Browsing by Author "Lucas, Edralin"
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Anti-inflammatory Effects of Wheat Germ Oil on Lipopolysaccharide-activated Human Monocytic Thp-1 Cells
Janthachotikun, Sawanya (2015-12-01)Heart disease is the leading cause of death, and the underlying pathological feature is atherosclerosis. Atherosclerosis is an inflammatory disease involving immune cells with macrophages as key agents in the disease ... -
Comparative Study of Green Tea Beverage and Green Tea Extract Supplementation on Clinical Variables and Oxidative Stress in Subjects with Metabolic Syndrome (MeS)
Briggs, Natalie Shalynn (Oklahoma State University, 2008-07-01)Twenty-eight subjects with MeS were enrolled in this 8 week clinical trial. The study examined the effects of green tea (4 cups/day), green tea supplement (2 capsules, 500 mg EGCG, 4 cups water/day), and control (4 cups ... -
Comparison of 5th - 8th Grade Childrens Eating Behaviors Between Weekdays and Weekend
Romano, Diana (Oklahoma State University, 2008-05-01)The purpose of this study was to evaluate what limited resource children in 5th - 8th grade attending a rural school ate, who prepared the food they ate, where children ate, who was with children when they ate and if there ... -
Cranberry Flavonoid Supplementation and Biomarkers of Oxidative Stress in Subjects with Metabolic Syndrome
Ortiz, Jennifer Paige (Oklahoma State University, 2010-12-01)Metabolic syndrome (MeS), a collection of risk factors including dyslipidemia, hypertension, visceral adiposity, and hyperglycemia, is also a condition associated with increased oxidative stress and CVD risk. Cranberry ... -
Development and evaluation of a health promotion program for older adults: Journey through Health
Jung, Seung Eun (2014-07)The "Journey through Health" program was developed using the Health Belief Model and provided information on how the overarching Dietary Guideline Consumer Brochure messages can positively influence nutrition and physical ... -
Differential effects of prebiotics on the gut mucosal immune response within the Peyer’s patches compared to the lamina propria of c57bl/6 female mice
Snethen, Avery; Abedigba, Pelumi; Hatter, Bethany; Alake,Sanmi; Islam, Proapa; Ice, John; Ritchey, Jerry; Smith, Brenda J. (Oklahoma State University, 2023-04-27)This study was designed to examine the effects of two difference prebiotics (i.e., tart cherry and fructooligosaccharides) on cytokines and chemokines that regulate T cell homing, differentiation and activation within ... -
Dried Plum Enhances Recovery of Bone Following Hindlimb Unloading in Female Rats
Ethriedge, Ashley (Oklahoma State University, 2006-12-01)Recent studies have shown dried plum to prevent and reverse bone loss in animal models of osteoporosis. The objectives of this study were to determine if dried plums could enhance bone recovery following hindlimb unloading ... -
Effects of a 5-week Nutrition Education Intervention on Collegiate Athletes' Knowledge and Dietary Intake
Brown, Lindsay N. (Oklahoma State University, 2009-07-01)Previous research has identified that collegiate athletes lack nutrition knowledge and practice poor nutrition behaviors. However, there is limited understanding on how to effectively address these areas of concern. The ... -
Effects of chronic green tea flavonoid supplementation on features of metabolic syndrome, biomarkers of oxidative stress and inflammation and plasma catechin levels in subjects with metabolic syndrome
Penugonda, Kavitha (Oklahoma State University, 2009-07-01)Green tea, rich in anti-oxidants, particularly epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), is inversely associated with cardio vascular disease (CVD). Metabolic syndrome (MeS) is linked with increased oxidative stress & inflammation ... -
Effects of Dietary Cocoa Powder on Inflammation Markers and Catalase Activity in Participants with Type 2 Diabetes Following a Fast Food Style Meal Challenge
Foster, Megan Raeann (2016-05-01)Dietary polyphenols, such as those in cocoa, have been shown to counteract chronic inflammation in animal models as well as in clinical studies. However, limited data exist on the role of dietary cocoa on postprandial ... -
Effects of Flaxseed on the Glucose Profile in Native American Postmenopausal Women
Korlagunta, Kiranmayi (Oklahoma State University, 2006-07-01)Diabetes is markedly affecting minority ethnic population particularly Native American postmenopausal women. A small number of studies documented that phytoestrogens play a favorable role in controlling hyperglycemia and ... -
Effects of Freeze-dried Strawberries on Biochemical Variables, Markers of Inflammation and Knee Function in Obese Adults with Radiographic Evidence of Knee Osteoarthritis
Schell, Jace (2017-05-01)Osteoarthritis (OA) is characterized by inflammation, joint pain and cartilage degeneration. OA remains without any effective pharmacological cure. Persons at risk of developing OA include obese individuals. We have ... -
Effects of Green Tea Supplementation in Subjects With Metabolic Syndrome in Oklahoma
Sanchez, Karah Reena (Oklahoma State University, 2008-05-01)Daily supplementation of decaffeinated green tea (4 cups/day) may be beneficial to humans diagnosed with the metabolic syndrome (MetS), as it may help decrease total body weight. Body weight and BMI decreased significantly ... -
Effects of season, sex, and age on the calcium physiology and bone dynamics of turtles
Stone, Matthew David (2009-05)Scope and Method of Study: This study investigated the potential tradeoffs between maternal bone density and the investment of calcium into offspring in the Texas tortoise ( Gopherus berlandieri ) and red-eared slider ( ... -
Effects of Strawberries on Lipid Profiles and Biomarkers of Lipid Oxidation in Subjects with Dyslipidemia and Abdominal Adiposity
Curd, Catherine Kelly (Oklahoma State University, 2013-05-01)Emerging research provides substantial evidence to classify strawberries as a functional food with several preventive and therapeutic health benefits. Strawberries, a rich source of phytochemicals (ellagic acid, anthocyanins, ... -
Effects of tart cherry juice supplementation on biochemical markers of bone metabolism in women aged 65-80 years
Dodier, Tiffany M. (2019-06)Objectives: This study examined the dose-dependent effects of supplementation with a commercially available Montmorency tart cherry juice on biomarkers of bone metabolism in older women. -
Functional Impact Of ?, ?-carotene-9�, 10�-oxygenase 2 (Bco2) in Hepatic Mitochondria
Wu, Lei (2015-05-01)?, ?-carotene-9�, 10�-dioxygenase 2 (BCO2) is a carotenoid cleavage enzyme in the inner membrane of mitochondria. However, BCO2 is inactivated in human macula where xanthophyll is preferentially accumulated. The purpose ... -
Has Genetic Improvement of Wheat Resulted in Negative Effects on Gut Health?
Keirns, Bryant H. (2019-07)Objectives: Wheat consumption has recently declined amid growing concerns about gluten-sensitivity. To determine if genetic manipulation of wheat contributes to gut inflammation, we investigated the effects of modern and ... -
Impact of B, B-carotene-9’,10’-Oxygenase2 (BCO2) on Mitochondrial Function and Hypothalamic Metabolism
Guo, Xin Guo (2016-05-01)B,B-carotene-9’,10’-oxygenase2 (BCO2) is a carotenoid cleavage enzyme localized to the inner membrane of mitochondria. Hypothalamus is the key brain region that regulates energy homeostasis through nutrient sensing and ... -
Molecular coordination of iron homeostasis by microRNA
Davis, McKale (2013-07)Iron is an essential nutrient critical for oxygen transport, DNA synthesis, ATP generation, and cellular proliferation. At the molecular level, insufficient iron elicits a cascade of cellular events aimed at conserving ...