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Studies published by members of the Nano-nutrition Research Lab. Publications are sorted from most recent to oldest. Click the yellow button to be directed to the article (Authors from lab are in bold font and * indicates corresponding author. Impact factor (IF)

PUBLISHED RESEARCH

2024

PUBLICATION  Abbasi M, Fan Z, Dawson JA, Wang S*. Anti-obesity and metabolic benefits of metformin: Comparison of different delivery routes. J Drug Deliv Sci Technol (IF: 3.98). 2024 Jan;91:105110. doi: 10.1016/j.jddst.2023.105110. Epub 2023 Nov 15. PMID: 38188941

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PUBLICATION â€‹R Baranwal, X Lin, W Li, X Pan, S Wang, Z Fan. Biopolymer separators from polydopamine-functionalized bacterial cellulose for lithium-sulfur batteries. Journal of Colloid and Interface Science (IF: 9.9) 2024. 656, 556-565.

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2023

PUBLICATION Hu Q, Zhou F, Ly NK, Ordyna J, Peterson T, Zhaoyang F, Wang S*. Development of Multifunctional Nanoencapsulated trans-Resveratrol/Chitosan Nutraceutical Edible Coating for Strawberry Preservations. ACS Nano. 2023 (IF: 17.1)

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PUBLICATION X Lin, W Li, V Nguyen, S Wang, S Yang, L Ma, Y Du, B Wang, Z Fan. Fe-single-atom catalyst nanocages linked by bacterial cellulose-derived carbon nanofiber aerogel for Li-S batteries. Chemical Engineering Journal (IF: 15.1) 2023. 477, 146977

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PUBLICATION  S Li, X Lin, S Wang, H Zhu, Z Fan. Bacteria-derived nanomaterials for lithium-based batteries. Carbon (IF: 11.3) 2023.118564.

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PUBLICATION   Zhou F., Peterson T., Fan Z., Wang S*. The Commonly Used Stabilizers for Phytochemical-Based Nanoparticles: Stabilization Effects, Mechanisms, and Applications. Nutrients 2023 15, 3881 (IF: 5.7).

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PUBLICATION  Li D, Son Y, Jang M, Wang S*, Zhu W. Nanoparticle Based Cardiac Specific Drug Delivery. Biology  (IF: 4.2). 2023 Jan 4;12(1):82. doi: 10.3390/biology12010082.

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2022

PUBLICATION   Xu B, Li F, Zhang WJ, Su YJ, Tang L, Li PS, Joshi J, Yang A, Li D, Wang Z, Wang S, Xie JW, Gu HW, Zhu WQ. Identification of Metabolic Pathways Underlying FGF1 and CHIR99021 Mediated Cardioprotection. iScience. 2022 (In Press)

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PUBLICATION Abbasi M, Fan ZY, Dawson JA, Wang A*. Transdermal Delivery of Metformin Using Dissolving Microneedles and Iontophoresis Patches for Browning Subcutaneous Adipose Tissue. Pharmaceutics. 2022 (In Press).

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PUBLICATION Yang Y, Trevethan M, Wang S, Zhao L. Beneficial Effects of Citrus Flavanones Naringin and Naringenin and Their Food Sources on Lipid Metabolism: An Update on Bioavailability, Pharmacokinetics, and Mechanisms. J Nutr Biochem. 2022 Jun;104:108967 (IF: 6.048)

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2021

PUBLICATION Zu Y, Zhao L, Hao L, Mechref Y, Zabet-Moghaddam M, Keyel PA, Abbasi M, Wu D, Dawson JA, Zhang RW, Nie S, Moustaid-Moussa N, Kolonin MG, Daquinag AC, Brandi L, Warraich I, San Francisco SK, Sun X, Fan ZY, and Wang S*. Browning white adipose tissue using adipose stromal cell-targeted resveratrol-loaded nanoparticles for combating obesity. J Control Release. 2021 May; 333: 339-351. PMID: 33766692 PMCID: PMC8396108 (IF: 9.776)

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PUBLICATION W Li, S Wang, Z Fan, S Li, A Bernussi A, Newman N. Functionalized bacterial cellulose as a separator to address polysulfides shuttling in lithium–sulfur batteries. Materials Today Energy. 2021 September; 21: 100813. (IF: 7.311)

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PUBLICATION Dhanasekara CS, Zhang J, Nie S, Li G, Fan ZY, and Wang S*. Nanoparticles Target Intimal Macrophages in Atherosclerotic Lesions. Nanomedicine: Nanotechnology, Biology and Medicine. 2021 February Volume 32, 102346 DOI: 10.1016/j.nano.2020.102346 PMID: 33259961 (IF: 6.458)

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2020

PUBLICATION Goktas Z, Zu Y, Abbasi M, Galyean S, Wu D, Fan Z, Wang S*. Recent Advances in Nanoencapsulation of Phytochemicals to Combat Obesity and Its Comorbidities. J Agric Food Chem. 2020 Aug 5;68(31):8119-8131. PMID: 32633507 (Invited article

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PUBLICATION Overby H, Yang Y, Xu X, Wang S,  Zhao L. Indomethacin promotes browning and brown adipogenesis in both murine and human fat cells. Pharmacology Research & Perspectives. 2020 Jun;8(3):e00592. doi: 10.1002/prp2.592. PMCID: PMC7237299; PMID: 32430973  

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PUBLICATION Overby H, Yang Y, Xu X, Graham K, Hildreth K, Choi S, Wan D, Morisseau C, Zeldin DC, Hammock BD, Wang S, Bettaieb A, Zhao L. Soluble Epoxide Hydrolase Inhibition by t-TUCB Promotes Brown Adipogenesis and Reduces Serum Triglycerides in Diet-Induced Obesity. Int J Mol Sci. 2020 Sep 24;21(19):E7039. doi: 10.3390/ijms21197039. PMID: 32987880 

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PUBLICATION Feizy Z, Peddibhotla S, Hossain KMS, Hegde V, Wang S, and Dhurandhar N. Nanoparticle-mediated in-vitro delivery of E4orf1 to preadipocytes is a clinically relevant delivery system to improve glucose uptake. International Journal of Obesity. 2020 Jan 21. doi: 10.1038/s41366-020-0526-6 

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2019

PUBLICATION Zhang J, Nie S, Zu Y, Abbasi M, Cao J, Li C, Wu D, Labib S, Brackee G, Shen CL, Wang S*. Anti-atherogenic effects of CD36-targeted epigallocatechin gallate-loaded nanoparticles. J Control Release. 2019 Apr 15;303:263-273. 

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PUBLICATION Hao L*, Scott S, Abbasi M, Zu Y, Khan MSH, Yang Y, Wu DY, Zhao L, Wang S*. Beneficial metabolic effects of mirabegron in vitro and in high-fat diet-induced obese mice. J Pharmacol Exp Ther. 2019 Jun;369(3):419-427. 

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PUBLICATION Islam N, Hoque MNF, Li W, Wang S, Warzywoda J, Fan Z. Vertically edge-oriented graphene on plasma pyrolyzed cellulose fibers and demonstration of kilohertz high-frequency filtering electrical double layer capacitors. Carbon. 2019 January; 141:523-530. 

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2018

PUBLICATION Hao L, Kearns J. Scott S, Wu D, Kodani S, Morisseau C, Hammock SD, Sun X, Zhao L, Wang S*. Indomethacin enhanced brown fat activity. J Pharmacol Exp Ther. 2018:365(3):467-475. (IF: 3.867)

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PUBLICATION Shen CL, Wang S, Yang S, Tomison MD, Abbasi M, Hao L, Scott S, Khan MS, Romero AW, Felton CK, Mo H. A 12-week evaluation of annatto tocotrienol supplementation for postmenopausal women: safety, quality of life, body composition, physical activity, and nutrient intake. BMC Complement Altern Med. 2018:18(1):198. doi: 10.1186/s12906-018-2263-0. (IF: 2.479)

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PUBLICATION Islam N, Wang S, Warzywoda J, Fan Z. Fast supercapacitors based on vertically oriented MoS2 nanosheets on plasma pyrolyzed cellulose filter paper. J of Power Sources. 2018:400:277-283. (IF: 7.467)

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PUBLICATION Albracht-Schulte K, Kalupahana NS, Ramalingam L, Wang S, Rahman SM, Robert-McComb J, Moustaid-Moussa N. Omega-3 fatty acids in obesity and metabolic syndrome: A mechanistic update. J Nutr Biochem. 2018:58:1-16. (IF: 4.490)

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PUBLICATION Zu Y, Overby H, Ren G, Fan ZY, Zhao L, Wang S*. Resveratrol liposomes and lipid nanocarriers: comparison of characteristics and inducing browning of white adipocytes. Colloids Surf B Biointerfaces. 2018:164: 414-423. (IF: 3.973)

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PUBLICATION Chung E, Mo H, Wang S, Zu Y, Rios SR, Elfakhani M, Chyu MC, Yang RS, Shen CL. Potential roles of vitamin E in age-associated change in skeletal muscle health. Nutr Res. 2018:49:23-36. (IF: 2.627)

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2017

PUBLICATION Chen L, Mo H, Zhao L, Gao W, Wang S, Cromie MM, Lu C, Wang JS, Shen CL. Therapeutic properties of green tea against environmental insults. J Nutr Biochem. 2017 Feb; 40: 1-13. Doi: 10.1016/j.jnutbio.2016.05.005. PMID: 27723473. (IF: 4.490)

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PUBLICATION Zhang J, Zu Y, Dhanasekara Chathurika, Li J, Wu DY, Fan ZY, Wang S*. Detection and Treatment of Atherosclerosis Using Nanoparticles. Wiley Interdiscip Rev Nanomed Nanobiotechnol. 2017, doi: 10.1002/wnan.1412. PMID: 27241794. (IF: 6.14)

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PUBLICATION Li S, Warzywoda J, Wang S, Ren G, Fan Z. Bacterial cellulose derived carbon nanofiber aerogel with lithium polysulfide catholyte for lithiumesulfur batteries. Carbon 2017:124: 212-218. (IF: 7.466)

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PUBLICATION Islam N, Li S, Ren G, Zu Y, Warzywoda J, Wang S, Fan Z. High-frequency electrochemical capacitors based on plasma pyrolyzed bacterial cellulose aerogel for current ripple filtering and pulse energy storage. Nano Energy. 2017:40:107-114. (IF: 15.548)

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PUBLICATION Hu P, Overby H, Heal E, Wang S, Chen J, Shen CL, Zhao L. Methylparaben and butylparaben alter multipotent mesenchymal stem cell fates towards adipocyte lineage. Toxicol Appl Pharmacol. 2017:329:48-57. PMID: 28527915. (IF: 3.705)

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2016

PUBLICATION Shen CL, Mo H, Yang S, Wang S, Felton CK, Tomison MD, Soelaiman IN. Safety and efficacy of tocotrienol supplementation for bone health in postmenopausal women: protocol for a dose-response double-blinded placebo-controlled randomised trial. BMJ Open. 2016:6(12):e012572.doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2016-012572. (IF: 2.376)

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PUBLICATION Rahman SM, Baquero KC, Choudhury M, Janssen RC, de la Houssaye BA, Sun M, Miyazaki-Anzai S, Wang S, Moustaid-Moussa N, Miyazaki M, Friedman JE. C/EBPβ in Bone Marrow is Essential for Diet Induced Inflammation, Cholesterol Balance, and Atherosclerosis. Atherosclerosis. 2016; 250: 172-9. (IF: 4.239)

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PUBLICATION Zhang J, Nie S, Martinez-Zaguilan R, Sennoune S, Wang S*. Formulation, Characteristics and Anti-atherogenic Bioactivities of CD36-Targeted Epigallocatechin Gallate (EGCG)-Loaded Nanoparticles. J Nutr Biochem. 2016:30:14–23. NIHMS 740685. (IF: 4.490)

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2015

PUBLICATION Tami SH, Reed DB, Trejos E, Boylan M, Wang S. Pilot Study: Survey Tools for Assessing Parenting Styles and Family Contributors to the Development of Obesity in Arab Children Ages 6 to 12 Years. Ethn Dis. 2015; 25(4):463-8. doi: 10.18865/ed.25.4.463. (IF: N/A)

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PUBLICATION Shen CL, Han J, Wang S, Chung E, Chyu MC, Cao JJ. Green tea supplementation benefits body composition and improves bone properties in obese female rats fed with high-fat diet and caloric restricted diet. Nutr Res. 2015; 35(12):1095-1105. (IF: 2.627)

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PUBLICATION Nie S, Zhang J, Martinez-Zaguilan R, Sennoune S, Hossen MN, Lichtenstein AH, Cao J, Meyerrose GE, Paone R, Soontrapa S, Fan Z, Wang S*. Detection of atherosclerotic lesions and intimal macrophages using CD36-targeted nanovesicles. J Control Release. 2015:220:61-70. NIHMS732821. (IF: 7.727)

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PUBLICATION Li C, Zhang J, Zu Y, Nie SF, Cao J, Wang Q, Nie SP, Deng ZY, Xie MY, Wang S*.  Biocompatible and biodegradable nanoparticles for enhancement of anti-cancer activities of phytochemicals. Chin J Nat Med. 2015 Sep; 13(9):641-52. doi: 10.1016/S1875-5364(15)30061-3. (IF: N/A)

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PUBLICATION Voruganti S, Qin JJ, Sarkar S, Nag S, Walbi IA, Wang S, Zhao Y, Wang W, Zhang R. Oral nano-delivery of anticancer ginsenoside 25-OCH3-PPD, a natural inhibitor of the MDM2 oncogene: Nanoparticle preparation, characterization, in vitro and in vivo anti-prostate cancer activity, and mechanisms of action. Oncotarget. 2015:6(25): 21379-21394. (IF: 5.168)

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2014

PUBLICATION Wang S*, Matthan NR, Wu D, Reed DB, Bapat P, Yin X, Grammas P, Shen CL, Lichtenstein AH. Lipid Content in Hepatic and Gonadal Adipose Tissue Parallel Aortic Cholesterol Accumulation in Mice Fed Diets with Different Omega-6 PUFA to EPA Plus DHA Ratios. Clin Nutr. 2014; 33: 260-266. (IF: 6.402)

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PUBLICATION Sun M, Nie S, Pan X, Zhang R, Fan Z, Wang S*. Quercetin-nanostructured lipid carriers: Characteristics and anti-breast cancer activities in vitro. Colloids Surf B Biointerfaces. 2014; 113:15-24. (IF: 3.973) (>100 citations)

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PUBLICATION Wang S, Moustaid-Moussa N, Chen L, Mo H, Shastri A, Su R, Bapat P, Kwun IS, Shen CL. Novel Insights of Dietary Polyphenols and Obesity. J Nutr Biochem. 2014; 25(1):1-18. (>500 citations) (IF: 4.490)

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PUBLICATION Wang S*, Su R, Nie S, Sun M, Zhang J, Wu D, Moustaid-Moussa N. Application of Nanotechnology in Improving Bioavailability and Bioactivity of Diet-Derived Phytochemicals. J Nutr Biochem. 2014; 25(4):363-376. NIHMS 536692. (>210 citations) (IF: 4.490)

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PUBLICATION Shen CL, Chen L, Wang S, Chyu MC.  Effects of Dietary Fat Levels and Feeding Duration on musculoskeletal health in Female Rats. Food and Function. 2014; 5(3):598-604. (IF: 3.241)

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2013

PUBLICATION Goktas Z, Owens S, Boylan M, Syn D, Shen CL, Reed DB, SanFrancisco S, Wang S*. Associations between Tissue Visfatin, Retinol Binding Protein-4 and Vaspin Concentrations and Insulin Resistance in Morbidly Obese Subjects. Mediators of Inflamm. 2013:861496. doi: 10.1155/2013/861496. (IF: 3.545)

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PUBLICATION Wang S*, Miller B, Matthan NR, Goktas Z, Wu D, Reed   DB, Yin X, Grammas P, Moustaid-Moussa N, Shen CL, Lichtenstein AH. Aortic cholesterol accumulation correlates with systemic inflammation but not hepatic and gonadal adipose tissue inflammation in low-density lipoprotein receptor null mice. Nutr Res. 2013; 33(12), 1072-1082. (IF: 2.627)

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PUBLICATION Shen CL, Kwun IS, Wang S, Mo H, Chen L, Jenkins M, Brackee G, Chen CH, Chyu MC. Functions and Mechanisms of Green Tea Catechins in Regulating Bone Remodeling. Curr Drug Targets. 2013; 14 (13):1619-1630. (IF: 2.642)

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PUBLICATION Zhang J, Nie S, Wang S*. Nanoencapsulation enhances epigallocatechin-3-gallate stability and its antiatherogenic bioactivities in macrophages. J Agric Food Chem. 2013; 61(38): 9200-9209. NIHMS523585. (IF: 3.154)

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PUBLICATION Lemieux M, Al-Jawadi A, Wang S, Moustaid-Moussa N. Metabolic Profiling in Nutritional and Metabolic Disorders. Adv Nutr. 2013; 4(5):548-550. (IF: 7.24)

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PUBLICATION Goktas Z, Moustaid-Moussa N, Shen CL, Boylan M, Mo H, Wang S*. Effects of Bariatric Surgery on Adipokine-Induced Inflammation and Insulin Resistance. 2013. Front Endocrinol. 2013; 4:69. (IF: 3.519)

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PUBLICATION Shen CL, Zhu W, Gao W, Wang S, Chen L, Chyu MC. Energy Restricted Diet Benefits Body Composition but Degrades Bone Integrity in Middle-Aged Obese Female Rats. Nutr Res. 2013; 33(8):668-676. (IF: 2.627)

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PUBLICATION de Pace RC, Liu X, Sun M, Nie S, Zhang J, Cai Q, Gao W, Pan X, Fan Z, Wang S*. Anticancer Activities of (-)-Epigallocatechin-3-Gallate Encapsulated Nanoliposomes in MCF7 Breast Cancer Cells. J Liposome Res. 2013; 23(3):187-96. (IF: 1.822)

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2012

PUBLICATION Pan X, Zhao Y, Liu S, Korzeniewski C, Wang S, Fan ZY. Comparing Graphene-TiO2 Nanowire and Graphene-TiO2 Nanoparticle Composite Photocatalysts. ACS Appl Mater Interfaces. 2012; 4 (8): 3944–3950. (IF: 8.456) 

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PUBLICATION Wang S, Qaisar U, Yin X, Grammas P. Gene Expression Profiling in Alzheimer’s Disease Brain Microvessels. J Alzheimers Dis. 2012; 31(1):193-205. (IF: 3.517)

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PUBLICATION Chen YC, Reed DB, Velikova N, Wang S. University Student Sample Is Unable to Accurately Assess Their Calorie Needs: Implications for Weight Management and Menu Labeling. Food and Nutr Sci. 2012; 3, 505-510. (IF: 1.41)

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2011

PUBLICATION Qhattal HS, Wang S, Salihima T, Srivastava SK, Liu X. Nanoemulsions of Cancer Chemopreventive Agent Benzyl Isothiocyanate Display Enhanced Solubility, Dissolution, and Permeability. J Agric Food Chem. 2011; 59 (23):12396-12404. (IF: 3.154)

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PUBLICATION Wang S*, Reed D, Goli S, Goswami D.  Blood Leptin and C-Reactive Protein Provide More Sensitive Assessment Than Blood Lipids and Other Inflammatory Biomarkers in Overweight University Students. Nutr Res. 2011; 31(8):586-593. (IF: 2.627)

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2010

PUBLICATION Wang S, Wu D, Matthan NR, Lamon-Fava S, Lecker JL, Lichtenstein AH.  Enhanced Aortic Macrophage Lipid Accumulation and Inflammatory Response in LDL Receptor Null Mice Fed an Atherogenic Diet. Lipids 2010; 45(8):701-711. NIHMSID: NIHMS231280. (IF: 2.144)

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2009

PUBLICATION Wang S, Wu D, Lamon-Fava S, Matthan NR, Honda KL, Lichtenstein AH. In Vitro Fatty Acid Enrichment of Macrophages Alters Inflammatory Response and Net Cholesterol Accumulation. Br J Nutr. 2009; 102(4):497-501. NIHMSID: NIHMS177991. (IF: 3.302)

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PUBLICATION Wang S, Wu D, Matthan NR, Lamon-Fava S, Lecker JL, Lichtenstein AH. Reduction in Dietary Omega-6 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids: Eicosapentaenoic Acid Plus Docosahexaenoic Acid Ratio Minimizes Atherosclerotic Lesion Formation and Inflammatory Response in the LDL Receptor Null Mouse. Atherosclerosis 2009; 201(1):147-155. NIHMSID: NIHMS177443. (IF: 4.239) 

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2006

PUBLICATION Wang S, Noh SK, Koo SI.  Epigallocatechin Gallate and Caffeine Differentially Inhibit the Intestinal Absorption of Cholesterol and Fat in Ovariectomized Rats. J Nutr. 2006; 136(11): 2791-2796. (IF: 4.416) 

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PUBLICATION Wang S, Noh SK, Koo SI.  Green Tea Catechins Inhibit Pancreatic Phospholipase A (2) and Intestinal Absorption of Lipids in Ovariectomized Rats. J Nutr Biochem. 2006; 17(7):492-498. (IF: 4.490) 

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2005

PUBLICATION Dorfman S, Wang S, Vega-López S, Jauhiainen M, Lichtenstein A. Dietary Fatty Acids and Cholesterol Differentially Modulate HDL Cholesterol Metabolism in Golden-Syrian Hamsters. J Nutr. 2005; 135(3):492-498. (IF: 4.416)

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