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Adipose triglyceride lipase protein abundance and translocation to the lipid droplet increase during leptin-induced lipolysis in bovine adipocytes by Koltes, D.A., Spurlock, M.E., Spurlock, D.M.

“…Proper regulation of lipid metabolism is critical for preventing the development of metabolic diseases. It is clear that leptin plays a critical role in the…”
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The c-Jun N-terminal kinase mediates the induction of oxidative stress and insulin resistance by palmitate and toll-like receptor 2 and 4 ligands in 3T3-L1 adipocytes by Davis, J E, Gabler, N K, Walker-Daniels, J, Spurlock, M E

“…Saturated fatty acids (SFAs) are known to induce inflammation and insulin resistance in adipocytes through toll-like receptor-4 (Tlr4) signaling, but the…”
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Genetic parameters for energy balance, feed efficiency, and related traits in Holstein cattle by Spurlock, D M, Dekkers, J C M, Fernando, R, Koltes, D A, Wolc, A

“…Objectives of the current study were to estimate genetic parameters in Holstein cows for energy balance (EB) and related traits including dry matter intake…”
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BOARD-INVITED REVIEW: The biology and regulation of preadipocytes and adipocytes in meat animals by Hausman, G.J, Dodson, M.V, Ajuwon, K, Azain, M, Barnes, K.M, Guan, L.L, Jiang, Z, Poulos, S.P, Sainz, R.D, Smith, S, Spurlock, M, Novakofski, J, Fernyhough, M.E, Bergen, W.G

“…The quality and value of the carcass in domestic meat animals are reflected in its protein and fat content. Preadipocytes and adipocytes are important in…”
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Coordination of lipid droplet-associated proteins during the transition period of Holstein dairy cows by Koltes, D A, Spurlock, D M

“…Dairy cows often experience negative energy balance with the onset of lactation, and severe or prolonged negative energy balance can contribute to declines in…”
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Effects of ad libitum and restricted feed intake on growth performance and body composition of Yorkshire pigs selected for reduced residual feed intake by BODDICKER, N, GABLER, N. K, SPURLOCK, M. E, NETTLETON, D, DEKKERS, J. C. M

“…Residual feed intake (RFI), defined as the difference in the observed and expected feed intake while accounting for growth and backfat, has gained much…”
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Integrating the immune system with the regulation of growth and efficiency by Gabler, N.K, Spurlock, M.E

“…Muscle growth in meat animals is a complex process governed by integrated signals emanating from multiple endocrine and immune cells. A generalized phenomenon…”
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The biology of leptin: a review by Houseknecht, K.L. (Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN.), Baile, C.A, Matteri, R.L, Spurlock, M.E

“…Leptin, a 16-kDa protein secreted from white adipocytes, has been implicated in the regulation of food intake, energy expenditure, and whole-body energy…”
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Regulation of metabolism and growth during immune challenge: an overview of cytokine function by Spurlock, M.E. (Purina Mills, Inc., Gray Summit, MO.)

“…Commercially reared food animals encounter serial pathogenic and nonpathogenic immune challenges throughout production. Because of the diversion of nutrients…”
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Stem cells for therapy in TBI by Ahmed, Aminul Islam, Gajavelli, S, Spurlock, M S, Chieng, L O, Bullock, M R

“…While the pace of traumatic brain injury (TBI) research has accelerated, the treatment options remain limited. Clinical trials are yet to yield successful…”
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Myostatin expression in porcine tissues: tissue specificity and developmental and postnatal regulation by Ji, S, Losinski, R L, Cornelius, S G, Frank, G R, Willis, G M, Gerrard, D E, Depreux, F F, Spurlock, M E

“…The objective of this study was to establish the developmental pattern and tissue specificity of porcine myostatin expression and to evaluate expression in…”
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Cloning and expression of porcine adiponectin, and its relationship to adiposity, lipogenesis and the acute phase response by Jacobi, SK, Ajuwon, KM, Weber, TE, Kuske, JL, Dyer, CJ, Spurlock, ME

“…Adiponectin is an adipocyte-derived hormone that has been implicated recently in the regulation of inflammation in immunocytes, and in lipid metabolism and…”
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Adipocytes, myofibers, and cytokine biology: New horizons in the regulation of growth and body composition by Jacobi, S. K, Gabler, N. K, Ajuwon, K. M, Davis, J. E, Spurlock, M. E

“…Muscle growth in meat animals is a complex process governed by integrated signals emanating from multiple endocrine and immune cells. A generalized phenomenon…”
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Growth hormone regulates leptin gene expression in bovine adipose tissue: correlation with adipose IGF-1 expression by Houseknecht, KL, Portocarrero, CP, Ji, S, Lemenager, R, Spurlock, ME

“…Leptin, the product of the ob gene, is secreted from white adipocytes and regulates food intake and whole-body energy metabolism. In rodents and humans, leptin…”
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Increased In Vitro and In Vivo Digestibility of Soy Proteins by Chemical Modification of Disulfide Bonds by Wang, H, Faris, R. J, Wang, Tong, Spurlock, M. E, Gabler, N

“…To improve protein digestibility of aqueously extracted soy proteins, an effective chemical treatment under mild conditions is needed. Soy proteins, including…”
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Chronic activation of 5'-AMP-activated protein kinase changes myosin heavy chain expression in growing pigs by Park, S.K, Sheffler, T.L, Spurlock, M.E, Grant, A.L, Gerrard, D.E

“…The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of 5'-AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK) on energy metabolism and myosin heavy chain (MyHC) isoform…”
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Ankyrin repeat and suppressor of cytokine signaling (SOCS) box-containing protein (ASB) 15 alters differentiation of mouse C₂C₁₂ myoblasts and phosphorylation of mitogen-activated protein kinase and Akt by McDaneld, T.G, Spurlock, D.M

“…Ankyrin repeat and suppressor of cytokine signaling box-containing protein (ASB) 15 is a novel ASB gene family member predominantly expressed in skeletal…”
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Weaning anorexia may contribute to local inflammation in the piglet small intestine by McCracken, B A, Spurlock, M E, Roos, M A, Zuckermann, F A, Gaskins, H R

“…Compromising alterations in villus-crypt structure are common in pigs postweaning. Possible contributions of local inflammatory reactions to villus-crypt…”
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Effects of ad libitum and restricted feeding on early production performance and body composition of Yorkshire pigs selected for reduced residual feed intake by Boddicker, N., Gabler, N. K., Spurlock, M. E., Nettleton, D., Dekkers, J. C. M.

“…Residual feed intake (RFI), defined as the difference between observed and expected feed intake based on growth and backfat, has been used to investigate…”
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Harnessing the genetics of the modern dairy cow to continue improvements in feed efficiency by VandeHaar, M J, Armentano, L E, Weigel, K, Spurlock, D M, Tempelman, R J, Veerkamp, R

“…Feed efficiency, as defined by the fraction of feed energy or dry matter captured in products, has more than doubled for the US dairy industry in the past 100…”
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