The role of cancer stem cells in osteosarcoma

University of Westminster HUBS L&T workshop ‘Authentic assessments in an AI world’
Smith, C.L. and Guiliano, D.B. 2024. University of Westminster HUBS L&T workshop ‘Authentic assessments in an AI world’.

Challenges of developing and delivering authentic assessments
Smith, C.L. 2024. Challenges of developing and delivering authentic assessments. Teaching and Learning Conference 2024: Future-Focused Education: Innovation, Inclusion, and Impact. Nottingham Trent University - City campus 02 - 04 Jul 2024 Advance HE.

Fresh look at DNA of 5000-year-old 'Iceman'
Smith, C.L. 2023. Fresh look at DNA of 5000-year-old 'Iceman'. New Zealand

Antioxidant and Antidiabetic Properties of a Thinned-Nectarine-Based Nanoformulation in a Pancreatic β-Cell Line
Elisabetta Schiano, Ettore Novellino, Marta María Gámez Fernández, Helena Tiekou Lorinczova, Gian Carlo Tenore, Fortuna Iannuzzo, Vinood B. Patel, Satyanarayana Somavarapu and Mohammed Gulrez Zariwala 2023. Antioxidant and Antidiabetic Properties of a Thinned-Nectarine-Based Nanoformulation in a Pancreatic β-Cell Line. Antioxidants. 13 (1) 63. https://doi.org/10.3390/antiox13010063

Baseline and recurrent exposure to the standard dose of artemisinin-based combination therapies (ACTs) induces oxidative stress and liver damage in mice (BALB/c)
Audu, D., Patel, V.B., Idowu, O.A., Mshelbwala, F.M. and Idowu, A.B. 2023. Baseline and recurrent exposure to the standard dose of artemisinin-based combination therapies (ACTs) induces oxidative stress and liver damage in mice (BALB/c). Egyptian Liver Journal. 13 53. https://doi.org/10.1186/s43066-023-00291-7

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: Immunological mechanisms and current treatments.
Petagine, Lucy, Zariwala, Mohammed Gulrez and Patel, Vinood B 2023. Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: Immunological mechanisms and current treatments. World Journal of Gastroenterology. 29 (32), pp. 4831-4850. https://doi.org/10.3748/wjg.v29.i32.4831

The Cavendish Living lab - a multidisciplinary, vertically integrated project focused on sustainability
Basnett, P., Percy, L., Sengupta, D. and Smith, C.L. 2023. The Cavendish Living lab - a multidisciplinary, vertically integrated project focused on sustainability. Westminster Learning and Teaching Symposium 2023: Better Than the Real Thing? Exploring Education Futures at the University of Westminster. University of Westminster 04 Sep 2023

Alternative forms of assessment - the oral tradition
Smith, C.L. and Mohammed, M. 2023. Alternative forms of assessment - the oral tradition. Westminster Learning and Teaching Symposium 2023: Better Than the Real Thing? Exploring Education Futures at the University of Westminster. University of Westminster 04 Sep 2023

Go to Article New research reveals that Ötzi the iceman was bald and probably from a farming family – what else can DNA uncover?
Smith, C.L. 2023. Go to Article New research reveals that Ötzi the iceman was bald and probably from a farming family – what else can DNA uncover? The Conversation.

New ways of working in School of Life Sciences
Smith, C.L. and Coleman, S.K. 2022. New ways of working in School of Life Sciences. University of Westminster Annual Learning and Teaching Symposium 2022. London 06 - 07 Sep 2022

The role of pituitary melanocortin receptor 3 (MC3) in regulation of hormone output
Murray, J.F., Berruien, N., Dowejko, M.M., Santiago Andres, Y, Laiho, L, Andoniadou, C, Fiordelisio, T, Le Tissier, P. and Smith, C.L. 2022. The role of pituitary melanocortin receptor 3 (MC3) in regulation of hormone output. The International Congress of Neuroendocrinology. SEC, Glasgow, Scotland, UK 07 - 10 Aug 2022

Time-Dependent Alterations in Liver Oxidative Stress due to Ethanol and Acetaldehyde
Petagine, L., Everitt, H.E., Sherwood, R., Gyamfi, D. and Patel, V.B. 2022. Time-Dependent Alterations in Liver Oxidative Stress due to Ethanol and Acetaldehyde. Journal of Renal and Hepatic Disorders. 6 (1), pp. 56-66. https://doi.org/10.15586/jrenhep.v6i1.143

Excessive Iron Induces Oxidative Stress Promoting Cellular Perturbations and Insulin Secretory Dysfunction in MIN6 Beta Cells.
Blesia, V., Patel, V.B., Al-Obaidi, H., Renshaw, D. and Zariwala, M. 2021. Excessive Iron Induces Oxidative Stress Promoting Cellular Perturbations and Insulin Secretory Dysfunction in MIN6 Beta Cells. Cells. 10 (5) 1141. https://doi.org/10.3390/cells10051141

Addressing the challenges of delivering a laboratory class when students are miles away
Smith, C.L. and Coleman, S.K. 2021. Addressing the challenges of delivering a laboratory class when students are miles away. Horizons in STEM Higher Education Conference Proceedings Making Connections, Innovating and Sharing Pedagogy. The Open University - Online 29 - 30 Jul 2021 Open University.

Research and recommended resources on Zika virus, pathology, and control
Rajendram, R., Preedy, V.R. and Patel, V. 2021. Research and recommended resources on Zika virus, pathology, and control. in: Martin, C.R., Hollins Martin, C.J., Preedy, V.R. and Rajendram, R. (ed.) Zika Virus Biology, Transmission, and Pathology. Volume 1: The Neuroscience of Zika Academic Press. pp. 479-491

Adapting a large class practical skills examination during the Covid-19 pandemic
Smith, C.L. and Coleman, S.K. 2021. Adapting a large class practical skills examination during the Covid-19 pandemic. Evolving molecular bioscience education. Online 27 - 28 May 2021

Acute Alcohol Tissue Damage: Protective Properties of Betaine
Petagine, L., Everitt, H.E., Preedy, V.R., Sherwood, R. and Patel, V.B. 2021. Acute Alcohol Tissue Damage: Protective Properties of Betaine. Journal of Renal and Hepatic Disorders. 5 (1), pp. 19-29. https://doi.org/10.15586/jrenhep.v5i1.96

Recommended resources on the neuroscience of depression: Genetics, cell biology, neurology, behavior, and diet
Rajendram, R., Patel, V. and Preedy, V.R. 2021. Recommended resources on the neuroscience of depression: Genetics, cell biology, neurology, behavior, and diet. in: Martin, C.R., Hunter, L.A., Patel, V., Preedy, V.R. and Rajendram, R. (ed.) The Neuroscience of Depression: Genetics, Cell Biology, Neurology, Behaviour, and Diet Academic Press. pp. 531-537

Emerging roles of melanocortin receptor accessory proteins (MRAP and MRAP2) in physiology and pathophysiology.
Berruien, N. and Smith, C.L. 2020. Emerging roles of melanocortin receptor accessory proteins (MRAP and MRAP2) in physiology and pathophysiology. Gene. 757 144949. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gene.2020.144949

Recommended resources for oxidative stress and dietary antioxidants in neurological diseases
Rajendram, R., Patel, V. and Preedy, V.R. 2020. Recommended resources for oxidative stress and dietary antioxidants in neurological diseases. in: Martin, C.R. and Preedy, V.R. (ed.) Oxidative Stress and Dietary Antioxidants in Neurological Diseases Academic Press. pp. 393-397

Hepcidin secretion was not directly proportional to intracellular iron-loading in recombinant-TfR1 HepG2 cells: short communication
Mehta, K., Busbridge Mark, Patel, V.B. and Farnaud, S. 2020. Hepcidin secretion was not directly proportional to intracellular iron-loading in recombinant-TfR1 HepG2 cells: short communication. Molecular and Cellular Biochemistry. 468 (1-2), pp. 121-128. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11010-020-03716-8

High omega arachidonic acid/docosahexaenoic acid ratio induces mitochondrial dysfunction and altered lipid metabolism in human hepatoma cells
Ghazali, R., Mehta, K., Bligh, S.W.A., Tewfik, I., Clemens, D.L. and Patel, V.B. 2020. High omega arachidonic acid/docosahexaenoic acid ratio induces mitochondrial dysfunction and altered lipid metabolism in human hepatoma cells. World Journal of Hepatology. 12 (3), pp. 84-98. https://doi.org/10.4254/wjh.v12.i3.84

Measurement of 4-Hydroxynonenal (4-HNE) Protein Adducts by ELISA
Mehta, K. and Patel, V.B. 2019. Measurement of 4-Hydroxynonenal (4-HNE) Protein Adducts by ELISA. in: Hancock, J. and Conway, M.E. (ed.) Redox mediated Siganl Transduction. Methods in Molecular Biology New York Humana Press.

Evaluating the benefits of virtual training for bioscience students
Coleman, S.K. and Smith, C.L. 2019. Evaluating the benefits of virtual training for bioscience students. Higher Education Pedagogies. 4 (1), pp. 287-299. https://doi.org/10.1080/23752696.2019.1599689

Employer and work-based student perceptions of virtual laboratory teaching and assessment resources
Smith, C.L., Coleman, S.K. and Ferrier, C. 2019. Employer and work-based student perceptions of virtual laboratory teaching and assessment resources. Work Based Learning e-Journal International. 8 (1), pp. 53-70.

Excessive iron accumulation induces beta cell cellular oxidative stress and insulin secretory dysfunction in MIN6 cells
Blesia, V., Patel, V., Al‐Obaidi, H. and Zariwala, M. 2019. Excessive iron accumulation induces beta cell cellular oxidative stress and insulin secretory dysfunction in MIN6 cells. Diabetes UK Professional Conference 2019. Liverpool 06 - 08 Mar 2019 Wiley. https://doi.org/10.1111/dme.2_13883

Melanocortin‐3 receptor responseis influenced by the melanocortin receptoraccessory protein‐1
Berruien, N., Le Tissier, P., Murray, J.F. and Smith, C.L. 2018. Melanocortin‐3 receptor responseis influenced by the melanocortin receptoraccessory protein‐1. Pharmacology 2018. Queen Elizabeth II conference centre London 18 - 20 Dec 2018 Wiley-Blackwell. https://doi.org/10.1111/bph.14681

Student experiences of using virtual laboratory simulations to develop skills as preparation for the professional work place
Buckland, E., Smith, C.L. and Ferrier, C. 2018. Student experiences of using virtual laboratory simulations to develop skills as preparation for the professional work place. Creating Relevant Learning Experiences; employers ’ involvement with higher education. Leuven, Belgium 14 - 15 Jun 2018

Evaluating the benefits of virtual training for students
Coleman, S.K. and Smith, C.L. 2018. Evaluating the benefits of virtual training for students. Westminster Learning and Teaching Symposium. London, UK 26 Jun 2018

Employer and part-time student perceptions of virtual laboratory teaching and assessment resources
Smith, C.L., Ferrier, C. and Coleman, S.K. 2018. Employer and part-time student perceptions of virtual laboratory teaching and assessment resources. Creating Relevant Learning Experiences; employers ’ involvement with higher education. Leuven, Belgium 14 - 15 Jun 2018

Mucosa-associated invariant T cells link intestinal immunity with antibacterial immune defects in alcoholic liver disease
Riva, A., Patel, V., Kurioka, A., Jeffery, H.C., Wright, G., Tarff, S., Shawcross, D., Ryan, J.M., Evans, A., Azarian, S., Bajaj, J.S., Fagan, A., Patel, V., Mehta, K., Lopez, C., Simonova, M., Katzarov, K., Hadzhiolova, T., Pavlova, S., Wendon, J.A., Oo, Y.T., Klenerman, P., Williams, R. and Chokshi, S. 2018. Mucosa-associated invariant T cells link intestinal immunity with antibacterial immune defects in alcoholic liver disease. Gut. 67 (5), pp. 918-930. https://doi.org/10.1136/gutjnl-2017-314458

Using virtual reality laboratories to improve engagement and understanding for wet laboratory practical sessions
Coleman, S.K., Smith, C.L. and Ferrier, C. 2018. Using virtual reality laboratories to improve engagement and understanding for wet laboratory practical sessions. Society for Experimental Biology: Masters of Biology. Florence, Italy 03 - 06 Jul 2018

Analysis of the melanocortin system in the regulation of pituitary gland function in mice
Le Tissier, P., Smith, C.L., Nuri A. Berruien, N. and Murray, J.F. 2018. Analysis of the melanocortin system in the regulation of pituitary gland function in mice. International Congress of Neuroendocinology. Toronto, Canada 15 - 18 Jul 2018

Evaluating the benefits of virtual training for bioscience students
Smith, C.L. and Coleman, S.K. 2018. Evaluating the benefits of virtual training for bioscience students. Annual STEM Conference 2018 Creativity in Teaching, Learning and Student Engagement. Newcastle-upon-Tyne 31 Jan - 01 Feb 2018 Higher Education Academy.

Iron enhances hepatic fibrogenesis and activates TGF-β signaling in murine hepatic stellate cells
Mehta, K.J., Coombes, J.D., Briones-Orta, M., Manka, P.P., Williams, R., Patel, V.B. and Sin, W.-K. 2018. Iron enhances hepatic fibrogenesis and activates TGF-β signaling in murine hepatic stellate cells. American Journal of the Medical Sciences. 355 (2), pp. 183-190. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.amjms.2017.08.012

Faecal Calprotectin and a Twenty-Four-Parameter Questionnaire in Autistic Children with Gastrointestinal Symptoms
Bramati-castellarin, I., Patel, V.B. and Drysdale, I.P. 2017. Faecal Calprotectin and a Twenty-Four-Parameter Questionnaire in Autistic Children with Gastrointestinal Symptoms. SM Journal of Psychiatry & Mental Health. 2 (1), p. 1009 1009.

HFE mRNA expression is responsive to intracellular and extracellular iron loading: short communication
Mehta, K., Farnaud, S. and Patel, V.B. 2017. HFE mRNA expression is responsive to intracellular and extracellular iron loading: short communication. Molecular Biology Reports. 44 (5), pp. 399-403. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11033-017-4123-2

Alcohol metabolism: implications for nutrution and health
Patel, V.B. and Preedy, V.R. 2017. Alcohol metabolism: implications for nutrution and health. in: Geissler, C. and Powers, H. (ed.) Human Nutrition, 13th Edition Oxford Oxford University Press. pp. 216-235

Using virtual reality to prepare Bioscience students for practical classes
Coleman, S.K., Volpi, E. and Smith, C.L. 2017. Using virtual reality to prepare Bioscience students for practical classes. 16th Westminster Symposium Innovate!. University of Westminster, London 22 - 22 Jun 2017

Increasing accessibility of students to laboratory classes through the use of Virtual laboratory simulations
Smith, C.L. and Coleman, S.K. 2017. Increasing accessibility of students to laboratory classes through the use of Virtual laboratory simulations . UALL Work and Learning Network Annual Conference 2017 - Leading the Way: Shaping Practice in the Workplace and the Academy.. Middlesex University 23 - 23 Jun 2017

Using Labster to improve Bioscience student learning and engagement in practical classes
Smith, C.L. and Coleman, S.K. 2017. Using Labster to improve Bioscience student learning and engagement in practical classes. Heads of Biological Sciences, Royal Society of Biology. Spring 2017 meeting.. University of Leicester 10 - 11 May 2017

In silico and in vitro approaches to develop Dimethylarginine dimethylaminohydrolase-1 inhibitors
Smith, C.L., Zloh, M. and Rossiter, S. 2017. In silico and in vitro approaches to develop Dimethylarginine dimethylaminohydrolase-1 inhibitors. Kendall, D. (ed.) In silico and in vitro methods in modern drug discovery. University of Nottingham 24 - 25 Apr 2017 British Pharmacological Society.

Overexpression of the Mtr pathway in Shewanella oneidensis for bioelectricity production
Fapetu, S.A., Keshavarz, T., Clements, M.O. and Kyazze, G. 2017. Overexpression of the Mtr pathway in Shewanella oneidensis for bioelectricity production. (Society for Applied Microbiology) 6th ECS Research Symposium. University of Westminster 19 Apr 2017 Society for Applied Microbiology.

Enhancing electricity production from wastewater using microbial fuel cells
Fapetu, S., Keshavarz, T., Clements, M.O. and Kyazze, G. 2016. Enhancing electricity production from wastewater using microbial fuel cells. Postgraduate Fair 2016. NCS, University of Westminster 28 Apr 2016

Iron enhances hepatic fibrogenesis through TGF-β activation
Mehta, K., Briones-Orta, M., Manka P., Coombes, J.D., Williams, R., Patel, V.B. and Syn, W-K. 2016. Iron enhances hepatic fibrogenesis through TGF-β activation. Hepatology. 64 (1 suppl), p. 360A. https://doi.org/10.1002/hep.28797

Effect of age and pregnancy on the expression of melanocortin receptors 4 and 5 in the mouse female reproductive axis
Smith, C.L., Nuri A. Berruien, N., Murray, J.F. and Le Tissier, P.R. 2016. Effect of age and pregnancy on the expression of melanocortin receptors 4 and 5 in the mouse female reproductive axis. BPS Pharmacology 2016. London, UK 12 - 14 Dec 2016 British Pharmacological Society.

Enhancing electricity production from wastewater using microbial fuel cells
Fapetu, S., Keshavarz, T., Clements, M.O. and Kyazze, G. 2016. Enhancing electricity production from wastewater using microbial fuel cells. Aulenta, F. and Majone, M. (ed.) EU-ISMET 2016: The 3rd European Meeting of the International Society for Microbial Electrochemistry and Technology. Department of Chemistry (NEC) Sapienza, University of Rome, Rome, Italy 26 - 28 Sep 2016 ISMET.

Characterization of hepcidin response to holotransferrin in novel recombinant TfR1 HepG2 cells
Mehta, K., Busbridge, Mark, Renshaw, D., Evans, R.W., Farnaud, S. and Patel, V. 2016. Characterization of hepcidin response to holotransferrin in novel recombinant TfR1 HepG2 cells. Blood Cells, Molecules, and Diseases. 61, pp. 37-45. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bcmd.2016.06.008

Contribution of direct electron transfer mechanisms to overall electron transfer in microbial fuel cells utilising Shewanella oneidensis as biocatalyst
Fapetu, S.A., Keshavarz, T., Clements, M.O. and Kyazze, G. 2016. Contribution of direct electron transfer mechanisms to overall electron transfer in microbial fuel cells utilising Shewanella oneidensis as biocatalyst. Biotechnology Letters. 38 (9), pp. 1465-1473. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10529-016-2128-x

Next generation e-learning platform: virtual laboratory simulations
Smith, C.L. and Markiv, A. 2016. Next generation e-learning platform: virtual laboratory simulations. Heads of Biological Sciences, Royal Society of Biology, Spring 2016. University of Leicester 04 - 05 May 2016

Repeat-measures longitudinal study evaluating behavioural and gastrointestinal symptoms in children with autism before, during and after visceral osteopathic technique (VOT)
Bramati-Castellarin, I., Patel, V. and Drysdale, I.P. 2016. Repeat-measures longitudinal study evaluating behavioural and gastrointestinal symptoms in children with autism before, during and after visceral osteopathic technique (VOT). Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies. 20 (3), pp. 461-470. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbmt.2016.01.001

An investigation into the impact of peer- and self-marking in a first year biochemistry module
Smith, C.L. 2016. An investigation into the impact of peer- and self-marking in a first year biochemistry module. Inspire to succeed: Transforming teaching and learning in STEM. East Midlands Conference Centre, Nottingham on 28 and 29 January 2016 28 Jan 2016

Betaine: Chemistry, Analysis, Function and Effects (Food and Nutritional Components in Focus)
Patel, V.B and Preedy, V.R. Patel, V.B. and Preedy, V.R. (ed.) 2015. Betaine: Chemistry, Analysis, Function and Effects (Food and Nutritional Components in Focus). Royal Society of Chemistry.

Molecular effects of alcohol on iron metabolism
Mehta, K., Farnaud, S. and Patel, V.B. 2015. Molecular effects of alcohol on iron metabolism . in: Patel, V.B. (ed.) Molecular Aspects of Alcohol and Nutrition Academic Press.

Alcohol Metabolism: General Aspects
Ghazali, R. and Patel, V.B. 2015. Alcohol Metabolism: General Aspects. in: Patel, V.B. (ed.) Molecular Aspects of Alcohol and Nutrition Academic Press.

Enhancing electricity production in microbial fuel cells using defined co-cultures
Fapetu, S., Keshavarz, T., Clements, M.O. and Kyazze, G. 2015. Enhancing electricity production in microbial fuel cells using defined co-cultures. Postgraduate Fair. New Cavendish Street, London 30 Apr 2015

Biomarkers in Health and Disease: Further Knowledge
Rajendram, R., Rajendram, R., Patel, V.B. and Preedy, V.R. 2015. Biomarkers in Health and Disease: Further Knowledge. in: Preedy, V.R. and Patel, V.B. (ed.) General Methods in Biomarker Research and their Applications Netherlands Springer. pp. 1311-1316

Regional Increase in the Expression of the BCAT Proteins in Alzheimer's Disease Brain: Implications in Glutamate Toxicity
Hull, J., Patel, V.B., El Hindy, M., Hezwani, M., Love, S., Kehoe, P.G., Chalmers, C. and Conway, M.E. 2015. Regional Increase in the Expression of the BCAT Proteins in Alzheimer's Disease Brain: Implications in Glutamate Toxicity. Journal of Alzheimer's Disease. 45 (3), pp. 891-905. https://doi.org/10.3233/JAD-142970

New insights into the role of the branched-chain aminotransferase proteins in the human brain
Hull, J., Patel, V.B., Hutson, S.M. and Conway, M.E. 2015. New insights into the role of the branched-chain aminotransferase proteins in the human brain. Journal of Neuroscience Research. 93, pp. 987-998. https://doi.org/10.1002/jnr.23558

Characterisation of hepcidin response to holotransferrin treatment in CHO TRVb-1 cells
Mehta, K., Greenwell, P., Renshaw, D., Busbridge, Mark, Garcia, M, Farnaud, S. and Patel, V. B. 2015. Characterisation of hepcidin response to holotransferrin treatment in CHO TRVb-1 cells. Blood Cells, Molecules, and Diseases. 55 (2), pp. 110-118. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bcmd.2015.05.002

Curriculum and beyond: Mathematics support for first year life science students
Bailey, I., Ferrier, C. and Smith, C.L. 2015. Curriculum and beyond: Mathematics support for first year life science students. CETL-MSOR Conference 2015. University of Greenwich 08 Sep 2015 The Sigma Network.

Application of RT-Bst to enhance detection of pathogenic viruses of the respiratory tract
Kabir, M.S., Clements, M.O., Atkins, M. and Kimmitt, P.T. 2015. Application of RT-Bst to enhance detection of pathogenic viruses of the respiratory tract. British Journal of Biomedical Science. 72 (3), pp. 128-134.

RT-Bst: an integrated approach for reverse transcription and enrichment of cDNA from viral RNA
Kabir, Md. Shahidul, Kimmitt, P.T. and Clements, M.O. 2015. RT-Bst: an integrated approach for reverse transcription and enrichment of cDNA from viral RNA. British Journal of Biomedical Sciences. 72 (1), pp. 1-6.

Inhibition of thiol isomerase activity diminishes endothelial activation of plasminogen, but not of protein C
Smith, C.L., Shah, C.M., Kamaludin, N. and Gordge, M.P. 2015. Inhibition of thiol isomerase activity diminishes endothelial activation of plasminogen, but not of protein C. Thrombosis Research. 135 (4), p. 748–753. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.thromres.2015.01.034

Betaine, in context
Mehta, K. and Patel, V. 2015. Betaine, in context. in: Preedy, V.R. (ed.) Betaine: chemistry, analysis, function and effects Royal Society of Chemistry.

Campylobacter jejuni gene cj0511 encodes a serine peptidase essential for colonisation
Karlyshev, A.V., Thacker, G., Jones, M.A., Clements, M.O. and Wren, B.W. 2014. Campylobacter jejuni gene cj0511 encodes a serine peptidase essential for colonisation. FEBS Open Biology. 4, pp. 468-472. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fob.2014.04.012

The role of cancer stem cells in osteosarcoma
Jenks, A. 2014. The role of cancer stem cells in osteosarcoma. PhD thesis University of Westminster Faculty of Science and Technology https://doi.org/10.34737/8yqvx

The melanocortin system in the male reproductive axis
Dowejko, M.M., Smith, C.L., Getting, S.J., Le Tissier, P. and Murray, J.F. 2014. The melanocortin system in the male reproductive axis. Endocrine Abstracts. 34, p. P338. https://doi.org/10.1530/endoabs.34.P338

Melanocortin receptor expression in the hypothalamo-pituitary-gonadal system of WT and MC3 null mice
Dowejko, M.M., Smith, C.L., Getting, S.J., Le Tissier, P. and Murray, J.F. 2014. Melanocortin receptor expression in the hypothalamo-pituitary-gonadal system of WT and MC3 null mice. International Congress of Neuroendocrinology 2014. Sydney 17-20 August 2014

Melanocortin 3 receptors (MC3) exert anti-inflammatory effects in mouse testicular inflammation by reducing nitric oxide (NO) release from Leydig cells
Dowejko, M.M., Smith, C.L., Getting, S.J., Le Tissier, P. and Murray, J.F. 2014. Melanocortin 3 receptors (MC3) exert anti-inflammatory effects in mouse testicular inflammation by reducing nitric oxide (NO) release from Leydig cells. Society for Reproduction and Fertility Conference. EICC2, Edinburgh 1-2 September 2014

Cardiovascular disease in aging and the role of oxidative stress
Alzaid, F., Patel, V. and Preedy, V.R. 2014. Cardiovascular disease in aging and the role of oxidative stress. in: Preedy, V.R. (ed.) Aging: oxidative stress and dietary antioxidants Academic Press. pp. 23-36

An investigation of the protective effect of alpha+-thalassaemia against severe Plasmodium falciparum amongst children in Kumasi, Ghana
Opoku-Okrah, C., Gordge, M.P., Kweku Nakua, E., Abgenyega, T., Parry, M., Robertson, C.E. and Smith, C.L. 2014. An investigation of the protective effect of alpha+-thalassaemia against severe Plasmodium falciparum amongst children in Kumasi, Ghana. International Journal of Laboratory Haematology. 36 (1), pp. 62-70. https://doi.org/10.1111/ijlh.12122

The branched-chain aminotransferase proteins: novel redox chaperones for protein disulfide isomerase: implications in Alzheimer’s disease
Conway, M.E., El Hindy, M., Hezwani, M., Hull, J., Corry, D., Mansbridge, A., Hassler, M., Patel, V., Kehoe, P.G., Love, S., Harris, M., Forshaw, T., Lee, C.S., El Amraoui, F. and Wilson, A. 2014. The branched-chain aminotransferase proteins: novel redox chaperones for protein disulfide isomerase: implications in Alzheimer’s disease. Antioxidants and Redox Signaling. 20 (16), pp. 2497-2513. https://doi.org/10.1089/ars.2012.4869

Hepcidin transcription and peptide secretion are governed by different regulatory mechanisms
Mehta, K., Patel, V., Busbridge, M., Renshaw, D., Zariwala, M., Evans, R. and Farnaud, S. 2013. Hepcidin transcription and peptide secretion are governed by different regulatory mechanisms. Fifth Congress of the International BioIron Society (IBIS), Biennial World Meeting. University College London 14 - 18 Apr 2013 Wiley. https://doi.org/10.1002/ajh.23453

On - track: A Change Academy project investigating student attendance and engagement
Smith, C.L., Benson, N., Reilly, A.M., Allen, J., Clements, M.O., Shacklady, D., Davies, P., Bacquet, S. and Umeh, K. 2013. On - track: A Change Academy project investigating student attendance and engagement. 12th Annual Westminster Learning and Teaching Symposium. 04 Jul 2013

Interlinking diet, nutrition, menopause and recommended resources
Rajendram, R., Rajendram, R., Patel, V. and Preedy, V.R. 2013. Interlinking diet, nutrition, menopause and recommended resources. in: Hollins Martin, C.J., Watson, R.R. and Preedy, V.R. (ed.) Nutrition and diet in menopause Springer. pp. 451-456

Effect of Salvia miltiorrhiza on antioxidant enzymes in diabetic patients
Quan, Q., Quan, S. and Patel, V. 2013. Effect of Salvia miltiorrhiza on antioxidant enzymes in diabetic patients. in: Preedy, V.R. (ed.) Diabetes: oxidative stress and dietary antioxidants Academic Press. pp. 79-87

Hepcidin transcription and peptide secretion are governed by different regulatory mechanisms
Mehta, K., Patel, V., Busbridge Mark, Renshaw, D., Zariwala, M.G., Evans, R. and Farnaud, S. 2013. Hepcidin transcription and peptide secretion are governed by different regulatory mechanisms. American Journal of Hematology. 88, p. E55.

Damaging effect of free fatty acids and alcohol on hepatic mitochondrial function
Gyamfi, D., Clemens, D.L. and Patel, V. 2013. Damaging effect of free fatty acids and alcohol on hepatic mitochondrial function. Alcohol & Alcoholism. 48, pp. i48-i50.

Melanocortin 3 receptor (MC3) activation effects on testicular testosterone and nitrite production in vitro
Dowejko, M.M., Smith, C.L., Getting, S.J., Le Tissier, P. and Murray, J.F. 2013. Melanocortin 3 receptor (MC3) activation effects on testicular testosterone and nitrite production in vitro. Society for Reproduction and Fertility (SRF) Annual Conference. Cambridge 11th July 2013

Evaluation of behavioural and gastrointestinal symptoms in autistic children after visceral osteopathic treatment
Castellarin, I.B., Drysdale, I. and Patel, V. 2013. Evaluation of behavioural and gastrointestinal symptoms in autistic children after visceral osteopathic treatment. International Journal of Osteopathy. 16, pp. e13-e14.

Recovery of DNA from coloured fabrics: a study into the effects of clothing dye contamination on the recovery and amplification of DNA
Bux, U., Mubarakku, S., Bennett-Cadette, C. and Smith, C.L. 2013. Recovery of DNA from coloured fabrics: a study into the effects of clothing dye contamination on the recovery and amplification of DNA. 9th National FORREST Conference 2013 (FORensic RESearch and Teaching). Anglia Ruskin University 25-26th June 2013

Aspirin-loaded P(3HO)/P(3HB) blend films: potential materials for biodegradable drug-eluting stents
Basnett, P., Ching, K.Y., Stolz, M., Knowles, J.C., Boccaccini, A.R., Smith, C.L., Locke, I.C. and Roy, I. 2013. Aspirin-loaded P(3HO)/P(3HB) blend films: potential materials for biodegradable drug-eluting stents. Bioinspired, Biomimetic and Nanobiomaterials. 2 (3), pp. 141-153. https://doi.org/10.1680/bbn.13.00009

Novel Poly(3-hydroxyoctanoate)/Poly(3-hydroxybutyrate) blends for medical applications
Basnett, P., Ching, K.Y., Stolz, M., Knowles, J.C., Boccaccini, A.R., Smith, C.L., Locke, I.C., Keshavarz, T. and Roy, I. 2013. Novel Poly(3-hydroxyoctanoate)/Poly(3-hydroxybutyrate) blends for medical applications. Reactive and Functional Polymers. 73 (10), pp. 1340-1348. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.reactfunctpolym.2013.03.019

Hepatic mitochondrial dysfunction induced by fatty acids and ethanol
Gyamfi, D., Everitt, H.E., Tewfik, I., Clemens, D.L. and Patel, V. 2012. Hepatic mitochondrial dysfunction induced by fatty acids and ethanol. Free Radical Biology & Medicine. 53 (11), pp. 2131-2145. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.freeradbiomed.2012.09.024

Expression of melanocortin 3 receptors (MC3) in the reproductive axes of both male and female mice
Dowejko, M.M., Smith, C.L., Getting, S.J., Le Tissier, P. and Murray, J.F. 2012. Expression of melanocortin 3 receptors (MC3) in the reproductive axes of both male and female mice. Society for Reproduction and Fertility. Edinburgh 9th - 11th July 2012

The mycelial response of the white-rot fungus, Schizophyllum commune to the biocontrol agent, Trichoderma viride
Ujor, V.C., Monti, M., Peiris, D., Clements, M.O. and Hedger, J.N. 2012. The mycelial response of the white-rot fungus, Schizophyllum commune to the biocontrol agent, Trichoderma viride. Fungal Biology. 116 (2), pp. 332-341. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.funbio.2011.12.008

Increased transferrin-bound iron uptake in HepG2 cells is followed by an increase in expression of the iron hormone hepcidin pre-and post-translationally
Mehta, K., Patel, V., Busbridge Mark, Renshaw, D., Zariwala, M., Evans, R. and Farnaud, S. 2012. Increased transferrin-bound iron uptake in HepG2 cells is followed by an increase in expression of the iron hormone hepcidin pre-and post-translationally. European Iron Club Annual Meeting 2012. Rennes, France 29 - 31 Aug 2012

γ-Heptalactone is an endogenously produced quorum-sensing molecule regulating growth and secondary metabolite production by Aspergillus nidulans
Williams, H.E., Steele, J.C.P., Clements, M.O. and Keshavarz, T. 2012. γ-Heptalactone is an endogenously produced quorum-sensing molecule regulating growth and secondary metabolite production by Aspergillus nidulans. Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology. 96 (3), pp. 773-781. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00253-012-4065-5

Quantitative proteomic analysis of the response of the wood-rot fungus, Schizophyllum commune to the biocontrol fungus, Trichoderma viride
Ujor, V.C., Peiris, D., Monti, M., Kang, A.S., Clements, M.O. and Hedger, J.N. 2012. Quantitative proteomic analysis of the response of the wood-rot fungus, Schizophyllum commune to the biocontrol fungus, Trichoderma viride. Letters in Applied Microbiology. 54 (4), pp. 336-343. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1472-765X.2012.03215.x

Alpha thalassaemia and the severity of Plasmodium falciparum infection in microcytic children from the Ashanti region of Ghana
Opoku-Okrah, C., Smith, C.L., Gordge, M.P., Parry, M., Robertson, C.E., Abgenyega, T. and Nakua, E. 2012. Alpha thalassaemia and the severity of Plasmodium falciparum infection in microcytic children from the Ashanti region of Ghana. British Society for Haematology 52nd meeting. Glasgow 16-18 April 2012

A comparison of novel NG, NG-disubstituted arginines on recombinant dimethylarginine dimethylaminohydrolase-1 activity and nitrite production in RAW264.7 macrophages
Morfill, C., Rossiter, S. and Smith, C.L. 2012. A comparison of novel NG, NG-disubstituted arginines on recombinant dimethylarginine dimethylaminohydrolase-1 activity and nitrite production in RAW264.7 macrophages. Proceedings of the British Pharmacological Society. 10 (4).

Chinese herbal products in the prevention and treatment of liver disease
Gyamfi, D., Everitt, H.E. and Patel, V. 2012. Chinese herbal products in the prevention and treatment of liver disease. in: Watson, R.R. and Preedy, V.R. (ed.) Bioactive food as dietary interventions for liver and gastrointestinal disease Academic Press. pp. 537-550

Dietary sugars: TLC screening of sugars in urine and blood samples
Alonso-Fernandez, J.R. and Patel, V. 2012. Dietary sugars: TLC screening of sugars in urine and blood samples. in: Preedy, V.R. (ed.) Dietary sugars: chemistry, analysis, function and effects Royal Society of Chemistry. pp. 186-205

Novel biodegradable and biocompatible poly(3-hydroxyoctanoate)/bacterial cellulose composites
Basnett, P., Knowles, J.C., Pishbin, F., Smith, C.L., Keshavarz, T., Boccaccini, A.R. and Roy, I. 2012. Novel biodegradable and biocompatible poly(3-hydroxyoctanoate)/bacterial cellulose composites. Advanced Engineering Materials. 14 (6), pp. B330-B343. https://doi.org/10.1002/adem.201180076

Genetic analysis of the pnp–deaD genetic region reveals membrane lipoprotein NlpI as an independent participant in cold acclimatization of Salmonella enterica serovar Typhimurium
Fazle Rouf, S., Anwar, N., Clements, M.O. and Rhen, M. 2011. Genetic analysis of the pnp–deaD genetic region reveals membrane lipoprotein NlpI as an independent participant in cold acclimatization of Salmonella enterica serovar Typhimurium. FEMS Microbiology Letters. 325 (1), pp. 56-63. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1574-6968.2011.02416.x

The Making Assessment Count (MAC) consortium–maximising assessment and feedback design by working together
Kerrigan, M.J.P., Walker, S., Gamble, M., Lindsay, S., Reader, K., Papaefthimiou, M.C., Newman-Ford, L., Saunders, G. and Clements, M.O. 2011. The Making Assessment Count (MAC) consortium–maximising assessment and feedback design by working together. in: Proceedings of ALT-C: Thriving in a colder and more challenging climate, 6-8 September 2011, University of Leeds Association for Learning Technology.

Alterations to liver energy metabolism and cell death following alcohol exposure
Gyamfi, D., Clemens, D.L. and Patel, V. 2011. Alterations to liver energy metabolism and cell death following alcohol exposure. Alcohol & Alcoholism. 46, pp. p47-48.

Total pituitary hormone content in wild type and MC3 null male and female mice
Dowejko, M.M., Smith, C.L., Getting, S.J., Perretti, M., Le Tissier, P. and Murray, J.F. 2011. Total pituitary hormone content in wild type and MC3 null male and female mice. British Society for Neuroendocrinology. Cambridge 3rd - 5th July 2011

Comparison between the total pituitary hormone content in wild type and melanocortin 3 receptor (MC3) null male and female mice
Dowejko, M.M., Smith, C.L., Getting, S.J., Perretti, M., Le Tissier, P. and Murray, J.F. 2011. Comparison between the total pituitary hormone content in wild type and melanocortin 3 receptor (MC3) null male and female mice. Society for Reproduction and Fertility. Brighton 11th - 13th July 2011

Polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA): bacterial cellulose composites for biomedical applications
Basnett, P., Smith, C.L., Boccaccini, A.R., Knowles, J.C., Keshavarz, T. and Roy, I. 2011. Polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA): bacterial cellulose composites for biomedical applications. 24th European Conference on Biomaterials - Annual Conference of the European Society for Biomaterials. Dublin, Ireland Sept 2011

Activation of testicular melanocortin 3 receptors (MC3-R) inhibits LH-stimulated testosterone production
Akindele, K., Horanin, M.M., Getting, S.J., Smith, C.L. and Murray, J.F. 2010. Activation of testicular melanocortin 3 receptors (MC3-R) inhibits LH-stimulated testosterone production. Society for Endocrinology BES 2010. Manchester 15th - 18th March 2010

Apoptosis in alcoholic liver disease
Gyamfi, D., Everitt, H.E. and Patel, V. 2010. Apoptosis in alcoholic liver disease. in: Preedy, V.R. (ed.) Apoptosis: modern insights into disease from molecules to man Science Publishers. pp. 211-233

The effect of alcohol exposure on liver energy metabolism and cell death
Gyamfi, D., Clemens, D.L. and Patel, V. 2010. The effect of alcohol exposure on liver energy metabolism and cell death. Hepatology. 52, p. 455A.

Testicular LH-stimulated testosterone production is inhibited by activation of melanocortin 3 receptors (MC3)
Akindele, K., Horanin, M.M., Getting, S.J., Smith, C.L. and Murray, J.F. 2010. Testicular LH-stimulated testosterone production is inhibited by activation of melanocortin 3 receptors (MC3). Society for Reproduction and Fertility. Sutton Bonnington 11th - 13th July 2010

A sensitive assay to measure biomarker glycosylation demonstrates increased fucosylation of prostate specific antigen (PSA) in patients with prostate cancer compared with benign prostatic hyperplasia
Dwek, M., Jenks, A. and Leathem, A. 2010. A sensitive assay to measure biomarker glycosylation demonstrates increased fucosylation of prostate specific antigen (PSA) in patients with prostate cancer compared with benign prostatic hyperplasia. Clinica Chimica Acta. 411 (23-24), pp. 1935-1939. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cca.2010.08.009

UEA-1 enables discrimination between prostate specific antigen from patients with prostate cancer and benign prostatic hyperplasia
Dwek, M., Jenks, A. and Leathem, A. 2009. UEA-1 enables discrimination between prostate specific antigen from patients with prostate cancer and benign prostatic hyperplasia. Glycobiology. 19 (11), p. 1318. https://doi.org/10.1093/glycob/cwp135

Microbial quorum sensing: a tool or a target for antimicrobial therapy?
Raina, S., De Vizio, D., Odell, M., Clements, M.O., Vanhulle, S. and Keshavarz, T. 2009. Microbial quorum sensing: a tool or a target for antimicrobial therapy? Biotechnology and Applied Biochemistry. 54 (2), pp. 65-84. https://doi.org/10.1042/BA20090072

S-Nitrosoglutathione inactivation of the mitochondrial and cytosolic BCAT proteins: S-Nitrosation and S-Thiolation
Coles, S.J., Easton, P., Sharrod, H., Hutson, S.M., Hancock, J., Patel, V. and Conway, M.E. 2009. S-Nitrosoglutathione inactivation of the mitochondrial and cytosolic BCAT proteins: S-Nitrosation and S-Thiolation. Biochemistry. 48 (3), pp. 645-656. https://doi.org/10.1021/bi801805h

Utilising mitochondrial DNA markers to identify insects for forensic applications: an investigation into how the preservation and storage of insect tissue can affect mtDNA yield
Thompson, A., Tinworth, L. and Smith, C.L. 2009. Utilising mitochondrial DNA markers to identify insects for forensic applications: an investigation into how the preservation and storage of insect tissue can affect mtDNA yield. in: Proceedings of the 5th National FORREST Conference 2009 (FORensic RESearch and Teaching), 30th June – 1st July 2009, Liverpool John Moores University Forensic Institute Research Network and The Higher Education Academy Physical Sciences Centre. pp. 45

The student voice in biosciences
Kerrigan, M.J.P., Clements, M.O. and Rumpus, A. 2009. The student voice in biosciences. University of Westminster Teaching & Learning Symposium. University of Westminster, London 2009 Association for Learning Technology.

Listening to the student voices in biosciences modules
Kerrigan, M.J.P., Clements, M.O. and Rumpus, A. 2009. Listening to the student voices in biosciences modules. Hearing the Student Voice Conference: Enabling students' voices to shape the curriculum. Leeds Metropolitan University 14 May 2009

eReflect: enhancing student support through a reflective online process
Kerrigan, M.J.P., Clements, M.O., Oradini, F., Saunders, G. and Bond, A. 2009. eReflect: enhancing student support through a reflective online process. BbWorld'09. National Harbor, Maryland 14 - 16 Jul 2009

eReflect: making assessment count
Kerrigan, M.J.P., Clements, M.O., Bond, A. and Saunders, G. 2009. eReflect: making assessment count. in: Bracq, A., Jefferies, A.L. and Terry, E.B. (ed.) Proceedings of the Fourth International Blended Learning Conference "Engaging Students in the Curriculum" Hatfield University of Hertfordshire. pp. 219-232

Making assessment count: integrating Web 2.0 to support student assessment and reflection
Kerrigan, M.J.P., Clements, M.O., Bond, A., Oradini, F. and Saunders, G. 2009. Making assessment count: integrating Web 2.0 to support student assessment and reflection. E-learning 2.0. Brunel University, Uxbridge 06 - 07 Jul 2009

Making assessment count – integrating feedback and reflection through eReflect
Kerrigan, M.J.P., Clements, M.O., Bond, A., Oradini, F., Nedelcheva, Y. and Saunders, G. 2009. Making assessment count – integrating feedback and reflection through eReflect. in: Terry, E.B., Jefferies, A.L. and Bracq, A. (ed.) Proceedings of the Fourth International Blended Learning Conference "Engaging Students in the Curriculum" Hatfield University of Hertfordshire.

University of westminster, Making assessment count: a JISC funded project
Kerrigan, M.J.P., Clements, M.O., Bond, A., Nedelcheva, Y. and Saunders, G. 2009. University of westminster, Making assessment count: a JISC funded project. 6th International Conference of the Association for Learning Technology. Manchester, UK 08 - 10 Sep 2009 Association for Learning Technology.

University of Westminster, Making assessment count: a JISC funded project
Kerrigan, M.J.P., Clements, M.O., Bond, A., Nedelcheva, Y. and Saunders, G. 2009. University of Westminster, Making assessment count: a JISC funded project. SSHL: Teaching and Learning Day. University of Westminster, London 2009 Association for Learning Technology.

University of Westminster, Making assessment count: a JISC funded project
Kerrigan, M.J.P., Clements, M.O., Bond, A., Nedelcheva, Y. and Saunders, G. 2009. University of Westminster, Making assessment count: a JISC funded project. University of Westminster Teaching & Learning Symposium. University of Westminster, London 2009 Association for Learning Technology.

Molecular characterization of the melanocortin 3 receptor in the testes of mice
Horanin, M.M., Akindele, K., Getting, S.J., Smith, C.L. and Murray, J.F. 2009. Molecular characterization of the melanocortin 3 receptor in the testes of mice. pA2 Online. From the Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre London, Winter 2009 Meeting: Proceedings of the British Pharmacological Society. 7 (4). https://doi.org/http://www.pa2online.org/abstracts/Vol7Issue4abst089P.pdf

Liver metabolism: biochemical and molecular regulations
Gyamfi, D. and Patel, V. 2009. Liver metabolism: biochemical and molecular regulations. in: Preedy, V.R. (ed.) Nutrition, diet therapy, and the liver London CRC Press. pp. 3-15

Hepatic oxidative stress and apoptosis following acute alcohol
Everitt, H.E., Tewfik, I., Preedy, V.R. and Patel, V. 2009. Hepatic oxidative stress and apoptosis following acute alcohol. Alcohol & Alcoholism. 44, p. p85.

Tomatoes: origin, cultivation techniques, and germplasm resources
da Silva, D.J.H., Abreu, F.B., Caliman, F.R.B., Antonio, A.C. and Patel, V. 2008. Tomatoes: origin, cultivation techniques, and germplasm resources. in: Preedy, V.R. and Watson, R.R. (ed.) Tomatoes and tomato products: nutritional, medicinal and therapeutic properties CRC Press. pp. 3-26

Melanocortin 3 receptor in the testes of mice
Yogarajah, S., Lynch, S., Smith, C.L., Getting, S.J., Perretti, M. and Murray, J.F. 2008. Melanocortin 3 receptor in the testes of mice. Society for Reproduction and Fertility. Edinburgh 29 Jun - 01 Jul 2008 pp. Abstract P80

Melanocortin 3 receptor in the testes of mice
Wotherspoon, G., Yogarajah, S., Lynch, S., Smith, C.L., Getting, S.J., Perretti, M. and Murray, J.F. 2008. Melanocortin 3 receptor in the testes of mice. pA2 Online. From the University of Brighton, Winter 2008 Meeting: Proceedings of the British Pharmacological Society. 6 (4), p. P008.

The biology of human mesenchymal stem cells
Westwood, C. and Clements, M.O. 2008. The biology of human mesenchymal stem cells. in: Levičar, N., Habib, N., Gordon, M.Y. and Dimarakis, I. (ed.) Stem cell repair and regeneration London Imperial College Press.

Asymmetric dimethylarginine negatively influences osteoblast differentiation in vitro
Stenbeck, G., Joseph, J., Getting, S.J. and Smith, C.L. 2008. Asymmetric dimethylarginine negatively influences osteoblast differentiation in vitro. pA2 Online. From the University of Brighton, Winter 2008 Meeting: Proceedings of the British Pharmacological Society. 6 (4), p. C041.

Ratio of 5,6,7,8-tetrahydrobiopterin to 7,8-dihydrobiopterin in endothelial cells determines glucose-elicited changes in NO vs. superoxide production by eNOS
Crabtree, M.J., Smith, C.L., Lam, G., Goligorsky, M.S. and Gross, S.S. 2008. Ratio of 5,6,7,8-tetrahydrobiopterin to 7,8-dihydrobiopterin in endothelial cells determines glucose-elicited changes in NO vs. superoxide production by eNOS. American Journal of Physiology - Heart and Circulatory Physiology. 294 (4), pp. H1530-H1540. https://doi.org/10.1152/ajpheart.00823.2007

Effects of 4-hydroxynonenal on mitochondrial 3-hydroxy-3methylglutaryl (HMG-CoA) synthase
Patel, V., Spencer, C.H., Young, T.A., Lively, M.O. and Cunningham, C.C. 2007. Effects of 4-hydroxynonenal on mitochondrial 3-hydroxy-3methylglutaryl (HMG-CoA) synthase. Free Radical Biology and Medicine. 43 (11), pp. 1499-1507. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.freeradbiomed.2007.08.004

Nutrition and alcoholic liver disease
Everitt, H.E., Patel, V. and Tewfik, I. 2007. Nutrition and alcoholic liver disease. Nutrition Bulletin. 32 (2), pp. 138-144. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1467-3010.2007.00627.x

Transformation of human mesenchymal stem cells increases their dependency on oxidative phosphorylation for energy production
Funes, J.M., Quintero, M., Henderson, S.R., Martinez, D., Qureshi, U., Westwood, C., Clements, M.O., Bourboulia, D., Pedley, R.B., Moncada, S. and Boshoff, C. 2007. Transformation of human mesenchymal stem cells increases their dependency on oxidative phosphorylation for energy production. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. 104 (15), pp. 6223-6228. https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.0700690104

Inhibitation of γ-secretases alters both proliferation and differentiation of mesenchymal stem cells
Vujovic, S., Henderson, S.R., Flanagan, A.M. and Clements, M.O. 2007. Inhibitation of γ-secretases alters both proliferation and differentiation of mesenchymal stem cells. Cell Proliferation. 40 (2), pp. 185-195. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2184.2007.00426.x

Nutrition and alcoholic liver disease
Everitt, H.E., Patel, V.B. and Tewfik, I. 2007. Nutrition and alcoholic liver disease. Nutrition Bulletin. 32 (2), pp. 138-144. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1467-3010.2007.00627

C-reactive protein and asymmetric dimethylarginine: markers or mediators in cardiovascular disorders?
Smith, C.L. 2007. C-reactive protein and asymmetric dimethylarginine: markers or mediators in cardiovascular disorders? Current Pharmaceutical Design. 13 (16), pp. 1619-1629. https://doi.org/10.2174/138161207780831338

Putative human liver progenitor cells in explanted liver
Laurson, J., Selden, C., Clements, M.O., Mavri-Damelin, D., Coward, S., Lowdell, M. and Hodgson, H.J.F. 2007. Putative human liver progenitor cells in explanted liver. Cells Tissues Organs. 186 (3), pp. 180-191. https://doi.org/10.1159/000106360

Disruption of methylarginine metabolism impairs vascular homeostasis
Leiper, J.M., Nandi, M., Torondel, B., Murray-Rust, J., Malaki, M., O'Hara, B., Rossiter, S., Anthony, S., Madhani, M., Selwood, D.L., Smith, C.L., Wojciak-Stothard, B., Rudiger, A., Stidwill, R., McDonald, N.Q. and Vallance, P. 2007. Disruption of methylarginine metabolism impairs vascular homeostasis. Nature Medicine. 13 (2), pp. 198-203. https://doi.org/10.1038/nm1543

Polynucleotide phosphorylase negatively controls spv virulence gene expression in Salmonella enterica
Ygberg, S.E., Clements, M.O., Rytkonen, A., Thompson, A., Holden, D.W., Hinton, J.C.D. and Rhen, M. 2006. Polynucleotide phosphorylase negatively controls spv virulence gene expression in Salmonella enterica. Infection and Immunity. 74 (2), pp. 1243-1254. https://doi.org/10.1128/IAI.74.2.1243-1254.2006

Notch signalling in self-renewal and differentiation of human mesenchymal stem cells
Vujovic, S., Henderson, S.R., Flanagan, A.M. and Clements, M.O. 2006. Notch signalling in self-renewal and differentiation of human mesenchymal stem cells. 1st UK Mesenchymal Stem Cell Meeting. York, UK 08 Jun 2006

Behavior of adult human mesenchymal stem cells entrapped in alginate-GRGDY beads
Markusen, J.F., Mason, C., Hull, D.A., Town, M.A., Tabor, A.B., Clements, M.O., Boshoff, C. and Dunnill, P. 2006. Behavior of adult human mesenchymal stem cells entrapped in alginate-GRGDY beads. Tissue Engineering. 12 (4), pp. 821-830.

Extending the lineage potential of human mesenchymal stem cells
Elliman, S.J., Bryson, K., Trotter, M.W.B., Cellek, S., Kyriakou, C., Yong, K.L., Boshoff, C. and Clements, M.O. 2006. Extending the lineage potential of human mesenchymal stem cells. 1st UK Mesenchymal Stem Cell Meeting. York, UK 08 Jun 2006

Lentiviral manipulation of gene expression in human adult and embryonic stem cells
Clements, M.O., Godfrey, A., Crossley, J., Wilson, S.J., Takeuchi, Y. and Boshoff, C. 2006. Lentiviral manipulation of gene expression in human adult and embryonic stem cells. Tissue Engineering. 12 (7), pp. 1741-1751.

Protein adduct species in muscle and liver of rats following acute ethanol administration
Patel, V., Worrall, S., Emery, P.W. and Preedy, V.R. 2005. Protein adduct species in muscle and liver of rats following acute ethanol administration. Alcohol & Alcoholism. 40 (6), pp. 485-493. https://doi.org/10.1093/alcalc/agh196

Mesenchymal stem cells: lineage, plasticity, and skeletal therapeutic potential
Oreffo, R.O.C., Cyrus, C., Mason, C. and Clements, M.O. 2005. Mesenchymal stem cells: lineage, plasticity, and skeletal therapeutic potential. Stem Cell Reviews. 1 (2), pp. 169-178.

Early molecular regulation of adipogenesis in human mesenchymal stem cells
Westwood, C., Henderson, S.R., Boshoff, C. and Clements, M.O. 2005. Early molecular regulation of adipogenesis in human mesenchymal stem cells. Keystone Symposium 2005: Molecular Regulation of Stem Cells. Banff, Canada 10-15 Feb 2005

Patterns of gene expression and novel factors involved in cartilage development identified through transcriptional analysis of hMSC chondrogenesis
Vujovic, S., Henderson, S.R., Clements, M.O. and Flanagan, A.M. 2005. Patterns of gene expression and novel factors involved in cartilage development identified through transcriptional analysis of hMSC chondrogenesis. Keystone Symposium 2005: Molecular Regulation of Stem Cells. Banff, Canada 10-15 Feb 2005

Pathophysiological concentrations of ADMA alter human coronary artery endothelial cell gene expression: an insight into the pathophysiological significance of raised plasma ADMA levels
Smith, C.L., Anthony, S., Malaki, M., Hubank, M., Leiper, J.M. and Vallance, P. 2005. Pathophysiological concentrations of ADMA alter human coronary artery endothelial cell gene expression: an insight into the pathophysiological significance of raised plasma ADMA levels. in: Boger, R., Fleming, I. and Waltenberger, J. (ed.) Vascular Biology and Medicine: 3rd European Meeting, Hamburg, September 2005, abstracts Germany Karger.

Potential therapeutic benefit of novel DDAH inhibitors for the treatment of endotoxemia
Nandi, M., Rossiter, S., Torondel, B., Malaki, M., Smith, C.L., Stidwill, R., Leiper, J.M. and Vallance, P. 2005. Potential therapeutic benefit of novel DDAH inhibitors for the treatment of endotoxemia. in: Boger, R., Fleming, I. and Waltenberger, J. (ed.) Vascular Biology and Medicine: 3rd European Meeting, Hamburg, September 2005, abstracts Germany Karger.

Evidence of systemic and pulmonary endothelial dysfunction in the Dimethylarginine Dimethylaminohydrolase I (DDAH I+/-) heterozygous knockout mouse
Malaki, M., Nandi, M., Madhani, M., Gill, H., Smith, C.L., Leiper, J.M. and Vallance, P. 2005. Evidence of systemic and pulmonary endothelial dysfunction in the Dimethylarginine Dimethylaminohydrolase I (DDAH I+/-) heterozygous knockout mouse. in: Boger, R., Fleming, I. and Waltenberger, J. (ed.) Vascular Biology and Medicine: 3rd European Meeting, Hamburg, September 2005, abstracts Germany Karger.

Dimethylarginine dimethylaminohydrolase I (DDAH I) heterozygous knockout mice display a cardiovascular phenotype consisting of pulmonary and systemic endothelial dysfunction
Malaki, M., Nandi, M., Madhani, M., Gill, H., Smith, C.L., Leiper, J.M. and Vallance, P. 2005. Dimethylarginine dimethylaminohydrolase I (DDAH I) heterozygous knockout mice display a cardiovascular phenotype consisting of pulmonary and systemic endothelial dysfunction. British Pharmaceutical Society Summer Meeting. Cambridge, UK 06-08 Jul 2005

Cardiovascular tests: use & limits of biochemical markers - therapeutic measurements of ADMA involved in cardiovascular disorders
Smith, C.L. and Vallance, P. 2005. Cardiovascular tests: use & limits of biochemical markers - therapeutic measurements of ADMA involved in cardiovascular disorders. Current Pharmaceutical Design. 11 (17), pp. 2177-2185. https://doi.org/10.2174/1381612054367364

Selective substrate-based inhibitors of mammalian dimethylarginine dimethylaminohydrolase
Rossiter, S., Smith, C.L., Malaki, M., Nandi, M., Gill, H., Leiper, J.M., Vallance, P. and Selwood, D.L. 2005. Selective substrate-based inhibitors of mammalian dimethylarginine dimethylaminohydrolase. Journal of Medicinal Chemistry. 48 (14), pp. 1670-1678. https://doi.org/10.1021/jm050187a

Effects of ADMA upon gene expression: an insight into the pathophysiological significance of raised plasma ADMA
Smith, C.L., Anthony, S., Hubank, M., Leiper, J.M. and Vallance, P. 2005. Effects of ADMA upon gene expression: an insight into the pathophysiological significance of raised plasma ADMA. PLoS Medicine. 2 (10), pp. 1031-1043. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pmed.0020264

Effects of low dose ADMA on gene expression in human coronary artery endothelial cells
Smith, C.L., Leiper, J.M. and Vallance, P. 2004. Effects of low dose ADMA on gene expression in human coronary artery endothelial cells. Nitric Oxide: Biology and Chemistry. 11 (1), p. 59. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.niox.2004.07.003

Liver dysfunction induced by bile duct ligation and galactosamine injection alters cardiac protein synthesis
Hunter, R.V., Patel, V., Baker, A.J. and Preedy, V.R. 2004. Liver dysfunction induced by bile duct ligation and galactosamine injection alters cardiac protein synthesis. Metabolism: Clinical and Experimental. 53 (8), pp. 964-968. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.metabol.2003.11.015

Restoration of nitric oxide production by N-hydroxy-L-arginine in endothelial cells with NO deficiency triggered by elevated glucose
Crabtree, M.J., Smith, C.L. and Gross, S.S. 2004. Restoration of nitric oxide production by N-hydroxy-L-arginine in endothelial cells with NO deficiency triggered by elevated glucose. Nitric Oxide: Biology and Chemistry. 11 (1), p. 65. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.niox.2004.07.003

Effects of low dose ADMA on gene expression in human coronary artery endothelial cells
Smith, C.L., Leiper, J.M. and Vallance, P. 2004. Effects of low dose ADMA on gene expression in human coronary artery endothelial cells. 3rd International Conference on the Biology, Chemistry and Therapeutic Applications of Nitric Oxide: 4th Anuual Scientific Meeting of the Nitric Oxide Society of Japan. Nara, Japan 24-28 May 2004

Restoration of nitric oxide production by N-hydroxyarginine in endothelial cells with NO deficiency triggered by elevated glucose
Crabtree, M.J., Smith, C.L. and Gross, S.S. 2004. Restoration of nitric oxide production by N-hydroxyarginine in endothelial cells with NO deficiency triggered by elevated glucose. 3rd International Conference on the Biology, Chemistry and Therapeutic Applications of Nitric Oxide: 4th Anuual Scientific Meeting of the Nitric Oxide Society of Japan. Nara, Japan 24-28 May 2004

Book review: Human embryonic stem cells
Clements, M.O. 2004. Book review: Human embryonic stem cells. British Journal of Cancer. 90 (2), pp. 558-559. https://doi.org/10.1038/sj.bjc.6601577

The basis of persistent bacterial infections
Rhen, M., Eriksson, S., Clements, M.O., Bergstrom, S. and Normark, S.J. 2003. The basis of persistent bacterial infections. Trends in Microbiology. 11 (2), pp. 80-86. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0966-842X(02)00038-0

Protein metabolism in alcohol misuse and toxicity
Preedy, V.R., Koll, M., Adachi, J., Mantle, D., Patel, V. and Peters, T. 2003. Protein metabolism in alcohol misuse and toxicity. in: Watson, R.R. and Preedy, V.R. (ed.) Nutrition and alcohol: linking nutrient interactions and dietary intake London CRC Press. pp. 261-300

Chronic ethanol consumption increases the concentration of a 4-hydroxynonenal adduct with the mitochondrial hydroxy methyl glutaryl CoA synthase in liver
Patel, V., Spencer, C. and Cunningham, C.C. 2003. Chronic ethanol consumption increases the concentration of a 4-hydroxynonenal adduct with the mitochondrial hydroxy methyl glutaryl CoA synthase in liver. Hepatology. 38, p. p393.

Emerging techniques in biomedical research and their application to alcohol toxicity
Patel, V., Chaurand, P., Caprioli, R., Austen, B., Frears, E., Manca, F., Davies, H., Vrana, K., Wheeler, M. and Preedy, V.R. 2003. Emerging techniques in biomedical research and their application to alcohol toxicity. Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research. 27 (2), pp. 348-353.

Dimethylarginine dimethylaminohydrolase activity modulates ADMA levels, VEGF expression, and cell phenotype
Smith, C.L., Birdsey, G.M., Anthony, S., Arrigoni, F.I., Leiper, J.M. and Vallance, P. 2003. Dimethylarginine dimethylaminohydrolase activity modulates ADMA levels, VEGF expression, and cell phenotype. Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications. 308 (4), pp. 984-989. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0006-291X(03)01507-9

Germination of Bacillus cereus spores in response to L-alanine and to inosine: the roles of gerL and gerQ operons
Barlass, P.J., Houston, C.W., Clements, M.O. and Moir, A. 2002. Germination of Bacillus cereus spores in response to L-alanine and to inosine: the roles of gerL and gerQ operons. Microbiology. 148 (7), pp. 2089-2095.

Polynucleotide phosphorylase is a global regulator of virulence and persistency in Salmonella enterica
Clements, M.O., Eriksson, S., Thompson, A., Lucchini, S., Hinton, J.C.D., Normark, S.J. and Rhen, M. 2002. Polynucleotide phosphorylase is a global regulator of virulence and persistency in Salmonella enterica. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America. 99 (13), pp. 8784-8789. https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.132047099

Altered hepatic mitochondrial ribosome structure following chronic ethanol consumption
Patel, V. and Cunningham, C.C. 2002. Altered hepatic mitochondrial ribosome structure following chronic ethanol consumption. Archives of Biochemistry and Biophysics. 398 (1), pp. 41-50. https://doi.org/10.1006/abbi.2001.2701

Chronic ethanol consumption increases the formation of an aldehyde-protein adduct in hepatic mitochondria
Patel, V., Young, T.A. and Cunningham, C.C. 2002. Chronic ethanol consumption increases the formation of an aldehyde-protein adduct in hepatic mitochondria. Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research.

The redox status of bound pterin cofactor determines whether eNOS produces NO or superoxide anion: [3H] - BH4 binding studies provide insights into vascular pathophysiology
Jones, C.L., Vasquez-Vivar, J., Kalyanaraman, B., Griscavage-Ennis, J.M., Gross, S.S. and Smith, C.L. 2002. The redox status of bound pterin cofactor determines whether eNOS produces NO or superoxide anion: [3H] - BH4 binding studies provide insights into vascular pathophysiology. in: Milstien, S., Kapatos, G., Levine, R.A. and Shane, B. (ed.) Chemistry and biology of pteridines and folates: proceedings of the 12th International Symposium on Pteridines and Folates, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, M.D. Boston, USA Kluwer Academic Publishers. pp. 271-276

Activation and inactivation of neuronal nitric oxide synthase: characterization of Ca2+-dependent [125I]Calmodulin binding
Weissman, B.A., Jones, C.L., Liu, Q., Gross, S.S. and Smith, C.L. 2002. Activation and inactivation of neuronal nitric oxide synthase: characterization of Ca2+-dependent [125I]Calmodulin binding. European Journal of Pharmacology. 435 (1), pp. 9-18. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0014-2999(01)01560-6

Cardioprotective effect of propranolol from alcohol-induced heart muscle damage as assessed by plasma cardiac troponin-T.
Patel, V., Ajmal, R., Sherwood, R., Sullivan, A., Richardson, P. and Preedy, V.R. 2001. Cardioprotective effect of propranolol from alcohol-induced heart muscle damage as assessed by plasma cardiac troponin-T. Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research. 25 (6), pp. 882-889. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1530-0277.2001.tb02294.x

PerR controls oxidative stress resistance and iron storage proteins and is required for virulence in Staphylococcus aureus
Horsburgh, M.J., Clements, M.O., Crossley, H., Ingham, E. and Foster, S.J. 2001. PerR controls oxidative stress resistance and iron storage proteins and is required for virulence in Staphylococcus aureus. Infection and Immunity. 69 (6), pp. 3744-3754. https://doi.org/10.1128/IAI.69.6.3744-3754.2001

Diarrhea reduces the rates of cardiac protein synthesis in myofibrillar protein fractions in rats in vivo
Hunter, R.V., Patel, V., Miell, J., Wong, H.J., Marway, J., Richardson, P. and Preedy, V.R. 2001. Diarrhea reduces the rates of cardiac protein synthesis in myofibrillar protein fractions in rats in vivo. Journal of Nutrition. 131 (5), pp. 1513-1519.

Acute doxorubicin (adriamycin) dosage does not reduce cardiac protein synthesis in vivo, but decreases diaminopeptidase I and proline endopeptidase activities
Zima, T., Tesar, V., Mantle, D., Koll, M., Patel, V., Richardson, P. and Preedy, V.R. 2001. Acute doxorubicin (adriamycin) dosage does not reduce cardiac protein synthesis in vivo, but decreases diaminopeptidase I and proline endopeptidase activities. Experimental and Molecular Pathology. 70 (2), pp. 154-161. https://doi.org/10.1006/exmp.2000.2353

Physiochemical properties of rat liver mitochondrial ribosomes
Patel, V., Cunningham, C.C. and Hantgan, R. 2001. Physiochemical properties of rat liver mitochondrial ribosomes. Journal of Biological Chemistry. 276 (9), pp. 6739-6746. https://doi.org/10.1074/jbc.M005781200

In vivo protein synthetic rates of atrial, ventricular, and pulmonary tissue proteins in aortic constriction, goldblatt, and bromoethylamine models of hypertension
Siddiq, T., Patel, V., Sherwood, R., Richardson, P. and Preedy, V.R. 2001. In vivo protein synthetic rates of atrial, ventricular, and pulmonary tissue proteins in aortic constriction, goldblatt, and bromoethylamine models of hypertension. Experimental and Molecular Pathology. 70 (1), pp. 19-30. https://doi.org/10.1006/exmp.2000.2333

Ethanol and oxidative stress
Sun, A., Ingelman-Sundberg, M., Neve, E., Matsumoto, H., Nishitani, Y., Minowa, Y., Fukui, Y., Bailey, S., Patel, V., Cunningham, C.C., Zima, T., Fialova, L., Mikulikova, L., Popov, P., Malbohan, I., Janebova, M., Nespor, K. and Sun, G. 2001. Ethanol and oxidative stress. Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research. 25 (5 Suppl.), pp. 237S-243S.

Alpha-Tocopherol supplementation does not prevent acute alcohol-induced heart muscle damage
Koll, M., Patel, V., Sherwood, R.A., Seitz, H.K., Simanowski, U.A., Richardson, P.J., Peters, T.J. and Preedy, V.R. 2001. Alpha-Tocopherol supplementation does not prevent acute alcohol-induced heart muscle damage. Proceedings of the Nutrition Society. 60, p. P125A.

Ethanol and protein metabolism
Cunningham, C.C., Preedy, V.R., Paice, A., Hesketh, J., Peters, T., Patel, V., Volpi, E., Mawatari, K., Masaki, H., Mori, H. and Torii, K. 2001. Ethanol and protein metabolism. Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research. 25 (5 Suppl.), pp. 262S-268S.

Virulence gene regulation in Salmonella enterica
Clements, M.O., Eriksson, S., Tezcan-Merdol, D., Hinton, J.C.D. and Rhen, M. 2001. Virulence gene regulation in Salmonella enterica. Annals of Medicine. 33 (3), pp. 178-185.

Chronic ethanol consumption alters the glutathione/glutathione peroxidase-1 system and protein oxidation status in rat liver
Bailey, S., Patel, V., Young, T.A., Asayama, K. and Cunningham, C.C. 2001. Chronic ethanol consumption alters the glutathione/glutathione peroxidase-1 system and protein oxidation status in rat liver. Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research. 25 (5), pp. 726-733.

Chapter 10: Tetrahydrobiopterin: An Essential Cofactor of Nitric Oxide Synthase with an Elusive Role
Smith, C.L. 2000. Chapter 10: Tetrahydrobiopterin: An Essential Cofactor of Nitric Oxide Synthase with an Elusive Role. in: Ignarro, L.J. (ed.) Nitric Oxide: Biology and Pathobiology Elsevier. pp. 167-185

Carbon monoxide induces vasodilation and nitric oxide release but suppresses endothelial NOS
Thorup, C., Jones, C.L., Gross, S.S., Moore, L.C. and Goligorsky, M.S. 1999. Carbon monoxide induces vasodilation and nitric oxide release but suppresses endothelial NOS. American journal of physiology. 277 (6), pp. F882-F889.

An autoinhibitory control element defines calcium-regulated isoforms of nitric oxide synthase
Salerno, J.C., Harris, D.E., Irizarry, K., Patel, B., Morales, A.J., Smith, S.M.E., Martasek, P., Roman, L.J., Masters, B.S.S., Jones, C.L., Weissman, B.A., Lane, P., Liu, Q., Gross, S.S. and Smith, C.L. 1997. An autoinhibitory control element defines calcium-regulated isoforms of nitric oxide synthase. Journal of Biological Chemistry. 272 (47), pp. 29769-29777.