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Karl Vermillion
Functional Foods Research
Chemist

Phone: (309) 681-6035
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Room 0019

1815 N. University
PEORIA, IL 61604

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Publications (Clicking on the reprint icon Reprint Icon will take you to the publication reprint.)
Iso-oleic estolide products with superior cold flow properties Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Biresaw, G., Chen, Y., Chen, L., Ngo, H., Wagner, K., Vermillion, K., Cermak, S.C. 2022. Iso-oleic estolide products with superior cold flow properties. Industrial Crops and Products. 182. Article 114857. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.indcrop.2022.114857.
New family of surfactants from biobased materials Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jackson, M.A., Evans, K.O., Price, N.P.J., Blackburn, J.A., Ward, C.J., Ray, K.J., Vermillion, K. 2021. New family of surfactants from biobased materials. ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering. 9(41):13842-13850. https://doi.org/10.1021/acssuschemeng.1c04703.
NMR study on the oxidation of vegetable oils for assessing the antioxidant function of trehalose Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Liu, Z., Vermillion, K., Jin, C., Wang, X., Zhao, W. 2021. NMR study on the oxidation of vegetable oils for assessing the antioxidant function of trehalose. Biocatalysis and Agricultural Biotechnology. 36. Article 102134. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bcab.2021.102134.
NMR analysis and triad sequence distributions of poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate) Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cheng, H.N., Biswas, A., Vermillion, K., Melendez-Rodriguez, B., Lagaron, J.M. 2020. NMR analysis and triad sequence distributions of poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate). Polymer Testing. 90:106754. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.polymertesting.2020.106754.
Analysis of polymers formed during frying french fries in soybean oil - (Abstract Only)
Hwang, H., Ball, J.C., Doll, K.M., Vermillion, K. 2020. Analysis of polymers formed during frying french fries in soybean oil. Meeting Abstract. IFT Annual Meeting & Food Expo 2020. July 12-15, 2020, Chicago, IL.
Determination of ferulated sugars with activity against insect and fungal pests of maize - (Abstract Only)
Dowd, P.F., Berhow, M.A., Vermillion, K., Johnson, E.T. 2020. Determination of ferulated sugars with activity against insect and fungal pests of maize. Meeting Abstract. [abstract].
Study on polymers and alcohols formed in soybean oil at frying temperatures - (Abstract Only)
Efficient bioconversion of waste bread into 2-keto-D-gluconic acid by Pseudomonas reptilivora NRRL B-6 Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Yegin, S., Saha, B.C., Kennedy, G.J., Berhow, M.A., Vermillion, K. 2020. Efficient bioconversion of waste bread into 2-keto-D-gluconic acid by Pseudomonas reptilivora NRRL B-6. Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery. 10(2):545-553. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13399-020-00656-7.
Investigation of polymers and alcohols produced in oxidized soybean oil at frying temperatures Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hwang, H.-S., Ball, J.C., Doll, K.M., Anderson, J.E., Vermillion, K. 2020. Investigation of polymers and alcohols produced in oxidized soybean oil at frying temperatures. Food Chemistry. 317:126379. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodchem.2020.126379.
Renewable aliphatic polyesters from fatty dienes by acyclic diene metathesis polycondensation Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Moser, B.R., Vermillion, K.E., Banks, B.N., Doll, K.M. 2020. Renewable aliphatic polyesters from fatty dienes by acyclic diene metathesis polycondensation. Journal of the American Oil Chemists' Society. 97(5):517-530. https://doi.org/10.1002/aocs.12338.
Peptidoglycan recognition proteins (PGRPs) modulates mosquito resistance to fungal entomopathogens in a fungal-strain specific manner Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ramirez, J.L., Muturi, E.J., Flor-Weiler, L.B., Vermillion, K., Rooney, A.P. 2020. Peptidoglycan recognition proteins (PGRPs) modulates mosquito resistance to fungal entomopathogens in a fungal-strain specific manner. Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology. 9:465. https://doi.org/10.3389/fcimb.2019.00465.
Rhodium-catalyzed reductive modification of pyrimidine nucleosides, nucleotide phosphates, and sugar nucleotides Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Price, N.P., Jackson, M.A., Vermillion, K., Blackburn, J.A., Hartman, T.M. 2019. Rhodium-catalyzed reductive modification of pyrimidine nucleosides, nucleotide phosphates, and sugar nucleotides. Carbohydrate Research. 488. Article 107893. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.carres.2019.107893.
Acetylthiostearates – mass spectroscopy and NMR characterization Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bantchev, G.B., Vermillion, K.E., Biresaw, G., Berhow, M.A. 2019. Acetylthiostearates – mass spectroscopy and NMR characterization. Journal of Sulfur Chemistry. 41(2):154-169. https://doi.org/10.1080/17415993.2019.1699928.
Metabolomics of crop resilience - (Abstract Only)
Vaughan, M.M., Cuperlovic-Culf, M., Vermillion, K., McCormick, S.P. 2019. Metabolomics of crop resilience [abstract].
Effects of microwave and water incorporation on natural deep eutectic solvents (NADES) and their extraction properties Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Gómez, A.V., Biswas, A., Tadini, C.C., Vermillion, K., Buttrum, M., Cheng, H.N. 2018. Effects of microwave and water incorporation on natural deep eutectic solvents (NADES) and their extraction properties. Advances in Food Science and Engineering. 2(4):125-135. https://dx.doi.org/10.22606/afse.2018.24004.
Unique flavanol-anthocyanin condensed forms in Apache red purple corn Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Chatham, L.A., West, L., Berhow, M.A., Vermillion, K.E., Juvik, J.A. 2018. Unique flavanol-anthocyanin condensed forms in Apache red purple corn. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 66:10844-10854.
Effects of atmospheric CO2 level on the metabolic response of resistant and susceptible wheat to Fusarium graminearum infection Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cuperlovic-Culf, M., Vaughan, M., Vermillion, K., Surendra, A., Teresi, J., McCormick, S. 2018. Effects of atmospheric CO2 level on the metabolic response of resistant and susceptible wheat to Fusarium graminearum infection. Molecular Plant-Microbe Interactions. https://doi.org/10.1094/MPMI-06-18-0161-R.
Effects of atmospheric CO2 level on the metabolic response of resistant and susceptible wheat to Fusarium graminearum infection - (Abstract Only)
Cuperlovic-Culf, M., Vaughan, M.M., Vermillion, K., Surendra, A., Teresi, J.M., McCormick, S.P. 2018. Effects of atmospheric CO2 level on the metabolic response of resistant and susceptible wheat to Fusarium graminearum infection [abstract].
Thiazolidine peracetates: carbohydrate derivatives that readily assign cis-, trans-2,3- monosaccharides by gas chromatography - mass spectrometry analysis Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Price, N.P.J., Hartman, T.M., Vermillion, K.E. 2018. Thiazolidine peracetates: carbohydrate derivatives that readily assign cis-, trans-2,3- monosaccharides by gas chromatography - mass spectrometry analysis. Analytical Chemistry. 90(13):8044-8050. doi:10.1021/acs.analchem.8b00976.
Biosynthesis and conformational properties of the irregular sesquiterpenoids isothapsadiene and ¿-isothapsenol Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cool, L.G., Vermillion, K., Takeoka, G.R., Wang, S.C., Tantillo, D.J. 2018. Biosynthesis and conformational properties of the irregular sesquiterpenoids isothapsadiene and isothapsenol. Journal of Organic Chemistry. 83:5724-5730. https://doi.10.1021/acs.joc.8b00800.
Heat- and light-induced thiol-ene oligomerization of soybean oil-based polymercaptan Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bantchev, G.B., Vermillion, K., Lansing, J.C., Biresaw, G. 2018. Heat- and light-induced thiol-ene oligomerization of soybean oil-based polymercaptan. Journal of Applied Polymer Science. 135(17). https://doi.org/10.1002/app.46150.
Correlations between the average molecular weight and viscosity of soybean polymercaptan - (Abstract Only)
Bantchev, G.B., Vermillion, K., Lansing, J.C., Biresaw, G. 2018. Correlations between the average molecular weight and viscosity of soybean polymercaptan [abstract]. Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers Annual Meeting and Exhibition. p. 163.
Production of isomelezitose from sucrose by engineered glucansucrases Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cote, G.L., Dunlap, C.A., Vermillion, K.E., & Skory, C.D. 2017. Production of isomelezitose from sucrose by engineered glucansucrases. Amylase. 1(1):82-93. doi: 10.1515/amylase-2017-0008.
Selective catalytic hydrogenation of the N-acyl and uridyl double bonds in the tunicamycin family of protein N-glycosylation inhibitors Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Price, N.P.J., Jackson, M.A., Vermillion, K.E., Blackburn, J.A., Li, J., & Yu, B. 2017. Selective catalytic hydrogenation of the N-acyl and uridyl double bonds in the tunicamycin family of protein N-glycosylation inhibitors. Journal of Antibiotics. 70:1122-1128. doi: 10.1038/ja.2017.141.
Thiazolidine peracetates: Novel carbohydrate derivatives that assign cis-2,3- from trans-2,3- monosaccharides by GC/MS analysis - (Abstract Only)
Price, N.P., Hartman, T.M., Vermillion, K. 2017. Thiazolidine peracetates: Novel carbohydrate derivatives that assign cis-2,3- from trans-2,3- monosaccharides by GC/MS analysis [abstract]. Gordon Research Conference on Carbohydrates: Chemical and Biochemical Approaches to Deciphering Glycan Functions, June 25-30, 2017, West Dover, NH.
NMR metabolomics analysis of the effect of elevated CO2 on wheat resistance to Fusarium head blight - (Abstract Only)
Effects of elevated [CO2] on the defense response of wheat against Fusarium graminearum infection - (Abstract Only)
Metabolomics analysis of the effect of elevated co2 on wheat resistance to Fusarium head blight - (Abstract Only)
Elevated [CO2] compromises both Type I and Type II wheat resistance to Fusarium head blight - (Abstract Only)
Vaughan, M.M., Cuperlovic-Culf, M., Vermillion, K., Teresi, J.M., McCormick, S.P. 2016. Elevated [CO2] compromises both Type I and Type II wheat resistance to Fusarium head blight. Meeting Abstract.
A one-pot synthesis of 1,6,9,13-tetraoxadispiro(4.2.4.2)tetradecane by hydrodeoxygenation of xylose using a palladium catalyst Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jackson, M.A., Blackburn, J.A., Price, N.P.J., Vermillion, K.E., Peterson, S.C., Ferrence, G.M. 2016. A one-pot synthesis of 1,6,9,13-tetraoxadispiro(4.2.4.2)tetradecane by hydrodeoxygenation of xylose using a palladium catalyst. Carbohydrate Research. 432:9-16. doi: 10.1016/j.carres.2016.06.003.
Quinovosamycins: New tunicamycin-type antibiotics in which the alpha, beta-1", 11'-linked N-acetylglucosamine residue is replaced by N-acetylquinovosamine. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Price, N.P.J., Labeda, D.P., Naumann, T.A., Vermillion, K.E., Bowman, M.J., Berhow, M.A., Metcalf, W.W., Bischoff, K.M. 2016. Quinovosamycins: New tunicamycin-type antibiotics in which the alpha, beta-1", 11'-linked N-acetylglucosamine residue is replaced by N-acetylquinovosamine. Journal of Antibiotics. 69(8):637-646. doi: 10.1038/ja.2016.49.
A novel emulsion-forming arabinogalactan gum from the stems of Frost grape (Vitis riparia Michx.) - (Abstract Only)
Price, N.P., Vermillion, K., Eller, F.J., Vaughn, S.F. 2015. A novel emulsion-forming arabinogalactan gum from the stems of Frost grape (Vitis riparia Michx.) [abstract]. Phytochemical Society of North America.
Octadecyl ferulate behavior in 1,2-dioleoylphosphocholine liposomes - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Evans, K.O., Compton, D.L., Whitman, N.A., Laszlo, J.A., Appell, M., Vermillion, K.E., Kim, S. 2015. Octadecyl ferulate behavior in 1,2-dioleoylphosphocholine liposomes. Spectrochimica Acta Part A: Molecular and Biomolecular Spectroscopy. 153:333-343. doi: 10.1016/j.saa.2015.08.009.
Frost Grape Polysaccharide (FGP), an emulsion-forming arabinogalactan gum from the stems of native North American grape species Vitis riparia Michx Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Price, N.P.J., Vermillion, K.E., Eller, F.J., Vaughn, S.F. 2015. Frost grape polysaccharide (FGP), an emulsion-forming arabinogalactan gum from the stems of native North American grape species Vitis riparia Michx. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 63(32):7286-7293. doi: 10.1021/acs.jafc.5b02316.
Hydrogenation of biomass extracts for production of chemicals concurrently from sugars and lignin - (Abstract Only)
Jackson, M.A., Vermillion, K., Peterson, S.C. 2015. Hydrogenation of biomass extracts for production of chemicals concurrently from sugars and lignin [abstract]. North American Catalysis Society. p. 1.
Nickel-catalyzed proton-deuterium exchange (HDX) procedures for glycosidic linkage analysis of complex carbohydrates - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Price, N.P.J., Hartman, T.M., Vermillion, K.E. 2015. Nickel-catalyzed proton-deuterium exchange (HDX) procedures for glycosidic linkage analysis of complex carbohydrates. Analytical Chemistry. 87(14):7282-7290. doi: 10.1021/acs.analchem.5b01505.
Sulfuric acid as a catalyst for ring-opening of biobased bis-epoxides - (Abstract Only)
Bantchev, G.B., Doll, K.M., Biresaw, G., Vermillion, K. 2015. Sulfuric acid as a catalyst for ring-opening of biobased bis-epoxides. Pacifichem Symposium. ENRG 292.
A novel technology to increase antioxidant activity of an antioxidant by reducing volatility - (Abstract Only)
Hwang, H., Winkler-Moser, J.K., Vermillion, K., Liu, S.X. 2015. A novel technology to increase antioxidant activity of an antioxidant by reducing volatility [abstract]. American Oil Chemists' Society.
Isolation and characterization of unhydrolyzed oligosaccharides from switchgrass (Panicum virgatum, L.) xylan after exhaustive enzymatic treatment with commercial enzyme preparations Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bowman, M.J., Dien, B.S., Vermillion, K.E., Mertens, J.A. 2015. Isolation and characterization of unhydrolyzed oligosaccharides from switchgrass (Panicum virgatum, L.) xylan after exhaustive enzymatic treatment with commercial enzyme preparations. Carbohydrate Research. 407:42-50.
Formation of furan fatty alkyl esters from their bis-epoxide fatty esters - (Abstract Only)
Bantchev, G.B., Doll, K.M., Biresaw, G., Vermillion, K. 2015. Formation of furan fatty alkyl esters from their bis-epoxide fatty esters [abstract]. Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers Annual Meeting & Exhibition. p. 38.
Formation of furan fatty alkyl esters from their bis-epoxide fatty esters - (Abstract Only)
Bantchev, G.B., Doll, K.M., Biresaw, G., Vermillion, K. 2015. Formation of furan fatty alkyl esters from their bis-epoxide fatty esters [abstract]. Annual Meeting and Expo of the American Oil Chemists' Society. Abstract No. 61580.
Determination of the stereochemistry of the aggregation pheromone of harlequin bug, Murgantia histrionica Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Khrimian, A., Shirali, S., Vermillion, K., Siegler, M.A., Guzman, F., Chauhan, K.R., Aldrich, J.R., Weber, D.C. 2014. Determination of the stereochemistry of the aggregation pheromone of harlequin bug, Murgantia histrionica. Journal of Chemical Ecology. 40:1260-1268.
Formation of furan fatty alkyl esters from their bis-epoxide fatty esters Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bantchev, G.B., Doll, K.M., Biresaw, G., Vermillion, K. 2014. Formation of furan fatty alkyl esters from their bis-epoxide fatty esters. Journal of the American Oil Chemists' Society. 91:2117-2123.
Enhancing antioxidant activity of sesamol at frying temperature by addition of additives through reducing volatility - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hwang, H.-S., Winkler-Moser, J.K., Vermillion, K., Liu, S.X. 2014. Enhancing antioxidant activity of sesamol at frying temperature by addition of additives through reducing volatility. Journal of Food Science. 79:C2164-C2173.
Structural characterization (1->2)-beta-xylose-(1->3)-alpha-arabinose-containing oligosaccharide products of extracted switchgrass (Panicum virgatum, L.) xylan treatment with alpha-arabinofuranosidase and beta-endo-xylanase. Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bowman, M.J., Dien, B.S., Vermillion, K., Mertens, J.A. 2014. Structural characterization of (1-2)-ß-xylose-(1-3)-alpha-arabinose-containing oligosaccharide products of extracted switchgrass (Panicum virgatum, L.) xylan after exhaustive enzymatic treatment with alpha-arabinofuranosidase and ß-endo-xylanase. Carbohydrate Research. 398:63-71.
Discovery of the Aggregation Pheromone of the Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (Halyomorpha halys) through the Creation of Stereoisomeric Libraries of 1-Bisabolen-3-ols Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Khrimian, A., Zhang, A., Weber, D.C., Ho, H., Aldrich, J., Vermillion, K., Siegler, M., Shirali, S., Guzman, F., Leskey, T.C. 2014. Discovery of the Aggregation Pheromone of the Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (Halyomorpha halys) through the Creation of Stereoisomeric Libraries of 1-Bisabolen-3-ols. Journal of Natural Products. 77:1708-1717.
Nickel-catalyzed proton-deuterium exchange (HDX) for linkage analysis of complex carbohydrates - (Abstract Only)
Price, N.P., Hartman, T.M., Vermillion, K. 2015. Nickel-catalyzed proton-deuterium exchange (HDX) for linkage analysis of complex carbohydrates [abstract].
Production, characterization and fuel properties of alternative diesel fuel from pyrolysis of waste plastic grocery bags - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sharma, B.K., Moser, B.R., Vermillion, K., Doll, K.M., Rajagopalan, N. 2014. Production, characterization and fuel properties of alternative diesel fuel from pyrolysis of waste plastic grocery bags. Fuel Processing Technology. 122:79-90.
Glucansucrase acceptor reactions with D-mannose Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cote, G.L., Cormier, R.S., Vermillion, K.E. 2014. Glucansucrase acceptor reactions with D-mannose. Carbohydrate Research. 387:1-3.
Synthesis, purification, and acyl migration kinetics of 2-Monoricinoleoylglycerol Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Compton, D.L., Laszlo, J.A., Appell, M., Vermillion, K., Evans, K.O. 2014. Synthesis, purification, and acyl migration kinetics of 2-Monoricinoleoylglycerol. Journal of the American Oil Chemists' Society. 91(2):271-279.
Is it true that polymerization of vegetable oil occurs through Diels-Alder reaction? - (Abstract Only)
Hwang, H., Doll, K.M., Moser, J.K., Vermillion, K., Liu, S.X. 2013. Is it true that polymerization of vegetable oil occurs through Diels-Alder reaction? [abstract]. American Chemical Society.
Rehabilitation of faulty kinetic determinations and misassigned glycoside hydrolase family of retaining mechanism ß-xylosidases Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jordan, D.B., Vermillion, K., Grigorescu, A.A., Braker, J.D. 2013. Rehabilitation of faulty kinetic determinations and misassigned glycoside hydrolase family of retaining mechanism ß-xylosidases. Archives of Biochemistry and Biophysics. 537(2):176-184.
No evidence found for Diels-Alder reaction products in soybean oil oxidized at the frying temperature by NMR study - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hwang, H.-S., Doll, K.M., Winkler-Moser, J.K., Vermillion, K., Liu, S.X. 2013. No evidence found for Diels-Alder reaction products in soybean oil oxidized at the frying temperature by NMR study. Journal of the American Oil Chemists' Society. 90(6):825-834.
Synthesis and spectral characterization of methyl 9(10)-dialkylphosphonostearates Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bantchev, G.B., Biresaw, G., Vermillion, K., Appell, M.D. 2013. Synthesis and spectral characterization of methyl 9(10)-dialkylphosphonostearates. Spectrochimica Acta Part A: Molecular and Biomolecular Spectroscopy. 110:81-91.
Structural characterization of novel extracellular liamocins (mannitol oils) produced by Aureobasidium pullulans strain NRRL 50380 - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Price, N.P., Manitchotpisit, P., Vermillion, K., Bowman, M.J., Leathers, T.D. 2013. Structural characterization of novel extracellular liamocins (mannitol oils) produced by Aureobasidium pullulans strain NRRL 50380. Carbohydrate Research. 370(4):24-32.
Value-added prebiotic GGMO oligosaccharides from a high-volume molasses by-product of pine fiber board manufacture - (Abstract Only)
Price, N.P., Faber, T.A., Hopkins, A.C., Vermillion, K., Fahey, G.C. 2012. Value-added prebiotic GGMO oligosaccharides from a high-volume molasses by-product of pine fiber board manufacture [abstract]. American Chemical Society.
Influence of fatty acid desaturation on spontaneous acyl migration in 2-monoacylglycerols - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Compton, D.L., Laszlo, J.A., Appell, M.D., Vermillion, K., Evans, K.O. 2012. Influence of fatty acid desaturation on spontaneous acyl migration in 2-monoacylglycerols. Journal of the American Oil Chemists' Society. 89(12):2259-2267.
2-monoacylglycerol acyl migration: Affect of fatty acid desaturation - (Abstract Only)
Compton, D.L., Laszlo, J.A., Appell, M.D., Vermillion, K., Evans, K.O. 2012. 2-monoacylglycerol acyl migration: Affect of fatty acid desaturation [abstract]. American Chemical Society. AGFD 127.
Male-produced pheromone of Spathius agrili, a parasitoid introduced for the biological control of the invasive emerald ash borer, Agrilus planipennis - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cosse, A.A., Petroski, R.J., Zilkowski, B.W., Vermillion, K., Lilito, J.P., Cooperband, M.F., Gould, J.R. 2012. Male-produced pheromone of Spathius agrili, a parasitoid introduced for the biological control of the invasive emerald ash borer, Agrilus planipennis. Journal of Chemical Ecology. 38(4):389-399.
Diffusion coefficients of water in biobased hydrogel polymer matrices by nuclear magnetic resonance imaging - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Doll, K.M., Vermillion, K., Fanta, G.F., Liu, Z. 2012. Diffusion coefficients of water in biobased hydrogel polymer matrices by NMR imaging. Journal of Applied Polymer Science. 125:E580-E585.
Coconut leaf bioactivity toward generalist maize insect pests - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Dowd, P.F., Johnson, E.T., Vermillion, K., Berhow, M.A. 2011. Coconut leaf bioactivity toward generalist maize insect pests. Entomologia Experimentalis et Applicata. 141:208-215.
Kinetic mechanism of an aldehyde reductase of Saccharomyces cerevisiae that relieves toxicity of furfural and 5-hydroxymethylfurfural - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jordan, D.B., Braker, J.D., Bowman, M.J., Vermillion, K., Moon, J., Liu, Z. 2011. Kinetic mechanism of an aldehyde reductase of Saccharomyces cerevisiae that relieves toxicity of furfural and 5-hydroxymethylfurfural. Biochimica et Biophysica Acta. 1814:1686-1694.
Structural characterization of novel sophorolipid biosurfactants from a newly-identified species of Candida yeast - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Price, N.P., Ray, K.J., Vermillion, K., Dunlap, C.A., Kurtzman, C.P. 2011. Structural characterization of novel sophorolipid biosurfactants from a newly-identified species of Candida yeast. Carbohydrate Research. 348:33-41. DOI: 10.1016/j.carres.2011.07.016.
Chemical characterization of carbohydrate-based biosurfactants - (Abstract Only)
Price, N.P., Leathers, T.D., Kurtzman, C.P., Vermillion, K., Rooney, A.P., Manitchotpisit, P., Punnapayak, H. 2011. Chemical characterization of carbohydrate-based biosurfactants [abstract]. Gordon Conference on Carbohydrates. Poster #64.
Two-Carbon Homologation of Ketones to 3-Methyl Unsaturated Aldehydes - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Petroski, R.J., Vermillion, K. 2011. Two-carbon homologation of aldehydes and ketones to a,beta-unsaturated aldehydes. Synthetic Communications. 16:5062-5078.
Two-carbon homologation of aldehydes and ketones to a,ß-unsaturated aldehydes - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Petroski, R.J., Vermillion, K., Cosse, A.A. 2011. Two-carbon homologation of aldehydes and ketones to a,ß-unsaturated aldehydes. Molecules. 16(6):5062-5078.
Poly (beta-L-malic acid) production by diverse phylogenetic clades of Aureobasidium pullulans - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Manitchotpisit, P., Skory, C.D., Peterson, S.W., Price, N.P., Vermillion, K., Leathers, T.D. 2012. Poly (beta-L-malic acid) production by diverse phylogenetic clades of Aureobasidium pullulans. Journal of Industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology. 39(1):125-132. DOI: 10.1007/s10295-011-1007-7.
Enzymatically Synthesized Feruloyl Dioleoylglycerol: Antioxidant Behavior and Position in Phospholipid Vesicles - (Abstract Only)
Evans, K.O., Laszlo, J.A., Vermillion, K., Appell, M.D. 2011. Enzymatically synthesized feruloyl dioleoylglycerol: Antioxidant behavior and position in phospholipid vesicles [abstract]. Biophysics Society. Poster 2750.
Dicaffeoylquinic acids in Yerba mate (Ilex paraguariensis St. Hilaire) inhibit NF-kB nucleus translocation in macrophages and induce apoptosis by activating caspases-8 and -3 in human colon cancer cells - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Puangpraphant, S., Berhow, M.A., Vermillion, K., Potts, G., Gonzalez De Mejia, E. 2011. Dicaffeoylquinic acids in Yerba mate (Ilex paraguariensis St. Hilaire) inhibit NF-kB nucleus translocation in macrophages and induce apoptosis by activating caspases-8 and -3 in human colon cancer cells. Molecular Nutrition and Food Research. 55:1509-1522.
Investigation of some characteristics of polyhydroxy milkweed triglycerides and their acylated derivatives in relation to lubricity - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Harry O Kuru, R.E., Biresaw, G., Cermak, S.C., Gordon, S.H., Vermillion, K. 2011. Investigation of some characteristics of polyhydroxy milkweed triglycerides and their acylated derivatives in relation to lubricity. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 59(9):4725-4735.
Volatile non-terpenoid hydrocarbons from Ligusticum grayi roots - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cool, L.G., Takeoka, G.R., Vermillion, K. 2011. Volatile non-terpenoid hydrocarbons from Ligusticum grayi roots. Phytochemistry Letters. 4:158-160.
Synethesis of cyclic ketal from soybean oil and fatty esters - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Biswas, A., Sharma, B.K., Vermillion, K., Willett, J.L., Cheng, H.N. 2011. Synethesis of cyclic ketal from soybean oil and fatty esters. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 59(7):3066-3070.
Male-specific sesquiterpenes from Phyllotreta flea beetles - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bartelt, R.J., Zilkowski, B.W., Cosse, A.A., Schnupf, U., Momany, F.A., Vermillion, K. 2011. Male-specific sesquiterpenes from Phyllotreta flea beetles. Journal of Natural Products. 74(4):585-595.
Galactoglucomannan Oligosaccharides (GGMO) from a Molasses Byproduct of Pine (Pinus taeda) Fiberboard Production - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Price, N.P., Hartman, T.M., Faber, T.A., Vermillion, K., Fahey, Jr., G. 2011. Galactoglucomannan oligosaccharides (GGMO) from a molasses byproduct of pine (Pinus taeda) fiberboard production. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 59:1854-1861.
Dinoxin B, A Novel Withanolide from Datura innoxia Leaf with specific Anti-cancer Activities - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Vermillion, K., Berhow, M.A., Holgiun, F.O., Richins, R.D., Redhouse, T., O'Connell, M.A., Posakony, J., Kelly, S., Simon, J.A. 2011. Dinoxin B, a novel withanolide from Datura innoxia leaf with specific anti-cancer activities. Journal of Natural Products. 74:267-271.
Galactoglucomannan Oligosaccharides (GGMO) from a Molasses Byproduct of Pine (Pinus taeda) Fiberboard Production - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Price, N.P., Hartman, T.M., Faber, T.A., Vermillion, K., Fahey, Jr., G. 2011. Galactoglucomannan oligosaccharides (GGMO) from a molasses byproduct of pine (Pinus taeda) fiberboard production. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 59:1854-1861.
Purification of a sinapine-glucoraphanin salt from broccoli seeds - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Berhow, M.A., Vermillion, K., Jham, G.N., Tisserat, B., Vaughn, S.F. 2010. Purification of a sinapine-glucoraphanin salt from broccoli seeds. American Journal of Plant Sciences. 1:113-118.
New Food Oligosaccharides via Alternansucrase Acceptor Reactions - (Abstract Only)
Cote, G.L., Dunlap, C.A., Vermillion, K., Rastall, R.A., Hernandez-Hernandez, O., Sanz, M.L. 2010. New food oligosaccharides via alternansucrase acceptor reactions [abstract]. International Carbohydrate Symposium. Abstract E-05-008.
Phytochemical Analysis of an Extract prepared from Eastern Red Cedar Wood - (Abstract Only)
Berhow, M.A., Eller, F.J., Vermillion, K. 2010. Phytochemical Analysis of an Extract prepared from Eastern Red Cedar Wood. American Pharmacognacy Society and Phytochemical Society of America Joint Meeting.
Irregular sesquiterpenoids from Ligusticum grayi roots - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cool, L.G., Vermillion, K., Takeoka, G.R., Wong, R.Y. 2010. Irregular sesquiterpenoids from Ligusticum grayi roots. Phytochemistry. 71 (2010), pp. 1545–1557 doi:10.1016/j.phytochem.2010.06.003.
Stereochemistry of Furfural Reduction by a Saccharomyces cerevisiae Aldehyde Reductase That Contributes to In Situ Furfural Detoxification - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bowman, M.J., Jordan, D.B., Vermillion, K., Braker, J.D., Moon, J., Liu, Z. 2010. Stereochemistry of Furfural Reduction by a Saccharomyces cerevisiae Aldehyde Reductase That Contributes to In Situ Furfural Detoxification. Applied and Environmental Microbiology. 76(15):4926-4932.
Feruloyl Dioleoyglycerol Antioxidant Capacity in Phospholipid Vesicles - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Laszlo, J.A., Evans, K.O., Vermillion, K., Appell, M.D. 2010. Feruloyl dioleoyglycerol antioxidant capacity in phospholipid vesicles. Journal of Agricultural Food and Chemistry. 58:5842-5850.
Lipids for Health and Beauty: Enzymatic Modification of Vegetable Oil - (Abstract Only)
Laszlo, J.A., Evans, K.O., Compton, D.L., Appell, M.D., Vermillion, K. 2010. Lipids for health and beauty: Enzymatic modification of vegetable oil [abstract]. American Chemical Society. Presentation #100. p. 58.
Sugars, Stable Isotopes, and Spectrometry: New Methods for the Analysis of Carbohydrate Metabolism - (Abstract Only)
Price, N.P., Vermillion, K. 2009. Sugars, Stable Isotopes, and Spectrometry: New Methods for the Analysis of Carbohydrate Metabolism [abstract]. International Symposium on Glycoconjugates. Program/Abstract 127. 26:186.
Glucosylation of Raffinose via Glucansucrase Acceptor Reactions - (Abstract Only)
Cote, G.L., Dunlap, C.A., Vermillion, K. 2009. Glucosylation of raffinose via glucansucrase acceptor reactions [abstract]. American Chemical Society. Paper ID 1271382.
Synthesis of an amine-oleate derivative using an ionic catalyst - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Biswas, A., Sharma, B.K., Doll, K.M., Willett, J.L., Erhan, S.Z., Vermillion, K., Cheng, H. 2009. Synthesis of an amine-oleate derivative using an ionic catalyst. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 57(1):8136-8141.
Multilocus Phylogenetic Analyses, Pullulan Production and Xylanase Activity of Tropical Isolates of Aureobasidium pullulans - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Manitchotpisit, P., Leathers, T.D., Peterson, S.W., Kurtzman, C.P., Li, X., Eveleigh, D.E., Lotrakul, P., Prasongsuk, S., Dunlap, C.A., Vermillion, K., Punnapayak, H. 2009. Multilocus Phylogenetic Analyses, Pullulan Production and Xylanase Activity of Tropical Isolates of Aureobasidium pullulans. Mycological Research. 113:1107-1120.
Glucosylation of Raffinose via Alternansucrase Acceptor Reactions - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cote, G.L., Dunlap, C.A., Vermillion, K. 2009. Glucosylation of raffinose via alternansucrase acceptor reactions. Carbohydrate Research. 344:1951-1959.
Stable isotope-enhanced two- and three-dimensional diffusion ordered 13C-NMR spectroscopy (SIE-DOSY 13C-NMR) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Vermillion, K., Price, N.P. 2009. Stable Isotope-enhanced Two- and Three-Dimensional Diffusion Ordered 13C-NMR Spectroscopy (SIE-DOSY 13C-NMR). Journal of Magnetic Resonance. 198:209-214.
Synthesis of a dimethylfuran-containing macrolide insect pheromone - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Petroski, R.J., Bartelt, R.J., Vermillion, K. 2009. Synthesis of a Dimethylfuran Containing Macrolide Insect Pheromone. Synthetic Communications. 39:1389-1405.
MALDI-TOF Mass Spectrometry of Naturally-Occurring Mixtures of Mono- and Di-rhamnolipids - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Price, N.P., Ray, K.J., Vermillion, K., Kuo, T. 2008. MALDI-TOF Mass Spectrometry of Naturally-Occurring Mixtures of Mono- and Di-rhamnolipids. Carbohydrate Research. 344:204-209.
Applications of Diffusion Ordered Spectroscopy (DOSY-NMR) - (Abstract Only)
Vermillion, K., Price, N.P. 2008. Applications of Diffusion Ordered Spectroscopy (DOSY-NMR) [abstract]. UJNR Food & Agricultural Panel Meeting. p. 174-175.
Analysis of 2,4,6-nonatrienal geometrical isomers from male flea beetles, Epitrix hirtipennis and E. fuscula - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zilkowski, B.W., Bartelt, R.J., Vermillion, K. 2008. Analysis of 2,4,6-nonatrienal geometrical isomers from male flea beetles, Epitrix hirtipennis and E. fuscula. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 56(13):4982-4986.
Acyl migration kinetics of vegetable oil 1,2-diacylglycerols - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Laszlo, J.A., Compton, D.L., Vermillion, K. 2008. Acyl migration kinetics of vegetable oil 1,2-diacylglycerols. Journal of the American Oil Chemists' Society. 85(4):307-312.
Acyl migration kinetics of 2-monoacylglycerols from soybean oil via 1 hour Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Compton, D.L., Vermillion, K., Laszlo, J.A. 2007. Acyl migration kinetics of 2-monoacylglycerols from soybean oil via 1h Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR). Journal of the American Oil Chemists' Society 84(4):343-348.
Proton NMR: a convenient method for determining 2-monoacylglycerol acyl migration - (Abstract Only)
Compton, D.L., Vermillion, K., Laszlo, J.A. 2007. Proton NMR: A convenient method for determining 2-monoacylglycerol acyl migration [abstract]. American Oil Chemists' Society. p. 16.
NOVEL MODIFIED SOYBEAN OIL CONTAINING HYDRAZINO-ESTER: SYNTHESIS AND CHARACTERIZATION - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Biswas, A., Sharma, B.K., Willett, J.L., Vermillion, K., Erhan, S.Z., Cheng, H.N. 2007. Novel modified soybean oil containing hydrazino-ester: synthesis and characterization. Green Chemistry. 9:85-89.
COMPLETE QUANTIFICATION OF GROUP A AND GROUP B SOYASAPONINS IN SOYBEANS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Berhow, M.A., Kong, Suk Bin, Vermillion, K.E., Duval, S.M. 2006. Complete quantification of group A and group B soyasaponins in soybeans. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 54:2035-2044.
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