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Research interests
(Bio) Atomic force microscopy - (Nano) Biophysics - Food Systems Biology - Single molecules - Flavor receptors/ Membrane proteins - Biomechanics - Flavor chemistry - Food formulations
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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Education/Academic qualification
Biophysics, PhD, Single molecular binding studies of purine nucleotides to mitochondrial uncoupling proteins explored by recognition imaging and force spectroscopy, Johannes Kepler University Linz
Award Date: 22 Sep 2016
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Projects
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MSCA PF 101204137 - TASTeM
dos Santos Natividade, R. (CoPI) & Köhler, M. (PI)
1/07/25 → 30/06/27
Project: Research
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Leibniz Junior Research Group J112/2021 - Mouthfeel "MOTEX"
Köhler, M. (PI), Karanth, S. (CoI), Wiesenfarth, M. (CoI), dos Santos Natividade, R. (CoI), Benthin, J. (CoI) & Duria, D. R. (CoI)
15/06/22 → 14/06/27
Project: Research
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Biomolecular and biophysical AFM probing reveals distinct binding of bitter peptide VAPFPEVF to TAS2R16 without inducing an intracellular calcium response
Richter, P. (Shared First Author), Karanth, S. (Shared First Author), dos Santos Natividade, R. (Co-Author), Nicoli, A. (Co-Author), Kogut-Guenthel, M. M. (Co-Author), Benthin, J. (Co-Author), Di Pizio, A. (Co-Author), Koehler, M. (Co-Author) & Somoza, V. (Last Author), 30 Aug 2025, In: Food Chemistry. 484, 144448.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Bitter Taste Receptor TAS2R43 Co-Regulates Mechanisms of Gastric Acid Secretion and Zinc Homeostasis
Orth, N. (First Author), Pirkwieser, P. (Co-Author), Benthin, J. (Co-Author), Köhler, M. (Co-Author), Sterneder, S. (Co-Author), Parlar, E. (Co-Author), Schaudy, E. (Co-Author), Lietard, J. (Co-Author), Michel, T. (Co-Author), Boger, V. (Co-Author), Dunkel, A. (Co-Author), Somoza, M. (Co-Author) & Somoza, V. (Last Author), Jul 2025, In: International Journal of Molecular Sciences. 26, 13, 6017.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Nutzung alternativer Proteinquellen zur Optimierung des Mundgefühls: Ackerbohnen-Protein-Nanofibrillen modulieren Zellmembranen für biomolekulare Interaktionen
Translated title of the contribution :Fava Bean Protein Nanofibrils Modulate Cell Membrane Interfaces for Biomolecular Interactions as Unveiled by Atomic Force Microscopy Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
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Biophysical investigations using atomic force microscopy can elucidate the link between mouthfeel and flavour perception
Koehler, M. (First Author), Benthin, J. (Co-Author), Karanth, S. (Co-Author), Wiesenfarth, M. (Co-Author), Sebald, K. (Co-Author) & Somoza, V. (Last Author), Apr 2024, In: Nature Food. 5, 4, p. 281-287 7 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article / Perspectives › peer-review
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Fava Bean Protein Nanofibrils Modulate Cell Membrane Interfaces for Biomolecular Interactions as Unveiled by Atomic Force Microscopy
Karanth, S. (First Author), Wiesenfarth, M. (Co-Author), Benthin, J. (Co-Author) & Koehler, M. (Co-Author), Nov 2024, In: Foods. 13, 21, 3411.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access
Activities
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Maximizing Flavor: Leveraging nano-biophysical methods for studying flavor active chemo- and mechanosensors
Köhler, M. (Speaker)
24 Apr 2025Activity: Talk or event contribution › Poster presentation
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AChemS 2025
Köhler, M. (Participant)
23 Apr 2025 → 26 Apr 2025Activity: Participating in or organizing an event › Participating in an event
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ZIEL - Institute for Food & Health Conference 2025: Food Processing & Health
Wiesenfarth, M. (Participant), Köhler, M. (Participant) & Benthin, J. (Participant)
9 Apr 2025 → 10 Apr 2025Activity: Participating in or organizing an event › Participating in an event
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TUM European Talent Academy
Köhler, M. (Participant)
27 Feb 2025 → 25 Nov 2025Activity: Participating in or organizing an event › Participating in an event
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TUM Doctoral Supervisor Training
Köhler, M. (Participant)
13 Feb 2025 → 25 Apr 2025Activity: Participating in or organizing an event › Participating in an event
Prizes
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European Talent Academy 2025: Water and food for healthy and resilient societies
Köhler, M. (Recipient), 2025
Prize
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Press/Media
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Alternative Proteinquellen nutzen: Mit Ackerbohnen das Mundgefühl pflanzlicher Lebensmittel verbessern
23/01/25 → 26/02/25
33 Media contributions
Press/Media
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Neuer Forschungsansatz: Mit dem Mikroskop das Mundgefühl von Lebensmitteln erforschen
29/05/24 → 1/08/24
25 Media contributions
Press/Media
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