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Programming of adult cardiovascular function after early maternal undernutrition in sheep (2004)
Journal Article
Gopalakrishnan, G. S., Gardner, D. S., Rhind, S. M., Rae, M. T., Kyle, C. E., Brooks, A. N., …Symonds, M. E. (2004). Programming of adult cardiovascular function after early maternal undernutrition in sheep. American journal of physiology: regulatory, i

The prenatal nutritional environment influences the subsequent risk of hypertension in adulthood. Animal studies have used, generally, the rat as a model species to illustrate the association between maternal nutrient intake and blood pressure in the... Read More about Programming of adult cardiovascular function after early maternal undernutrition in sheep.

Mangrove fish: a comparison of community structure between forested and cleared habitats (2004)
Journal Article
Huxham, M., Kimani, E., & Augley, J. (2004). Mangrove fish: a comparison of community structure between forested and cleared habitats. Estuarine, Coastal and Shelf Science, 60(4), 637-647. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecss.2004.03.003

The fish communities of mangrove and cleared sites were investigated in Gazi Bay, Kenya. Five forested sites were compared with paired sites that had been cleared of mangroves by human activity. Forested sites included plantations and natural stands... Read More about Mangrove fish: a comparison of community structure between forested and cleared habitats.

The road out of poverty. (2004)
Book Chapter
Smith, D. (2004). The road out of poverty. In B. Siderman-Wolter (Ed.), Positive Developments: A photographic exhibition held at the Eden Project (22-23). Natural Resources International Limited

Donkey ownership in Ethiopia can directly improve people's livelihoods, even the landless and powerless. Donkey ownership diversifies income-generating activities and reduces labour burden within the household. Better health and welfare of donkeys e... Read More about The road out of poverty..

Cannabidiol lacks the vanilloid VR1-mediated vasorespiratory effects of capsaicin and anandamide in anaesthetised rats (2004)
Journal Article
McQueen, D. S., Bond, S. M., Smith, P. J., Balali-Mood, K., & Smart, D. (2004). Cannabidiol lacks the vanilloid VR1-mediated vasorespiratory effects of capsaicin and anandamide in anaesthetised rats. European Journal of Pharmacology, 491(2-3), 181-189. ht

The results of vasorespiratory studies in rats anaesthetised with pentobarbital show that (±) cannabidiol, a cannabinoid that lacks psychotropic actions and is inactive at cannabinoid (CB) receptors, does not affect respiration or blood pressure when... Read More about Cannabidiol lacks the vanilloid VR1-mediated vasorespiratory effects of capsaicin and anandamide in anaesthetised rats.

Examination of serum total IgG1 concentration in atopic and non-atopic dogs (2004)
Journal Article
Fraser, M., McNeil, P. E., & Gettinby, G. (2004). Examination of serum total IgG1 concentration in atopic and non-atopic dogs. Journal of Small Animal Practice, 45(4), 186-190. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1748-5827.2004.tb00222.x

In this study, serum immunoglobulin G1 (IgG1) concentrations were examined in atopic and non-atopic dogs receiving different levels of parasite control. Significantly lower serum total IgG1 concentrations were found in non-atopic dogs receiving strin... Read More about Examination of serum total IgG1 concentration in atopic and non-atopic dogs.

Kennel cough. (2004)
Journal Article
Fraser, M. (2004). Kennel cough. Vet Times,

Inter-population dispersal by adult stoneflies detected by stable isotope enrichment (2004)
Journal Article
Briers, R. A., Gee, J. H. R., Cariss, H. M., & Geoghegan, R. (2004). Inter-population dispersal by adult stoneflies detected by stable isotope enrichment. Freshwater Biology, 49(4), 425-431. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2427.2004.01198.x

1. Dispersal of adult stream insects may be of considerable importance in regional population dynamics and colonisation of new sites, but quantifying the rate and extent of dispersal is difficult. 2. We used stable isotope (15N) enrichment to mark... Read More about Inter-population dispersal by adult stoneflies detected by stable isotope enrichment.

The emerging role of E2F-1 in the DNA damage response and checkpoint control. (2004)
Journal Article
Stevens, C., & La Thangue, N. B. (2004). The emerging role of E2F-1 in the DNA damage response and checkpoint control. DNA Repair, 3(8-9), 1071-1079. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.dnarep.2004.03.034

Genotoxic stress triggers a myriad of cellular responses including cell cycle arrest, stimulation of {DNA} repair and apoptosis. A central role for the E2F-1 transcription factor in the {DNA} damage response pathway is gaining support. E2F-1 is phosp... Read More about The emerging role of E2F-1 in the DNA damage response and checkpoint control..

Inhibition of neutrophil recruitment by ES of Nippostrongylus brasiliensis (2004)
Journal Article
Keir, P. A., Brown, D. M., Clouter-Baker, A., Harcus, Y. M., & Proudfoot, L. (2004). Inhibition of neutrophil recruitment by ES of Nippostrongylus brasiliensis. Parasite Immunology, 26(3), 137-139. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.0141-9838.2004.00692.x

It has been reported that excretory–secretory (ES) material from the parasitic nematode Nippostrongylus brasiliensis has potential modulatory effects on the host's immune system. We observed that intratracheal instillation of ES from the L3 stage of... Read More about Inhibition of neutrophil recruitment by ES of Nippostrongylus brasiliensis.

Antioxidant and cytoprotective responses to redox stress (2004)
Journal Article
Mathers, J., Fraser, J. A., McMahon, M., Saunders, R. D. C., Hayes, J. D., & McLellan, L. I. (2004). Antioxidant and cytoprotective responses to redox stress. Biochemical Society symposia, 71, 157-176. https://doi.org/10.1042/bss0710157

Aerobic cells produce reactive oxygen species as a consequence of normal cellular metabolism, and an array of antioxidant systems are in place to maintain the redox balance. When the redox equilibrium of the cell is upset by pro-oxidant environmental... Read More about Antioxidant and cytoprotective responses to redox stress.

Brood neglect and contingent foraging behavior in a pelagic seabird (2004)
Journal Article
Lewis, S., Hamer, K. C., Money, L., Griffiths, R., Wanless, S., & Sherratt, T. N. (2004). Brood neglect and contingent foraging behavior in a pelagic seabird. Behavioral Ecology and Sociobiology, 56(1), 81-88. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00265-004-0762-0

Among species where there is a risk to leaving offspring unattended, parents usually take alternating shifts guarding their young. However, they may occasionally exhibit brood neglect by leaving their offspring unattended at the nest. To investigate... Read More about Brood neglect and contingent foraging behavior in a pelagic seabird.

Calcium and ROS-mediated activation of transcription factors and TNF-α cytokine gene expression in macrophages exposed to ultrafine particles (2004)
Journal Article
Brown, D. M., Donaldson, K., Borm, P. J., Schins, R. P., Dehnhardt, M., Gilmour, P., …Stone, V. (2004). Calcium and ROS-mediated activation of transcription factors and TNF-α cytokine gene expression in macrophages exposed to ultrafine particles. Ameri

Ultrafine (Uf) particles are a component of particulate air pollution suggested to be responsible for the health effects associated with elevations of this pollutant. We have previously suggested that Uf particles, through the induction of oxidative... Read More about Calcium and ROS-mediated activation of transcription factors and TNF-α cytokine gene expression in macrophages exposed to ultrafine particles.

Expression of C-Reactive Protein and Heat-Shock Protein-70 in the Lung Epithelial Cell Line A549, in Response to PM10 Exposure (2004)
Journal Article
Ramage, L., & Guy, K. (2004). Expression of C-Reactive Protein and Heat-Shock Protein-70 in the Lung Epithelial Cell Line A549, in Response to PM10 Exposure. Inhalation Toxicology, 16(6-7), 447-452. https://doi.org/10.1080/08958370490439614

Increased levels of C-reactive protein (CRP) and heat-shock protein-70 (Hsp70) in plasma are known to be associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease. In this study we have investigated the effects of environmental air pollution partic... Read More about Expression of C-Reactive Protein and Heat-Shock Protein-70 in the Lung Epithelial Cell Line A549, in Response to PM10 Exposure.

So many Glasgows: From ‘personality of place’ to ‘positionality in space and time’ (2004)
Journal Article
McCleery, A. (2004). So many Glasgows: From ‘personality of place’ to ‘positionality in space and time’. Scottish Geographical Journal, 120(1-2), 3-18. https://doi.org/10.1080/00369220418737189

This paper investigates place and positionality in the regional novel against a background of evolving trends in geographical scholarship of place and placelessness. In re-examining the representation of Glasgow in the urban regional novel, it propos... Read More about So many Glasgows: From ‘personality of place’ to ‘positionality in space and time’.

Expression of C-Reactive Protein in Human Lung Epithelial Cells and Upregulation by Cytokines and Carbon Particles (2004)
Journal Article
Ramage, L., Proudfoot, L., & Guy, K. (2004). Expression of C-Reactive Protein in Human Lung Epithelial Cells and Upregulation by Cytokines and Carbon Particles. Inhalation Toxicology, 16(9), 607-613. https://doi.org/10.1080/08958370490464599

C-reactive protein (CRP) is the prototypic human acute-phase protein and is found at increased levels in the blood during episodes of inflammation. CRP was generally thought to be produced only by hepatocytes; however, several studies have shown extr... Read More about Expression of C-Reactive Protein in Human Lung Epithelial Cells and Upregulation by Cytokines and Carbon Particles.

The influence of changes in nitrogen: silicon ratios on diatom growth dynamics (2004)
Journal Article
Gilpin, L., Davidson, K., & Roberts, E. (2004). The influence of changes in nitrogen: silicon ratios on diatom growth dynamics. Journal of Sea Research, 51(1), 21-35. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.seares.2003.05.005

Nitrate loading to coastal waters has increased over recent decades while silicon loading has remained relatively constant or decreased. As the N:Si ratio in coastal waters shifts due to these anthropogenic influences, silicate limitation of diatom b... Read More about The influence of changes in nitrogen: silicon ratios on diatom growth dynamics.

Riparian forestry management and adult stream insects (2004)
Journal Article
Briers, R. A., & Gee, J. H. R. (2004). Riparian forestry management and adult stream insects. Hydrology and Earth System Sciences, 8(3), 545-549. https://doi.org/10.5194/hess-8-545-2004

The impacts of coniferous plantation forestry on the biology of upland streams in the UK are firmly established. Whilst benthic communities have been well studied, very little research has considered the impacts of riparian forestry management on adu... Read More about Riparian forestry management and adult stream insects.