strauch, S.M., Richter, P., Wehland, M., Krueger, M., Sahana, J.,... Grimm, D. (2022). Latest knowledge about changes in the proteome in microgravity. Expert Review of Proteomics. https://doi.org/10.1080/14789450.2022.2030711
BibTeX: Download - Becker, I., Prasad, B., Ntefidou, M., Daiker, V., Richter, P., & Lebert, M. (2021). Agrobacterium tumefaciens‐mediated nuclear transformation of a biotechnologically important microalga—euglena gracilis. International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 22(12). https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms22126299
BibTeX: Download - Krüger, M., Richter, P., & Strauch, S.M. (2021). Natural products in modern biology: Ancient wisdom for today’s challenges. Biology, 10(5). https://doi.org/10.3390/biology10050369
BibTeX: Download - Prasad, B., Richter, P., Vadakedath, N., Haag, F., Strauch, S.M., Mancinelli, R.,... Lebert, M. (2021). How the space environment influences organisms: An astrobiological perspective and review. International Journal of Astrobiology, 20(2), 159-177. https://doi.org/10.1017/S1473550421000057
BibTeX: Download - Prasad, B., Grimm, D., Strauch, S.M., Erzinger, G.S., Corydon, T.J., Lebert, M.,... Krüger, M. (2020). Influence of microgravity on apoptosis in cells, tissues, and other systems in vivo and in vitro. International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 21(24), 1-32. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms21249373
BibTeX: Download - Prasad, B., Richter, P., Vadakedath, N., Mancinelli, R., Krüger, M., Strauch, S.M.,... Lebert, M. (2020). Exploration of space to achieve scientific breakthroughs. Biotechnology Advances, 43. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biotechadv.2020.107572
BibTeX: Download - Grimm, D., Wehland, M., Corydon, T.J., Richter, P., Prasad, B., Bauer, J.,... Krüger, M. (2020). The effects of microgravity on differentiation and cell growth in stem cells and cancer stem cells. Stem Cells Translational Medicine. https://doi.org/10.1002/sctm.20-0084
BibTeX: Download - Richter, P., Krüger, M., Prasad, B., Gastiger, S., Bodenschatz, M., Wieder, F.,... Strauch, S.M. (2019). Using colistin as a trojan horse: Inactivation of gram-negative bacteria with chlorophyllin. Antibiotics, 8(4). https://doi.org/10.3390/antibiotics8040158
BibTeX: Download - Krüger, J., Richter, P., Stoltze, J., Strauch, S., Krüger, M., Daiker, V.,... Lebert, M. (2019). Changes of Gene Expression in Euglena gracilis Obtained During the 29th DLR Parabolic Flight Campaign. Scientific Reports, 9(1), 14260-. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-019-50611-4
BibTeX: Download - Richter, P., Strauch, S., & Lebert, M. (2019). Disproval of the Starch-Amyloplast Hypothesis? Trends in Plant Science, 24(4), 291-293. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tplants.2019.02.008
BibTeX: Download - Krueger, M., Richter, P., Strauch, S., Nasir, A., Burkovski, A., Antunes, C.A.,... Lebert, M. (2019). What an Escherichia coli Mutant Can Teach Us About the Antibacterial Effect of Chlorophyllin. Microorganisms, 7(2). https://doi.org/10.3390/microorganisms7020059
BibTeX: Download - Strauch, S., Grimm, D., Corydon, T.J., Krueger, M., Bauer, J., Lebert, M.,... Richter, P. (2019). Current knowledge about the impact of microgravity on the proteome. Expert Review of Proteomics, 16(1), 5-16. https://doi.org/10.1080/14789450.2019.1550362
BibTeX: Download - Oberle, M., Salomon, S., Ehrmaier, B., Richter, P., Lebert, M., & Strauch, S. (2019). Diurnal stratification of oxygen in shallow aquaculture ponds in central Europe and recommendations for optimal aeration. Aquaculture, 501, 482-487. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aquaculture.2018.12.005
BibTeX: Download - Stoltze, J., Izydor, M., Hainthaler, M., Richter, P., Schlücker, E., & Lebert, M. (2017). Euglena gracilis as a promising eukaryotic model system for fast detection of high pressure induced cell destruction. Environmental and Experimental Botany, 133, 50-57. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envexpbot.2016.09.008
BibTeX: Download - Li, X., Richter, P., Hao, Z., An, Y., Wang, G., Li, D.,... Lebert, M. (2017). Operation of an enclosed aquatic ecosystem in the Shenzhou-8 mission. Acta Astronautica, 134, 17-22. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.actaastro.2017.01.014
BibTeX: Download - Strauch, S., Becker, I., Pölloth, L., Richter, P., Haag, F., Hauslage, J., & Lebert, M. (2017). Restart capability of resting-states of Euglena gracilis after 9 months of dormancy: preparation for autonomous space flight experiments. International Journal of Astrobiology. https://doi.org/10.1017/S1473550417000131
BibTeX: Download - Li, X., Li, G.-B., Li, D.-H., Hao, Z.-J., Wang, G., Richter, P.,... Liu, Y. (2016). Spaceflight Microgravity Reduced Photosynthetical Electron Transport and Altered Energy Distribution in Euglena gracilis. Progress in Biochemistry and Biophysics, 43(9), 887-894. https://doi.org/10.16476/j.pibb.2016.0196
BibTeX: Download - Strauch, S., Richter, P., Haag, F., Krüger, M., Krüger, J., Azizullah, A.,... Lebert, M. (2016). Delayed fluorescence, steady state fluorescence, photosystem II quantum yield as endpoints for toxicity evaluation of Cu2+ and Ag+. Environmental and Experimental Botany, 130, 174-180. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envexpbot.2016.06.005
BibTeX: Download - Richter, P., Liu, Y., An, Y., Li, X., Nasir, A., Strauch, S.,... Lebert, M. (2015). Amino acids as possible alternative nitrogen source for growth of Euglena gracilis Z in life support systems. Life Sciences in Space Research, 4, 1-5. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.lssr.2014.11.001
BibTeX: Download - Richter, P., Strauch, S., Ntefidou, M., Schuster, M., Daiker, V., Nasir, A.,... Lebert, M. (2014). Influence of Different Light-Dark Cycles on Motility and Photosynthesis of Euglena gracilis in Closed Bioreactors. Astrobiology, 14(10), 848-858. https://doi.org/10.1089/ast.2014.1176
BibTeX: Download - Hemmersbach, R., Simon, A., Wasser, K., Hauslage, J., Christianen, P.C.M., Albers, P.W.,... Anken, R. (2014). Impact of a High Magnetic Field on the Orientation of Gravitactic Unicellular Organisms-A Critical Consideration about the Application of Magnetic Fields to Mimic Functional Weightlessness. Astrobiology, 14(3), 205-215. https://doi.org/10.1089/ast.2013.1085
BibTeX: Download - Grimm, D., Pietsch, J., Wehland, M., Richter, P., Strauch, S., Lebert, M.,... Bauer, J. (2014). The impact of microgravity-based proteomics research. Expert Review of Proteomics, 11(4), 465-476. https://doi.org/10.1586/14789450.2014.926221
BibTeX: Download - Nasir, A., Strauch, S., Becker, I., Sperling, A., Schuster, M., Richter, P.,... Lebert, M. (2014). The influence of microgravity on Euglena gracilis as studied on Shenzhou 8. Plant Biology, 16, 113-119. https://doi.org/10.1111/plb.12067
BibTeX: Download - Xia, Q., Batentschuk, M., Osvet, A., Richter, P., Häder, D.-P., Schneider, J.,... Winnacker, A. (2013). Enhanced photosynthetic activity in Spinacia oleracea by spectral modification with a photoluminescent light converting material. Optics Express, 21(S5), A909-A916. https://doi.org/10.1364/OE.21.00A909
BibTeX: Download - Schuster, M., Dachev, T., Richter, P., & Haeder, D.-P. (2012). R3DE: Radiation Risk Radiometer-Dosimeter on the International Space Station-Optical Radiation Data Recorded During 18 Months of EXPOSE-E Exposure to Open Space. Astrobiology, 12(5), 393-+. https://doi.org/10.1089/ast.2011.0743
BibTeX: Download - Dachev, T., Horneck, G., Haeder, D.-P., Schuster, M., Richter, P., Lebert, M., & Demets, R. (2012). Time Profile of Cosmic Radiation Exposure During the EXPOSE-E Mission: The R3DE Instrument. Astrobiology, 12(5), 403-+. https://doi.org/10.1089/ast.2011.0759
BibTeX: Download - Azizullah, A., Nasir, A., Richter, P., Lebert, M., & Häder, D.-P. (2011). Evaluation of the adverse effects of two commonly used fertilizers, DAP and urea, on motility and orientation of the green flagellate Euglena gracilis. Environmental and Experimental Botany, 74, 140-150. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envexpbot.2011.05.011
BibTeX: Download - Erzinger, G.S., Wohllebe, S., Vollrath, F., Souza, S.C., Richter, P., Lebert, M., & Häder, D.-P. (2011). Optimizing conditions for the use of chlorophyll derivatives for photodynamic control of parasites in aquatic ecosystems. Parasitology Research, 109(3), 781-786. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00436-011-2322-7
BibTeX: Download - Wohllebe, S., Ulbrich, C., Grimm, D., Pietsch, J., Erzinger, G., Richter, R.,... Haeder, D.-P. (2011). Photodynamic Treatment of Chaoborus crystallinus Larvae with Chlorophyllin Induces Necrosis and Apoptosis. Photochemistry and Photobiology, 87(5), 1113-1122. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1751-1097.2011.00958.x
BibTeX: Download - Daiker, V., Häder, D.-P., Richter, P., & Lebert, M. (2011). The involvement of a protein kinase in phototaxis and gravitaxis of Euglena gracilis. Planta, 233(5), 1055-1062. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00425-011-1364-5
BibTeX: Download - Grimm, D., Wise, P., Lebert, M., Richter, P., & Baatout, S. (2011). How and why does the proteome respond to microgravity? Expert Review of Proteomics, 8(1), 13-27. https://doi.org/10.1586/EPR.10.105
BibTeX: Download - Daiker, V., Lebert, M., Richter, P., & Häder, D.-P. (2010). Molecular characterization of a calmodulin involved in the signal transduction chain of gravitaxis in Euglena gracilis. Planta, 231(5), 1229-1236. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00425-010-1126-9
BibTeX: Download - Strauch, S., Richter, P., Schuster, M., & Häder, D.-P. (2010). The beating pattern of the flagellum of Euglena gracilis under altered gravity during parabolic flights. Journal of Plant Physiology, 167(1), 41-46. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jplph.2009.07.009
BibTeX: Download - Häder, D.-P., Richter, P., Schuster, M., Daiker, V., & Lebert, M. (2009). Molecular analysis of the graviperception signal transduction in the flagellate Euglena gracilis: Involvement of a transient receptor potential-like channel and a calmodulin. Advances in Space Research, 43(8), 1179-1184. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.asr.2009.01.029
BibTeX: Download - Häder, D.-P., Richter, P., Schuster, M., Dachev, T., Tomov, B., Georgiev, P., & Matviichuk, Y. (2009). R3D-B2 Measurement of ionizing and solar radiation in open space in the BIOPAN 5 facility outside the FOTON M2 satellite. Advances in Space Research, 43(8), 1200-1211. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.asr.2009.01.021
BibTeX: Download - Richter, P., Schuster, M., Lebert, M., Streb, C., & Häder, D.-P. (2007). Gravitaxis of Euglena gracilis depends only partially on passive buoyancy. Advances in Space Research, 39(7), 1218-1224. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.asr.2006.11.024
BibTeX: Download - Richter, P., Schuster, M., Meyer, I., Lebert, M., & Häder, D.-P. (2006). Indications for acceleration-dependent changes of membrane potential in the flagellate Euglena gracilis. Protoplasma, 229(2-4), 101-108. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00709-006-0209-8
BibTeX: Download - Häder, D.-P., Richter, P., Strauch, S., & Schuster, M. (2006). Aquacells - Flagellates under long-term microgravity and potential usage for life support systems. Microgravity Science and Technology, 18(3-4), 210-214. https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02870411
BibTeX: Download - Häder, D.-P., Richter, P., Ntefidou, M., & Lebert, M. (2005). Gravitational sensory transduction chain in flagellates. Advances in Space Research, 36(7), 1182-1188. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.asr.2005.03.081
BibTeX: Download - Richter, P., Streb, C., Ntefidou, M., Lebert, M., & Häder, D.-P. (2003). High light-induced sign change of gravitaxis in the flagellate Euglena gracilis is mediated by reactive oxygen species. Acta Protozoologica, 42(3), 197-204.
BibTeX: Download - Richter, P., Börnig, A., Streb, C., Ntefidou, M., Lebert, M., & Häder, D.-P. (2003). Effects of increased salinity on gravitaxis in Euglena gracilis. Journal of Plant Physiology, 160(6), 651-656. https://doi.org/10.1078/0176-1617-00828
BibTeX: Download - Richter, P., Schuster, M., Lebert, M., & Häder, D.-P. (2003). Gravitactic signal transduction elements in Astasia longa investigated during parabolic flights. Microgravity Science and Technology, 14(3), 17-24. https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02870940
BibTeX: Download - Richter, P., Ntefidou, M., Streb, C., Faddoul, J., Lebert, M., & Häder, D.-P. (2002). High light exposure leads to a sign change of gravitaxis in the flagellate Euglena gracilis. Acta Protozoologica, 41(4), 343-351.
BibTeX: Download - Streb, C., Richter, P., Ntefidou, M., Lebert, M., & Häder, D.-P. (2002). Sensory transduction of gravitaxis in Euglena gracilis. Journal of Plant Physiology, 159(8), 855-862. https://doi.org/10.1078/0176-1617-00769
BibTeX: Download - Richter, P., Schuster, M., Wagner, H., Lebert, M., & Häder, D.-P. (2002). Physiological parameters of gravitaxis in the flagellate Euglena gracilis obtained during a parabolic flight campaign. Journal of Plant Physiology, 159(2), 181-190. https://doi.org/10.1078/0176-1617-00605
BibTeX: Download - Streb, C., Richter, P., Ntefidou, M., Lebert, M., & Häder, D.-P. (2002). ECOTOX - Biomonitoring based on real time movement analysis of unicellular organisms. 18TH ESA SYMPOSIUM ON EUROPEAN ROCKET AND BALLOON PROGRAMMES AND RELATED RESEARCH, 501, 241-242.
BibTeX: Download - Ntefidou, M., Richter, P., Streb, C., Lebert, M., & Häder, D.-P. (2002). High light exposure leads to a sign change in gravitaxis of the flagellate Euglena gracilis. 18TH ESA SYMPOSIUM ON EUROPEAN ROCKET AND BALLOON PROGRAMMES AND RELATED RESEARCH, 501, 301-302.
BibTeX: Download - Richter, P., Lebert, M., Tahedl, H., & Häder, D.-P. (2001). Calcium is involved in the gravitactic orientation in colorless flagellates. Journal of Plant Physiology, 158, 689 - 697. https://doi.org/10.1078/0176-1617-00002
BibTeX: Download - Richter, P., Lebert, M., Tahedl, H., & Häder, D.-P. (2001). Physiological characterization of gravitaxis in Euglena gracilis and Astasia longa studied on sounding rocket flights. Advances in Space Research, 27, 983 - 988. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0273-1177(01)00163-6
BibTeX: Download - Richter, P., Lebert, M., Korn, R., & Häder, D.-P. (2001). Possible involvement of the membrane potential in the gravitactic orientation of Euglena gracilis. Journal of Plant Physiology, 158, 35 - 39. https://doi.org/10.1078/0176-1617-00194
BibTeX: Download - Tahedl, H., Richter, P., Lebert, M., & Häder, D.-P. (1999). cAMP is involved in gravitaxis signal transduction of Euglena gracilis. Microgravity Science and Technology, 10, 53 - 57.
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Book Contributions
- Häder, D.-P., Faddoul, J., Lebert, M., Richter, P., Schuster, M., Richter, R.,... Daiker, V. (2010). Investigation of Gravitaxis and Phototaxis in Euglena gracilis. In R. P. Sinha, N.K. Sharma, A.K. Rai (Eds.), Advances in Life Sciences. (pp. 117-131). I. K. International Publishing House Pvt. Ltd..
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Conference Contributions
- Li, X., Wang, G., Richter, P., Liu, Y., Schuster, M., & Lebert, M. (2012). A successful closed aquatic ecosystem in SZ-8 mission. In Proceedings of the 39th COSPAR Scientific Assembly. Mysore, IN.
BibTeX: Download - Xia, Q., Batentschuk, M., Osvet, A., Richter, P., Häder, D.-P., Schneider, J.,... Brabec, C. (2012). Red-emitting Ca 1-xSr xS:Eu 2+ phosphors as light converters for plant-growth applications. In 2011 MRS Spring Meeting (pp. 67-72). San Francisco, CA, US.
BibTeX: Download - Lebert, M., Richter, P., Daiker, V., Schuster, M., Tebart, J., Strauch, S., & Häder, D.-P. (2010). Flagellates as model system for gravity detection of single cells. In Proceedings of the 38th COSPAR Scientific Assembly. Bremen, DE.
BibTeX: Download - Strauch, S., Schuster, M., Lebert, M., Richter, P., Schmittnägel, M., & Häder, D.-P. (2008). A closed ecological system in a space experiment. In Proceedings of the Life in Space for Life on Earth. Angers.
BibTeX: Download - Richter, P., Häder, D.-P., Lebert, M., Schuster, M., Daiker, V., & Strauch, S. (2007). Investigation of gravity-related swimming behavior of unicellular flagellates. In ESA Communication Production Office / ESTEC (Eds.), Proceedings of the 18th ESA Symposium on European Rocket and Balloon Programmes and Related Research (pp. 465-467). Noordwijk, NL.
BibTeX: Download - Streb, C., Richter, P., Lebert, M., Dachev, T., & Häder, D.-P. (2002). R3D-B, radiation risk radiometer-dosimeter on BIOPAN (Foton) and EXPOSE on the International Space Station (ISS). In PROCEEDINGS OF THE SECOND EUROPEAN WORKSHOP ON EXO-ASTROBIOLOGY (pp. 71-74). Graz, AT.
BibTeX: Download - Streb, C., Richter, P., Lebert, M., & Häder, D.-P. (2001). Gravi-sensing microorganisms as model systems for gravity sensing in eukaryotes. In P. Ehrenfreund, O. Angerer & B. Battrick (Eds.), Exo-/astro-biology. Proceedings of the First European Workshop (pp. 251-254). Frascati, IT: Noordwijk: ESA Publications Division.
BibTeX: Download - Häder, D.-P., Lebert, M., & Richter, P. (1999). Gravitaxis and graviperception in flagellates and ciliates. In Proceedings 14th ESA Symposium on European Rocket and Balloon Programmes and Related Research. (pp. 479 - 486). Potsdam.
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