Projects

DEVELOPMENT OF A DOMESTIC SOURCE FOR PRODUCTION OF RICINOLEATE AND OTHER INDUSTRIAL-USE FATTY ACIDS Appropriated (D)   Accession Number: 414868

Publications

The Castor Plant: Technology and Biotechnology - (Proceedings/Symposium) - (31-Jul-09)

Ricinus communis contains and acyl-CoA synthetase that preferentially activates ricinoleate to its CoA thioester - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

He, X., Chen, G.Q., Kang, S.T., Mckeon, T.A. 2007. Ricinus communis contains and acyl-CoA synthetase that preferentially activates ricinoleate to its CoA thioester. Lipids Journal. 42:931-938.

Application of a real time PCR method to detect castor toxin contamination in fluid milk and eggs - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

He, X., Carter, J.M., Brandon, D.L., Cheng, L.W., Mckeon, T.A. 2007. Application of a real time PCR method to detect castor toxin contamination in fluid milk and eggs. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 55:6897-6902

Developing a Safe Source of Castor Oil - (Abstract)

Chen, G.Q., Mckeon, T.A., Lin, J.T. 2007. Developing a safe source of castor oil. Proceedings JOCS/AOCS World Congress.

Modified flax fibers reinforced soy-based composites: mechanical properties and water absorption behavior - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Liu, Z., Erhan, S.Z., Akin, D.E., Barton Ii, F.E., Onwulata, C.I., Mckeon, T.A. 2008. Modified flax fibers reinforced soy-based composites: mechanical properties and water absorption behavior. Composite Interfaces. 15:207-220.

Molecular Approaches for the Identification of Toxin in Foods - (Abstract) - (23-Feb-07)

Synthesis of Novel Acylglycerol Substrates for Acyltransferases. - (Abstract)

McKeon, T.A., Kang, S., He, X., Lin, J.T., Turner, C. 2007. Synthesis of Novel Acylglycerol Substrates for Acyltransferases.. Proceedings JOCS/AOCS World Congress.

Expression Profiles of Genes Involved in Fatty Acid and Triacyblycerol Synthesis in Castor Bean (Ricinus communis L.) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Chen, G.Q., Turner, C., He, X., Nguyen, T.T., McKeon, T.A., Chingcuanco, D.L. 2007. Expression Profiles of Genes Involved in Fatty Acid and Triacyblycerol Syntheses in Castor Bean (Ricinus communis L.). Lipids. 41:263-274.

Detection of castor contamination by real-time polymerase chain reaction - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

He, X., Brandon, D.L., Chen, G.Q., McKeon, T.A., Carter, J.M. 2007. Detection of castor contamination by real-time polymerase chain reaction. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 55(2):545-550.

Castor oil: Biosynthesis and Uses - (Abstract)

Mckeon, T.A., He, X., Chen, G.Q., Lin, J.T. 2007. Castor oil: Biosynthesis and Uses. 226th American Chemical Society National Meeting.

Development of An Efficient Plant Regeneration Protocol Through Adventitious Shoot Formation in Castor (Ricinus Communis L.) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Ahn, Y., Vang, L., Mckeon, T.A., Chen, G.Q. Development of an efficient plant regeneration protocol through adventitious shoot formation in castor (ricinus communis l.). In Vitro Cellular and Developmental Biology - Plants.

High-Frequency Plant Regeneration Through Adventitious Shoot Formation in Castor (Ricinus Communis L.) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Ahn, Y., Vang, L., Mckeon, T.A., Chen, G.Q. 2007. High-frequency plant regeneration through adventitious shoot formation in castor (ricinus communis l.). In Vitro Cellular and Developmental Biology - Plants. 43: 9-15.

The Enzymology of Castor Oil Biosynthesis - (Abstract)

McKeon, T.A., He, X., Chen, G.Q., Lin, J.T. 2006. The Enzymology of Castor Oil Biosynthesis. Association for the Advancement of Industrial Crops Conference.

Detection of Castor Contamination in Ground Beef by Real-Time Pcr - (Abstract)

He, X., Brandon, D.L., Chen, G.Q., Mckeon, T.A., Carter, J.M. 2006. Detection of castor contamination in ground beef by real-time pcr. [Abstract]. ACS National Meeting and Exposition. Poster AGFD 18.

Diacylglycerol Acyltransferase Activity and Triacylglycerol Synthesis in Germinating Castor Seed Cotyledons - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

He, X., Chen, G.Q., Lin, J.T., Mckeon, T.A. 2006. Diacylglycerol acyltransferase activity and triacylglycerol synthesis in germinating castor seed cotyledons. Lipids. Vol. 41, Number 3: 281-285, 2006.

Toward the Development of a Safe Castor Crop: Expression Pattern Comparison of Ricin and 2s Albumin Genes and Phylogeny Analysis of 2s Albumins - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Chen, G.Q., He, X., Ahn, Y., Vang, L., Mckeon, T.A. 2006. Toward the development of a safe castor crop: expression pattern comparison of ricin and 2s albumin genes and phylogeny analysis of 2s albumins. Recent Progress in Medicinal Plants. 15: pp. 453-463

Profiling of Endosperm-Regulated Gene Expression in Developing Castor Seeds to Study Transcriptional Regulation - (Abstract)

Chen, G.Q., Ahn, Y., Vang, L., Mckeon, T.A. 2006. Profiling of endosperm-regulated gene expression in developing castor seeds to study transcriptional regulation. Plant and Animal Genome Conference.

Lipase-Catalyzed Esterification of 2-Monoricinolein for 1,2(2,3)-Diricinolein Synthesis - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Turner, C., Wani, S., Wong, R.Y., Lin, J.T., Mckeon, T.A. 2006. Lipase-catalyzed esterification of 2-monoricinolein for 1,2(2,3)-diricinolein synthesis. Lipids. 41:(1)77-83

Selective Hydrolysis of Polar Triacylglycerols by Lipases - (Abstract)

McKeon, T.A., Kang, S., Turner, C., He, X., Lin, J.W. 2005. Selective Hydrolysis of Polar Triacylglycerols by Lipases. Pacifichem Symposium.

Castor Oil Boisynthesis and Expression Profiles of Lipid Genes in Developing Seed of Ricinus Communis L. (Castor Bean) - (Abstract)

Chen, G.Q., Turner, C., He, X., Mckeon, T.A. 2005. Castor oil boisynthesis and expression profiles of lipid genes in developing seed of ricinus communis l. (castor bean). Meeting Abstract.

Incorporation of Laurate into Phosphatidylcholines and Acylglycerols in Castor Microsomes - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Lin, J.T., Wani, S., Nguyen, T.T., Mckeon, T.A. 2005. Incorporation of laurate into phosphatidylcholines and acylglycerols in castor microsomes. Journal of the American Oil Chemists' Society. 82: 495-499.

Quantitative Transcript Profiling of Lipid Biosynthesis Genes in Developing Castor Seeds. - (Abstract)

Chen, G.Q., Ahn, Y., He, X., Mckeon, T.A. 2005. Quantitative transcript profiling of lipid biosynthesis genes in developing castor seeds.. National Plant Lipid Cooperative Meeting.

Endosperm Morphology and Transcript Profiles of Storage Proteins in Developing Castor Seeds. - (Abstract)

Chen, G.Q., Ahn, Y., He, X., Mckeon, T.A. 2005. Endosperm morphology and transcript profiles of storage proteins in developing castor seeds.. World Congress on In Vitro Biology.

Molecular Characterization of the Acyl-Coa-Dependent Diacylglycerol Acyltransferase in Plants - (Review Article)

He, X., Chen, G.Q., Lin, J.T., Mckeon, T.A. 2005. Molecular characterization of the acyl-coa-dependent diacylglycerol acyltransferase in plants. Research Signpost: Recent Research Developments in Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology. 2:69-86.

Effect of Diacylglycerol Acyltransferase on Lipid Metabolism in Developing Seeds of Castor - (Abstract)

He, X., Chen, G.Q., Lin, J.T., Mckeon, T.A. 2005. Effect of diacylglycerol acyltransferase on lipid metabolism in developing seeds of castor. Annual Meeting and Expo of the American Oil Chemists' Society.

Incorporation of Laurate and Hydroxylaurate into Molecular Species of Pc and Ag in Castor Microsomes. - (Abstract)

Lin, J.T., Wani, S., Nguyen, T.T., Mckeon, T.A. 2005. Incorporation of laurate and hydroxylaurate into molecular species of pc and ag in castor microsomes.. Annual Meeting and Expo of the American Oil Chemists' Society. 82: pp.495-499(2005).

A Simple and Sensitive Assay for Distinguishing the Expression of Ricin and Ricinus Communis Agglutinin Gene in Developing Castor Seed (Ricinus Communis L.) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Chen, G.Q., He, X., McKeon, T.A. 2005. A simple and sensitive assay for distinguishing the expression of ricin and ricinus communis agglutinin gene in developing castor seed (Ricinus communis L.). Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 53(6):2358-2361.

Seperation of the Molecular Species of Acylglycerols - (Book/Chapter)

Lin, J.T., Mckeon, T.A. 2005. Seperation of the molecular species of acylglycerols. Meeting Abstract. pp. 1-16

2s Albumin Gene Expression in Castor Plant (Ricinus Communis L.) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Chen, G.Q., He, X., Liao, L., McKeon, T.A. 2004. 2s Albumin Gene Expression in Castor Plant (Ricinus communis L.). Journal of the American Oil Chemists' Society. 81(9):867-872.

Reversed-Phase C18 Hplc Separations of Free Fatty Acids and Their Methyl Esters - (Book/Chapter)

Lin, J.T., Mckeon, T.A. 2005. Reversed-phase c18 hplc separations of free fatty acids and their methyl esters. High Performance Liquid Chromatography of Acyl Lipids.pp.1-16 (book chapter).

Hplc Separation of the Intact Molecular Species of Some Lipid Classes - (Book/Chapter)

Lin, J.T., Mckeon, T.A. 2005. Hplc separation of the intact molecular species of some lipid classes. Meeting Abstract. pp. 373-396 (book chapter)

Cloning and Characterization of Castor Dgat - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

He, X., Chen, G.Q., Lin, J.T., Mckeon, T.A. 2004. Cloning and characterization of castor dgat. Lipids Journal.39:311-318

Comparison of the Incorporation of Oleate and Ricinoleate into Phosphatidylcholines and Acylglycerols in Soybean Microsomes - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Lin, J.T., Ikeda, M.D., Mckeon, T.A. 2004. Comparison of the incorporation of oleate and ricinoleate into phosphatidylcholines and acylglycerols in soybean microsomes. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 2004. 52: 1152-1156

Silmutaneous Separation of the Molecular Species of Monoacylglycerols Free Fatty Acids, Fatty Acid Methyl and Ethylesters by Reversed Phase High Performance Liquid Chromatography - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Lin, J.T., Turner, C., Mckeon, T.A. 2004. Silmutaneous separation of the molecular species of monoacylglycerols free fatty acids, fatty acid methyl and ethylesters by reversed phase high performance liquid chromatography. Journal of Liquid Chromatography and Related Technologies. 27:1-6.

Fatty Acids and Carotenoids in Gac (Momordica Cochinchinensis Spreng) Fruit - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Ishida, B.K., Turner, C., Chapman, M.H., McKeon, T.A. 2004. Fatty acids and carotenoid composition in gac (momordica cochinchinensis spreng) fruit. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. Vol 52, p. 274-279.

Optimization of a Supercritical Fluid Extraction/reaction Methodology for the Analysis of Castor Oil Using Experimental Design - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Turner, C., Whitehand, L.C., Nguyen, T.T., Mckeon, T.A. 2004. Optimization of a supercritical fluid extraction/reaction methodology for the analysis of castor oil using experimental design. Journal of Agriculture and Food Chemistry.2004. 52: 26-32

Selected Uses of Enzymes with Critical Fluids in Analytical Chemistry - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Turner, C., King, J.W., Mckeon, T.A. 2004. Selected uses of enzymes with critical fluids in analytical chemistry. Journal of Association of Official Analytical Chemists International.2004. 87: 797-810

Application of Lipases to Develop Novel Acyltransferase Substrates - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Mckeon, T.A., Turner, C., He, X., Chen, G.Q., Lin, J.T. 2003. Application of lipases to develop novel acyltransferase substrates. Meeting Abstract.

Lipase-Catalyzed Synthesis of 1,2(2,3)-Diricinolein. - (Abstract)

TURNER, C., NGUYEN, T.T., LIN, J.T., WONG, R.Y., HARDEN, L.A., LUNDIN, R.E., MCKEON, T.A. LIPASE-CATALYZED SYNTHESIS OF 1,2(2,3)-DIRICINOLEIN.. BIOCHEMISTRY & MOLECULAR BIOLOGY OF PLANT FATTY ACIDS AND GLYCEROLIPIDS. LIPIDS, v. 38(11)2003, pp:1197-1205

Relative Retention Times of Molecular Species of Acylglycerols, Phosphatidylcholines, and Phosphatidylethanolamines Containing Ricinoleate in Reversed-Phase Hplc - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Lin, J.T., Mckeon, T.A. 2003. Relative retention times of molecular species of acylglycerols, phosphatidylcholines, and phosphatidylethanolamines containing ricinoleate in reversed-phase hplc. Journal of Liquid Chromatography and Related Technologies. 2003. 26: 1051-1058

Identification and Quantification of the Molecular Species of Acylglycerols in Castor Oil by Hplc Using Elsd - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Lin, J.T., Turner, C., Liao, L., Mckeon, T.A. 2003. Identification and quantification of the molecular species of acylglycerols in castor oil by hplc using elsd. Journal of Liquid Chromatography and Related Technologies.26:773-780.

Molecular Species of Acylglycerols Incorporating Radiolabled Fatty Acids from Castor (Ricinus Communis L.) Microsomal Incubations - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Lin, J.T., Chen, J.M., Liao, L., Mckeon, T.A. 2002. Molecular species of acylglycerols incorporating radiolabled fatty acids from castor (ricinus communis l.) microsomal incubations. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 2002. 50: 5077-5081