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Amino acids and insulin in neonatal growth - (Abstract Only)

Davis, T.A., Suryawan, A., Orellana, R.A. 2008. Amino acids and insulin in neonatal growth [abstract]. The 6th International Congress on Farm Animal Endocrinology, Session: Growth and Metabolic Endocrinology, November 14-16, 2008, Roanoke, Virginia. p. 33.

Regulation of muscle growth in neonates - (Review Article)

Davis, T.A., Fiorotto, M.L. 2009. Regulation of muscle growth in neonates. Current Opinion in Clinical Nutrition and Metabolic Care. 12(1):78-85.

Positive net movements of amino acids in the hindlimb after overnight food deprivation contribute to sustaining the elevated anabolism of neonatal pigs - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Thivierge, M.C., Bush, J.A., Suryawan, A., Nguyen, H.V., Orellana, R.A., Burrin, D.G., Jahoor, F., Davis, T.A. 2008. Positive net movements of amino acids in the hindlimb after overnight food deprivation contribute to sustaining the elevated anabolism of neonatal pigs. Journal of Applied Physiology. 105(6):1959-1966.

Prolonged stimulation of muscle protein synthesis by leucine in neonates is dependent on amino acid availability - (Abstract Only)

Davis, T.A., Wilson, F.A., Suryawan, A., Gazzaneo, M.C., Orellana, R.A. 2008. Prolonged stimulation of muscle protein synthesis by leucine in neonates is dependent on amino acid availability [abstract]. The Biochemical Society Meeting, "mTOR Signalling, Nutrients and Disease", September 15-16, 2008, University of Oxford, United Kingdom. Abstract No. P015.

Leucine stimulates protein synthesis in skeletal muscle of neonatal pigs by enhancing mTORC1 activation - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Suryawan, A., Jeyapalan, A.S., Orellana, R.A., Wilson, F.A., Nguyen, H.V., Davis, T.A. 2008. Leucine stimulates protein synthesis in skeletal muscle of neonatal pigs by enhancing mTORC1 activation. American Journal of Physiology: Endocrinology and Metabolism. 295(4):E868-E875.

Fed levels of amino acids are required for the somatotropin-induced increase in muscle protein synthesis - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Wilson, F.A., Suryawan, A., Orellana, R.A., Nguyen, H.V., Jeyapalan, A.S., Gazzaneo, M.C., Davis, T.A. 2008. Fed levels of amino acids are required for the somatotropin-induced increase in muscle protein synthesis. American Journal of Physiology: Endocrinology and Metabolism. 295(4):E876-E883.

Nutritional regulation of mTOR signaling in skeletal muscle of neonates in vivo - (Abstract Only)

Davis, T.A., Fiorotto, M.L. 2008. Nutritional regulation of mTOR signaling in skeletal muscle of neonates in vivo [abstract]. The Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology Summer Research Conferences, "Molecular Mechanisms Involved in the Nutrient Control of Cellular Function", Session 4, "Nutrient Control of Signal Transduction Pathways", July 20-25, 2008, Carefree, Arizona. p. 20.

Enhanced skeletal muscle protein synthesis rates in pigs treated with somatotropin requires fed amino acids levels - (Abstract Only)

Wilson, F.A., Suryawan, A., Orellana, R.A., Nguyen, H.V., Jeyapalan, A.S., Gazzaneo, M.C., Davis, T.A. 2008. Enhanced skeletal muscle protein synthesis rates in pigs treated with somatotropin requires fed amino acids levels [abstract]. The American Dairy Science Association and the American Society of Animal Science Joint Annual Meeting, July 7-11, 2008, Indianapolis, Indiana. Journal of Animal Science, 86(E-Suppl. 2) and the Journal of Dairy Science, 91(E-Suppl. 1), Session: Growth and Development: Historical Perspective and Future Direction. p. 312.

Insulin and amino acids are critical regulators of neonatal muscle growth - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Davis, T.A. 2008. Insulin and amino acids are critical regulators of neonatal muscle growth. Nutrition Today. 43(4):143-149.

Stimulation of muscle protein synthesis by somatotropin in pigs is independent of the somatotropin-induced increase in circulating insulin - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Wilson, F.A., Orellana, R.A., Suryawan, A., Nguyen, H.V., Jeyapalan, A.S., Frank, J., Davis, T.A. 2008. Stimulation of muscle protein synthesis by somatotropin in pigs is independent of the somatotropin-induced increase in circulating insulin. American Journal of Physiology - Endocrinology and Metabolism. 295(1):E187-E194.

Endotoxin reduces muscle protein synthesis and restrains translation initiation by decreasing eIF4G phosphorylation in neonatal and young pigs - (Abstract Only)

Orellana, R.A., Gazzaneo, C., Wilson, F., Nguyen, H.V., Suryawan, A., Davis, T.A. 2008. Endotoxin reduces muscle protein synthesis and restrains translation initiation by decreasing eIF4G phosphorylation in neonatal and young pigs [abstract]. Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology Conference: Today's Research: Tomorrow's Health. Session: Protein and Amino Acid Metabolism, April 5-9, 2008, San Diego, California. C52, Abstract #869.13.

Somatotropin enhanced muscle protein synthesis in growing pigs is not modulated by insulin - (Abstract Only)

Wilson, F.A., Nguyen, H.V., Suryawan, A., Orellana, R.A., Jeyapalan, A.S., Davis, T.A. 2008. Somatotropin enhanced muscle protein synthesis in growing pigs is not modulated by insulin [abstract]. Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology Conference: Today's Research: Tomorrow's Health. Session: Animal Growth, April 5-9, 2008, San Diego, California. C287, Abstract #1114.2.

Rapamycin blocks leucine-induced protein synthesis by suppressing mTORC1 activation in skeletal muscle of neonatal pigs - (Abstract Only)

Suryawan, A., Jeyapalan, A.S., Orellana, R.A., Nguyen, H.V., Wilson, F.A., Davis, T.A. 2008. Rapamycin blocks leucine-induced protein synthesis by suppressing mTORC1 activiation in skeletal muscle of neonatal pigs [abstract]. Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology Conference. Minisymposium: Nutrient Sensing Mechanisms, April 5-9, 2008, San Diego, California. Abstract #306.5.

Amino acid availability and age affect the leucine stimulation of protein synthesis and eIF4F formation in muscle - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Escobar, J., Frank, J.W., Suryawan, A., Nguyen, H.V., Davis, T.A. 2007. Amino acid availability and age affect the leucine stimulation of protein synthesis and eIF4F formation in muscle. American Journal of Physiology-Endocrinology and Metabolism. 293(6):E1615-E1621.

Activation by insulin and amino acids of signaling components leading to translation initiation in skeletal muscle of neonatal pigs is developmentally regulated - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Suryawan, A., Orellana, R.A., Nguyen, H.V., Jeyapalan, A.S., Fleming, J.R., Davis, T.A. 2007. Activation by insulin and amino acids of signaling components leading to translation initiation in skeletal muscle of neonatal pigs is developmentally regulated. American Journal of Physiology - Endocrinology and Metabolism. 293(6):E1597-E1605.

Inadequate satellite cell replication compromises muscle regrowth following postnatal nutrient restriction - (Abstract Only)

Fiorotto, M.L., Lopez, R., Rosenberger, R., Davis, T.A., Gomez, A.J. Malphus, E.W. 2007. Inadequate satellite cell replication compromises muscle regrowth following postnatal nutrient restriction [abstract]. 5th International Congress on Developmental Origins of Health and Disease, November 6-10, 2007, Perth, Western Australia. 83(Suppl. 1):S58[Abstract #2E-6].

Amino acids augment muscle protein synthesis in neonatal pigs during acute endotoxemia by stimulating mTOR-dependent translation initiation - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Orellana, R.A., Jeyapalan, A., Escobar, J., Frank, J.W., Nguyen, H.V., Suryawan, A., Davis, T.A. 2007. Amino acids augment muscle protein synthesis in neonatal pigs during acute endotoxemia by stimulating mTOR-dependent translation initiation. American Journal of Physiology-Endocrinology and Metabolism. 293(5):E1416-E1425.

Postnatal ontogeny of skeletal muscle protein synthesis in pigs - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Davis, T.A., Suryawan, A., Orellana, R.A., Nguyen, H.V., Fiorotto, M.L. 2008. Postnatal ontogeny of skeletal muscle protein synthesis in pigs. Journal of Animal Science. 86(14 Suppl):E13-E18.

Important roles for the arginine family of amino acids in swine nutrition and production - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Wu, G., Bazer, F.W., Davis, T.A., Jaeger, L.A., Johnson, G.A., Kim, S.W., Knabe, D.A., Meininger, C.J., Spencer, T.E., Yin, Y-L. 2007. Important roles for the arginine family of amino acids in swine nutrition and production. Livestock Science. 112(1-2):8-22.

Long-chain n-3 fatty acids enhance neonatal insulin-regulated protein metabolism in piglets by differentially altering muscle lipid composition - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Bergeron, K., Julien, P., Davis, T.A., Myre, A., Thivierge, M.C. 2007. Long-chain n-3 fatty acids enhance neonatal insulin-regulated protein metabolism in piglets by differentially altering muscle lipid composition. Journal of Lipid Research. 48:2396-2410.

Glucose stimulates protein synthesis in skeletal muscle of neonatal pigs through an AMPK- and mTOR-independent process - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Jeyapalan, A.S., Orellana, R.A., Suryawan, A., O'Connor, P.M.J., Nguyen, H.V., Escobar, J., Frank, J.W., Davis, T.A. 2007. Glucose stimulates protein synthesis in skeletal muscle of neonatal pigs through an AMPK- and mTOR-independent process. American Journal of Physiology Endocrinology and Metabolism. 293(2):E595-E603.

Postnatal ontogeny of skeletal muscle protein synthesis in pigs - (Abstract Only)

Davis, T.A., Suryawan, A., Orellana, R.A., Fiorotto, M.L. 2007. Postnatal ontogeny of skeletal muscle protein synthesis in pigs [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science, Proceeding of the 2007 Annual Meeting of the American Society of Animal Science, July 8-12, 2007, San Antonio, Texas. 85(Suppl. 1):630, p. 445.

Differential effects of leucine on translation initiation factor activation and protein synthesis in skeletal muscle, renal and adipose tissues of neonatal pigs - (Abstract Only)

Escobar, J., Nguyen, H.V., Davis, T.A. 2007. Differential effects of leucine on translation initiation factor activation and protein synthesis in skeletal muscle, renal and adipose tissues of neonatal pigs [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science, Proceeding of the 2007 Annual Meeting of the American Society of Animal Science, July 8-12, 2007, San Antonio, Texas. 85(Suppl. 1):618, p. 441.

The activation of insulin and nutrient signaling components leading to translation initiation in skeletal muscle of neonatal pigs is developmentally regulated - (Abstract Only)

Suryawan, A., Orellana, R.A., Jeyapalan, A.S., Nguyen, H.V., Fleming, J.R., Davis, T.A. 2007. The activation of insulin and nutrient signaling components leading to translation initiation in skeletal muscle of neonatal pigs is developmentally regulated [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science, Proceeding of the 2007 Annual Meeting of the American Society of Animal Science, July 8-12, 2007, San Antonio, Texas. 85(Suppl 1):463, p. 391.

Modulation of protein synthesis by somatotropin and insulin in skeletal muscle of growing pigs - (Abstract Only)

Wilson, F.A., Nguyen, H.V., Suryawan, A., Orellana, R.A., Fleming, J.G., Jeyapalan, A.S., Davis, T.A. 2007. Modulation of protein synthesis by somatotropin and insulin in skeletal muscle of growing pigs [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science, Proceeding of the 2007 Annual Meeting of the American Society of Animal Science, July 8-12, 2007, San Antonio, Texas. 85(Suppl. 1):M144, p. 49.

The activation of insulin signaling components leading to mRNA translation in skeletal muscle of neonatal pigs is developmentally regulated - (Abstract Only)

Suryawan, A., Orellana, R.A., Jeyapalan, A.S., Nguyen, H.V., Fleming, J.R., Davis, T.A. 2007. The activation of insulin signaling components leading to mRNA translation in skeletal muscle of neonatal pigs is developmentally regulated [abstract]. The Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology Journal. 21(6):A1119.

Stimulation of whole body protein synthesis by insulin in neonates is dependent on the pattern of amino acids available - (Abstract Only)

Orellana, R.A., Fiorotto, M.L., Jahoor, F., Burrin, D.G., Nguyen, H.V., Suryawan, A., Davis, T.A. 2007. Stimulation of whole body protein synthesis by insulin in neonates is dependent on the pattern of amino acids available [abstract]. The Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology Journal. 21(5):A162.

The activation of nutrient signaling components leading to mRNA translation in skeletal muscle of neonatal pigs is developmentally regulated - (Abstract Only)

Suryawan, A., Orellana, R.A., Jeyapalan, A.S., Nguyen, H.V., Fleming, J.R., Davis, T.A. 2007. The activation of nutrient signaling components leading to mRNA translation in skeletal muscle of neonatal pigs is developmentally regulated [abstract]. The Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology Journal. 21(5):A714.

Acute IGF-I infusion stimulates whole body protein synthesis but does not reduce proteolysis in neonates - (Abstract Only)

Wilson, F., Fiorotto, M.L., Burrin, D.G., Jahoor, F., Nguyen, H.V., Suryawan, A., Davis, T.A. 2007. Acute IGF-I infusion stimulates whole body protein synthesis but does not reduce proteolysis in neonates [abstract]. The Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology Journal. 21(6):A1119.

Insulin and amino acids stimulate whole body protein synthesis in neonates - (Abstract Only)

Jeyapalan, A., Orellana, R.A., Burrin, D.G., Fiorotto, M.L., Jahoor, F., Nguyen, H.V., Suryawan, A., Davis, T.A. 2007. Insulin and amino acids stimulate whole body protein synthesis in neonates [abstract]. The Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology Journal. 21(5):A334.

Long-chain omega-3 fatty acids regulate bovine whole-body protein metabolism by promoting muscle insulin signalling to the Akt-mTOR-S6K1 pathway and insulin sensitivity. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Gingras, A-A., White, P.J., Chouinard, P.Y., Julien, P., Davis, T.A., Dombrowski, L., Couture, Y., Dubreuil, P., Myre, A., Bergeron, K., Marette, A., Thivierge, M.C. 2007. Long-chain omega-3 fatty acids regulate bovine whole-body protein metabolism by promoting muscle insulin signalling to the Akt-mTOR-S6K1 pathway and insulin sensitivity. Journal of Physiology. 579(Pt 1):269-284.

Oral "N"-Carbamylglutamate supplementation increases protein synthesis in skeletal muscle of piglets - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Frank, J.W., Escobar, J., Nguyen, H.V., Jobgen, S.C., Jobgen, W.S., Davis, T.A., Wu, G. 2007. Oral "N"-Carbamylglutamate supplementation increases protein synthesis in skeletal muscle of piglets. Journal of Nutrition. 137(2):315-319.

Insulin stimulates muscle protein synthesis in neonates during endotoxemia despite repression of translation initiation - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Orellana, R.A., Kimball, S.R., Suryawan, A., Escobar, J., Nguyen, H.V., Jefferson, L.S., Davis, T.A. 2007. Insulin stimulates muscle protein synthesis in neonates during endotoxemia despite repression of translation initiation. American Journal of Physiology Endocrinology and Metabolism. 292(2):E629-E636.

Development and enteral long-chain n-3 fatty acids differentially alters muscle intracellular pools of free amino acids in the neonate piglet - (Abstract Only)

Thivierge, M.C., Bergeron, K., Julien, P., Davis, T.A. 2006. Development and enteral long-chain n-3 fatty acids differentially alters muscle intracellular pools of free amino acids in the neonate piglet [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 84(Suppl 1):144.

Skeletal muscle protein synthesis in neonatal pigs is stimulated by A-ketoisocaproic acid, but not by norleucine - (Abstract Only)

Escobar, J., Frank, J.W., Suryawan, A., Nguyen, H.V., Davis, T.A. 2006. Skeletal muscle protein synthesis in neonatal pigs is stimulated by A-ketoisocaproic acid, but not by norleucine [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 84(Suppl 1):258.

Stimulation of muscle protein synthesis by leucine is dependent on plasma amino acid availability - (Abstract Only)

Escobar, J., Frank, J.W., Suryawan, A., Nguyen, H.V., Davis, T.A. 2006. Stimulation of muscle protein synthesis by leucine is dependent on plasma amino acid availability [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 84(Suppl 1):284.

Developmental regulation of the activation of signaling components leading to translation initiation in skeletal muscle of neonatal pigs - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Suryawan, A., Escobar, J., Frank, J.W., Nguyen, H.V., Davis, T.A. 2006. Developmental regulation of the activation of signaling components leading to translation initiation in skeletal muscle of neonatal pigs. American Journal of Physiology, Endocrinology and Metabolism. 291(4):E849-E859.

STIMULATION OF MUSCLE PROTEIN SYNTHESIS BY GLUCOSE IN NEONATES IS AMP KINASE INDEPENDENT - (Abstract Only)

Jeyapalan, A.S. Orellana, R.A., Suryawan, A., Nguyen, H.V., Escobar, J., Frank, J., Davis, T.A. 2006. Stimulation of muscle protein synthesis by glucose in neonates is AMP kinase independent [abstract]. The Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology Conference: Advancing the Biomedical Frontier, April 1-5, 2006, San Francisco, California. 20(5):Part II, p. A1046.

LEUCINE STIMULATION OF SKELETAL MUSCLE PROTEIN SYNTHESIS DURING PROLONGED LEUCINE INFUSION IS DEPENDENT ON AMINO ACID AVAILABILITY - (Abstract Only)

Escobar, J., Frank, J.W., Suryawan, A., Nguyen, H.V., Davis, T.A. 2006. Leucine stimulation of skeletal muscle protein synthesis during prolonged leucine infusion is dependent on amino acid availability [abstract]. The Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology Conference: Advancing the Biomedical Frontier, April 1-5, 2006, San Francisco, California. 20(4):Part I, p. A162.

EFFECT OF THE LEUCINE ANALOGS, ALPHA-KETOISOCAPROIC ACID (KIC) AND NORLEUCINE, ON MUSCLE PROTEIN SYNTHESIS AND TRANSLATION INITIATION FACTOR ACTIVATION IN NEONATAL PIGS - (Abstract Only)

Escobar, J., Frank, J.W., Suryawan, A., Nguyen, H.V., Davis, T.A. 2006. Effect of the leucine analogs, Alpha-ketoisocaproic acid (KIC)and norleucine, on muscle protein synthesis and translation initiation factor activation in neonatal pigs [abstract]. The Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology Conference: Advancing the Biomedical Frontier, April 1-5, 2006, San Francisco, California. 20(4):Part I, p. A162.

ORAL N-CARBAMYLGLUTAMATE (NCG) SUPPLEMENTATION INCREASES GROWTH RATE IN SOW-REARED PIGLETS - (Abstract Only)

Frank, J.W., Escobar, J., Nguyen, H.V., Jobgen, S.C., Davis, T.A., Wu, G. 2006. Oral N-carbamylglutamate (NCG) supplementation increases growth rate in sow-reared piglets [abstract]. The Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology Conference: Advancing the Biomedical Frontier, April 1-5, 2006, San Francisco, California. 20(4):Part I, p. A425.

DEVELOPMENTAL REGULATION OF THE ACTIVATION OF SIGNALING COMPONENTS LEADING TO TRANSLATION INITIATION IN SKELETAL MUSCLE OF NEONATAL PIGS - (Abstract Only)

Suryawan, A., Escobar, J., Frank, J.W., Nguyen, H.V., Liu, C.W., Davis, T.A. 2006. Developmental regulation of the activation of signaling components leading to translation initiation in skeletal muscle of neonatal pigs [abstract]. The Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology Conference: Advancing the Biomedical Frontier, April 1-5, 2006, San Francisco, California. 20(4):Part I, p. A425.

AMINO ACIDS AUGMENT MUSCLE PROTEIN SYNTHESIS IN NEONATAL PIGS DURING ENDOTOXEMIA BY MODULATING TRANSLATION INITIATION - (Abstract Only)

Orellana, R.A., Escobar, J., Jeyapalan, A.S., Nguyen, H.V., Suryawan, A., Frank, J., Davis, T.A. 2006. Amino acids augment muscle protein synthesis in neonatal pigs during endotoxemia by modulating translation initiation [abstract]. The Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology Conference: Advancing the Biomedical Frontier, April 1-5, 2006, San Francisco, California. 20(4):Part I, p. A9.

MODULATION OF MUSCLE PROTEIN SYNTHESIS BY INSULIN IS MAINTAINED DURING NEONATAL ENDOTOXEMIA - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Orellana, R.A., O'Connor, P.M.J., Bush, J.A., Suryawan, A., Thivierge, M.C. Nguyen, H.V., Fiorotto, M.L., Davis, T.A. 2006. Modulation of muscle protein synthesis by insulin is maintained during neonatal endotoxemia. American Journal Physiology - Endocrinology and Metabolism. 291(1):E159-E166.

REGULATION OF CARDIAC AND SKELETAL MUSCLE PROTEIN SYNTHESIS BY INDIVIDUAL BRANCHED-CHAIN AMINO ACIDS IN NEONATAL PIGS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Escobar, J., Frank, J.W., Suryawan, A., Nguyen, H.V., Kimball, S.R., Jefferson, L.S., Davis, T.A. 2006. Regulation of cardiac and skeletal muscle protein synthesis by individual branched-chain amino acids in neonatal pigs. American Journal Physiology-Endocrinology and Metabolism. 290(4):E612-E621.

EXPRESSION OF THE TGF-BETA FAMILY OF LIGANDS IS DEVELOPMENTALLY REGULATED IN SKELETAL MUSCLE OF NEONATAL RATS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Suryawan, A., Frank, J.W., Nguyen, H.V., Davis, T.A. 2006. Expression of the TGF-Beta family of ligands is developmentally regulated in skeletal muscle of neonatal rats. Pediatric Research. 59(2):175-179.

DIETARY PROTEIN AND LACTOSE INCREASE TRANSLATION INITIATION FACTOR ACTIVATION AND TISSUE PROTEIN SYNTHESIS IN NEONATAL PIGS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Frank, J.W., Escobar, J., Suryawan, A., Nguyen, H.V., Kimball, S.R., Jefferson, L.S., Davis, T.A. 2006. Dietary protein and lactose increase translation initiation factor activation and tissue protein synthesis in neonatal pigs. American Journal Physiology - Endocrinology and Metabolism. 290(2):E225-E233.

CARDIAC AND SKELETAL MUSCLE PROTEIN SYNTHESIS AND ACTIVATION OF TRANSLATION INITIATION FACTORS ARE STIMULATED BY LEUCINE, BUT NOT ISOLEUCINE OR VALINE, IN NEONATAL PIGS - (Abstract Only)

Escobar, J., Frank, J., Suryawan, A., Nguyen, H., Davis, T. 2005. Cardiac and skeletal muscle protein synthesis and activation of translation initiation factors are stimulated by leucine, but not isoleucine or valine, in neonatal pigs [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science, Proceedings from the 2005 Joint Annual Meeting of the American Dairy Science Association and the American Society of Animal Science. 83(Suppl. 1): abstract 390, p. 239.

EFFECT OF ORAL N-CARBAMYLGLUTAMATE (NCG) SUPPLEMENTATION ON GROWTH AND TISSUE PROTEIN SYNTHESIS IN PIGLETS - (Abstract Only)

Frank, J., Escobar, J., Suryawan, A., Liu, C., Nguyen, H., Davis, T., Wu, G. 2005. Effect of oral N-carbamylglutamate (NCG) supplementation on growth and tissue protein synthesis in piglets [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science, Proceedings from the 2005 Joint Annual Meeting of the American Dairy Science Association and the American Society of Animal Science. 83(Suppl. 1):abstract 186, p. 118.

PROTEIN SYNTHESIS AND TRANSLATION INITIATION FACTOR ACTIVATION IN NEONATAL PIGS FED INCREASING LEVELS OF DIETARY PROTEIN - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Frank, J.W., Escobar, J., Suryawan, A., Kimball, S.R., Nguyen, H.V., Jefferson, L.S., Davis, T.A. 2005. Protein synthesis and translation initiation factor activation in neonatal pigs fed increasing levels of dietary protein. Journal of Nutrition. 135(6):1374-1381.

WHOLE-BODY AND HINDLIMB PROTEIN BREAKDOWN ARE DIFFERENTIALLY ALTERED BY FEEDING IN NEONATAL PIGLETS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Thivierge, M.C., Bush, J.A., Suryawan, A., Nguyen, H.V., Orellana, R.A., Burrin, D.G., Jahoor, F., Davis, T.A. 2005. Whole-body and hindlimb protein breakdown are differentially altered by feeding in neonatal piglets. Journal of Nutrition. 135(6):1430-1437.

DEVELOPMENTAL REGULATION OF PROTEIN KINASE B ACTIVATION IS ISOFORM SPECIFIC IN SKELETAL MUSCLE OF NEONATAL PIGS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Suryawan, A., Davis, T.A. 2005. Developmental regulation of protein kinase B activation is isoform specific in skeletal muscle of neonatal pigs. Pediatric Research. 58(4):719-724.

DIETARY PROTEIN AND LACTOSE INCREASE PROTEIN SYNTHESIS VIA MODULATION OF INSULIN SIGNALING PROTEINS AND TRANSLATION INITIATION FACTORS IN NEONATAL PIGS - (Abstract Only)

Frank, J.W., Escobar, J., Suryawan, A., Nguyen, H.V., Liu, C.W., Kimball, S.R., Jefferson, L.S., Davis, T.A. 2005. Dietary protein and lactose increase protein synthesis via modulation of insulin signaling proteins and translation initiation factors in neonatal pigs [abstract]. The Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology Conference. Part II (abstract 571.4):A977.

EXPRESSION OF TGF-BETA FAMILY OF LIGANDS IS DEVELOPMENTALLY REGULATED IN SKELETAL MUSCLE OF NEONATAL RATS - (Abstract Only)

Suryawan, A., Frank, J.W., Nguyen, H.V., Liu, W. Davis, T.A. 2005. Expression of TGF-Beta family of ligands is developmentally regulated in skeletal muscle of neonatal rats [abstract]. The Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology Conference. Part II(abstract 579.2):A985.

A PHYSIOLOGICAL RISE IN LEUCINE, BUT NOT ISOLEUCINE OR VALINE, INCREASES PROTEIN SYNTHESIS AND TRANSLATION INITIATION FACTOR ACTIVATION IN SKELETAL MUSCLE OF NEONATAL PIGS - (Abstract Only)

Escobar, J., Frank, J.W., Suryawan, A., Nguyen, H.V., Davis, T.A. 2005. A physiological rise in leucine, but not isoleucine or valine, increases protein synthesis and translation initiation factor activation in skeletal muscle of neonatal pigs [abstract]. The 2005 Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology Conference. Part II(abstract 571.3):A976.

PHYSIOLOGICAL RISE IN PLASMA LEUCINE STIMULATES MUSCLE PROTEIN SYNTHESIS IN NEONATAL PIGS BY ENHANCING TRANSLATION INITIATION FACTOR ACTIVATION - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Escobar, J., Frank, J.W., Suryawan, A., Nguyen, H.V., Kimball, S.R., Jefferson, L.S., Davis, T.A. 2005. Physiological rise in plasma leucine stimulates muscle protein synthesis in neonatal pigs by enhancing translation initiation factor activation. American Journal of Physiology, Endocrinology, and Metabolism. 288(5):E914-E921.

PROTEIN TYROSINE PHOSPHATASE 1B (PTP-1B) ACTIVATION IS DEVELOPMENTALLY REGULATED IN MUSCLE OF NEONATAL PIGS - (Abstract Only)

Suryawan, A., Davis, T.A. 2002. Protein tyrosine phosphatase 1B (PTP-1B) activation is developmentally regulated in muscle of neonatal pigs [abstract]. Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology. Part I. 16(4):A229.

INFLUENCE OF DIETARY PROTEIN AND LACTOSE LEVELS ON PROTEIN SYNTHESIS AND TRANSLATION INITIATION FACTOR ACTIVATION IN NEONATAL PIGS - (Abstract Only)

Frank, J.W., Escobar, J., Suryawan, A., Nguyen, H.V., Liu, C.W., Kimball, S.R., Jefferson, L.S., Davis, T.A. 2004. Influence of dietary protein and lactose levels on protein synthesis and translation initiation factor activation in neonatal pigs [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science, Proceedings of the 2004 Joint Annual Meeting of the American Society of Animal Sciences. 82(Suppl. 1):Abstract 766, p. 419.

INFUSION OF A PHYSIOLOGICAL DOSE OF LEUCINE STIMULATES MUSCLE PROTEIN SYNTHESIS IN NEONATAL PIGS BY ENHANCING THE ACTIVITY OF TRANSLATION INITIATION FACTORS - (Abstract Only)

Escobar, J., Frank, J.W., Kimball, S.R., Suryawan, A., Nguyen, H.V., Liu, C.W., Jefferson, L.S., Davis, T.A. 2004. Infusion of a physiological dose of leucine stimulates muscle protein synthesis in neonatal pigs by enhancing the activity of translation initiation factors [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science, Proceedings of the 2004 Joint Annual Meeting of the American Society of Animal Science. 82(Suppl. 1):abstract 767, p. 419.

PROTEIN KINASE B (PKB) ACTIVATION DECREASES WITH DEVELOPMENT IN SKELETAL MUSCLE OF NEONATAL PIGS - (Abstract Only)

Suryawan, A., Nguyen, H.V., Orellana, R.A., Liu, C.W., Davis. T.A. 2004. Protein kinase B (PKB) activation decreases with development in skeletal muscle of neonatal pigs [abstract]. Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology Conference. 18(5):A896.

INSULIN STIMULATES MUSCLE PROTEIN SYNTHESIS IN NEONATES DURING ENDOTOXEMIA DESPITE SUPPRESSION OF INSULIN-STIMULATED MTOR-DEPENDENT TRANSLATION INITIATION - (Abstract Only)

Orellana, R.A., Kimball, S.R., Nguyen, H.V., Bush, J.A., Suryawan, A., Thivierge, M.C., Liu, W., Jefferson, L.S., Davis, T.A. 2004. Insulin stimulates muscle protein synthesis in neonates during endotoxemia despite suppression of insulin-stimulated mTOR-dependent translation initiation [abstract]. Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology Conference. 18(5):A855.

TISSUE SPECIFICITY OF THE PROTEIN SYNTHETIC RESPONSE TO INSULIN AND AMINO ACIDS IN NEONATAL PIGS - (Abstract Only)

Suryawan, A., O'Connor, P.M., Orellana, R.A., Nguyen, H.V., Bush, J.A., Liu, C.W., Davis, T.A. 2004. Tissue specificity of the protein synthetic response to insulin and amino acids in neonatal pigs [abstract]. Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology Conference. 18(4):A543-544.

EFFECTS OF DIETARY PROTEIN ON PROTEIN SYNTHESIS IN NEONATAL PIGS - (Abstract Only)

Frank, J.W., Escobar, J., Kimball, S.R., Suryawan, A., Nguyen, H.V., Liu, C.W., Jefferson, L.S., Davis, T.A. 2004. Effects of dietary protein on protein synthesis in neonatal pigs [abstract]. Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology Conference. 18(4):A377.

MUSCLE-SPECIFIC OVEREXPRESSION OF ID-1 IMPAIRS THE DEVELOPMENTAL ACCRETION OF MYOFIBRILLAR PROTEINS - (Abstract Only)

Fiorotto, M.L., Davis, T.A., Rosenberger, J., DeBurin, C., Donovan, M. 2002. Muscle-specific overexpression of Id-1 impairs the developmental accretion of myofibrillar proteins [abstract]. Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology Journal, Part II. 16(5):A773.

A PHYSIOLOGICAL RISE IN PLASMA LEUCINE STIMULATES MUSCLE PROTEIN SYNTHESIS IN NEONATAL PIGS BY INCREASING 48S RIBOSOMAL COMPLEX ASSEMBLY - (Abstract Only)

Escobar, J., Frank, J.W., Kimball, S.R., Suryawan, A., Nguyen, H.V., Liu, C.W., Jefferson, L.S., Davis, T.A. 2004. A physiological rise in plasma leucine stimulates muscle protein synthesis in neonatal pigs by increasing 48S ribosomal complex assembly [abstract]. Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology Conference. 18(5):A855.

PERIPHERAL LEPTIN ADMINISTRATION ALTERS HORMONE AND METABOLITE LEVELS IN THE YOUNG PIG - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Ramsay, T.G., Bush, J.A., McMurtry, J.P., Thivierge, M.C., Davis, T.A. 2004. Peripheral leptin administration alters hormone and metabolite levels in the young pig. Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology. 138(Part A):17-25.

REGULATION OF NEONATAL LIVER PROTEIN SYNTHESIS BY INSULIN AND AMINO ACIDS IN PIGS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

O'Connor, P.M., Kimball, S.R., Suryawan, A., Bush, J.A., Nguyen, H.V., Jefferson, L.S., Davis, T.A. 2004. Regulation of neonatal liver protein synthesis by insulin and amino acids in pigs. American Journal of Physiology - Endocrinology and Metabolism. 286(6):E994-E1003.

PROTEINS AND AMINO ACIDS IN ENTERAL NUTRITION - (Review Article)

Burrin, D.G., Davis, T.A. 2004. Proteins and amino acids in enteral nutrition. Current Opinion in Clinical Nutrition and Metabolic Care. 7(1):79-87.

REGULATION OF MUSCLE PROTEIN SYNTHESIS IN NEONATAL PIGS DURING PROLONGED ENDOTOXEMIA - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Orellana, R.A., Kimball, S.R., Nguyen, H.V., Bush, J.A., Suryawan, A., Thivierge, C., Jefferson, L.S., Davis, T.A. 2004. Regulation of muscle protein synthesis in neonatal pigs during prolonged endotoxemia. Pediatric Research. 55(3):442-449.

AMINO ACIDS DO NOT ALTER THE INSULIN-INDUCED ACTIVATION OF THE INSULIN SIGNALING PATHWAY IN NEONATAL PIGS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Suryawan, A., O'Connor, P.M., Kimball, S.R., Bush, J.A., Nguyen, H.V., Jefferson, L.S., Davis, T.A. 2004. Amino acids do not alter the insulin-induced activation of the insulin signaling pathway in neonatal pigs. Journal of Nutrition. 134(1)24-30.

SOMATOTROPIN REGULATION OF PROTEIN METABOLISM IN PIGS - (Review Article)

Davis, T.A., Bush, J.A., Vann, R.C., Suryawan, A., Kimball, S.R., Burrin, D.G. 2004. Somatotropin regulation of protein metabolism in pigs. Journal of Animal Science. 82(E. Suppl.):E207-E213.

REGULATION OF SKELETAL MUSCLE PROTEIN METABOLISM IN GROWING ANIMALS - (Book / Chapter)

Davis, T.A., Fiorotto, M.L. 2005. Regulation of skeletal muscle protein metabolism in growing animals. In: Burrin, D.G., Mersmann, H.J., Salek, E., editors. Biology of Metabolism in Growing Animals. Biology of Growing Animals Series, Volume 3. London, United Kingdom:Elsevier Limited. Part II: Protein Metabolism, Chapter 2, p. 37-68.

INSULIN/INSULIN-LIKE GROWTH FACTOR-1 HYBRID RECEPTOR ABUNDANCE DECREASES WITH DEVELOPMENT IN SUCKLING PIGS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Suryawan, A., Nguyen, H.V., Orellana, R.A., Bush, J.A., Davis, T.A. 2003. Insulin/insulin-like growth factor-I hybrid receptor abundance decreases with development in suckling pigs. Journal of Nutrition. 133(9):2783-2787.

ENDOTOXIN INDUCES DIFFERENTIAL REGULATION OF MTOR-DEPENDENT SIGNALING IN SKELETAL MUSCLE AND LIVER OF NEONATAL PIGS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Kimball, S.R., Orellana, R.A., O'Connor, P.M.J., Suryawa, A., Bush, J.A., Nguyen, H.V., Thivierge, M.C., Jefferson, L.S., Davis, T.A. Endotoxin induces differential regulation of mTOR-dependent signaling in skeletal muscle and liver of neonatal pigs. American Journal of Physiology Endocrinology and Metabolism. 285:E637-E644.

PERIPHERAL LEPTIN ADMINISTRATION ALTERS HORMONE AND METABOLITE LEVELS IN THE YOUNG PIG - (Abstract Only)

Ramsay, T.G., Bush, J.A., McMurtry, J.P., Thivierge, M.C., Davis, T.A. 2003. Peripheral leptin administration alters hormone and metabolite levels in the young pig [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 81(Suppl. 1):95.

SOMATOTROPIN REGULATION OF SKELETAL MUSCLE PROTEIN DEPOSITION IN PIGS - (Abstract Only)

Davis, T.A., Bush, J.A., Vann, R.C., Suryawan, A., Burrin, D.G. 2003. Somatotropin regulation of skeletal muscle protein deposition in pigs [Abstract]. Journal of Dairy Science. 81(Suppl 1.):65.

INTERACTION OF AMINO ACIDS AND INSULIN IN THE REGULATION OF PROTEIN METABOLISM IN GROWING ANIMALS - (Review Article)

Davis, T.A., Suryawan, A., Bush, J.A., O'Connor, P.M., Thivierge, M.C. 2003. Interaction of amino acids and insulin in the regulation of protein metabolism in growing animals. Canadian Journal of Animal Science. 83(3):357-364.

INSULIN / INSULIN-LIKE GROWTH FACTOR-I (IGF-I) HYBRID RECEPTOR ABUNDANCE DECREASES WITH DEVELOPMENT IN NEONATAL PIGS - (Abstract Only)

Suryawan, A., Nguyen, H.V., Orellana, R.A., Bush, J.A., Liu, C.W., Davis, T.A. 2003. Insulin-insulin-like growth factor-I (IGF-I) hybrid receptor abundance decreases with development in neonatal pigs [abstract]. Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology Conference. Part II, 17(5):A1158.

DIFFERENTIAL PROTEIN SYNTHETIC RESPONSE IN MUSCLE AND VISCERAL TISSUE TO SOMATOTROPIN IN FED GROWING PIGS - (Abstract Only)

Bush, J.A., O'Connor, P.M., Suryawan, A., Orellana, R.A., Nguyen, H.V., Liu, C.W., Davis, T.A. 2003. Differential protein synthetic response in muscle and visceral tissue to somatotropin in fed growing pigs [abstract]. Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology Conference. Part II, 17(5):A810.

MODULATION OF MUSCLE PROTEIN SYNTHESIS BY INSULIN IS MAINTAINED DURING ACUTE NEONATAL ENDOTOXEMIA - (Abstract Only)

Orellana, R.A., O'Connor, P.M., Nguyen, H.V., Bush, J.A., Thivierge, M.C., Suryawan, A., Liu, C.W., Fiorotto, M.L., Davis, T.A. 2003. Modulation of muscle protein synthesis by insulin is maintained during acute neonatal endotoxemia [abstract]. Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology Conference. Part I, 17(4):A739.

THE ROLE OF GLUCOSE IN THE REGULATION OF PROTEIN SYNTHESIS IN THE NEONATE - (Abstract Only)

O'Connor, P.M., Kimball, S.R., Orellana, R.A., Nguyen, H.V., Bush, J.A., Suryawan, A., Liu, C.W., Davis, T.A. 2003. The role of glucose in the regulation of protein synthesis in the neonate [abstract]. Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology Conference. Part II, 17(5):A810-A811.

GLUCOSE CONTRIBUTES TO THE REGULATION OF POSTPRANDIAL PROTEIN SYNTHESIS IN NEONATES - (Abstract Only)

O'Connor, P.M., Kimball, S.R., Orellana, R.A., Bush, J.A., Suryawan, A., Nguyen, H.V., Jefferson, L.S., Davis, T.A. 2003. Glucose contributes to the regulation of postprandial protein synthesis in neonates [abstract]. Pediatric Academic Society. Part II, 53(4):167A.

TRANSLATIONAL CONTROL OF PROTEIN SYNTHESIS IN MUSCLE AND LIVER OF GROWTH HORMONE-TREATED PIGS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Bush, J.A., Kimball, S.R., O'Connor, P.M., Suryawan, A., Orellana, R.A., Nguyen, H.V., Jefferson, L.S., Davis, T.A. 2003. Translational control of protein synthesis in muscle and liver of growth hormone-treated pigs. Journal of Endocrinology. 144(4):1273-1283.

BIOGRAPHICAL ARTICLE: PETER J. REEDS, FEBRUARY 22, 1945 - AUGUST 13, 2002 - (Review Article)

Davis, T.A., Burrin, D.G., Fiorotto, M.L. 2003. Biographical Article: Peter J. Reeds (February 22, 1945-August 13, 2002). Journal of Nutrition. 133(1):5-8.

ACUTE IGF-1 INFUSION STIMULATES PROTEIN SYNTHESIS IN SKELETAL MUSCLE AND OTHER TISSUES OF NEONATAL PIGS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Davis,T.A., Fiorotto,M.L., Burrin,D.G., Vann,R.C., Reed,P.J., Nguyen,H.V., Beckett,P.R., Bush,J.A. 2002. Acute IGF-I infusion stimulates protein synthesis in skeletal muscle and other tissues of neonatal pigs. American Journal of Physiology - Endocrinology and Metabolism. 283(4):E638-E647.

ROLE OF AMINO ACIDS AND INSULIN IN THE REGULATION OF LIVER PROTEIN SYNTHESIS IN NEONATES - (Abstract Only)

O'Connor, P.M.J., Kimball, S.R., Suryawan,A., Bush, J.A., Nguyen, H.V., Davis, T.A. 2002. Role of amino acids and insulin in the regulation of liver protein synthesis in neonates [abstract]. Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology Conference. Part I, 16(4):A235.

REGULATION OF PROTEIN SYNTHESIS IN MUSCLE AND LIVER OF FASTED AND FED SOMATOTROPIN-TREATED PIGS - (Abstract Only)

Bush, J.A., Kimball, S.R., Nguyen, H.V., Suryawan, A., O'Connor, P.M.J., Reeds, P.J., Davis, T.A. 2002. Regulation of protein synthesis in muscle and liver of fasted and fed somatotropin-treated pigs [abstract]. Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology Conference. Part I, 16(4):A236

MUSCLE PROTEIN SYNTHESIS IS MODERATELY REDUCED IN EARLY NEONATAL ENDOTOXMIA - (Abstract Only)

Orellana, R.A., O'Connor, P.M.J., Nguyen, H.V., Bush, J.A., Thivierge, C., Suryawan, A., Fiorotto, M.L., Davis, T.A. 2002. Muscle protein synthesis is moderately reduced in early neonatal endotoxemia [abstract]. Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology Conference. 16(4):A235-A236.

DIFFERENTIAL REGULATION OF PROTEIN SYNTHESIS IN SKELETAL MUSCLE AND LIVER OF NEONATAL PIGS IN EXPERIMENTALLY-INDUCED SEPSIS - (Abstract Only)

Kimball, S.R., Orellana, R.A., O'Connor, P.M.J., Bush, J.A., Thivierge, C., Suryawan, A., Nguyen, H.V., Jefferson, L.S., Davis, T.A. 2002. Differential regulation of protein synthesis in skeletal muscle and liver of neonatal pigs in experimentally-induced sepsis [abstract]. Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology Conference. Part II, 16(5):A782.

THE REGULATORY ROLES OF INSULIN AND AMINO ACIDS IN NEONATAL LIVER PROTEIN SYNTHESIS - (Abstract Only)

O'Connor, P.M., Nguyen, H.V., Suryawan, A., Bush, J.A., Kimball, S.R., Davis, T.A. 2002. The regulatory roles of insulin and amino acids in neonatal liver protein synthesis [abstract]. Pediatric Research Society. Part II, 51(4):136A.

STIMULATION OF PROTEIN SYNTHESIS BY BOTH INSULIN AND AMINO ACIDS IS UNIQUE TO SKELETAL MUSCLE IN NEONATAL PIGS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Davis,T.A., Fiorotto,M.L., Beckett,P.R., Burrin,D.G., Reeds,P.J., Vann,R., Nguyen,H.V., O'Connor,P.M.J. 2002. American Journal of Physiology - Endocrinology and Metabolism. 282(4):E880-E890.

DEVELOPMENTAL DECLINE IN COMPONENTS OF SIGNAL TRANSDUCTION PATHWAYS REGULATING PROTEIN SYNTHESIS IN PIG MUSCLE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Kimball, S.R., Farrell, P.A., Nguyen, H.V., Jefferson, L.S., Davis, T.A. 2002. Developmental decline in components of signal transduction pathways regulating protein synthesis in pig muscle. American Journal of Physiology Endocrinology and Metabolism. 282(3):E585-E592.

SOMATOTROPIN-INDUCED AMINO ACID CONSERVATION IN PIGS INVOLVES DIFFERENTIAL REGULATION OF LIVER AND GUT UREA CYCLE ENZYME ACTIVITY - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Bush, J.A., Guoyao, W., Suryawan, A., Nguyen, H.V., Davis, T.A. 2002. Somatotropin-induced amino acid conservation in pigs involves differential regulation of liver and gut urea cycle enzyme activity. Journal of Nutrition. 132(1):59-67.

DEVELOPMENTAL CHANGES IN THE FEEDING-INDUCED ACTIVATION OF THE INSULIN-SIGNALING PATHWAY IN NEONATAL PIGS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Suryawan, A., Nguyen, H.V., Bush, J.A., Davis, T.A. 2001. Developmental changes in the feeding-induced activation of the insulin-signaling pathway in neonatal pigs. American Journal of Physiology - Endocrinology and Metabolism. 281(5):E908-E915.

TISSUE-SPECIFIC RESPONSE OF PROTEIN METABOLISM TO SOMATOTROPIN TREATMENT IN GROWING PIGS - (Abstract Only)

Bush, J.A., Nguyen, H.V., Suryawan, A., O'Connor, P.M., Burrin, D.G., Reeds, P.J., Liu, C.W. Davis, T.A. 2001. Tissue-specific response of protein metabolism to somatotropin treatment in growing pigs [abstract]. Journal of Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology. Part II, 15(5):A730.

DIFFERENTIAL EFFECTS OF INSULIN ON PERIPHERAL AND VISCERAL TISSUE PROTEIN SYNTHESIS IN NEONATAL PIGS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Davis, T.A., Fiorotto, M.L., Beckett, P.R., Burrin, D.G., Reeds, R.J., Wray-Cahen, D., Nguyen, H.V. 2001. Differential effects of insulin on peripheral and visceral tissue protein synthesis in neonatal pigs. American Journal of Physiology: Endocrinology and Metabolism. 280(5):E770-E779.

FEEDING STIMULATES PROTEIN SYNTHESIS IN MUSCLE AND LIVER OF NEONATAL PIGS THROUGH AN MTOR-DEPENDENT PROCESS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Kimball, S.R., Jefferson, L.S., Nguyen, H.V., Suryawan, A., Bush, J.A., Davis, T.A. 2000. Feeding stimulates protein synthesis in muscle and liver of neonatal pigs through an mTOR-dependent process. American Journal of Physiology - Endocrinology and Metabolism. 279(5):E1080-E1087

DEVELOPMENTAL CHANGES IN THE FEEDING-INDUCED STIMULATION OF TRANSLATION INITIATION IN SKELETAL MUSCLE AND LIVER OF NEONATAL PIGS - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (17-Feb-00)

COLOSTRUM ENHANCES THE NUTRITIONAL STIMULATION OF VITAL ORGAN PROTEIN SYNTHESIS IN NEONATAL PIGS. - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (04-Mar-97)

ROLE OF MILK-BORNE VERSUS ENDOGENOUS INSULIN-LIKE GROWTH FACTORS IN NEONATAL GROWTH - (Review Article) - (30-Sep-96)

ORAL INSULIN-LIKE GROWTH FACTOR-I (IGF-I) INCREASES SMALL INTESTINAL GROWTHIN FORMULA-FED NEONATAL PIGS. - (Proceedings) - (10-Nov-95)