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AIP: A double agent? The tissue-specific role of AIP as a tumour suppressor or as an oncogene.

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Haworth, Oliver and Korbonits, M. 2022. AIP: A double agent? The tissue-specific role of AIP as a tumour suppressor or as an oncogene. British Journal of Cancer. 127, pp. 1175-1176. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41416-022-01964-7

Prevalence of high affinity naturally occurring IgG2 antibodies against human chorionic gonadotropin and its subunits in patients with ovarian cyst

Journal article

Porakishvili, N., Chikadze, N. and Lydyard, P.M. 2022. Prevalence of high affinity naturally occurring IgG2 antibodies against human chorionic gonadotropin and its subunits in patients with ovarian cyst. Immunobiology. 227 (6) 152273. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.imbio.2022.152273

Pilot scale electromethanogenic reactor treating brewery wastewater - progress to commercial implementation

Conference poster

Bowman, K., Fudge, G., Gambier, W., Elauiy, M., Hembury, T., Rengaraj, S., Jobling-Purser, B., Fudge, T., Kale, I. and Kyazze, G. 2022. Pilot scale electromethanogenic reactor treating brewery wastewater - progress to commercial implementation. 4th Annual ECR Conference. Jubilee Conference Centre, University of Nottingham 12 - 14 Sep 2022 EBNet.

Author Correction: Dairying, diseases and the evolution of lactase persistence in Europe

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Evershed, R., Davey Smith, G., Roffet-Salque, M., Timpson, A., Diekmann, Y., Lyon, Matthew S, Cramp, L., Casanova, Emmanuelle, Smyth, J., Whelton, H., Dunne, J., Brychova, Veronika, Šoberl, Lucija, Gerbault, P., Gillis, Rosalind E, Heyd, Volker, Johnson, Emily, Kendall, Iain, Manning, Katie, Marciniak, Arkadiusz, Outram, A., Vigne, Jean-Denis, Shennan, Stephen, Bevan, A., Colledge, Sue, Allason-Jones, Lyndsay, Amkreutz, L., Anders, Alexandra, Arbogast, Rose-Marie, Bălăşescu, Adrian, Bánffy, E., Barclay, Alistair, Behrens, Anja, Bogucki, P., Carrancho Alonso, Ángel, Carretero, José Miguel, Cavanagh, Nigel, Claßen, E., Collado Giraldo, Hipolito, Conrad, Matthias, Csengeri, Piroska, Czerniak, Lech, Dębiec, Maciej, Denaire, A., Domboróczki, László, Donald, Christina, Ebert, Julia, Evans, Christopher, Francés-Negro, Marta, Gronenborn, Detlef, Haack, Fabian, Halle, Matthias, Hamon, Caroline, Hülshoff, Roman, Ilett, Michael, Iriarte, E., Jakucs, János, Jeunesse, Christian, Johnson, Melanie, Jones, Andy M, Karul, Necmi, Kiosak, Dmytro, Kotova, Nadezhda, Krause, Rüdiger, Kretschmer, Saskia, Krüger, Marta, Lefranc, Philippe, Lelong, Olivia, Lenneis, E., Logvin, Andrey, Lüth, Friedrich, Marton, Tibor, Marley, Jane, Mortimer, Richard, Oosterbeek, Luiz, Oross, Krisztián, Pavúk, Juraj, Pechtl, Joachim, Pétrequin, Pierre, Pollard, Joshua, Pollard, Richard, Powlesland, D., Pyzel, Joanna, Raczky, Pál, Richardson, Andrew, Rowe, Peter, Rowland, Stephen, Rowlandson, Ian, Saile, Thomas, Sebők, Katalin, Schier, Wolfram, Schmalfuß, Germo, Sharapova, Svetlana, Sharp, Helen, Sheridan, A., Shevnina, Irina, Sobkowiak-Tabaka, Iwona, Stadler, Peter, Stäuble, Harald, Stobbe, Astrid, Stojanovski, Darko, Tasić, Nenad, van Wijk, Ivo, Vostrovská, Ivana, Vuković, Jasna, Wolfram, Sabine, Zeeb-Lanz, Andrea and Thomas, M. 2022. Author Correction: Dairying, diseases and the evolution of lactase persistence in Europe. Nature.

Correction: Disease consequences of higher adiposity uncoupled from its adverse metabolic effects using Mendelian randomisation

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Martin, S., Tyrrell, Jessica, Thomas, E.L., Bown, Matthew J, Wood, Andrew R, Beaumont, Robin N, Tsoi, Lam C, Stuart, Philip E, Elder, James T, Law, Philip, Houlston, Richard, Kabrhel, Christopher, Papadimitriou, Nikos, Gunter, Marc J, Bull, Caroline J, Bell, Joshua A, Vincent, Emma E, Sattar, N., Dunlop, Malcolm G, Tomlinson, Ian PM, Bell, J.D., Frayling, T. and Yaghootkar, H. 2022. Correction: Disease consequences of higher adiposity uncoupled from its adverse metabolic effects using Mendelian randomisation. eLife. https://doi.org/10.7554/elife.80233

Special Issue: “State-of-the-Art Neurobiology in the U.K."

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Lange, S. 2022. Special Issue: “State-of-the-Art Neurobiology in the U.K.". MDPI.

Special Topic: "Animal Models of Human Disease"

Other

Lange, S. and Inal, J.M. 2022. Special Topic: "Animal Models of Human Disease". MDPI.

Author Correction: A HML6 endogenous retrovirus on chromosome 3 is upregulated in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis motor cortex

Journal article

Jones, Ashley R., Iacoangeli, Alfredo, Adey, Brett N., Bowles, Harry, Shatunov, Aleksey, Troakes, Claire, Garson, Jeremy A., McCormick, Adele L. and Al-Chalabi, Ammar 2022. Author Correction: A HML6 endogenous retrovirus on chromosome 3 is upregulated in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis motor cortex. Scientific Reports. 12 (1) 14171. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-022-18488-y

The Mixed Meal Model: quantifying the contribution of 1 triglycerides to metabolic resilience.

Journal article

O’Donovan, S.D., Erdős, B., Jacobs, D.M., Wanders, A.J., Thomas, E.L., Bell, J.D., Rundle, M., Frost, G., Arts, I.C.W., Afman, L.A. and van Riel, A.A.W. 2022. The Mixed Meal Model: quantifying the contribution of 1 triglycerides to metabolic resilience. iScience. 25 (11) 105206. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.isci.2022.105206

Improving the accuracy of fatty liver index to reflect liver fat content with predictive regression modelling

Journal article

Asaturyan, A.H., Basty, N., Thanaj, M., Whitcher, B., Thomas, E.L. and Bell, J.D. 2022. Improving the accuracy of fatty liver index to reflect liver fat content with predictive regression modelling. PLoS ONE. 17 (9) e0273171. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0273171

Can the use of digital badges enhance maths support?

Conference paper

Ferrier, C. 2022. Can the use of digital badges enhance maths support? CETL-MSOR 2022. Dundee, Abertay University 01 - 02 Sep 2022

Editorial: Zebrafish Models for Human Disease Studies

Journal article

Zang, L., Torraca, V., Shimada, Y. and Nishimura, N. 2022. Editorial: Zebrafish Models for Human Disease Studies. Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology. 10 861941. https://doi.org/10.3389/fcell.2022.861941

Dr Manal Mohammed for The Conversation on the new ‘bivalent’ COVID-19 booster vaccine

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Mohammed, M. 2022. Dr Manal Mohammed for The Conversation on the new ‘bivalent’ COVID-19 booster vaccine. The Conversation.

Behavior Change Techniques in Digital Health Interventions for Midlife Women: Systematic Review

Journal article

Hana Sediva, Tina Cartwright, Claire Robertson and Deb, S. 2022. Behavior Change Techniques in Digital Health Interventions for Midlife Women: Systematic Review. JMIR mHealth and uHealth. 10 (11) e37234. https://doi.org/10.2196/37234

S02:E10: Kiu Sum

Book chapter

Sum, K. 2022. S02:E10: Kiu Sum. in: Abegglen, S, Neuhaus, F and Wilson, K (ed.) Sum, K (2022). S02:E10: Kiu Sum. In S. Abegglen, F. Neuhaus, F. & K. Wilson (Eds.) Remote Education: Voices from the Digital Classroom. Calgary: University of Calgary Press. Canada LCR Publishing Services. pp. 205-210

Editorial: Exercise as a Countermeasure to Human Aging, Volume II

Journal article

Hayes, L., Burtscher, M. and Elliott, B. 2022. Editorial: Exercise as a Countermeasure to Human Aging, Volume II. Frontiers in Physiology. 13 (878983). https://doi.org/10.3389/fphys.2022.878983

Ribosome profiling enhances understanding of mycobacterial translation

Journal article

Sawyer, E.B. and Cortes, T. 2022. Ribosome profiling enhances understanding of mycobacterial translation. Frontiers in Microbiology. 13 976550. https://doi.org/10.3389/fmicb.2022.976550

A Pilot Study on Peptidylarginine Deiminases and Protein Deimination in Animal Cancers across Vertebrate Species

Journal article

Inal, J.M., Hristova, M. and Lange, S. 2022. A Pilot Study on Peptidylarginine Deiminases and Protein Deimination in Animal Cancers across Vertebrate Species. International Journal of Molecular Sciences. 23 (15) e8697. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms23158697

The impact of health care strikes on patient mortality: A systematic review and meta‐analysis of observational studies

Journal article

Essex, R., Weldon, Sharon Marie, Thompson, Trevor, Kalocsányiová, Erika, McCrone, Paul and Deb, Sanjoy 2022. The impact of health care strikes on patient mortality: A systematic review and meta‐analysis of observational studies. Health Services Research. 57 (6), pp. 1218-1234. https://doi.org/10.1111/1475-6773.14022

Cationic and non-ionic surfactant pretreatment of PET to enhance the bacterial biodegradation of PET

Journal article

Ahmaditabatabaei, S., Iqbal, H., Moinipoor, Z., Kyazze, G. and Keshavarz, T. 2022. Cationic and non-ionic surfactant pretreatment of PET to enhance the bacterial biodegradation of PET. Chemical Engineering Transactions. 93, pp. 235-240. https://doi.org/10.3303/CET2293040

Workplace Physical Activity Barriers and Facilitators: A Qualitative Study Based on Employees Physical Activity Levels

Journal article

Safi, A., Cole, M., Kelly, A., Zariwala, M. and Walker, N.C. 2022. Workplace Physical Activity Barriers and Facilitators: A Qualitative Study Based on Employees Physical Activity Levels. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 19 (15) e9442. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph19159442

Effect of quorum quenchers on virulence factors production and quorum sensing signalling pathway of non-mucoid, mucoid, and heavily mucoid Pseudomonas aeruginosa

Journal article

Kalgudi, R., Tamimi, R., Kyazze, G. and Keshavarz, T. 2022. Effect of quorum quenchers on virulence factors production and quorum sensing signalling pathway of non-mucoid, mucoid, and heavily mucoid Pseudomonas aeruginosa. World journal of microbiology & biotechnology. 38 (9) 163. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11274-022-03339-9

3D Disease Modelling of Hard and Soft Cancer Using PHA-Based Scaffolds

Journal article

Tomar, A., Uysal-Onganer, P., Basnett, P., Pati, U. and Roy, I. 2022. 3D Disease Modelling of Hard and Soft Cancer Using PHA-Based Scaffolds. Cancers. 14 (14) e3549. https://doi.org/10.3390/cancers14143549

Time-Dependent Alterations in Liver Oxidative Stress due to Ethanol and Acetaldehyde

Journal article

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

The Power of Partnership: A Book Review

Book review

Sum, K. 2022. The Power of Partnership: A Book Review. Journal of Educational Innovation, Partnership and Change. 8 (1).

Supporting Doctoral Researchers' social isolation through a student-led community

Journal article

Sum, K. 2022. Supporting Doctoral Researchers' social isolation through a student-led community. Journal of Educational Innovation, Partnership and Change. 8 (1).

Bioelectric Fields at the Beginnings of Life

Journal article

Nunn, A.V.W., Guy, G.W. and Bell, J.D. 2022. Bioelectric Fields at the Beginnings of Life. Bioelectriciy. 4 (4), pp. 237-247. https://doi.org/10.1089/bioe.2022.0012

Chinese and Western Herbal Medicines for the Topical Treatment of Psoriasis - a critical review of Efficacy and Safety

Journal article

Booker, A., Heinrich, P.M. and Tsou, W.H. 2022. Chinese and Western Herbal Medicines for the Topical Treatment of Psoriasis - a critical review of Efficacy and Safety. Journal of Herbal Medicine. 34. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.hermed.2022.100579

Suppression of Anti-Inflammatory Mediators in Metabolic Disease May Be Driven by Overwhelming Pro-Inflammatory Drivers.

Journal article

Sajid, Sehar, Zariwala, Mohammed Gulrez, Mackenzie, Richard, Turner, M., Nell, T., Bellary, Srikanth and Renshaw, Derek 2022. Suppression of Anti-Inflammatory Mediators in Metabolic Disease May Be Driven by Overwhelming Pro-Inflammatory Drivers. Nutrients. 14 (11) 2360. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu14112360

Antifungal effect of triclosan on Aspergillus fumigatus: quorum quenching role as a single agent and synergy with liposomal amphotericin-B

Journal article

Tamimi, R., Kyazze, G. and Keshavarz, T. 2022. Antifungal effect of triclosan on Aspergillus fumigatus: quorum quenching role as a single agent and synergy with liposomal amphotericin-B. World Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology. 38 (8) 142. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11274-022-03325-1

The selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor fluoxetine has direct effects at beta‐cells to promote insulin secretion and increase beta‐cell mass

Journal article

Liu, B., Ruz‐Maldonado, I., Toczyska, Klaudia, Olaniru, Oladapo E., Zariwala, Mohammed G., Hopkins, David, Zhao, Min and Persaud, Shanta J. 2022. The selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor fluoxetine has direct effects at beta‐cells to promote insulin secretion and increase beta‐cell mass. Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism. 24 (10), pp. 2038-2050. https://doi.org/10.1111/dom.14791

The Impact of Environment on Physical Activity Levels and Obesity among Saudi Arabia Youth: Comparison of Urban; Rural Farm and Rural Desert Geographical Locations

Journal article

Al-Nuaim, A. and Safi, A. 2022. The Impact of Environment on Physical Activity Levels and Obesity among Saudi Arabia Youth: Comparison of Urban; Rural Farm and Rural Desert Geographical Locations. Physical Activity and Health. 6 (1), pp. 86-95. https://doi.org/10.5334/paah.188

Transferability of genetic risk scores in African populations

Journal article

Abram B. Kamiza, Sounkou M. Toure, Marijana Vujkovic, Tafadzwa Machipisa, Opeyemi S. Soremekun, Christopher Kintu, Manuel Corpas, Fraser Pirie, Elizabeth Young, Dipender Gill, Manjinder S. Sandhu, Pontiano Kaleebu, Moffat Nyirenda, Ayesha A. Motala, Tinashe Chikowore and Segun Fatumo 2022. Transferability of genetic risk scores in African populations. Nature Medicine. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41591-022-01835-x

Bacterial Adaptation to Venom in Snakes and Arachnida

Journal article

Esmaeilishirazifard, Elham, Usher, Louise, Trim, Carol, Denise, Hubert, Sangal, V., Tyson, G., Barlow, Axel, Redway, Keith F, Taylor, John D, Kremyda-Vlachou, Myrto, Davies, Sam, Loftus, Teresa D, Lock, Mikaella M G, Wright, Kstir, Dalby, Andrew, Snyder, L., Wuster, Wolfgang, Trim, Steve and Moschos, S. 2022. Bacterial Adaptation to Venom in Snakes and Arachnida. Microbiology Spectrum. 10 (3) e02408-21. https://doi.org/10.1128/spectrum.02408-21

AI Driven IoT Web-Based Application for Automatic Segmentation and Reconstruction of Abdominal Organs from Medical Images

Conference paper

Villarini, B. and Asaturyan, H. 2022. AI Driven IoT Web-Based Application for Automatic Segmentation and Reconstruction of Abdominal Organs from Medical Images. International Conference on Distributed Computing in Sensor Systems (DCOSS). Los Angeles, California 30 May - 01 Jul 2022 IEEE . https://doi.org/10.1109/DCOSS54816.2022.00045

Editorial: The Role of Vitamin D in Gut Health and Disease in Children

Edited issue

Day, Andrew S., Bener, Abdulbari, Tewfik, Ihab, Vajro, Pietro and Zughaier, Susu M. 2022. Editorial: The Role of Vitamin D in Gut Health and Disease in Children. Frontiers in Public Health. 10 912773. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2022.912773

A Randomised Crossover Trial: Exploring the Dose-Response effect Of Carbohydrate restriction on glycaemia in people with well-controlled type 2 diabetes (D-ROC2)

Journal article

Al Ozairi, E., Al Awadi, R., El Samad, A., Taghadom, E., Al-Kandari, J., Abdul-Ghani, M., Oliver, N., Whitcher, B. and Guess, N. 2022. A Randomised Crossover Trial: Exploring the Dose-Response effect Of Carbohydrate restriction on glycaemia in people with well-controlled type 2 diabetes (D-ROC2). Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics. 36 (1), pp. 51-61. https://doi.org/10.1111/jhn.13030

The impact of workplace physical activity & Sedentary behaviour interventions on employees’ health, wellbeing, and behaviour change

Workshop item

Safi, A. 2022. The impact of workplace physical activity & Sedentary behaviour interventions on employees’ health, wellbeing, and behaviour change. School of Life Sciences Seminar: Translating Research: From Bench to Public Health. University of Westminster, London 06 Apr 2022

BBC Pashto: Dr Ayaz Safi for BBC Pashto on health and nutrition during Ramadan

Other

Safi, A. 2022. BBC Pashto: Dr Ayaz Safi for BBC Pashto on health and nutrition during Ramadan.

C2 by-pass: cross-talk between the complement classical and alternative pathways

Journal article

Laich, A., Patel, H., Zarantonello, A., Sim, R.B. and Inal, J.M. 2022. C2 by-pass: cross-talk between the complement classical and alternative pathways. Immunobiology. 227 (3) 152225. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.imbio.2022.152225


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