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Catherine P Kirschke
Obesity and Metabolism Research
Biologist

Phone: (530) 754-5757
Fax: (530) 752-5271

430 W HEALTH SCIENCES DRIVE
DAVIS , CA 95616

Publications (Clicking on the reprint icon Reprint Icon will take you to the publication reprint.)
SLC30A family expression in the pancreatic islets of humans and mice: cellular localization in the ß-cells -
Cai, Y., Kirschke, C.P., Huang, L. 2018. SLC30A family expression in the pancreatic islets of humans and mice: cellular localization in the ß-cells. Journal of Molecular Histology. 49(2):133-145. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10735-017-9753-0.
Aberrant fatty acid metabolism in the skeletal muscle contributes to insulin resistance in zinc transporter 7 (Znt7) knockout mice -
Huang, L., Tepaamorndech, S., Kirschke, C.P., Newman, J.W., Keyes, W.R., Pedersen, T.L. 2018. Aberrant fatty acid metabolism in the skeletal muscle contributes to insulin resistance in zinc transporter 7 (Znt7) knockout mice. Journal of Biological Chemistry. 293(20):7549-7563. doi:10.1074/jbc.M117.817692.
ZNT7 binds to CD40 and influences CD154-triggered p38 MAPK activity in B lymphocytes-a possible regulatory mechanism for zinc in immune function -
Tepaamorndech, S., Oort, P.J., Kirschke, C.P., Yimeng, C., Huang, L. 2017. ZNT7 binds to CD40 and influences CD154-triggered p38 MAPK activity in B lymphocytes-a possible regulatory mechanism for zinc in immune function. FEBS Open Bio. 7(5):675–690. doi: 10.1002/2211-5463.12211.
Down-regulation of zinc transporter 8 (SLC30A8) in pancreatic beta-cells promotes cell survival -
Huang, L., Kirschke, C.P. 2016. Down-regulation of zinc transporter 8 (SLC30A8) in pancreatic beta-cells promotes cell survival. Austin Journal of Endocrinology and Diabetes. 3:1037.
Down-regulation of zinc transporter 8 (SLC30A8) in pancreatic beta-cells promotes cell survival. -
Huang, L., Kirschke, C.P. 2016. Down-regulation of zinc transporter 8 (SLC30A8) in pancreatic beta-cells promotes cell survival.. Austin Journal of Endocrinology and Diabetes. 3(1):1-8.
Zinc transporter 7 deficiency affects lipid synthesis in adipocytes by inhibiting insulin-dependent Akt activity and glucose uptake -
Tepaamorndech, S., Kirschke, C.P., Pedersen, T.L., Keyes, W.R., Newman, J.W., Huang, L. 2015. Zinc transporter 7 deficiency affects lipid synthesis in adipocytes by inhibiting insulin-dependent Akt activity and glucose uptake. FEBS Journal. 283(2):378-394. doi: 10.1111/febs.13582.
Linking cellular zinc status to body weight and fat mass: mapping quantitative trait loci in Znt7 knockout mice -
Dietary strawberry powder reduces blood glucose concentrations in obese and lean C57BL/6 mice and selectively lowers plasma C-reactive protein in lean mice -
Parelman, M.A., Storms, D.H., Kirschke, C.P., Huang, L., Zunino, S.J. 2012. Dietary strawberry powder reduces blood glucose concentrations in obese and lean C57BL/6 mice and selectively lowers plasma C-reactive protein in lean mice. British Journal of Nutrition. 1-11. DOI: 10.1017/S0007114512000037.
A null-mutation in the Znt7 gene accelerates prostate tumor formation in a transgenic adenocarcinoma mouse prostate model Reprint Icon -
Tepaamorndech, S., Huang, L., Kirschke, C.P. 2011. A null-mutation in the Znt7 gene accelerates prostate tumor formation in a transgenic adenocarcinoma mouse prostate model. Cancer Letters. 308 (2011) 33-42.
Over-expression of ZnT7 increases insulin synthesis and secretion in pancreatic beta-cells by promoting insulin gene transcription Reprint Icon -
Huang, L., Mi, Y., Kirschke, C.P. 2010. Over-expression of ZnT7 increases insulin synthesis and secretion in pancreatic beta-cells by promoting insulin gene transcription. Experimental Cell Research. 2010 Volume 316, Issue 16 2630-2643
Expression of ZNT (SLC30) family members in the epithelium of the mouse prostate during sexual maturation -
Kirschke, C.P., Huang, L. 2008. Expression of ZNT (SLC30) family members in the epithelium of the mouse prostate during sexual maturation. Journal of Histochemistry and Cytochemistry (2008) 39:359-370.
Znt7 (Slc30a7)-DEFICIENT MICE DISPLAY REDUCED BODY ZINC STATUS AND BODY FAT ACCUMULATION -
Huang, L., Yu, Y., Kirschke, C.P., Gertz, E.R., Kent K.C., L. 2008. Znt7 (Slc30a7)-Deficient Mice Display Rreduced Body ZincC Status and Body Fat Accumulation. Journal of Biological Chemistry. 282,51:37053-37063, 2007.
A DI-LEUCINE SORTING SIGNAL IN ZIP1 (SLC39A1) MEDIATES ENDOCYTOSIS OF THE PROTEIN -
Huang, L., Kirschke, C.P. A di-leucine sorting signal in zip1 (slc39a1) mediates endocytosis of the protein. FEDERATION OF EUROPEAN BIOCHEMICAL SOCIETY, 274: 3986-3997, 2007.
IMMUNOHISTOCHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF ZNT1, 4, 5, 6, AND 7 IN THE MOUSE GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT -
Yu, Y.Y., Kirschke, C.P., Huang, L. 2006. IMMUNOHISTOCHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF ZNT1, 4, 5, 6, AND 7 IN THE MOUSE GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT. Journal of Histochemistry and Cytochemistry. Vol. 55(3):223-234, 2006.
DECREASED INTRACELLULAR ZINC IN HUMAN TUMORIGENIC PROSTATE EPITHELIAL CELLS: A POSSIBLE ROLE IN PROSTATE CANCER PROGRESSION -
Huang, L., Kirschke, C.P., Zhang, Y. Decreased intracellular zinc in human tumorigenic prostate epithelial cells: a possible role in prostate cancer progression. Cancer Cell International 2006, 6:10, 2006.
ZIP7 GENE (SLC39A7) ENCODES A ZINC TRANSPORTER INVOLVED IN ZINC HOMEOSTASIS OF THE GOLGI APPARATUS -
Huang, L., Kirschke, C.P., Zhang, Y., Yu, Y. 2005. ZIP7 GENE (SLC39A7) ENCODES A ZINC TRANSPORTER INVOLVED IN ZINC HOMEOSTASIS OF THE GOLGI APPARATUS. Journal of Biological Chemistry 280(15):15456-15463, 2005.
INVESTIGATION OF LYMPHOCYTE GENE EXPRESSION FOR USE AS BIOMARKERS FOR ZINC STATUS IN HUMANS -
Andree, K.B., Kim, J., Kirschke, C.P., Gregg, J.P., Paik, H., Joung, H., Woodhouse, L.R., King, J., Huang, L. 2004. Investigation of lymphocyte gene expression for use as biomarkers for zinc status in humans. Journal of Nutrition. Journal of Nutrition. 134:1716-1723, 2004.
ZNT7, A NOVEL MAMMALIAN ZINC TRANSPORTER, ACCUMULATES ZINC IN THE GOLGI APPARATUS -
Kirschke, C.P., Huang, L. 2004. Znt7, a novel mammalian zinc transporter, accumulates zinc in the golgi apparatus. Journal of Biological Chemistry. 278:4096-103, 2004.