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Mechanical Stress Is Communicated between Different Cell Types to Elicit Matrix Remodeling by Swartz, M. A., Tschumperlin, D. J., Kamm, R. D., Drazen, J. M.

“…Tissue remodeling often reflects alterations in local mechanical conditions and manifests as an integrated response among the different cell types that share,…”
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Role of extracellular matrix assembly in interstitial transport in solid tumors by NETTI, P. A, BERK, D. A, SWARTZ, M. A, GRODZINSKY, A. J, JAIN, R. K

“…The extracellular matrix (ECM) may contribute to the drug resistance of a solid tumor by preventing the penetration of therapeutic agents. We measured…”
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Compendium of physical activities: an update of activity codes and MET intensities by Ainsworth, B E, Haskell, W L, Whitt, M C, Irwin, M L, Swartz, A M, Strath, S J, O'Brien, W L, Bassett, Jr, D R, Schmitz, K H, Emplaincourt, P O, Jacobs, Jr, D R, Leon, A S

“…We provide an updated version of the Compendium of Physical Activities, a coding scheme that classifies specific physical activity (PA) by rate of energy…”
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Complete and Specific Inhibition of Adult Lymphatic Regeneration by a Novel VEGFR-3 Neutralizing Antibody by Pytowski, Bronislaw, Goldman, Jeremy, Persaud, Kris, Wu, Yan, Witte, Larry, Hicklin, Daniel J., Skobe, Mihaela, Boardman, Kendrick C., Swartz, Melody A.

“…Background: New lymphatic growth may contribute to tumor metastasis. Activation of vascular endothelial growth factor receptor 3 (VEGFR-3) by its ligands…”
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Relationship of leisure-time physical activity and occupational activity to the prevalence of obesity by KING, G. A, FITZHUGH, E. C, BASSETT, D. R, MCLAUGHLIN, J. E, STRATH, S. J, SWARTZ, A. M, THOMPSON, D. L

“…To assess the interaction between leisure-time physical activity (LTPA) and occupational activity (OA) on the prevalence of obesity. Secondary data analysis of…”
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Validity of four motion sensors in measuring moderate intensity physical activity by Bassett, Jr, D R, Ainsworth, B E, Swartz, A M, Strath, S J, O'Brien, W L, King, G A

“…This study tested the validity of four motion sensors for measuring energy expenditure (EE) during moderate intensity physical activities in field and…”
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Estimation of energy expenditure using CSA accelerometers at hip and wrist sites by Swartz, A M, Strath, S J, Bassett, Jr, D R, O'Brien, W L, King, G A, Ainsworth, B E

“…This study was designed to establish prediction models that relate hip and wrist accelerometer data to energy expenditure (EE) in field and laboratory…”
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An in vitro model of the tumor-lymphatic microenvironment with simultaneous transendothelial and luminal flows reveals mechanisms of flow enhanced invasion by Pisano, M, Triacca, V, Barbee, K A, Swartz, M A

“…The most common cancers, including breast and skin, disseminate initially through the lymphatic system, yet the mechanisms by which tumor cells home towards,…”
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Effects of body mass index on the accuracy of an electronic pedometer by Swartz, A M, Bassett, Jr, D R, Moore, J B, Thompson, D L, Strath, S J

“…Electronic pedometers are accurate for assessing steps taken while walking in normal weight adults but the accuracy of these devices has not been tested in…”
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Comparison of MTI accelerometer cut-points for predicting time spent in physical activity by Strath, S J, Bassett, Jr, D R, Swartz, A M

“…The purpose of this study was to establish the accuracy of five published accelerometer regression equations that predict time spent in different intensity…”
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Comparison of three methods for measuring the time spent in physical activity by Ainsworth, B E, Bassett, Jr, D R, Strath, S J, Swartz, A M, O'Brien, W L, Thompson, R W, Jones, D A, Macera, C A, Kimsey, C D

“…Three methods for measuring time spent in daily physical activity (PA) were compared during a 21-d period among 83 adults (38 men and 45 women). Each day,…”
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Simultaneous heart rate-motion sensor technique to estimate energy expenditure by STRATH, Scott J, BASSETT, David R, SWARTZ, A. N. N. M, THOMPSON, Dixie L

“…Heart rate (HR) and motion sensors represent promising tools for physical activity (PA) assessment, as each provides an estimate of energy expenditure (EE)…”
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Evaluation of heart rate as a method for assessing moderate intensity physical activity by Strath, S J, Swartz, A M, Bassett, Jr, D R, O'Brien, W L, King, G A, Ainsworth, B E

“…To further develop our understanding of the relationship between habitual physical activity and health, research studies require a method of assessment that is…”
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Transport in lymphatic capillaries. I. Macroscopic measurements using residence time distribution theory by Swartz, M A, Berk, D A, Jain, R K

“…We present a novel integrative method for characterizing transport in the lymphatic capillaries in the tail of the anesthetized mouse, which is both sensitive…”
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A meta-analysis of pedometer-based walking interventions and weight loss by Richardson, Caroline R, Newton, Tiffany L, Abraham, Jobby J, Sen, Ananda, Jimbo, Masahito, Swartz, Ann M

“…Cross-sectional studies show that individuals who walk more tend to be thinner than those who walk less. This does not mean, however, that the association…”
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Cells shed from tumours show reduced clonogenicity, resistance to apoptosis, and in vivo tumorigenicity by SWARTZ, M. A, KRISTENSEN, C. A, MELDER, R. J, ROBERGE, S, CALAUTTI, E, FUKUMURA, D, JAIN, R. K

“…The goal of this study was to compare growth characteristics of cells shed from a tumour with the native tumour cells. The human colon adenocarcinoma LS174T…”
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Congruent validity and reliability of two metabolic systems to measure resting metabolic rate by Welch, W A, Strath, S J, Swartz, A M

“…Determine the congruent validity and intra- and inter-day reliability of RMR measures assessed by the ParvoMedics Trueone 2 400 hood dilution method (Parvo)…”
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The physiology of the lymphatic system by Swartz, Melody A.

“…This paper presents an overview of the anatomy, physiology, and biology of the lymphatic system specifically relevant to lymphatic drug delivery. We will…”
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Design, fabrication, and characterization of a composite scaffold for bone tissue engineering by Boschetti, F, Tomei, A A, Turri, S, Swartz, M A, Levi, M

“…Poly(lactide-co-glycolide) (PLGA) scaffolds have been successfully used in bone tissue engineering, with or without hydroxyapatite (HA) and with a…”
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Return of lymphatic function after flap transfer for acute lymphedema by SLAVIN, S. A, VAN DEN ABBEELE, A. D, LOSKEN, A, SWARTZ, M. A, JAIN, R. K

“…The goals of this work were to develop animal models of lymphedema and tissue flap transfer, and to observe physiologic changes in lymphatic function that…”
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