Projects

Evaluation of Genetically Engineered Cattle and Refining Techniques for Producing Them Appropriated (D)   Accession Number: 412303

Improved Efficiency of Bovine Cloning Specific Cooperative Agreement (S)   Accession Number: 412100

Publications

Expression of porcine myostatin prodomain genomic sequence leads to a decrease in muscle growth, but significant intramuscular fat accretion in transgenic pigs. - (Abstract)

Yang, J., Schulman, L., Pursel, V.G., Solomon, M.B., Mitchell, A.D., Zhao, B., Li, Z., Wall, R.J. 2009. Expression of porcine myostatin prodomain genomic sequence leads to a decrease in muscle growth, but significant intramuscular fat accretion in transgenic pigs. Transgenic Animal Research Conference VIII, p. 15.

Enhanced Myogenesis in adult skeletal muscle by transgenic expression of Myostatin Propeptide - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Zhao, B., Li, E.J., Wall, R.J., Yang, J. 2009. Enhanced Myogenesis in adult skeletal muscle by transgenic expression of Myostatin Propeptide. Biomed Central (BMC) Genomics 2009, 10:305 doi:10.1186/1471-2164-10-305.

Animal productivity and genetic diversity: Transgenic and cloned animals - (Monograph)

Wall, R.J., Laible, G., Maga, E., Seidel, G., Whitelaw, B. 2009. Animal productivity and genetic diversity: Transgenic and cloned animals. Council for Agricultural Science and Technology Issue Paper 43, Ames, IA, pp. 16.

Genetic engineering for enhancing animal well-being - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Wall, R.J. 2008. Genetic engineering for enhancing animal well-being. Biotechnology International Symposium Proceedings, p. 12-15, University of Santiago de Compostela, Spain.

Gene Transfer in Livestock: Which Method should I use? - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Wall, R.J. 2008. Gene Transfer in Livestock: Which Method should I use?. Biotechnology International Symposium Proceedings, p. 27-31, University of Santiago de Compostela, Spain.

Enhanced host immune recognition of E.coli causing mastitis in CD-14 transgenic mice. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Wall, R.J., Powell, A., Sohn, E.J., Foster-Frey, J., Bannerman, D.D., and Paape, M. 2009. Enhanced host immune recognition of mastitis causing Escherchia Coli in CD-14 transgenic mice. Animal Biotechnology. 20:1-14

Fate of Lysostaphin in Milk from Individual Cows Through Pasteurization and Cheesemaking - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Van Hekken, D.L., Wall, R.J., Somkuti, G.A., Powell, A.M., Tunick, M.H., Tomasula, P.M. 2009. Fate of lysostaphin in milk from individual cows through pasteurization and cheesemaking. Journal of Dairy Science. 92:444-457.

Emerging Technologies to benefit farmers in sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia - (Book/Chapter)

Larkins, B.A., Bringgs, S.P., Delmer, D.P., Dick, R.P., Flavell, R.B., Gressel, J., Habtemarian, T., Lal, R., St. Leger, R.J., and Wall, R.J. 2009 Emerging technologies to benefit farmers in sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia. National Academies Press, Washington, D.C. pp. 269.

Body composition of transgenic pigs expressing the myostatin pro domain - (Abstract)

Mitchell, A.D., Wall, R.J. 2008. Body composition of transgenic pigs expressing the myostatin pro domain. Journal of Animal Science 86 (E-Suppl. 2): 423 (Abstract #TH64).

Meiotic Recombination in Somatic Cell Nuclear Transfer Bulls and Their Offspring - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Hart, E.J., Pinton, A., Powell, A.M., Wall, R.J., King, W.A. 2008. Meiotic Recombination in Somatic Cell Nuclear Transfer Bulls and Their Offspring. Cytogenet.Genome Research 120(1-2), 97-101.

Meiotic recombination in normal and cloned bulls and their offspring - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Hart, E.J., Pinton, A., Powell, A., Wall, R., and King, W.A. 2008. Meiotic recombination in normal and clone bulls and their offspring. Cytogenetic and Genome Research. 120(1-2): 97-101.

Are animal models as good as we think? - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Wall, R.J. and Shani, M. 2008. Are animal models as good as we think? Theriogenology. 69:2-9.

Carcass Composition and Skeletal Muscle Morphology of Swine Expressing An Insulin-Like Growth Factor I Transgene - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Bee, G., Pursel, V.G., Mitchell, A.D., Maruyama, K., Wells, K.D., Solomon, M.B., Wall, R.J., Coleman, M.E., Schwartz, R.J. 2007. Carcass composition and skeletal muscle morphology of swine expressing an insulin-like growth factor-I transgene. Archives of Animal Breeding. 50(5):501-519.

Fate of Lysostaphin in Milk Through the Cheesemaking Process - (Abstract)

Van Hekken, D.L., Wall, R.J., Somkuti, G.A., Tomasula, P.M. (Abstract) 2007. Fate of lysostaphin in milk through the cheesemaking process. 2007. Journal of Dairy Science. 90:(Suppl 1):270

Coordinated Patterns of Gene Expression for Skeletal Muscle Hypertrophy in Transgenic Mice Expressing Myostatin Propeptide - (Abstract) - (14-Dec-06)

Lactation Induction As a Predictor of Post-Parturition Transgene Expression in Bovine Milk - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Powell, A.M., Kerr, D.E., Guthrie, H.D., Wall, R.J. 2007. Lactation induction as a predictor of post-parturition transgene expression in bovine milk. Journal of Dairy Research. 74(2):247-254.

Cytological and Molecular Analysis of Normal and Cloned Bulls¿ Meiosis - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Pinton, A., Favetta, L.A., Coppola, G., Ducos, A., Powell, A.M., Wall, R.J., King, W.A. 2006. Cytological and molecular analysis of normal and cloned bulls¿ meiosis. Colloquium on Domestic Animal Cytogenetics and Gene Mapping.

By Way of Example: Biotechnological Defense Against Mastitis Disease - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Wall, R.J. 2006. By way of example: biotechnological defense against mastitis disease. Meeting Proceedings. http://www.usda.gov/oce/forum/2006 Speeches/PDF speech doc/Wall.pdf

In Vivo Evaluation of Changes in Body Composition of Transgenic Mice Expressing the Myostatin Pro Domain Using Dual Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Mitchell, A.D., Wall, R. 2005. In vivo evaluation of changes in body composition of transgenic mice expressing the myostatin pro domain using dual energy x-ray absorptiometry. Growth, Development and Aging. Vol. 69(2).

Lactation Induction in Prepubertal Bulls and Heifers As a Tool for Predicting Mammary Specific Transgene Expression in Cattle - (Abstract)

Powell, A.M., Kerr, D.E., Wall, R.J. 2006. Lactation induction in prepubertal bulls and heifers as a tool for predicting mammary specific transgene expression in cattle. Reproduction, Fertility and Development. 18:296.

Transgenic Expression of Myostatin Propeptide Prevents Diet-Induced Obesity and Insulin Resistance - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Zhao, B., Wall, R.J., Yang, J. 2005. Transgenic expression of myostatin propeptide prevents diet-induced obesity and insulin resistance. Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications. 337(1):248-255.

Can We Engineer Genetic Resistance to Mastitis? - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Kerr, D.E., Bannerman, D.D., Paape, M.J., Wall, R.J. 2005. Can we engineer genetic resistance to mastitis? NMC 2005 Regional Meeting Proceedings, July 12-13, 2005, Burlington, VT. p. 31-36.

Engineering Disease Resistant Cattle - (Review Article)

Donovan, D.M., Kerr, D.E., Wall, R.J. 2005. Engineering disease resistant cattle. Transgenic Research. 14(5):563-567.

A Novel Strategy for the Prevention of Staphylococcus Aureus-Induced Mastitis in Dairy Cows - (Popular Publication)

Bannerman, D.D., Wall, R.J. 2005. A novel strategy for the prevention of Staphylococcus aureus-induced mastitis in dairy cows. Information Systems for Biotechnology(ISB)News Report. May 2005 Issue:1-4.

Major Advances Associated with the Biosynthesis of Milk - (Book/Chapter)

Bauman, D.E., Mather, I.H., Wall, R.J., Lock, A.L. 2006. Major advances associated with the biosynthesis of milk. Journal of Dairy Science. 89:1235-1243.

Comparison of Gene Expression in Individual Preimplantation Bovine Embryos Produced by in Vitro Fertilization Or Somatic Cell Nuclear Transfer - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

De A. Camargo, L.S., Powell, A.M., Do Vale Filho, V.R., Wall, R.J. 2005. Comparison of gene expression in individual preimplantation bovine embryos produced by in vitro fertilization or somatic cell nuclear transfer. Journal of Reproduction, Fertility and Development. 17:469-487.

Follicular Expression of a Human Beta-Cell Leukemia/lymphoma-2 (Bcl-2)transgene Does Not Decrease Atresia Or Increase Ovulation Rate in Swine - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Guthrie, H.D., Wall, R.J., Pursel, V.G., Foster Frey, J.A., Donovan, D.M., Dawson, H.D., Welch, G.R., Garrett, W.M. 2005. Follicular expression of a human B-cell leukemia/lymphoma-2 (Bcl-2)transgene does not decrease atresia or increase ovulation rate in swine. Journal Of Reproduction, Fertility And Development. 17(4):457-468.

Genetically Enhanced Cows Resist Intramammary Staphylococcus Aureus Infection - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Wall, R.J., Powell, A.M., Paape, M.J., Kerr, D.E., Bannerman, D.D., Pursel, V.G., Wells, K.D., Talbot, N.C., Hawk, H.W. 2005. Genetically enhanced cows resist intramammary staphylococcus aureus infection. Nature Biotechnology. 23(4):445-451.

Prevention of High-Fat Diet Induced Insulin Resistance by Transgenic Interruption of Myostatin Function in Mice - (Abstract)

Zhao, B., Wall, R.J., Yang, J. 2005. Prevention of high-fat diet induced insulin resistance by transgenic interruption of myostatin function in mice [abstract]. North American Association for the Study of Obesity.

Effect of Roscovitine of Fibroblast's Ability to Form Blastocysts and Pregnancies after Bovine Nuclear Transfer - (Abstract)

Powell, A.M., Graninger, P.G., Talbot, N.C., Wall, R.J. 2004. Effect of roscovitine of fibroblast's ability to form blastocysts and pregnancies after bovine nuclear transfer. International Embryo Transfer Society Annual Meeting.Reproduction, Fertility and Development. 16:155.

Follicular Expression of a Human Beta-Cell Leukemia/lymphoma-2 (Bcl-2)transgene Does Not Decrease Atresia Or Increase Ovulation Rate in Swine - (Abstract)

Guthrie, H.D., Wall, R.J., Pursel, V.G., Donovan, D.M., Welch, G.R., Garrett, W.M. 2004. Follicular expression of a human beta-cell leukemia/lymphoma-2 (bcl-2)transgene does not decrease atresia or increase ovulation rate in swine [abstract]. Society for the Study of Reproduction Annual Meeting. p. 275.

Expression of a Group B Streptococcus Bacteriophage Lysin in Mammalian Cells. - (Abstract)

Donovan, D.M., Wall, R.J., Pritchard, D., Talbot, N.C. 2004. Expression of a group b streptococcus bacteriophage lysin in mammalian cells. [abstract]. American Society for Microbiology. No. M-035.

Follicular Expression of a Human Beta-Cell Leukemia/lymphoma-2 (Bcl-2)transgene Does Not Decrease Atresia Or Increase Ovulation Rate in Swine. - (Abstract)

Guthrie, H.D., Wall, R.J., Pursel, V.G., Foster Frey, J.A., Donovan, D.M., Welch, G.R., Garrett, W.M. 2004. Follicular expression of a human beta-cell leukemia/lymphoma-2 (bcl-2)transgene does not decrease atresia or increase ovulation rate in swine. Society for the Study of Reproduction Annual Meeting. Abstract. p275.

Progress on Using Transgenes to Produce Lean Pork - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Pursel, V.G., Mitchell, A.D., Wall, R.J. 2004. Progress on using transgenes to produce lean pork. In: Present and Future of Transgenic Cloned Pigs. Proceedings of the 2nd International Symposium of Research Center for Transgenic Cloned Pigs. Daejeon, Korea. pp 1-18.

Codon-Optimization of Threonine Biosynthetic Genes for Mammalian Cells. - (Abstract)

Smith, J.E,III, Rees, W.D., Richards, M.P., Wall, R.J. 2004. Codon-optimization of threonine biosynthetic genes for mammalian cells [abstract]. Proceedings fo BARC Posoter Day. Abstract No. 48.

Cell Donor Influences Success of Producing Cattle by Somatic Cell Nuclear Transfer - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Powell, A.M., Talbot, N.C., Wells, K.D., Kerr, D.E., Pursel, V.G., Wall, R.J. 2004. Cell donor influences success of producing cattle by somatic cell nuclear transfer. Biology of Reproduction. 71(1):210-6.

In Vivo Evaluation of Changes in Body Composition of Transgenic Mice Expressing the Myostatin Pro Domain Using Dual Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry. - (Abstract)

Mitchell, A.D., Wall, R.J. 2004. In vivo evaluation of changes in body composition of transgenic mice expressing the myostatin pro domain using dual energy x-ray absorptiometry [abstract]. FASEB Journal. 18(5):A210.

Biotechnology: Transgenic Animals - (Review Article)

Pursel, V.G., Wall, R.J. 2004. Biotechnology: transgenic animals. Encyclopedia of Animal Science. 149-151.

Expression of Lysostaphin in Milk of Transgenic Mice Affects the Growth of Neonates - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Mitra, A., Hruska, K., Wellnitz, O., Kerr, D. E., Caupuco, A. V., and Wall, R. J. (2003). Expression of lysostaphin in milk of transgenic mice afftects the growth of neonates. Transgenic Research 12:597-605

Above and Belowground Responses of C3-C4 Species Mixtures to Elevated Co2 and Soil Water Availability - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

DERNER, J.D., JOHNSON, H.B., KIMBALL, B.A., PINTER JR, P.J., POLLEY, H.W., TISCHLER, C.R., BOUTTON, T., LAMORTE, R., WALL, R.J., ADAM, N.R. ABOVE- AND BELOWGROUND RESPONSES OF C3-C4 SPECIES MIXTURES TO ELEVATED CO2 AND SOIL WATER AVAILABILITY. GLOBAL CHANGE BIOLOGY. 2003.

Molecular Characterization of Lysozyme Type II Gene in Rainbow Trout. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Mitra, A., Foster-Frey, J. A., Wells,K. D., Rexroad,C. E. III, Wells,K. D. and Wall,R. J. (2003) Molecular Characterization lysozyme type II gene in rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss): Evidence of Gene Duplication. Animal Biotechnology 14:7-12.