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RNAi inhibition of the circadian factor ROR alpha renders primary ventricular cardiomyocytes pro-arrhythmogenic

Article

Chong, Nelson W., Rainbow, R.D., Rogard, M. and Mariani, J. 2010. RNAi inhibition of the circadian factor ROR alpha renders primary ventricular cardiomyocytes pro-arrhythmogenic. European Heart Journal. 31 (sup. 1), p. 896. https://doi.org/10.1093/eurheartj/ehq290

Melatonin protects isolated ventricular cardiomyocytes from high glucose induced arrhythmias

Conference item

Chong, Nelson W. 2010. Melatonin protects isolated ventricular cardiomyocytes from high glucose induced arrhythmias. Society for Research on Biological Rhythms (SRBR) conference. Florida May 2010

Antibodies against hCG in patients with gynecological tumors

Book chapter

Chikadze, N., Akhvlediani, L., Gachechiladze, N., Delves, P.J. and Porakishvili, N. 2010. Antibodies against hCG in patients with gynecological tumors. in: Rafael, Z.B. (ed.) Proceedings of the 13th World Congress on Controversies in Obstetrics, Gynecology & Infertility (COGI) November 4-7, 2010 – Berlin (Germany) Monduzzi. pp. 187-192

Microbial production of biodegradable polymers and their role in cardiac stent development

Book chapter

Basnett, P. and Roy, I. 2010. Microbial production of biodegradable polymers and their role in cardiac stent development. in: Mendez-Vilas, A. (ed.) Current research, technology and education topics in applied microbiology and microbial biotechnology Formatex Research Center.

Biodegradable polymers and their role in coronary stent development

Book chapter

Basnett, P. and Roy, I. 2010. Biodegradable polymers and their role in coronary stent development. in: Current research in technology and education topics in applied microbiology and microbial biotechnology Formatex Research Center.

Testicular LH-stimulated testosterone production is inhibited by activation of melanocortin 3 receptors (MC3)

Conference paper

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

Fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH): protocols and applications

Book

Bridger, J.M. and Volpi, E. (ed.) 2010. Fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH): protocols and applications. New York Springer.

Case studies in infectious diseases

Book

Lydyard, P.M., Cole, M., Holton, J., Irving, W.L. and Porakishvili, N. (ed.) 2010. Case studies in infectious diseases. London Garland Science.

A new food frequency questionnaire designed to measure the intake of fatty acids and antioxidants in children

Article

Stiegler, P., Sausenthaler, S., Buyken, A.E., Rzehak, P., Czech, D., Linseisen, J., Kroke, A., Gedrich, K., Robertson, C.E. and Heinrich, J. 2010. A new food frequency questionnaire designed to measure the intake of fatty acids and antioxidants in children. Public Health Nutrition. 13 (1), pp. 38-46. https://doi.org/10.1017/S1368980009005813

Proton magnetic resonance spectroscopy and ultrasound for hepatic fat quantification

Article

Mehta, S.R., Thomas, E.L., Patel, N., Crofton, M.E., McCarthy, J., Eliahoo, J., Morin, S.H.X., Fitzpatrick, J., Durighel, G., Goldstone, A.P., Johnston, D.G., Bell, J.D. and Taylor-Robinson, S.D. 2010. Proton magnetic resonance spectroscopy and ultrasound for hepatic fat quantification. Hepatology Research. 40 (4), pp. 399-406. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1872-034X.2009.00620.x

Resistant starch improves insulin sensitivity in metabolic syndrome

Article

Johnston, K.L., Thomas, E.L., Bell, J.D., Frost, G.S. and Robertson, M.D. 2010. Resistant starch improves insulin sensitivity in metabolic syndrome. Diabetic Medicine. 27 (4), pp. 391-397. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1464-5491.2010.02923.x

Peripherally injected cholecystokinin-induced neuronal activation is modified by dietary composition in mice

Article

Zeeni, N., Nadkarni, N., Bell, J.D., Even, P.C., Fromentin, G., Tome, D. and Darcel, N. 2010. Peripherally injected cholecystokinin-induced neuronal activation is modified by dietary composition in mice. NeuroImage. 50 (4), pp. 1560-1565. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.neuroimage.2010.01.065

The combined effects on neuronal activation and blood–brain barrier permeability of time and n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids in mice, as measured in vivo using MEMRI

Article

Kuo, Y.T., So, P.W., Parkinson, J.R.C., Yu, W.S., Hankir, M., Herlihy, A.H., Goldstone, A.P., Frost, G.S., Wasserfall, C. and Bell, J.D. 2010. The combined effects on neuronal activation and blood–brain barrier permeability of time and n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids in mice, as measured in vivo using MEMRI. NeuroImage. 50 (4), pp. 1384-1391. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.neuroimage.2010.01.057

Fabrication of a novel poly(3-hydroxyoctanoate) / nanoscale bioactive glass composite film with potential as a multifunctional wound dressing

Conference paper

Rai, R., Boccaccini, A.R., Knowles, J.C., Locke, I.C., Gordge, M.P., McCormick, A., Salih, V., Mordon, N., Keshavarz, T. and Roy, I. 2010. Fabrication of a novel poly(3-hydroxyoctanoate) / nanoscale bioactive glass composite film with potential as a multifunctional wound dressing. 5th international conference on times of polymers (TOP) and composites. Ischia, Italy 20–23 June 2010 https://doi.org/10.1063/1.3455552

In vitro production of polyhydroxyalkanoates: achievements and applications

Article

Thomson, N., Roy, I., Summers, D. and Sivaniah, E. 2010. In vitro production of polyhydroxyalkanoates: achievements and applications. Journal of Chemical Technology and Biotechnology. 85 (6), pp. 760-767. https://doi.org/10.1002/jctb.2299

The influence of tetracycline loading on the surface morphology and biocompatibility of films made from P(3HB) microspheres

Journal article

Francis, L., Meng, D., Locke, I.C., Mordon, N., Salih, V., Knowles, J.C., Boccaccini, A.R. and Roy, I. 2010. The influence of tetracycline loading on the surface morphology and biocompatibility of films made from P(3HB) microspheres. Advanced Engineering Materials. 12 (7), pp. B260-B268. https://doi.org/10.1002/adem.201080020

CD148 enhances platelet responsiveness to collagen by maintaining a pool of active Src family kinases

Article

Ellison, S., Mori, J., Barr, A.J. and Senis, Y.A. 2010. CD148 enhances platelet responsiveness to collagen by maintaining a pool of active Src family kinases. Journal of Thrombosis and Haemostasis. 8 (7), pp. 1575-1583. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1538-7836.2010.03865.x

Multi-functional P(3HB) microsphere/45S5 Bioglass((R))-based composite scaffolds for bone tissue engineering

Article

Francis, L., Meng, D., Knowles, J.C., Roy, I. and Boccaccini, A.R. 2010. Multi-functional P(3HB) microsphere/45S5 Bioglass((R))-based composite scaffolds for bone tissue engineering. Acta Biomaterialia. 6 (7), pp. 2773-2786. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.actbio.2009.12.054

Production of SCL and MCL polyhydroxyalkanoates and their applications

Conference paper

Roy, I., Akaraonye, E., Francis, L., Rai, R. and Boccaccini, A.R. 2010. Production of SCL and MCL polyhydroxyalkanoates and their applications. 12th International Symposium on Biodegradable Polyesters. Stuttgart, Germany.

Multifunctional P(3HB) microsphere/45S Bioglass ®-based composite scaffolds for bone tissue engineering

Conference paper

Francis, L., Meng, D., Boccaccini, A.R. and Roy, I. 2010. Multifunctional P(3HB) microsphere/45S Bioglass ®-based composite scaffolds for bone tissue engineering. 12th International Symposium on Biodegradable Polyesters. Stuttgart, Germany.

Effect of auricular acupuncture on appetite: a pilot study

Article

Bradford, A., Tuffrey, V. and Polley, M.J. 2010. Effect of auricular acupuncture on appetite: a pilot study. Medical Acupuncture. 22 (3), pp. 181-186. https://doi.org/10.1089/acu.2010.0751

In vitro mutagenesis of the type IV polyhydroxyalkanoate synthase from bacillus cereus SPV

Conference paper

Basnett, P., Philip, S.E., Markhiv, A., Vydayanathan, A. and Roy, I. 2010. In vitro mutagenesis of the type IV polyhydroxyalkanoate synthase from bacillus cereus SPV. 12th International Symposium on Biodegradable Polyesters. Stuttgart, Germany.

Enhanced and economical production of poly(3-hydroxybutyrate), a biodegradable polymer and its applications

Conference paper

Akaraonye, E., Safarikova, M., Keshavarz, T. and Roy, I. 2010. Enhanced and economical production of poly(3-hydroxybutyrate), a biodegradable polymer and its applications. 12th International Symposium on Biodegradable Polyesters. Stuttgart, Germany.

Protein tyrosine phosphatases as drug targets: strategies and challenges of inhibitor development

Article

Barr, A.J. 2010. Protein tyrosine phosphatases as drug targets: strategies and challenges of inhibitor development. Future Medicinal Chemistry. 2 (10), pp. 1563-1576. https://doi.org/10.4155/fmc.10.241

Anti-inflammatory and antiosteoclastogenesis propertiesof endogenous melanocortin receptor type 3 inexperimental arthritis

Article

Patel, H.B., Bombardieri, M., Sampaio, A.L.F., D'Acquisto, F., Gray, M., Grieco, P., Getting, S.J., Pitzalis, C. and Perretti, M. 2010. Anti-inflammatory and antiosteoclastogenesis propertiesof endogenous melanocortin receptor type 3 inexperimental arthritis. FASEB Journal. 24 (12), pp. 4835-4843. https://doi.org/10.1096/fj.10-167759

Direct fermentation of fodder maize, chicory fructans and perennial ryegrass to hydrogen using mixed microflora

Article

Kyazze, G., Dinsdale, R.M., Hawkes, F.R., Guwy, A.J., Premier, G.C. and Donnison, I.S. 2009. Direct fermentation of fodder maize, chicory fructans and perennial ryegrass to hydrogen using mixed microflora. Bioresource Technology. 99 (18), pp. 8833-8839. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biortech.2008.04.047

Untangling tensions: a consideration of the epidermal-growth-control and developmental-hydraulic interpretations of tissue tension

Article

Thompson, D.S. 2009. Untangling tensions: a consideration of the epidermal-growth-control and developmental-hydraulic interpretations of tissue tension. Journal of Plant Physiology. 166 (16), pp. 1717-1719. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jplph.2009.08.005

Commentary on "my embarrassment at not knowing Heinich". Untangling tensions: a consideration of epidermal-growth-control and developmental-hydraulic interpretations of tissue tension.

Article

Thompson, D.S. 2009. Commentary on "my embarrassment at not knowing Heinich". Untangling tensions: a consideration of epidermal-growth-control and developmental-hydraulic interpretations of tissue tension. Journal of Plant Physiology. 166 (16), pp. 1713-1716. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jplph.2009.08.004

Cancer prognostication using a recombinant form of the lectin from Helix pomatia agglutinin

Article

Dwek, M., Markiv, A. and Odell, M. 2009. Cancer prognostication using a recombinant form of the lectin from Helix pomatia agglutinin. Glycobiology. 19 (11), p. 1318. https://doi.org/10.1093/glycob/cwp135

Microbial quorum sensing: a tool or a target for antimicrobial therapy?

Article

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

Quantitative PCR study on the mode of action of oligosaccharide elicitors on penicillin G production by Penicillium chrysogenum

Article

Nair, R.R., Roy, I., Bucke, C. and Keshavarz, T. 2009. Quantitative PCR study on the mode of action of oligosaccharide elicitors on penicillin G production by Penicillium chrysogenum. Journal of Applied Microbiology. 107 (4), pp. 1131-1139. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2672.2009.04293.x

Fasting biases brain reward systems towards high-calorie foods

Article

Goldstone, A.P., Prechtl de Hernandez, C.G., Beaver, J.D., Muhammed, K., Croese, C., Bell, G., Durighel, G., Hughes, E., Waldman, A.D., Frost, G.S. and Bell, J.D. 2009. Fasting biases brain reward systems towards high-calorie foods. European Journal of Neuroscience. 30 (8), pp. 1625-1635. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1460-9568.2009.06949.x

Individualised and complex experiences of integrative cancer support care: combining qualitative and quantitative data

Article

Seers, H.E., Gale, N., Paterson, C., Cooke, H.J., Tuffrey, V. and Polley, M.J. 2009. Individualised and complex experiences of integrative cancer support care: combining qualitative and quantitative data. Supportive Care in Cancer. 17 (9), pp. 1159-1167. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00520-008-0565-3

Closing the evidence gap in integrative medicine

Article

MacPherson, H., Peters, D. and Zollman, C. 2009. Closing the evidence gap in integrative medicine. British Medical Journal. 339, p. b3335. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.b3335

Cerebral activation by fasting induces lactate accumulation in the hypothalamus

Article

Violante, I.R., Anastasovska, J., Sanchez-Canon, G.J., Rodrigues, T.B., Righi, V., Nieto-Charques, L., Parkinson, J.R.C., Bloom, S.R., Bell, J.D. and Cerdan Sebastian 2009. Cerebral activation by fasting induces lactate accumulation in the hypothalamus. Magnetic Resonance in Medicine. 62 (2), pp. 279-283. https://doi.org/10.1002/mrm.22010

Self care and CAM: defining the differences, recognising the similarities

Article

Pilkington, K. 2009. Self care and CAM: defining the differences, recognising the similarities. Journal of Holistic Healthcare. 6 (2), pp. 29-34.

CAM: doing more good than harm

Article

Peters, D. 2009. CAM: doing more good than harm. Focus on Alternative and Complementary Therapies. 14 (3), pp. 176-178. https://doi.org/10.1211/fact.14.3.0006

Pro-inflammatory mediator release from TNF-α stimulated C-20/A4 cells results in Col II degradation

Conference poster

Kaneva, M., Kerrigan, M.J.P., Locke, I.C. and Getting, S.J. 2009. Pro-inflammatory mediator release from TNF-α stimulated C-20/A4 cells results in Col II degradation. British Orthopaedic Research Society (BORS) Annual Meeting. Newcastle 22nd - 23rd June 2009

Chinese medicine in the West 2009

Article

Deadman, P., MacPherson, H., Maxwell, D., Moir, F. and Scheid, V. 2009. Chinese medicine in the West 2009. Journal of Chinese Medicine. 90, pp. 6-18.

The Gonyaulax spinifera (Dinophyceae) "complex": perpetuating the paradox?

Article

Rochon, A., Lewis, J., Ellegaard, M. and Harding, I.C. 2009. The Gonyaulax spinifera (Dinophyceae) "complex": perpetuating the paradox? Review of Palaeobotany and Palynology. 155 (1-2), pp. 52-60. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.revpalbo.2008.12.017


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