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The role of TRAF3IP2 in obesity-associated vascular insulin resistance and dysfunction
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2020)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI-COLUMBIA AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] Insulin resistance in the vasculature is a characteristic feature of obesity and contributes to the pathogenesis of vascular dysfunction and ...
Body composition comparison : bioelectric impedance analysis with DXA in adult athletes
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2008)
The primary purpose of this study was to investigate the accuracy of the DF50 BIA device using DXA as the criterion in two groups: endurance athletes and power athletes. The secondary purpose was to develop accurate %BF ...
Effects of weigh-bearing and non-weight bearing exercise on markers of bone turnover during short-term weigh loss in overweight premenopausal women
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2008)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] Moderate weight reduction is associated with loss of bone mass in overweight women. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of weight-bearing ...
The effects of plyometrics or resistance-training on markers of bone turnover and hormones in men
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2009)
Weight-bearing exercise positively affects bone mineral density (BMD) and bone strength, presumably by altering the balance between bone formation and resorption. The purpose of the present study was to determine the acute ...
Metabolic responses to a high fat diet in skeletal muscle of rats bred for high or low endurance running capacities
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2009)
Whole body aerobic capacity and mitochondrial oxidative capacity are linked and may play an obligatory role in the maintenance of metabolic function and protection against insulin resistance when challenged with a high-fat ...
Eccentric and concentric resistance exercise induced changes on insulin sensitivity and inflammation
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2010)
Purpose: The aim of this study was to compare the effects of an acute bout of eccentriconly (ECC) resistance exercise to an acute bout of concentric-only (CON) resistance exercise on glucose tolerance and to investigate ...
The effects of exercise and omega-3 fatty acid supplementation as treatments for hepatic steatosis
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2010)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] The purpose of this study was to examine the individual and combined effects of exercise and dietary consumption of n3PUFAs as treatments for NAFLD. ...
The effects of eccentric and concentric resistance exercise on metabolic health
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2010)
The purpose of this study was to 1) compare the effects of single sessions of eccentric (ECC) and concentric (CON) contractions, and 2) determine the effects of 12 wks of ECC and CON resistance training (RT) on parameters ...
Regulation of copper homeostasis and inflammation in microglial cells
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2009)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] Disturbed copper homeostasis has been shown to implicate in the pathogenesis of AD, as evidenced by high accumulation of copper in the senile plaques. ...
Functional studies of hCTR1, a high affinity human copper and cisplatin transporter
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2008)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] Copper is an essential nutrient. The uptake of copper is mediated by the human copper transporter 1 (hCTR1) protein at the plasma membrane. Elevated ...
Activation of astrocytes: involvement of NADPH oxidase and cytosolic phospholipase A2
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2007)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] Reactive oxygen species (ROS) are produced in cells by enzymic and non-enzymic mechanisms and play important roles in the pathogenesis of neurodegenerative ...
Food security, nutrition and health of food pantry participants
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2007)
This research examines the relationship between food security and nutrition and health of food pantry participants. In this cross-sectional study, food security and self-reported health information were collected in ...
The effects of exercise and fish oil on oxidative stress
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2006)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of four weeks of fish oil supplementation and four weeks of fish oil supplementation and exercise ...
Comparison of a commercial weight loss program to traditional exercise
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2006)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] To compare the effectiveness of a popular commercial weight loss program, Weight Watchers (WW) to a traditional exercise program (TE) for weight loss ...
The antioxidative effects of exercise training-and diet-induced weight loss
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2007)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] Obesity and insulin resistance (IR) increase the risk for coronary heart disease (CHD); however, much of this risk is not attributable to traditional ...
The effects of regular tanning bed use and increased vitamin D status on bone mineral density and serum inflammatory markers in healthy women
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2007)
Vitamin D is synthesized in the skin in response to UVB radiation and has an essential function in optimal bone health. Recent evidence has also implicated a role for vitamin D in a properly functioning immune system. The ...
Inflammation and hypoxia : novel regulators of mammalian copper homeostasis in macrophages
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2008)
Copper is an essential cofactor of enzymes involved in a variety of important metabolic processes including ATP production, iron transport, and antioxidant defense. The maintenance of copper homeostasis requires a balance ...
A proposed scoring system for quantification of metabolic syndrome severity
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2008)
Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is a significant risk factor for cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, and mortality. Currently, there is no established tool to quantify severity of MetS. Furthermore, it is unclear which ...
The effects of high dose vitamin D supplementation on glucose metabolism and inflammation in obese adolescents
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2012)
Purpose: The primary aim of this study was to determine the effects of improving vitamin D status through daily supplementation of 4000 IU would improve markers of glucose metabolism and inflammation in obese adolescents. ...
Effectiveness of Advanced Stay Strong, Stay Healthy in community settings
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2014)
Introduction. The Advanced Stay Strong, Stay Healthy (ASSSH) program was developed in 2009 by a team of MU Extension Specialists to meet the increasing need for a follow-up program to the Stay Strong, Stay Healthy (SSSH) ...