Michael Kittl

Michael Kittl is a Researcher at the Institute of Physiology and Pathophysiology of Paracelsus Medical University. His email is michael.kittl@pmu.ac.at.

His research focuses on

• Ion channels in cellular physiology
• Apoptosis and ferroptosis mechanisms
• Pharmacological effects of cannabidiol and cardiotonic steroids
• Cell volume and pH regulation in chondrocytes/microglia

Recent publications highlight studies on:

• Cannabidiol's role in inhibiting ferroptosis in chondrocytes (2025)
• Ouabain-induced cytotoxicity in biliary tract cancer (2023)
• Acid-sensitive chloride currents in human chondrocytes (2021-2020)
• Microglial cell volume regulation and phagocytosis (2019-2018)