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Airway inflammation is augmented by obesity and fatty acids in asthma by SCOTT, H. A, GIBSON, P. G, GARG, M. L, WOOD, L. G

“…Obesity and asthma are associated, but the mechanism(s) of the association have yet to be elucidated. The aim of this study was to assess airway inflammation…”
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Dietary restriction and exercise improve airway inflammation and clinical outcomes in overweight and obese asthma: a randomized trial by Scott, H. A., Gibson, P. G., Garg, M. L., Pretto, J. J., Morgan, P. J., Callister, R., Wood, L. G.

“…Summary Background Obesity and asthma are associated conditions; however, the mechanisms linking the two remain unclear. Few studies have examined the effects…”
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Effectiveness of weight loss interventions – is there a difference between men and women: a systematic review by Williams, R. L, Wood, L. G, Collins, C. E, Callister, R

“…Effective strategies are required to reduce the prevalence of overweight and obesity; however, the effectiveness of current weight loss programmes is variable…”
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Dietary inflammatory index is related to asthma risk, lung function and systemic inflammation in asthma by Wood, L. G., Shivappa, N., Berthon, B. S., Gibson, P. G., Hebert, J. R.

“…Summary Background Asthma prevalence has increased in recent years, and evidence suggests that diet may be a contributing factor. Increased use of processed…”
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Obese asthmatics are characterized by altered adipose tissue macrophage activation by Periyalil, H. A., Wood, L. G., Wright, T. A., Karihaloo, C., Starkey, M. R., Miu, A. S., Baines, K. J., Hansbro, P. M., Gibson, P. G.

“…Summary Background Adipose tissue‐derived inflammation is linked to obesity‐related comorbidities. This study aimed to quantify and immuno‐phenotype adipose…”
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Sex hormones and systemic inflammation are modulators of the obese‐asthma phenotype by Scott, H. A., Gibson, P. G., Garg, M. L., Upham, J. W., Wood, L. G.

“…Background Both systemic inflammation and sex hormones have been proposed as potential mediators of the obese‐asthma phenotype. The aim of this study was to…”
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Soluble RAGE is deficient in neutrophilic asthma and COPD by SUKKAR, M. B, WOOD, L. G, TOOZE, M, SIMPSON, J. L, MCDONALD, V. M, GIBSON, P. G, WARK, P. A. B

“…The receptor for advanced glycation end-products (RAGE) is a pattern-recognition receptor involved in the host response to injury, infection and inflammation…”
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Mannitol challenge for assessment of airway responsiveness, airway inflammation and inflammatory phenotype in asthma by Wood, L. G., Powell, H., Gibson, P. G.

“…Summary Background Assessment of airway inflammation in asthma is becoming increasingly important, as the inflammatory phenotype underpins the treatment…”
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Means of delivering recommended levels of long chain n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids in human diets by Garg, M.L, Wood, L.G, Singh, H, Moughan, P.J

“…n-3 Polyunsaturated fatty acids (n-3PUFA) of marine origin have been shown to be essential for brain development and cognitive function. In addition to their…”
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Sputum ADAM8 expression is increased in severe asthma and COPD by Oreo, K. M., Gibson, P. G., Simpson, J. L., Wood, L. G., McDonald, V. M., Baines, K. J.

“…Summary Background Severe asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are chronic inflammatory airway diseases in which the mechanisms are not…”
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Assessment of dietary fat intake and innate immune activation as risk factors for impaired lung function by Wood, L G, Attia, J, McElduff, P, McEvoy, M, Gibson, P G

“…Background/objectives: Preservation of lung health with aging is an important health issue in the general population, as loss of lung function with aging can…”
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Characterization of innate immune signalling receptors in virus-induced acute asthma by Wood, L. G., Simpson, J. L., Wark, P. A. B., Powell, H., Gibson, P. G.

“…Summary Background The role of toll‐like receptors (TLRs) and innate immune activation in clinical asthma exacerbations and their relationship to virus…”
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Biomarkers of lipid peroxidation, airway inflammation and asthma by Wood, L.G, Gibson, P.G, Garg, M.L

“…Oxidative stress, specifically lipid peroxidation, is believed to contribute to the pathophysiology of asthma. This review highlights the pathways through…”
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Lyprinol reduces inflammation and improves lung function in a mouse model of allergic airways disease by Wood, L. G., Hazlewood, L. C., Foster, P. S., Hansbro, P. M.

“…Summary Background Asthma is an inflammatory airway disease that is characterized by an influx of eosinophils to the lungs, mucus hypersecretion and T helper…”
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Inflammatory mediators in exhaled breath, induced sputum and saliva by Simpson, J. L., Wood, L. G., Gibson, P. G.

“…Summary Background and Objective Airway inflammation is assessed to monitor progression, control and treatment of asthma. The collection of exhaled breath…”
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Diet-induced weight loss in obese children with asthma: a randomized controlled trial by Jensen, M. E., Gibson, P. G., Collins, C. E., Hilton, J. M., Wood, L. G.

“…Summary Background Obesity is highly prevalent in asthmatic children and associated with worse clinical outcomes. Energy restriction to induce weight loss in…”
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Effects of dietary saturated and n-6 polyunsaturated fatty acids on the incorporation of long-chain n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids into blood lipids by Dias, C B, Wood, L G, Garg, M L

“…Background/Objectives: Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (n-3PUFA) are better absorbed when they are combined with high-fat meals. However, the role of…”
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Resistin is a predictor of asthma risk and resistin:adiponectin ratio is a negative predictor of lung function in asthma by Ballantyne, D., Scott, H., MacDonald-Wicks, L., Gibson, P. G., Wood, L. G.

“…Summary Background Adipokines, such as resistin and adiponectin, modify inflammation and may contribute to increased asthma risk and severity in obese people…”
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Effect of diets rich in either saturated fat or n-6 polyunsaturated fatty acids and supplemented with long-chain n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids on plasma lipoprotein profiles by Dias, C B, Amigo, N, Wood, L G, Correig, X, Garg, M L

“…Background/Objectives: Abnormalities in lipoprotein profiles (size, distribution and concentration) play an important role in the pathobiology of…”
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Comparison of fatty acid intakes assessed by a cardiovascular-specific food frequency questionnaire with red blood cell membrane fatty acids in hyperlipidaemic Australian adults: a validation study by Schumacher, T L, Burrows, T L, Rollo, M E, Wood, L G, Callister, R, Collins, C E

“…Background/Objectives: Limited dietary intake tools have been validated specifically for hyperlipidaemic adults. The Australian Eating Survey (AES) Food…”
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