Life Sciences

Puthussery, H. 2019. Biosynthesis of Poly-3-Hydroxybutyrate and its Application in Controlled Drug Delivery. PhD thesis University of Westminster School of Life Sciences https://doi.org/10.34737/q9xy6

Hayes, L. and Elliott, B. 2019. Short-Term Exercise Training Inconsistently Influences Basel Testosterone in Older Men: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Frontiers in Physiology. 9 1878. https://doi.org/10.3389/fphys.2018.01878

Breheny, M., Bowman, K., Farahmand, N., Gomaa, O., Keshavarz, T. and Kyazze, G. 2019. Biocatalytic electrode improvement strategies in microbial fuel cell systems. Journal of Chemical Technology and Biotechnology. 94 (7), pp. 2081-2091. https://doi.org/10.1002/jctb.5916

Kosgodage, U., Uysal Onganer, P., Maclatchy, A., Kraev, I., Chatterton, N.P., Nicholas, A.P., Inal, J.M. and Lange, S. 2019. Peptidylarginine Deiminases Post-translationally deiminate Prohibitin and modulate Extracellular Vesicle Release and microRNAs in Glioblastoma Multiforme . International Journal of Molecular Sciences. 20 (1) 103. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms20010103

Magnadóttir, B., Gudmundsdottir, S. and Lange, S. 2019. A novel ladder-like lectin relates to sites of mucosal immunity in Atlantic Halibut (Hippoglossus hippoglossus L.) . Fish & Shellfish Immunology. 87, pp. 9-12. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fsi.2018.12.034

Kosgodage, U., Uysal Onganer, P., Maclatchy, A., Mould, R., Nunn, A.V.W., Guy, G.W., Kraev, I., Chatterton, N.P., Thomas, E.L., Inal, J.M., Bell, J.D. and Lange, S. 2019. Cannabidiol Affects Extracellular Vesicle Release, miR21 and miR126, and Reduces Prohibitin Protein in Glioblastoma Multiforme Cells. Translational Oncology. 12 (3), pp. 513-522. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tranon.2018.12.004

McNaughton, L., Brewer, C., Deb, S., Hilton, N., Gough, L. and Sparks, S.A. 2019. Buffering agents: Sodium Bicarbonate, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Phosphate. in: Hoffman, J. (ed.) Dietary Supplementation in Sport and Exercise: Evidence, Safety, and Ergogenic Benefits Routledge. pp. 191-205

Gomaa, O.M., Fapetu, S.A., Kyazze, G. and Keshavarz, T. 2019. Probing the mechanism of simultaneous bioenergy production and biodegradation process of Congo red in microbial fuel cells. Journal of Chemical Technology and Biotechnology. 94 (7), pp. 2092-2097. https://doi.org/10.1002/jctb.5892

Six, S.C., Vignaud, M.L. and Mohammed, M. 2019. Draft Genome Sequences of Salmonella enterica subsp. enterica Serovar Dublin Strains from St. Nectaire and Morbier Cheeses Characterized by Multilocus Variable-Number Tandem-Repeat Analysis Profiles Associated with Two Fatal Outbreaks in France. Microbiology Resource Announcements. 8 (1) e01361-18. https://doi.org/10.1128/MRA.01361-18

Magnadóttir, B., Bragason, B.T., Bricknell, I.R., Bowden, T., Nicholas, A.P., Hristova, M., Gudmundsdottir, S., Dodds, A.W. and Lange, S. 2019. Peptidylarginine deiminase and deiminated proteins are detected throughout early halibut ontogeny - Complement components C3 and C4 are post-translationally deiminated in halibut (Hippoglossus hippoglossus L.). Developmental and Comparative Immunology. 92, pp. 1-19. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.dci.2018.10.016

Fivian, E. and Wood, C. 2019. The roles of social media, clean eating and self-esteem in the risk of disordered eating: A pilot study of self-reported healthy eaters. International Journal of Food, Nutrition and Public Health. 10 (1), pp. 28-39.

Ji, Y., Yiorkas, A.M., Frau, F., Mook-Kanamori, D., Staiger, H., Thomas, E.L., Atabaki-Pasdar, N., Campbell, A., Tyrrell, J., Jones, S.E., Beaumont, R.N., Wood, A.R., Tuke, M.A., Ruth, K.S., Mahajan, A., Murray, A., Freathy, R.M., Weedon, M.N., Hattersley, A.T., Hayward, C., Machann, J., Häring, H.U., Franks, P.W., de Mutsert, R., Pearson, E., Stefan, N., Frayling, T.M., Allebrandt, K.V., Bell, J.D., Blakemore, A.I. and Yaghootkar, H. 2019. Genome-wide and abdominal MRI-imaging data provides evidence that a genetically determined favourable adiposity phenotype is characterized by lower ectopic liver fat and lower risk of type 2 diabetes, heart disease and hypertension. Diabetes. 68 (1), pp. 207-219. https://doi.org/10.2337/db18-0708

Reeves, C., Jardim, A.P., Sisodiya, S.M., Thom, M. and Liu, J. 2019. Spatiotemporal dynamics of PDGFRβ expression in pericytes and glial scar formation in penetrating brain injuries in adults. Neuropathology and Applied Neurobiology. 45 (6), pp. 609-627 NAN-2018-0107.R1. https://doi.org/10.1111/nan.12539

Fernando, E., Keshavarz, T. and Kyazze, G. 2019. The use of bio-electrochemical systems in environmental remediation of xenobiotics: a review. Journal of Chemical Technology and Biotechnology. 94 (7), pp. 2070-2080. https://doi.org/10.1002/jctb.5848

Chambers, E.S., Byrne, C.S., Rugyendo, A., Morrison, D.J., Preston, T., Tedford, M.C., Bell, J.D., Thomas, E.L., Akbar, A.N., Riddell, N.E., Sharma, R., Thursz, M.R., Manousou, P. and Frost, G. 2019. The effects of dietary supplementation with inulin and inulin-propionate ester on hepatic steatosis in adults with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism. 21 (2), pp. 372-376. https://doi.org/10.1111/dom.13500

Mojtahed, A., Kelly, C.J., Herlihy, A.H., Kin, S., Wilman, H.R., McKay, A., Kelly, M., Milanesi, M., Neubauer, S,, Thomas, E.L., Bell, J.D., Banerjee, R. and Harisinghani, M. 2019. Reference range of liver corrected T1 values in a population at low risk for fatty liver disease-a UK Biobank sub-study, with an appendix of interesting cases. Abdominal Radiology. 44 (1), pp. 72-84. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00261-018-1701-2

Jolliffe, R., Collaco, N., Seers, H., Farrell, C., Sawkins, M.J. and Polley, M.J. 2019. Development of Measure Yourself Concerns and Wellbeing for informal caregivers of people with cancer – a multicentred study. Supportive Care in Cancer. 27 (5), pp. 1901-1909. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00520-018-4422-8

Agapouda, A., Booker, A., Kiss, T., Hohmann, J., Heinrich, M. and Csupor, D. 2019. Quality Control of Hypericum perforatum L. Analytical challenges and recent progress. Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology. 71 (1), pp. 15-37. https://doi.org/10.1111/jphp.12711

Okeke, K., Conway, M. and Morse, R. 2018. Evidence of chemotherapy-induced bystander effect and a potential involvement of reactive oxygen species in an in vitro co-culture model. Mutagenesis. 33 (5-6), pp. 392-393. https://doi.org/10.1093/mutage/gey033

Alexandre J.C. Loucif, Pierre-Philippe Saintot, Jia Liu, Brett M. Antonio, Shannon G. Zellmer, Katrina Yoger, Emma L. Veale, Anna Wilbrey, Kiyoyuki Omoto, Lishuang Cao, Alex Gutteridge, Neil A. Castle, Edward B. Stevens and Alistair Mathie 2018. GI-530159, a novel, selective, mechano-sensitive K2P channel opener, reduces rat dorsal root ganglion (DRG) neuron excitability. British Journal of Pharmacology. 175 (12), pp. 2272-2283. https://doi.org/10.1111/bph.14098

Mondejar-Parreño, G., Morales-Cano, D., Barreira, B., Callejo, M., Ruiz-Cabello, J., Moreno, L., Esquivel-Ruiz, S., Mathie, A., Butrous, G., Perez-Vizcaino, F. and Cogolludo, A. 2018. HIV transgene expression impairs K+ channel function in the pulmonary vasculature. American Journal of Physiology: Lung and Molecular Physiology. 315 (5), pp. L711-L723. https://doi.org/10.1152/ajplung.00045.2018

Fernández-Fernández, D., Cadaveira-Mosquera, A., Rueda-Ruzafa, L., Herrera-Pérez, S., Veale, E.L., Reboreda, A., Mathie, A. and Lamas, J.A. 2018. Activation of TREK currents by riluzole in three subgroups of cultured mouse nodose ganglion neurons. PLoS ONE. 13 (6) e0199282. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0199282

Emma L Veale, Adrian J Stewart, Alistair Mathie, Satvinder K Lall, Melanie Rees-Roberts, Vilius Savickas, Sukvinder K Bhamra and Sarah A Corlett 2018. Pharmacists detecting atrial fibrillation (PDAF) in primary care during the influenza vaccination season: a multisite, cross-sectional screening protocol. BMJ Open. 8 (3) e021121. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2017-021121

Thanaj, M., Chipperfield, A.J. and Clough, G.F. 2018. Multiscale Analysis of Microvascular Blood Flow and Oxygenation. World Congress on Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering 2018. Prague, Czech Republic 03 - 08 Jun 2018 Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-10-9038-7_36

Thanaj, M., Chipperfield, A.J. and Clough, G.F. 2018. Analysis of microvascular blood flow and oxygenation: Discrimination between two haemodynamic steady states using nonlinear measures and multiscale analysis. Computers in Biology and Medicine. 102, pp. 157-167. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compbiomed.2018.09.026

Al-Joufi, F., El-Bana, M., Tewfik, I. and Anwar, M. 2018. Efficacy of co-supplementation therapy with vitamins B9, B12, and D on endothelial dysfunction in streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats. Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research . 11 (9), pp. 407-410. https://doi.org/10.22159/ajpcr.2018.v11i9.25361

Yaghootkar, Hanieh, Ji, Yingjie, Yiorkas, Andrianos M., Frau, Francesca, Mook-Kanamori, Dennis, De Mutsert, Renee, Tyrrell, Jessica, Jones, Samuel E., Beaumont, Robert, Wood, Andrew R., Thomas, Louise, Allebrandt, Karla V., Stefan, Norbert, Staiger, Harald, Pearson, Ewan, Blakemore, Alex I., Bell, Jimmy D. and Frayling, Timothy M. 2018. Genome-Wide and Abdominal Imaging Data Characterizes Common Alleles Associated with Higher BMI and Subcutaneous Fat but Less Liver Fat and Lower Risk of Type 2 Diabetes. Diabetes. 67 (Supplement 1), pp. 20-OR. https://doi.org/10.2337/db18-20-or

Hough, P. 2018. The effects of a three-week restricted carbohydrate diet on exercise metabolism and performance of three cyclists. Trends in Sport Sciences. 3 (25), pp. 117-125. https://doi.org/10.23829/TSS.2018.25.3-1

Pauly, Maude, Black, Antony P., Khampanisong, Phonepaseuth, Nouanthong, Phonethipsavanh, Hübschen, Judith M, Nanthavong, Naphavanh, Sayasinh, Kong, Jutavijittum, Prapan, Samountry, Bounthome, Xeuatvongsa, Anonh, Diedrich, Sabine and Muller, Claude P. 2018. Immunity levels to poliovirus in Lao children and adults before the vaccine-derived poliovirus outbreak: A retrospective study. PLoS ONE. 13 (5) e0197370. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0197370

Khounvisith, Vilaysone, Tritz, Silvia, Khenkha, Latdavone, Phoutana, Vannaphone, Keosengthong, Amphone, Pommasichan, Sisavath, Nouanthong, Phonethipsavanh, Hübschen, Judith M, Snoeck, Chantal J, Reinharz, Daniel, Muller, Claude P., Black, Antony P. and Pauly, Maude 2018. High circulation of hepatitis E virus in pigs and professionals exposed to pigs in Laos. Zoonoses and Public Health. 65 (8), pp. 1020-1026. https://doi.org/10.1111/zph.12520

Okunade, K.S., Olowoselu, O.F., Osanyin, G.E., John-Olabode, S., Akanmu, S.A. and Anorlu, R.I. 2018. Selenium deficiency and pregnancy outcome in pregnant women with HIV in Lagos, Nigeria. International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics. 142 (2), pp. 207-213. https://doi.org/10.1002/ijgo.12508

Tritz, Silvia E, Khounvisith, Vilaysone, Pommasichan, Sisavath, Ninnasopha, Khampasong, Keosengthong, Amphone, Phoutana, Vannaphone, Camoin, Margot, Hübschen, Judith M, Black, A., Muller, Claude P and others 2018. Evidence of increased Hepatitis E virus exposure in Lao villagers with contact to ruminants. Zoonoses and public health. 65 (6), pp. 690-701. https://doi.org/10.1111/zph.12483

Xaydalasouk, Kinnaly, Strobel, Michel, Buisson, Yves, Black, A. and Muller, Claude P 2018. Seroprevalence and risk factors of hepatitis B and C virus infections in female workers of Lao garment factories. PLoS ONE. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0199919

Triantafyllou, E., Pop, O.T., Possamai, L.A., Wilhelm, A., Liaskou, E., Singanayagam, A., Bernsmeier, C., Khamri, W., Petts, G., Dargue, R., Davies, S.P., Tickle, J., Yuksel, M., Patel, V.C., Abeles, R.D., Stamataki, Z., Curbishley, S.M., Ma, Y., Wilson, I.D., Coen, M., Woollard, K.J., Quaglia, A., Wendon, J., Thursz, M.R., Adams, D.H., Weston, C.J. and Antoniades, C.G. 2018. MerTK expressing hepatic macrophages promote the resolution of inflammation in acute liver failure. Gut. 67, pp. 333-347. https://doi.org/10.1136/gutjnl-2016-313615

Yuksel, M., Xiao, X., Tai, N., Vijay, G.M., Gülden, E., Beland, K., Lapierre, P., Alvarez, F., Hu, Z., Colle, I., Ma, Y. and Wen, L. 2018. The induction of autoimmune hepatitis in the human leucocyte antigen-DR4 non-obese diabetic mice autoimmune hepatitis mouse model. Clinical and Experimental Immunology. 192 (1), pp. 164-176. https://doi.org/10.1111/cei.12843

William Cross, Michal Kovac, Ville Mustonen, Daniel Temko, Hayley Davis, Ann-Marie Baker, Sujata Biswas, Roland Arnold, Laura Chegwidden, Chandler Gatenbee, Alexander R.A. Anderson, Viktor Koelzer, Pierre Martinez, Xiaowei Jiang, Enric Domingo, Dan J. Woodcock, Yun Feng, Monika Kovacova, Tim Maughan, Richard Adams, Simon Bach, Andrew Beggs, Louise Brown, Francesca Buffa, Jean-Baptiste Cazier, Enric Domingo, Andrew Blake, Che-Hsi Wu, Ekaterina Chatzpili, Susan Richman, Philip Dunne, Paul Harkin, Geoff Higgins, Jim Hill, Chris Holmes, Denis Horgan, Rick Kaplan, Richard Kennedy, Mark Lawler, Simon Leedham, Tim Maughan, Ultan McDermott, Gillies McKenna, Gary Middleton, Dion Morton, Graeme Murray, Phil Quirke, Manuel Salto-Tellez, Les Samuel, Anna Schuh and David Sebag-Montefiore 2018. The evolutionary landscape of colorectal tumorigenesis. Nature Ecology & Evolution. 2, pp. 1661-1672. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41559-018-0642-z

Evans, G.H., Mattin, L.R., Ireland, I., Harrison, W., Yau, A.M.W., McIver, V., Pocock, T., Sheader, E. and James, L.J. 2018. Bolus ingestion of whey protein immediately post-exercise does not influence rehydration compared to energy-matched carbohydrate ingestion. Nutrients. 10 (6) 769. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu10060769

Mattin, L.R., Yau, A.M.W., McIver, V., James, L.J. and Evans, G.H. 2018. The effect of exercise intensity on gastric emptying rate, appetite and gut derived hormone responses after consuming a standardised semi-solid meal in healthy males. Nutrients. 10 (6) 787. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu10060787

Matthews, B.J., Dudchenko, O., Kingan, S.B., Koren, S., Antoshechkin, I., Crawford, J.E., Glassford, W.J., Herre, M., Redmond, S.N., Rose, N.H., Weedall, G.D., Wu, Y., Batra, S.S., Vosshall, L.B. and Partridge, F. 2018. Improved reference genome of Aedes aegypti informs arbovirus vector control. Nature. 563, pp. 501-507. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41586-018-0692-z

Furutani, S., Ihara, M., Lees, K., Buckingham, S.D., Partridge, F.A., David, J.A., Patel, R., Warchal, S., Mellor, I.R., Matsuda, K. and Sattelle, D.B. 2018. The fungal alkaloid Okaramine-B activates an L-glutamate-gated chloride channel from Ixodes scapularis, a tick vector of Lyme disease. International Journal for Parasitology: Drugs and Drug Resistance. 8 (2), pp. 350-360. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijpddr.2018.06.001