History of Nutrition:

Kenneth J. Carpenter

Nutritional Studies in Victorian Prisons
J. Nutr. 2006 136: 1-8. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Biographical Article:

Ruth Pike and Helen Smiciklas-Wright

Helen Gertrude Oldham (1903–2004)
J. Nutr. 2006 136: 9-10. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Biochemical, Molecular, and Genetic Mechanisms:

Chi-Tai Yeh and Gow-Chin Yen

Induction of Hepatic Antioxidant Enzymes by Phenolic Acids in Rats Is Accompanied by Increased Levels of Multidrug Resistance–Associated Protein 3 mRNA Expression
J. Nutr. 2006 136: 11-15. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Takayuki Suzuki, Masanobu Kawamoto, Atsushi Murai, and Tatsuo Muramatsu

Identification of the Regulatory Region of the L-Type Pyruvate Kinase Gene in Mouse Liver by Hydrodynamics-Based Gene Transfection
J. Nutr. 2006 136: 16-20. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Yien-Ming Kuo, Anna A. Gybina, Joshua W. Pyatskowit, Jane Gitschier, and Joseph R. Prohaska

Copper Transport Protein (Ctr1) Levels in Mice Are Tissue Specific and Dependent on Copper Status
J. Nutr. 2006 136: 21-26. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Padmanabhan Anand and Philip A. Gruppuso

Rapamycin Inhibits Liver Growth during Refeeding in Rats via Control of Ribosomal Protein Translation but Not Cap-Dependent Translation Initiation
J. Nutr. 2006 136: 27-33. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Nutrient Physiology, Metabolism, and Nutrient-Nutrient Interactions:

Ursula Schwab, Anneli Törrönen, Esa Meririnne, Markku Saarinen, Georg Alfthan, Antti Aro, and Matti Uusitupa

Orally Administered Betaine Has an Acute and Dose-Dependent Effect on Serum Betaine and Plasma Homocysteine Concentrations in Healthy Humans
J. Nutr. 2006 136: 34-38. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Brigitte A. Graf, Clement Ameho, Gregory G. Dolnikowski, Paul E. Milbury, Chung-Yen Chen, and Jeffrey B. Blumberg

Rat Gastrointestinal Tissues Metabolize Quercetin
J. Nutr. 2006 136: 39-44. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Aedin Cassidy, Jonathan E. Brown, Anne Hawdon, Marian S. Faughnan, Laurence J. King, Joe Millward, Linda Zimmer-Nechemias, Brian Wolfe, and Kenneth D.R. Setchell

Factors Affecting the Bioavailability of Soy Isoflavones in Humans after Ingestion of Physiologically Relevant Levels from Different Soy Foods
J. Nutr. 2006 136: 45-51. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Kun Gao, Anlong Xu, Cyrille Krul, Koen Venema, Yong Liu, Yantao Niu, Jinxiu Lu, Liath Bensoussan, Navindra P. Seeram, David Heber, and Susanne M. Henning

Of the Major Phenolic Acids Formed during Human Microbial Fermentation of Tea, Citrus, and Soy Flavonoid Supplements, Only 3,4-Dihydroxyphenylacetic Acid Has Antiproliferative Activity
J. Nutr. 2006 136: 52-57. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Tao He, Marion G. Priebe, Hermie J.M. Harmsen, Frans Stellaard, Xiaohong Sun, Gjalt W. Welling, and Roel J. Vonk

Colonic Fermentation May Play a Role in Lactose Intolerance in Humans
J. Nutr. 2006 136: 58-63. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

C. Lawrence Kien, Mary Schmitz-Brown, Travis Solley, Dayong Sun, and Wendy L. Frankel

Increased Colonic Luminal Synthesis of Butyric Acid Is Associated with Lowered Colonic Cell Proliferation in Piglets
J. Nutr. 2006 136: 64-69. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Sandra J. M. Ten Bruggencate, Ingeborg M. J. Bovee-Oudenhoven, Mischa L. G. Lettink-Wissink, Martijn B. Katan, and Roelof van der Meer

Dietary Fructooligosaccharides Affect Intestinal Barrier Function in Healthy Men
J. Nutr. 2006 136: 70-74. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Nutrition and Disease:

Renita Handayani, Lori Rice, Yuehua Cui, Theresa A. Medrano, Von G. Samedi, Henry V. Baker, Nancy J. Szabo, and Kathleen T. Shiverick

Soy Isoflavones Alter Expression of Genes Associated with Cancer Progression, Including Interleukin-8, in Androgen-Independent PC-3 Human Prostate Cancer Cells
J. Nutr. 2006 136: 75-82. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Charles R. Harper, Megan J. Edwards, Andrew P. DeFilipis, and Terry A. Jacobson

Flaxseed Oil Increases the Plasma Concentrations of Cardioprotective (n-3) Fatty Acids in Humans
J. Nutr. 2006 136: 83-87. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Neil E. Hubbard, Debora Lim, and Kent L. Erickson

Beef Tallow Increases the Potency of Conjugated Linoleic Acid in the Reduction of Mouse Mammary Tumor Metastasis
J. Nutr. 2006 136: 88-93. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Camilla T. Damsgaard, Lene Schack-Nielsen, Kim F. Michaelsen, Maj-Britt Fruekilde, Ole Hels, and Lotte Lauritzen

Fish Oil Affects Blood Pressure and the Plasma Lipid Profile in Healthy Danish Infants
J. Nutr. 2006 136: 94-99. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Manja Reimann, Jutta Dierkes, Anja Carlsohn, Duncan Talbot, Marika Ferrari, Jesper Hallund, Wendy L. Hall, Katerina Vafeiadou, Ulrich Huebner, Francesco Branca, Susanne Bugel, Christine M. Williams, H.-J. Franz Zunft, and Corinna Koebnick

Consumption of Soy Isoflavones Does Not Affect Plasma Total Homocysteine or Asymmetric Dimethylarginine Concentrations in Healthy Postmenopausal Women
J. Nutr. 2006 136: 100-105. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Chun Liu, Robert M. Russell, and Xiang-Dong Wang

Lycopene Supplementation Prevents Smoke-Induced Changes in p53, p53 Phosphorylation, Cell Proliferation, and Apoptosis in the Gastric Mucosa of Ferrets
J. Nutr. 2006 136: 106-111. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Jesper Hallund, Gitte Ravn-Haren, Susanne Bügel, Tine Tholstrup, and Inge Tetens

A Lignan Complex Isolated from Flaxseed Does Not Affect Plasma Lipid Concentrations or Antioxidant Capacity in Healthy Postmenopausal Women
J. Nutr. 2006 136: 112-116. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Nutrient Requirements and Optimal Nutrition:

Charles Coudray, Christine Feillet-Coudray, Elyett Gueux, Andrzej Mazur, and Yves Rayssiguier

Dietary Inulin Intake and Age Can Affect Intestinal Absorption of Zinc and Copper in Rats
J. Nutr. 2006 136: 117-122. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Anna-Mari Natri, Pirjo Salo, Tiina Vikstedt, Anette Palssa, Minna Huttunen, Merja U.M. Kärkkäinen, Hannu Salovaara, Vieno Piironen, Jette Jakobsen, and Christel J. Lamberg-Allardt

Bread Fortified with Cholecalciferol Increases the Serum 25-Hydroxyvitamin D Concentration in Women as Effectively as a Cholecalciferol Supplement
J. Nutr. 2006 136: 123-127. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Sylvie A. Akohoue, Joanne Balmer Green, and Michael H. Green

Dietary Vitamin A Has Both Chronic and Acute Effects on Vitamin A Indices in Lactating Rats and Their Offspring
J. Nutr. 2006 136: 128-132. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Diana R. Mager, Linda J. Wykes, Eve A. Roberts, Ronald O. Ball, and Paul B. Pencharz

Branched-Chain Amino Acid Needs in Children with Mild-to-Moderate Chronic Cholestatic Liver Disease
J. Nutr. 2006 136: 133-139. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Julie A. Hilson, Kathleen M. Rasmussen, and Chris L. Kjolhede

Excessive Weight Gain during Pregnancy Is Associated with Earlier Termination of Breast-Feeding among White Women
J. Nutr. 2006 136: 140-146. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Nutritional Epidemiology:

Idoya Labayen, Luis A. Moreno, María G. Blay, Vicente A. Blay, María I. Mesana, Marcela González-Gross, Gloria Bueno, Antonio Sarría, and Manuel Bueno

Early Programming of Body Composition and Fat Distribution in Adolescents
J. Nutr. 2006 136: 147-152. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Vijay Ganji and Mohammad R. Kafai

Trends in Serum Folate, RBC Folate, and Circulating Total Homocysteine Concentrations in the United States: Analysis of Data from National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys, 1988–1994, 1999–2000, and 2001–2002
J. Nutr. 2006 136: 153-158. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Rebecca L. Corwin, Terryl J. Hartman, Steven A. Maczuga, and Barry I. Graubard

Dietary Saturated Fat Intake Is Inversely Associated with Bone Density in Humans: Analysis of NHANES III
J. Nutr. 2006 136: 159-165. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Julie A. Baker, Gregory P. Beehler, Abhishek C. Sawant, Vijayvel Jayaprakash, Susan E. McCann, and Kirsten B. Moysich

Consumption of Coffee, but Not Black Tea, Is Associated with Decreased Risk of Premenopausal Breast Cancer
J. Nutr. 2006 136: 166-171. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Amanda L. Ray, Richard D. Semba, Jeremy Walston, Luigi Ferrucci, Anne R. Cappola, Michelle O. Ricks, Qian-Li Xue, and Linda P. Fried

Low Serum Selenium and Total Carotenoids Predict Mortality among Older Women Living in the Community: The Women's Health and Aging Studies
J. Nutr. 2006 136: 172-176. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Community and International Nutrition:

Barbara A. Laraia, Anna Maria Siega-Riz, Craig Gundersen, and Nancy Dole

Psychosocial Factors and Socioeconomic Indicators Are Associated with Household Food Insecurity among Pregnant Women
J. Nutr. 2006 136: 177-182. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Hannah M. Coutinho, Luz P. Acosta, Stephen T. McGarvey, Blanca Jarilla, Mario Jiz, Archie Pablo, Li Su, Daria L. Manalo, Remigio M. Olveda, Jonathan D. Kurtis, and Jennifer F. Friedman

Nutritional Status Improves after Treatment of Schistosoma japonicum–Infected Children and Adolescents
J. Nutr. 2006 136: 183-188. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Nutritional Immunology:

Aron M. Troen, Breeana Mitchell, Bess Sorensen, Mark H. Wener, Abbey Johnston, Brent Wood, Jacob Selhub, Anne McTiernan, Yutaka Yasui, Evrim Oral, John D. Potter, and Cornelia M. Ulrich

Unmetabolized Folic Acid in Plasma Is Associated with Reduced Natural Killer Cell Cytotoxicity among Postmenopausal Women
J. Nutr. 2006 136: 189-194. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Ingestive Behavior and Neurosciences:

Sean H. Adams, Chunli Lei, Carolyn M. Jodka, Svetlana E. Nikoulina, Julie A. Hoyt, Bronislava Gedulin, Christine M. Mack, and Eric S. Kendall

PYY[3-36] Administration Decreases the Respiratory Quotient and Reduces Adiposity in Diet-Induced Obese Mice
J. Nutr. 2006 136: 195-201. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Methodology and Mathematical Modeling:

Juan C. Marini, Brendan Lee, and Peter J. Garlick

In Vivo Urea Kinetic Studies in Conscious Mice
J. Nutr. 2006 136: 202-206. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Branched-Chain Amino Acids: Metabolism, Physiological Function, and Application: Session I:

John T. Brosnan and Margaret E. Brosnan

Branched-Chain Amino Acids: Enzyme and Substrate Regulation
J. Nutr. 2006 136: 207-211. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Zhenqi Liu, Wen Long, David A. Fryburg, and Eugene J. Barrett

The Regulation of Body and Skeletal Muscle Protein Metabolism by Hormones and Amino Acids
J. Nutr. 2006 136: 212-217. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Richard A. Hawkins, Robyn L. O'Kane, Ian A. Simpson, and Juan R. Viña

Structure of the Blood–Brain Barrier and Its Role in the Transport of Amino Acids
J. Nutr. 2006 136: 218-226. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Scot R. Kimball and Leonard S. Jefferson

Signaling Pathways and Molecular Mechanisms through which Branched-Chain Amino Acids Mediate Translational Control of Protein Synthesis
J. Nutr. 2006 136: 227-231. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Yoshiharu Shimomura and Robert A. Harris

Metabolism and Physiological Function of Branched-Chain Amino Acids: Discussion of Session 1
J. Nutr. 2006 136: 232-233. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Branched-Chain Amino Acids: Metabolism, Physiological Function, and Application: Session II:

Hisamine Kobayashi, Hiroyuki Kato, Yuri Hirabayashi, Hitoshi Murakami, and Hiromi Suzuki

Modulations of Muscle Protein Metabolism by Branched-Chain Amino Acids in Normal and Muscle-Atrophying Rats
J. Nutr. 2006 136: 234-236. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Vickie E. Baracos and Michelle L. Mackenzie

Investigations of Branched-Chain Amino Acids and Their Metabolites in Animal Models of Cancer
J. Nutr. 2006 136: 237-242. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

David T. Chuang, Jacinta L. Chuang, and R. Max Wynn

Lessons from Genetic Disorders of Branched-Chain Amino Acid Metabolism
J. Nutr. 2006 136: 243-249. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Yoshiharu Shimomura, Takashi Honda, Makoto Shiraki, Taro Murakami, Juichi Sato, Hisamine Kobayashi, Kazunori Mawatari, Mariko Obayashi, and Robert A. Harris

Branched-Chain Amino Acid Catabolism in Exercise and Liver Disease
J. Nutr. 2006 136: 250-253. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Sidney M. Morris, Jr.

Application of Branched-Chain Amino Acids in Experimental Animals: Discussion of Session 2
J. Nutr. 2006 136: 254-255. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Branched-Chain Amino Acids: Metabolism, Physiological Function, and Application: Session III:

Anura V. Kurpad, Meredith M. Regan, Tony Raj, and Justin V. Gnanou

Branched-Chain Amino Acid Requirements in Healthy Adult Human Subjects
J. Nutr. 2006 136: 256-263. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Michael J. Rennie, Julien Bohé, Ken Smith, Henning Wackerhage, and Paul Greenhaff

Branched-Chain Amino Acids as Fuels and Anabolic Signals in Human Muscle
J. Nutr. 2006 136: 264-268. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Eva Blomstrand, Jörgen Eliasson, Håkan K. R. Karlsson, and Rickard Köhnke

Branched-Chain Amino Acids Activate Key Enzymes in Protein Synthesis after Physical Exercise
J. Nutr. 2006 136: 269-273. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Eric A. Newsholme and Eva Blomstrand

Branched-Chain Amino Acids and Central Fatigue
J. Nutr. 2006 136: 274-276. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Satoshi Fujita and Elena Volpi

Amino Acids and Muscle Loss with Aging
J. Nutr. 2006 136: 277-280. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Satish C. Kalhan and Prabhu S. Parimi

Transamination of Leucine and Nitrogen Accretion in Human Pregnancy and the Newborn Infant
J. Nutr. 2006 136: 281-287. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Phillip C. Calder

Branched-Chain Amino Acids and Immunity
J. Nutr. 2006 136: 288-293. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

John Holloszy

Application of Branched-Chain Amino Acids in Healthy Humans: Discussion of Session 3
J. Nutr. 2006 136: 294. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Branched-Chain Amino Acids: Metabolism, Physiological Function, and Application: Session IV:

Michael Charlton

Branched-Chain Amino Acid Enriched Supplements as Therapy for Liver Disease
J. Nutr. 2006 136: 295-298. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Noël J. M. Cano, Denis Fouque, and Xavier M. Leverve

Application of Branched-Chain Amino Acids in Human Pathological States: Renal Failure
J. Nutr. 2006 136: 299-307. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Jean-Pascal De Bandt and Luc Cynober

Therapeutic Use of Branched-Chain Amino Acids in Burn, Trauma, and Sepsis
J. Nutr. 2006 136: 308-313. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Haroon A. Choudry, Ming Pan, Anne M. Karinch, and Wiley W. Souba

Branched-Chain Amino Acid-Enriched Nutritional Support in Surgical and Cancer Patients
J. Nutr. 2006 136: 314-318. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Donald K. Layman and Denise A. Walker

Potential Importance of Leucine in Treatment of Obesity and the Metabolic Syndrome
J. Nutr. 2006 136: 319-323. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Andrea Tom and K. Sreekumaran Nair

Assessment of Branched-Chain Amino Acid Status and Potential for Biomarkers
J. Nutr. 2006 136: 324-330. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

John D. Fernstrom

Application of Branched-Chain Amino Acids in Human Pathological States: Discussion of Session 4
J. Nutr. 2006 136: 331-332. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Luc Cynober and Robert A. Harris

Symposium on Branched-Chain Amino Acids: Conference Summary
J. Nutr. 2006 136: 333-336. [Full Text] [PDF]  

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