Christopher H. Lillig

Dr. Christopher H. Lillig is a Professor at the University of Greifswald, affiliated with the Faculty of Medicine. His research focuses on redox regulation, thiol-disulfide exchange reactions, and the role of thioredoxin family enzymes in cellular signaling.

• Fields of Interest: Redox Biology, Biochemistry, Cell Signaling, Enzymology, Oxidative Stress, and Molecular Biology.
• Grants: Research funded by the DFG priority program 1710 on enzyme-catalyzed thiol switches.

Research Overview: Dr. Lillig investigates the molecular mechanisms of redox-controlled protein activity, emphasizing the enzymatic specificity of thioredoxin and glutaredoxin systems. His work challenges the traditional view of redox potentials as primary drivers, prioritizing enzyme-catalyzed kinetics over thermodynamics.

Article Trends: His recent publications highlight redox signaling in neurobiology, iron metabolism, and bacterial systems, with a focus on glutaredoxins and thioredoxins' role in maintaining redox homeostasis.

Collaborations: He collaborates with researchers like Carsten Berndt and Leopold Flohé, contributing to understanding redox regulation in vertebrates and Escherichia coli.