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Fermentable carbohydrate stimulates FFAR2-dependent colonic PYY cell expansion to increase satiety

Journal article

Brooks, L., Viardot, A., Tsakmaki, A., Stolarczyk, E., Howard, J., Cani, P., Everard, A., Sleeth, M., Psichas, A., Anastasovskaj, J., Bell, J.D., Bell-Anderson, K., Mackay, C., Ghatei, M., Bloom, S., Frost, G. and Bewick, G. 2017. Fermentable carbohydrate stimulates FFAR2-dependent colonic PYY cell expansion to increase satiety. Molecular Metabolism. 6 (1), pp. 48-60. https://doi.org/10.1016/J.MOLMET.2016.10.011

Science and Principles of Biodegradable and Bioresorbable Medical Polymers

Book chapter

Basnett, P., Ravi, S. and Roy, I. 2017. Science and Principles of Biodegradable and Bioresorbable Medical Polymers. in: Xiang Zhang (ed.) Science and Principles of Biodegradable and Bioresorbable Medical Polymers: Materials and Properties Woodhead Publishing. pp. 257-277

Evolutionary conservation of influenza A PB2 sequences reveals potential target sites for small molecule inhibitors.

Journal article

Patel, H. and Kukol, A. 2017. Evolutionary conservation of influenza A PB2 sequences reveals potential target sites for small molecule inhibitors. Virology. 509, pp. 112-120. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.virol.2017.06.009

The Effects of Compression-Garment Pressure on Recovery After Strenuous Exercise

Journal article

Hill, J., Howatson, G., van Someren, K., Gaze, D.C., Legg, H., Lineham, J. and Pedlar, C. 2017. The Effects of Compression-Garment Pressure on Recovery After Strenuous Exercise. International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance. 12 (8), pp. 1078-1084. https://doi.org/10.1123/ijspp.2016-0380

Cardiac troponins: from myocardial infarction to chronic disease

Journal article

Park, K., Gaze, D.C., Collinson, P. and Marber, M. 2017. Cardiac troponins: from myocardial infarction to chronic disease. Cardiovascular Research. 113 (14), pp. 1708-1718. https://doi.org/10.1093/cvr/cvx183

Heart Fatty Acid Binding Protein for the Diagnosis of Myocardial Ischemia and Infarction

Journal article

Collinson, P., Hersey, J., Bray, R., Gaze, D.C., Lim, P., Firoozi, S., Ntalianis, A., Boa, F. and Prasad, A. 2017. Heart Fatty Acid Binding Protein for the Diagnosis of Myocardial Ischemia and Infarction. Journal of Applied Laboratory Medicine. 1 (6), pp. 702-710. https://doi.org/10.1373/jalm.2016.022418

A novel in vitro model of simulated twice a day iron supplementation for assessment of iron uptake and cellular damage

Conference paper

Apostolova, P., Blesia, C., Tossou, C., Renshaw, D., Farnaud, S., Evans, R. and Zariwala, M. 2017. A novel in vitro model of simulated twice a day iron supplementation for assessment of iron uptake and cellular damage. 7th Meeting of the International Bioiron Society. Los Angeles 07 - 11 May 2017 https://doi.org/10.1002/ajh.24812

Natural vegetarian origin protein polysaccharide nano sized carriers for food and nutrition applications

Conference paper

Zariwala, M. 2017. Natural vegetarian origin protein polysaccharide nano sized carriers for food and nutrition applications. Vitafoods 2017. Palexpo, Geneva, Switzerland 09 - 11 May 2017

Novel nanotechnology approaches to improve human nutrition and health

Conference paper

Zariwala, M. 2017. Novel nanotechnology approaches to improve human nutrition and health. STEM for Britain. London, UK Feb - Mar 2017

A novel natural origin biopolymer based iron nano-delivery system resistant to nutritional inhibitors

Conference paper

Zariwala, M. 2017. A novel natural origin biopolymer based iron nano-delivery system resistant to nutritional inhibitors. European Iron Club Annual Meeting 2017. Muenster, Germany 25 - 26 Jun 2017

Assessment of iron absorption and cellular oxidative damage utilising a novel in vitro model of twice a day iron supplementation

Conference paper

Zariwala, M. 2017. Assessment of iron absorption and cellular oxidative damage utilising a novel in vitro model of twice a day iron supplementation. European Iron Club Annual Meeting 2017. Muenster, Germany 25 - 26 Jun 2017

Novel nano-encapsulated antioxidant botanicals to counteract ferrous iron supplement mediated intestinal oxidative damage

Conference paper

Zariwala, M. 2017. Novel nano-encapsulated antioxidant botanicals to counteract ferrous iron supplement mediated intestinal oxidative damage. European Iron Club Annual Meeting 2017. Muenster, Germany 25 - 26 Jun 2017

Fair assessment to enhance students’ learning: a beginner’s guide

Conference paper

Zariwala, M. 2017. Fair assessment to enhance students’ learning: a beginner’s guide. HEA Annual Conference 2017: Generation TEF: Teaching in the spotlight. Manchester, UK 04 - 06 Jul 2017

The selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor fluoxetine improves glucose homeostasis by promoting insulin secretion and maintaining functional β-cell mass

Conference paper

Liu, B., Ruz-Maldonado, I., Zariwala, M., Huang, G.C., Zhao, M., Jones, P.M. and Persaud, S.J. 2017. The selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor fluoxetine improves glucose homeostasis by promoting insulin secretion and maintaining functional β-cell mass. European Association for the Study of Diabetes. Lisbon, Portugal Sep - Oct 2017 Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00125-017-4350-z

The Reproducibility of Blood Acid Base Responses in Male Collegiate Athletes Following Individualised Doses of Sodium Bicarbonate: A Randomised Controlled Crossover Study

Journal article

Gough, L., Deb, S., Sparks, S.A. and McNaughton, L. 2017. The Reproducibility of Blood Acid Base Responses in Male Collegiate Athletes Following Individualised Doses of Sodium Bicarbonate: A Randomised Controlled Crossover Study. Sports Medicine. 47 (10), p. 2117–2127. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40279-017-0699-x

Physiological responses to prolonged saturation diving: a field based pilot study

Journal article

Deb, S., Burgess, K., Swinton, P. and Dolan, E. 2017. Physiological responses to prolonged saturation diving: a field based pilot study. Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine: journal of the Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society. 44 (6), pp. 581-587. https://doi.org/10.22462/11.12.2017.9

Astaxanthin in Exercise Metabolism, Performance and Recovery: A Review

Journal article

Brown, D., Gough, L., Deb, S., Sparks, S.A. and McNaughton, L. 2017. Astaxanthin in Exercise Metabolism, Performance and Recovery: A Review. Frontiers in Nutrition. 4 76. https://doi.org/10.3389/fnut.2017.00076

The Reproducibility of 4-km Time Trial (TT) Performance Following Individualised Sodium Bicarbonate Supplementation: a Randomised Controlled Trial in Trained Cyclists

Journal article

Gough, L., Deb, S., Sparks, S.A. and McNaughton, L. 2017. The Reproducibility of 4-km Time Trial (TT) Performance Following Individualised Sodium Bicarbonate Supplementation: a Randomised Controlled Trial in Trained Cyclists. Sports Medicine - open. 3 34. https://doi.org/10.1186/s40798-017-0101-4

Determinants of curvature constant (W’) of the power duration relationship under normoxia and hypoxia: the effect of pre-exercise alkalosis

Journal article

Deb, S., Gough, L., Sparks, S.A. and McNaughton, L. 2017. Determinants of curvature constant (W’) of the power duration relationship under normoxia and hypoxia: the effect of pre-exercise alkalosis. European Journal of Applied Physiology. 117 (5), pp. 901-912. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00421-017-3574-4

Profiles and practices of people with food hypersensitivities

Other

Roberts, C., Saunders, C., Draper, A. and Oliver, E. 2017. Profiles and practices of people with food hypersensitivities. NatCen Social Research.

An automated panel for assessing pro-oxidant and antioxidant status in human serum

Project report

Ferrier, C., Reed, S.C. and Elliott, B. 2017. An automated panel for assessing pro-oxidant and antioxidant status in human serum.

Biomarkers in Liver Disease (Biomarkers in Disease: Methods, Discoveries and Applications)

Book

Patel, V.B and Preedy, V.R. (ed.) 2017. Biomarkers in Liver Disease (Biomarkers in Disease: Methods, Discoveries and Applications). Springer.

Biomarkers in Bone Disease (Biomarkers in Disease: Methods, Discoveries and Applications)

Book

Patel, V. and Preedy, V.R. (ed.) 2017. Biomarkers in Bone Disease (Biomarkers in Disease: Methods, Discoveries and Applications) . Springer.

Diet, Nutrition, and Fetal Programming (Nutrition and Health)

Book

Rajendram, R., Preedy, V.R. and Patel, V.B. (ed.) 2017. Diet, Nutrition, and Fetal Programming (Nutrition and Health). Humana Press.

Nutrition and Diet in Maternal Diabetes: An Evidence-Based Approach (Nutrition and Health)

Book

Rajendram, R., Preedy, V.R. and Patel, V. (ed.) 2017. Nutrition and Diet in Maternal Diabetes: An Evidence-Based Approach (Nutrition and Health). Humana Press.

The effect of the selective human MC3 receptor agonist PG992 on high density human chondrocyte micromass cultures activated by IL-1beta.

Conference poster

Can, V.C., Locke, I.C., Grieco, P. and Getting, S.J. 2017. The effect of the selective human MC3 receptor agonist PG992 on high density human chondrocyte micromass cultures activated by IL-1beta. Pharmacology 2017. London, U.K. 11 - 13 Dec 2017 British Pharmacological Society.

The anti-inflammatory effect of silymarin in chondrocytes

Conference poster

Can, V.C., Abouelnour, A., Locke, I.C., Bligh, S.W.A. and Getting, S.J. 2017. The anti-inflammatory effect of silymarin in chondrocytes. ICMAN/ IUPHAR Natural Products. Aberdeen, Scotland 27 - 29 Sep 2017 Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bcp.2017.06.036

Can Butler's theory of performativity be applied to (re)construction of identity after traumatic brain injury?

Conference item

Makela, P. 2017. Can Butler's theory of performativity be applied to (re)construction of identity after traumatic brain injury? BSA 49th Medical Sociology Annual Conference 2017. University of York 13 - 15 Sep 2017

"They brought you back to the fact you're not the same": Sense of self after traumatic brain injury

Article

Makela, P. 2017. "They brought you back to the fact you're not the same": Sense of self after traumatic brain injury. Subjectivity. 10 (4), pp. 358-373. https://doi.org/10.1057/s41286-017-0036-8

A Qualitative Study of UK Community Health Practitioners’ Perceptions of their Personal and Professional Development after Training for and Practicing as Health & Social Care Innovators

Prof Doc Thesis

Fanning, A. 2017. A Qualitative Study of UK Community Health Practitioners’ Perceptions of their Personal and Professional Development after Training for and Practicing as Health & Social Care Innovators. Prof Doc Thesis University of Westminster Biomedical Sciences

Reversal of β-amyloid induced microglial activation by an agonist of Fpr2

Conference poster

Wickstead, E., Getting, S.J., Biggs, C.S. and McArthur, S. 2017. Reversal of β-amyloid induced microglial activation by an agonist of Fpr2. British Pharmacological Society: Pharmacology 2017. London 11 - 13 Dec 2017

Fpr2: a novel drug target to tackle oxidative stress and inflammation in Alzheimer’s disease

Conference poster

Wickstead, E. 2017. Fpr2: a novel drug target to tackle oxidative stress and inflammation in Alzheimer’s disease. Alzheimer's Research UK Conference. Aberdeen 14 - 15 Mar 2017

Understanding infant and young child feeding and oral health practices and perceptions in Tower Hamlets: moving from knowledge to practice and impact

Project report

Keith, R., Draper, A., Adegboye, A.R., Senior, L., Mba, E. and Azagba Nyako, J. 2017. Understanding infant and young child feeding and oral health practices and perceptions in Tower Hamlets: moving from knowledge to practice and impact. University of Westminster.

Splice variants of the extracellular region of RON receptor tyrosine kinase in lung cancer cell lines identified by PCR and sequencing

Article

Krishnaswamy, S., Mohammed, A.K., Tripathi, G., Alokail, M.S. and Al-Daghri, N.M. 2017. Splice variants of the extracellular region of RON receptor tyrosine kinase in lung cancer cell lines identified by PCR and sequencing. BMC Cancer. 17 (1), p. 738 738. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12885-017-3747-x

Dairying history and the evolution of lactase persistence

Article

Gerbault, P. and Roffet-Salque, M. 2017. Dairying history and the evolution of lactase persistence. Cahiers de Nutrition et de Diététique. 52 (Supp. 1), pp. S19-S24. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0007-9960(17)30195-5

Prostate-specific PTen deletion in mice activates inflammatory microRNA expression pathways in the epithelium early in hyperplasia development

Article

Dart Alwyn, D., Uysal-Onganer, P. and Jiang, W.G. 2017. Prostate-specific PTen deletion in mice activates inflammatory microRNA expression pathways in the epithelium early in hyperplasia development. Oncogenesis. 14 (6) 400. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41389-017-0007-5

World-wide distributions of lactase persistence alleles and the complex effects of recombination and selection

Article

Liebert, A., López, S., Jones, B.L., Montalva, N., Gerbault, P., Lau, W., Thomas, M.G., Bradman, N., Maniatis, N. and Swallow, D.M. 2017. World-wide distributions of lactase persistence alleles and the complex effects of recombination and selection. Human Genetics. 136 (11-12), p. 1445–1453. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00439-017-1847-y

Accurate age estimation in small-scale societies

Article

Diekmann, Y., Smith, D., Gerbault, P., Dyble, M., Page, A.E., Chaudhary, N., Migliano, A.B. and Thomas, M.G. 2017. Accurate age estimation in small-scale societies. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. 114 (31), pp. 8205-8210. https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.1619583114

Evaluation of oxidative DNA damage, genome instability and accelerated genomic ageing in childhood obesity

Conference poster

Usman, M. and Volpi, E. 2017. Evaluation of oxidative DNA damage, genome instability and accelerated genomic ageing in childhood obesity. The Human Genome in Healthcare - The Genetics Society. The Royal Society 23 - 24 Nov 2017

In situ hybridization: key concepts and applications

Book chapter

Warford, A. and Volpi, E. 2017. In situ hybridization: key concepts and applications. in: Orchard, G.R. and Nation, B. (ed.) Histopathology Oxford Oxford University Press. pp. 298-317


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