Projects

INVESTIGATION OF GENETIC MECHANISMS FOR IMPROVING THE REGULATION OF FEED INTAKE AND NUTRIENT UTILIZATION IN POULTRY Appropriated (D)   Accession Number: 412189

DOES GENETIC SELECTION FOR BODY WEIGHT IN CHICKENS ALTER THE BRAIN'S ABILITY TO REGULATE FEED INTAKE AND ENERGY BALANCE? Reimbursable (R)   Accession Number: 411870

Publications

Paradoxical Effects of Short Term Triiodothyronine administration to hypothyroid broiler chickens. - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (25-Jul-08)

Short-term effects of triiodothyronine on hypothyroid chickens - (Abstract)

Rosebrough, R.W., Russell, B.A., Richards, M.P. 2008. Short-term effects of triiodothyronine on hypothyroid chickens. Poultry Science 87:88.

Expression of proglucagon and proglucagon-derived peptide hormone receptor genes in the chicken - (Abstract)

Richards, M.P., McMurtry, J.P. 2008. Expression of proglucagon and proglucagon-derived peptide hormone receptor genes in the chicken [abstract]. In: Proceedings of the Ninth International Symposium on Avian Endocrinology. Abstract Number S4.

Role of AMP-activated protein kinase and carbohydrate response element binding protein in the regulation of energy balance in chickens - (Abstract)

Proszkowiec-Weglarz, M.,Richards, M.P., Humphrey, B.D. 2008. Role of AMP-activated protein kinase and carbohydrate response element binding protein in the regulation of energy balance in chickens [abstract]. In: Proceedings of the Ninth International Symposium on Avian Endocrinology. Abstract Number 215.

5'-AMP-Activated Protein Kinase in Avian Biology - (Review Article)

Proszkowiec-Weglarz, M., Richards, M.P. 2007. 5'-AMP-activated protein kinase in avian biology. Avian and Poultry Biology Reviews. 18(4):123-145.

Role of 5'-amp-activated protein kinase, carbohydrate response element binding protein and sterol regulatory element binding protein-1 in the regulation of lipid metabolism in broiler chickens - (Abstract)

Proszkowiec-Weglarz, M., Richards, M.P., Humphrey, B.D., McMurtry, J.P. 2008. Role of 5'-AMP-activated protein kinase, carbohydrate response element binding protein and steriol regulatory element binding protein-1 in the regulation of lipid metabolism in broiler chickens [abstract]. Nineteenth Annual BARC Poster Day,Abstract Number 27.

Molecular cloning and expression of chicken carbohydrate response element binding protein and Max-like protein X gene homologues - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Proszkowiec-Weglarz, M., Humphrey, B.D., Richards, M.P. 2006. Molecular cloning and expression of the chicken carbohydrate response element binding protein and Max-like protein X gene homologues. Molecular and Cellular Biochemistry. 312(1-2):167-184.

Short term changes in the expression of lipogenic genes in broilers - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Rosebrough, R.W., Russell, B.A., Richards, M.P. 2008. Short term changes in the expression of lipogenic genes in broilers. Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology, Part A 149:389-395.

Expression of proglucagon and proglucagon-derived peptide hormone receptor genes in the chicken - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Richards, M.P., McMurtry, J.P. 2008. Expression of proglucagon and proglucagon-derived peptide hormone receptor genes in the chicken. General and Comparative Endocrinology. 156(2):323-338.

The role of feeding regimens in regulating metabolism of sexually mature broiler breeders: hepatic lipid metabolism, plasma hormones and metabolites - (Abstract)

DeBeer, M., Ekmay, R.D., Rosebrough, R.W., Richards, M.P., McMurtry, J.P., Coon, C.N. 2007. The role of feeding regimens in regulating metabolism of sexualy mature broiler breeders: hepatic lipid metabolism, plasma hormones and metabolites [abstract]. International Conference and Exhibition on Veterinary Poultry.

The role of feeding regimens in regulating metabolism of broiler breeders: hepatic lipid metabolism, plasma hormones and metabolites - (Proceedings/Symposium)

de Beer, M., Coon, C.N., Rosebrough, R.W., Russell, B.A., Richards, M.P. 2007. The role of feeding regimens in regulating metabolism of broiler breeders: hepatic lipid metabolism, plasma hormones and metabolites. Symposium on Energy and Protein Metabolism and Nutrition. EAPP publication No. 124:369-375.

Molecular cloning and expression of the carbohydrate response element binding protein gene and related genes involved in hepatic lipogenesis during post-hatch development of broiler chickens - (Abstract)

Proszkowiec-Weglarz, M., Humphrey, B., Richards, M.P., Rosebrough, R.W., McMurtry, J.P., Angel, R. 2007. Expression of the carbohydrate response element binding protein gene and related genes involved in hepatic lipogenesis during post-hatch development of broiler chickens [abstract]. Eighteenth Annual BARC Poster Day. p. 40, Abstract Number 33.

An examinaton of the role of feeding regimens in regulating metabolism during the broiler breeder grower period. 1. Hepatic lipid metabolism - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

de Beer, M., Rosebrough, R.W., Russell, B.A., Poch, S.M., Richards, M.P., Coon, C.N. 2007. An examination of the role of feeding regimen in regulating metabolism during the broiler breeder grower period. 1. Hepatic lipid metabolism. Poultry Science. 86:1726-38.

Expression of the carbohydrate response element binding protein gene and related genes involved in hepatic lipogenesis during post-hatch development of broiler chickens - (Abstract)

Proszkowiec-Weglarz, M., Humphrey, B., Richards, M.P., Rosebrough, R.W., McMurtry, J.P., Angel, R. 2007. Expression of the carbohydrate response element binding protein gene and related genes involved in hepatic lipogenesis during post-hatch development of broiler chickens [abstract]. Poultry Science. 86(Supplement 1):paper number 462.

MECHANISMS REGULATING FOOD INTAKE, ENERGY BALANCE AND BODY WEIGHT IN POULTRY - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Richards, M.P., Proszkowiec-Weglarz, M. 2007. Mechanisms regulating feed intake, energy expenditure, and body weight in poultry. Poultry Science. 86(7):1478-1490.

Expression of AMP-activated protein kinase subunits during chicken embryonic and post-hatch development - (Abstract)

Proszkowiec-Weglarz, M., Richards, M.P. 2007. Expression of AMP-activated protein kinase subunits during chicken embryonic and post-hatch development [abstract]. FASEB Journal. 21:862.4.

Correlations among metabolic enzyme activities, their mRNA's and hormone levels in broiler chickens - (Abstract)

Rosebrough, R.W., Richards, M.P., McMurtry, John P. 2007. Correlations among metabolic enzyme activities, their mRNA's and hormone levels in broiler chickens. FASEB Journal. p21:400.

Using RT-PCR in a real time mode to determine responses of chickens subjected to thyroid hormone depletion-repletion - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Rosebrough, R.W., Russell, B.A., Richards, M.P. 2007. Responses of chickens subjected to thyroid hormone depletion-repletion. Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology. Part A. 147:543-549.

USING RT-PCR IN A REAL TIME MODE TO DETERMINE EXPRESSION OF LIPOGENIC GENES IN BROILERS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Rosebrough, R.W., Russell, B.A., Poch, S.M., Richards, M.P. 2007. Using RT-PCR in a real time mode to determine expression of lipogenic genes in broilers. Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology. Part A. 147:215-222.

UNCOUPLING PROTEIN EXPRESSION IN SKELETAL MUSCLE AND ADIPOSE TISSUE IN RESPONSE TO IN VIVO PORCINE SOMATOTROPIN TREATMENT - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Ramsay, T.G., Mitchell, A.D., Richards, M.P. 2008. Uncoupling protein expression in skeletal muscle and adipose tissue in response to in vivo porcine somatotropin treatment. Domestic Animal Endorcinology. 35(2): 130-141.

The effect of increased protein intake during the starter and prebreeder periods on reproductive performance of ultra high yield Cobb 700 broiler breeder hens - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Coon, C., de Beer, M., Manangi, M., Lu, J., Reyes, M., Bramwell, K., Sun, J.M., Sakomura, N., Rosebrough, R., Richards, M., McMurtry, J. 2006. The effect of increased protein intake during the starter and prebreeder periods on reproductive performance of ultra high yield Cobb 700 broiler breeder hens. Proceedings of the Arkansas Nutrition Conference. pp 1-24.

A FURTHER EXAMINATION OF THE ROLE OF DIETARY PROTEIN IN REGULATING METABOLISM IN THE BROILER - (Abstract)

Rosebrough, R.W., Russell, B.A., Poch, S.M., Richards, M.P. 2006. A further examination of the role of dietary protein in regulating metabolism in the broiler [abstract]. FASEB Journal. 20:233.

Beta-adrenergic regulation of uncoupling protein expression in swine. Comparative Physiology and Biochemistry A. 147(2):395-403. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Ramsay, T.G., Richards, M.P. 2007. Beta-adrenergic regulation of uncoupling protein expression in swine. Comparative Physiology and Biochemistry A. 147(2):395-403.

MOLECULAR CLONING, GENOMIC ORGANIZATION AND EXPRESSION OF THREE CHICKEN 5'-AMP-ACTIVATED PROTEIN KINASE GAMMA (CPRKAG) SUBUNIT GENES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Proszkowiec-Weglarz, M., Richards, M.P, McMurtry, J.P. 2007. Molecular cloning, genomic organization, and expression of three chicken 5'-AMP-activated protein kinase gamma subunit genes. Poultry Science. 85(11):2031-2041.

GENETIC MECHANISMS REGULATING FEED INTAKE, ENERGY BALANCE AND BODY WEIGHT IN POULTRY - (Abstract)

Richards, M.P. 2006. Genetic mechanisms regulating feed intake, energy balance and body weight in poultry [abstract]. Poultry Science. 85(Supplement 1):2. Paper No. 3.

CLONING AND EXPRESSON OF CHICKEN AMP-ACTIVATED PROTEIN KINASE SUBUNIT GENES - (Abstract)

Proszkowiec-Weglarz, M., Richards, M.P., Poch, S.M. 2006. Cloning and expression of chicken AMP-activated protein kinase subunit genes [abstract]. Poultry Science. 85(Supplement 1):75. Paper No. T44.

GALLUS GALLUS 5'-AMP-ACTIVATED PROTEIN KINASE, BETA-2 NON-CATALYTIC SUBUNIT, TRANSCRIPT VARIANT 1, MRNA (PRKAB2), COMPLETE CDS - (Abstract)

Proszkowiec-Weglarz, M., Richards, M.P., Poch, S.M. 2006. Gallus gallus 5'-AMP-activated protein kinase beta-2 non-catalytic subunit transcript variant 1 (PRKAB2) mRNA, complete cds. GenBank Acession Number DQ640760.

GALLUS GALLUS 5'-AMP-ACTIVATED PROTEIN KINASE, BETA-2 NON-CATALYTIC SUBUNIT, TRANSCRIPT VARIANT 2, MRNA (PRKAB2), COMPLETE CDS. - (Abstract)

Proszkowiec-Weglarz, M., Richards, M.P., Poch, S.M. 2006. Gallus gallus 5'-AMP-activated protein kinase, beta-2 non-catalytic subunit, transcript variant 2, mRNA (PRKAB2), complete cds. [abstract]. GenBank Accession number DQ940761.

GALLUS GALLUS 5'-AMP-ACTIVATED PROTEIN KINASE, BETA-2 NON-CATALYTIC SUBUNIT, TRANSCRIPT VARIANT 3, MRNA (PRKAB2), COMPLETE CDS - (Abstract)

Proszkowiec-Weglarz, M., Richards, M.P., Poch, S.M. 2006. Gallus gallus 5'-AMP-activated protein kinase beta-2 non-catalytic subunit transcript variant 3 (PRKAB2) mRNA, complete cds [abstract]. GenBank Accession Number DQ640762.

GALLUS GALLUS 5'-AMP'ACTIVATED PROTEIN KINASE, BETA-2 NON-CATALYTIC SUBUNIT, TRANSCRIPT VARIANT 4, MRNA (PRKAB2) COMPLETE CDS - (Abstract)

Proszkowiec-Weglarz, M., Richards, M.P., Poch, S.M. 2006. Gallus gallus 5'-AMP-activated protein kinase beta-2 non-catalytic subunit transcript variant 4 (PRKAB2)mRNA, complete cds [abstract]. GenBank Accession Number DQ640763.

AN EXAMINATION OF THE ROLE OF FEEDING REGIMENS IN REGULATING METABOLISM DURING THE BROILER BREEDER GROWER PERIOD - (Abstract)

DeBeer, M., Coon, C.N., Rosebrough, R.W., Russell, B.A., Poch, S.M., Richards, M.P. 2006. An examination of the role of feeding regimens in regulating metabolism during the broiler breeder grower period [abstract]. Poultry Science 85 (Suppl.) A:56.

Investigation of the insulin-like growth factor system in the avian epiphyseal growth plate. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Leach, R.M.,Jr., Richards, M.P., Praul, B.C., Ford, B.C., McMurtry, J.P. 2007. Investigation of the insulin-like growth factor system in the avian epiphyseal growth plate. Domestic Animal Endocrinology. 33:143-153.

AN EXAMINATION OF THE ROLE OF DIETARY PROTEIN IN REGULATING METABOLISM DURING THE BROILER FINISHER PERIOD - (Abstract)

Rosebrough, R.W., Mitchell, A.D., Russell, B.A., Poch, S.M., Richards, M.P. 2006. An examination of the role of dietary protein in regulating metabolism during the broiler finisher priod [abstract]. Poultry Science 85(Suppl.1):9.

MOLECULAR CLONING, CHARACTERIZATION AND EXPRESSION OF CHICKEN AMP-ACTIVATED PROTEIN KINASE SUBUNIT GENES - (Abstract)

Proszkowiec-Weglarz, M., Richards, M.P., Poch, S.M. 2006. Molecular cloning, characterization and expression of chicken AMP-activated protein kinase subunit genes [abstract]. Seventeenth Annual BARC Poster Day. p. 40, Abstract Number 32.

IDENTIFICATION AND CHARACTERIZATION OF AQUAPORIN-9 (AQP9) IN PORCINE HEPATIC TISSUE AND HEPATOCYTES IN MONOLAYER CULTURE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Caperna, T.J., Shannon, A.E., Richards, M.P., Garrett, W.M., Talbot, N.C. 2006. Identification and characterization of aquaporin-9 (aqp9) in porcine hepatic tissue and hepatocytes in monolayer culture. Domestic Animal Endocrinology. 32:273-286.

GALLUS GALLUS 5' AMP-ACTIVATED PROTEIN KINASE, BETA-1 NON-CATALYTIC SUBUNIT, MRNA (PRKAB1), COMPLETE CDS - (Abstract)

Proszkowiec-Weglarz, M., Richards, M.P., Poch, S.M. 2006. Gallus gallus 5'-AMP-activated protein kinase beta-1 non-catalytic subunit (PRKAB1) mRNA, complete cds. GenBank Accession Number DQ398947.

THE RELATIONSHIP OF BODY COMPOSITION, FEED INTAKE, AND METABOLIC HORMONES FOR BROILER BREEDER FEMALES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Sun, J.M., Richards, M.P., Rosebrough, R.W., Ashwell, C.M., McMurtry, J.P., Coon, C.N. 2006. The relationship of body composition, feed intake and metabolic hormones for broiler breeder females. Poultry Science. 85:1173-1184.

EXPRESSION OF AMP-ACTIVATED PROTEIN KINASE PATHWAY GENES IN THE CHICKEN BRAIN DURING FASTING AND REFEEDING - (Abstract)

Proszkowiec-Weglarz, M., Richards, M.P. 2006. Expression of AMP-activated protein kinase pathway genes in the chicken brain during fasting and refeeding [abstract]. The FASEB Journal. 20:A171. Abstract Number 131.7.

GALLUS GALLUS 5'-AMP-ACTIVATED PROTEIN KINASE, ALPHA-2 CATALYTIC SUBUNIT, MRNA, COMPLETE CDS - (Abstract)

Proszkowiec-Weglarz, M., Richards, M.P., Poch, S.M. 2006. Gallus Gallus 5'-AMP-activated protein kinase alpha-2 catalytic subunit (PRKAA2) mRNA, complete cds. GenBank Accession Number DQ340396.

GALLUS GALLUS 5'-AMP-ACTIVATED PROTEIN KINASE, ALPHA-1 CATALYTIC SUBUNIT, MRNA, COMPLETE CDS - (Abstract)

Proszkowiec-Weglarz, M., Richards, M.P., Poch, S.M. 2005. Gallus gallus 5'-AMP-activated protein kinase, alpha-1 catalytic subunit (PRKAA1) mRNA, complete cds [abstract]. GenBank Accession No. DQ302133.

MOLECULAR CLONING AND CHARACTERIZATION OF CHICKEN AMP-ACTIVATED PROTEIN KINASE GAMMA SUBUNIT GENES - (Abstract)

Proszkowiec-Weglarz, M., Richards, M.P., McMurtry, J.P. 2006. Molecular cloning and characterizaton of chicken AMP-activated protein kinase gamma subunit genes [abstract]. Plant and Animal Genome IV. P. 241. Abstract Number P557.

CHARACTERIZATION OF THE AMP-ACTIVATED PROTEIN KINASE PATHWAY IN CHICKENS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Proszkowiec-Weglarz, M., Richards, M.P., Ramachandran, R., McMurtry, J.P. 2006. Characterization of the AMP-activated protein kinase pathway in chickens. Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology Part B. 143:92-106.

MELEAGRIS GALLOPAVO PROGLUCAGON (GCG), CLASS A MRNA, COMPLETE CDS - (Abstract)

Richards, M.P., Poch, S.M., McMurtry, J.P. 2005. Meleagris gallopavo preproglucagon A (GCG) mRNA, complete cds [abstract]. GenBank Accession No. DQ217597.

MELEAGRIS GALLOPAVO PROGLUCAGON (GCG), CLASS B MRNA, COMPLETE CDS - (Abstract)

Richards, M.P., Poch, S.M., McMurtry, J.P. 2005. Meleagris gallopavo preproglucagon B (GCG) mRNA, complete cds [abstract]. GenBank Accession No. DQ217598.

GALLUS GALLUS 5'-AMP-ACTIVATED PROTEIN KINASE, GAMMA-2 NON-CATALYTIC SUBUNIT, TRANSCRIPT VARIANT 1, MRNA, COMPLETE CDS - (Abstract)

Proszkowiec-Weglarz, M., Richards, M.P., Poch, S.M. 2005. Gallus gallus 5'-AMP-activated protein kinase gamma-2 non-catalytic subunit transcript variant 1, (PRKAG2) mRNA, complete cds, alternatively spliced [abstract]. GenBank Accession No. DQ212708.

GALLUS GALLUS 5'-AMP-ACTIVATED PROTEIN KINASE, GAMMA-2 NON-CATALYTIC SUBUNIT, TRANSCRIPT VARIANT 2, MRNA, COMPLETE CDS - (Abstract)

Proszkowiec-Weglarz, M. Richards, M.P., Poch, S.M. 2005. Gallus gallus 5'-AMP-activated protein kinase, gamma-2 non-catalytic subunit, transcript variant 2 (PRKAG2) mRNA, complete cds, alternatively spliced. GenBank Accession No. DQ212709.

GALLUS GALLUS 5'-AMP-ACTIVATED PROTEIN KINASE, GAMMA-2 NON-CATALYTIC SUBUNIT, TRANSCRIPT VARIANT 3, MRNA, COMPLETE CDS - (Abstract)

Proszkowiec-Weglarz, M., Richards, M.P., Poch, S.M. 2005. Gallus gallus 5'-AMP-activated protein kinase, gamma-2 non-catalytic subunit, transcript variant 3 (PRKAG2) mRNA, complete cds, alternatively splicedd [abstract]. GenBank Accession No. DQ212710.

GALLUS GALLUS 5'-AMP-ACTIVATED PROTEIN KINASE, GAMMA-2 NON-CATALYTIC SUBUNIT, TRANSCRIPT VARIANT 4, MRNA, COMPLETE CDS - (Abstract)

Proszkowiec-Weglarz, M., Richards, M.P., Poch, S.M. 2005. Gallus gallus 5'-Amp-activated protein kinase, gamma-2 non-catalytic subunit, transcript variant 4 (PRKAG2) mRNA, complete cds, alternatively spliced [abstract]. GenBank Accession No. DQ212711.

GALLUS GALLUS PREPROGLUCAGON (GCG) GENE, COMPLETE CDS - (Abstract)

Richards, M.P., Poch, S.M., McMurtry, J.P. 2005. Gallus gallus preproglucagon (GCG) gene, complete cds, alternatively spliced [abstract]. GenBank Accession No. DQ185929.

GALLUS GALLUS PREPROGLUCAGON (GCG), CLASS A MRNA, TRANSCRIPT VARIANT 1, COMPLETE CDS - (Abstract)

Richards, M.P., Poch, S.M., McMurtry, J.P. 2005. Gallus gallus preproglucagon A (GCG) mRNA, complete cds, alternatively spliced [abstract]. GenBank Accession No. DQ185930.

GALLUS GALLUS PREPROGLUCAGON (GCG), CLASS B MRNA, TRANSCRIPT VARIANT 1, COMPLETE EDS - (Abstract)

Richards, M.P., Poch, S.M., McMurtry, J.P. 2005. Gallus gallus preproglucagon B (GCG) mRNA, complete cds, alternatively spliced [abstract]. GenBank Accession No. DQ185931.

CHARACTERIZATION AND EXPRESSION OF CHICKEN AND TURKEY GHRELIN AND GHRELIN RECEPTOR GENES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Richards, M.P., Poch, S.M., McMurtry, J.P. 2006. Characterization of turkey and chicken ghrelin genes, and regulation of ghrelin and ghrelin receptor mRNA levels in broiler chickens. General and Comparative Endocrinology. 145(3):298-310.

GALLUS GALLUS 5'-AMP-ACTIVATED PROTEIN KINASE, GAMMA-1 NON-CATALYTIC SUBUNIT, TRANSCRIPT VARIANT 1, MRNA, COMPLETE CDS - (Abstract)

Proszkowiec-Weglarz, M., Richards, M.P. Poch, S.M. 2005. Gallus gallus 5'AMP-activated protein kinase gamma-1 non-catalytic subunit (PRKAG1), transcript variant 1, mRNA, complete cds. GenBank Accession Number DQ133597.

GALLUS GALLUS 5'-AMP-ACTIVATED PROTEIN KINASE, GAMMA-1 NON-CATALYTIC SUBUNIT, TRANSCRIPT VARIANT 2, MRNA, COMPLETE CDS - (Abstract)

Proszkowiec-Weglarz, M., Richards, M.P., Poch, S.M. 2005. Gallus gallus 5'-AMP-activated protein kinase gamma-1 non-catalytic subunit (PRKAG1), transcript variant 2, mRNA, complete cds. GenBank Accession Number DQ133598.

LEPTIN AND LEPTIN RECEPTOR EXPRESSION IN SKELETAL MUSCLE AND ADIPOSE TISSUE IN RESPONSE TO IN VIVO PORCINE SOMATOTROPIN TREATMENT - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Ramsay, T.G., Richards, M.P. 2005. Leptin and leptin receptor expression in skeletal muscle and adipose tissue in response to in vivo porcine somatotropin treatment. Journal of Animal Science. 83:2501-2508.

GALLUS GALLUS 5'-AMP-ACTIVATED PROTEIN KINASE, GAMMA-3 NON-CATALYTIC SUBUNIT, SHORT FORM TRANSCRIPT VARIANT, MRNA, COMPLETE CDS - (Abstract)

Proszkowiec-Weglarz, M., Richards, M.P., Poch, S.M. 2005. Gallus Gallus 5'-AMP-activated protein kinase gamma-3 non-catalytic subunit short form (PRKAG3) mRNA, complete cds. GenBank Accession Number DQ079815.

GALLUS GALLUS 5'-AMP-ACTIVATED PROTEIN KINASE, GAMMA-3 NON-CATALYTIC SUBUNIT, LONG FORM TRANSCRIPT VARIANT, MRNA, COMPLETE CDS - (Abstract)

Proszkowiec-Weglarz, M., Richards, M.P., Poch, S.M. 2005. Gallus gallus 5'-AMP-activated protein kinase gamma-3 non-catalytic subunit long form (PRKAG3) mRNA, complete cds. GenBank Accession Number DQ079814.

CHARACTERIZATON AND EXPRESSION OF AMPK AND LKB1 GENE HOMOLOGUES IN THE CHICKEN - (Abstract)

Proszkowiec-Weglarz, M., Richards, M.P. 2005. Characterization and expression of AMPK and LKB1 gene homologues in the chicken [abstract]. Proceedings of the 2nd Annual Cell Signaling Symposium. Paper No. 14.

A FURTHER EXAMINATION OF THE ROLE OF DIETARY PROTEIN IN REGULATING METABOLISM IN THE BROILER - (Abstract)

Rosebrough, R.W., Russell, B.A., Poch, S.M., Richards, M.P. 2005. A further examination of the effect of dietary protein in regulating metabolism in the broiler [abstract]. Poultry Science. 85(Suppl 1):A216.

THE AMP-ACTIVATED PROTEIN KINASE PATHWAY IN THE CHICKEN - (Abstract)

Proszkowiec-Weglarz, M., Richards, M.P. 2005. The amp-activated protein kinase pathway in the chicken. BARC Poster Day.

CHARACTERIZATION AND EXPRESSION OF THE CHICKEN PROGLUCAGON AND CORRESPONDING RECEPTOR GENES - (Abstract)

Poch, S.M., Richards, M.P., McMurtry, J.P. 2005. Characterization and expression of the chicken proglucagon and corresponding receptor genes. BARC Poster Day.

LEPTIN AND LEPTIN RECEPTOR EXPRESSION IN SWINE TISSUES IN RESPONSE TO IN VIVO SOMATOTROPIN TREATMENT - (Abstract)

Ramsay, T.G., Richards, M.P. 2005. Leptin and leptin receptor expression in swine tissues in response to in vivo somatotropin treatment [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 83(Supplement 1):25.

EXPRESSION OF INSULIN-LIKE GROWTH FACTOR SYSTEM GENES IN LIVER AND BRAIN TISSUE DURING EMBRYONIC AND POST-HATCH DEVELOPMENT OF THE TURKEY - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Richards, M.P., Poch, S.M., McMurtry, J.P. 2005. Expression of insulin-like growth factor system genes in liver and brain tissue during embryonic and post-hatch development of the turkey. Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology. 141A:76-86.

HORMONAL REGULATION OF LEPTIN RECEPTOR EXPRESSION IN PRIMARY CULTURES OF PORCINE HEPATOCYTES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Caperna, T.J., Shannon, A.E., Poch, S.M., Garrett, W.M., Richards, M.P. 2005. Hormonal regulation of leptin receptor expression in primary cultures of porcine hepatocytes. Domestic Animal Endocrinology. 29:582-592.

EXPRESSION OF THE PROGLUCAGON AND COMPANION RECEPTOR GENES IN CHICKENS - (Abstract)

Richards, M.P., Poch, S.M., McMurtry, J.P. 2005. Expression of the proglucagon and companion receptor genes in chickens [abstract]. Poultry Science. 84(Supplement 1):55. Paper No. T43.

IDENTIFICATION AND CHARACTERIZATION OF THE AMP-ACTIVATED PROTEIN KINASE PATHWAY IN CHICKENS - (Abstract)

Proszkowiec-Weglarz, M., Richards, M.P. 2005. Identification and characterization of the AMP-activated protein kinase pathway in chickens [abstract]. Poultry Science. 84(Supplement 1):56. Paper No. T44.

EFFECTS OF SHORT-TERM EFFECTS OF TRIIODOTHYRONINE GIVEN TO EUTHYROID BROILER CHICKENS - (Abstract)

Rosebrough, R.W., Russell, B.A., Poch, S.M., Richards, M.P. 2005. Short-term effects of triiodothyronine given to euthyroid broiler chickens [abstract]. FASEB Journal. 19:335.

CHANGES IN THE TIBIAL GROWTH PLATES OF CHICKENS WITH THIRAM INDUCED DYSCHONDROPLASIA - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Rath, N.C., Richards, M.P., Huff, W.E., Huff, G.R., Balog, J.M. 2005. Changes in the tibial growth plates of chickens with thiram induced dyschondroplasia. Journal of Comparative Pathology. 133:41-52.

MELEGRIS GALLOPAVO INSULIN-LIKE GROWTH FACTOR-II (IGF-II) PRECURSOR MRNA, COMPLETE EDS - (Abstract)

Richards, M.P., Poch, S.M., Clarke, S.M., McMurtry, J.P. Melegris gallopavo insulin-like growth factor-II (IGF-II) precursor MRNA, complete EDS. GenBank, 2004. Accession No. AY829236.

MELEAGRIS GALLOPAVO INSULIN-LIKE GROWTH FACTOR-II (IGF-II) PRECURSOS GENE, INTRON 3 - (Abstract)

Richards, M.P., Poch, S.M., Clarke, S.M., McMurtry, J.P. Meleagris gallopavo insulin-like growth factor-II (IGF-II) precursor gene, intron 3. GenBank 2004. Accession No. AY829237.

MELEAGRIS GALLOPAVO LEPTIN RECEPTOR GENE-RELATED PROTEIN (LEPR-GRP) MRNA, COMPLETE CDS - (Abstract)

Richards, M.P., Poch, S.M. 2004. Meleagris gallopavo leptin receptor gene-related protein (LEPR-GRP) MRNA, complete CDS [abstract]. GenBank. Acession No. AY826977.

METHIMAZOLE, THYROID HORMONE REPLACEMENT AND LIPOGENIC ENZYME GENE EXPRESSION IN BROILERS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Rosebrough, R.W., Poch, S.M., Russell, B.A., Richards, M.P. 2005. Methimazole, thyroid hormone replacement and lipogenic enzyme gene expression in broilers. Comparative Biochemistry and Pysiology 139:189-194.

HORMONAL REGULATION OF LEPTIN AND LEPTIN RECEPTOR EXPRESSION IN PORCINE SUBCUTANEOUS ADIPOSE TISSUE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Ramsay, T.G., Richards, M.P. 2004. Hormonal regulation of leptin and leptin receptor expression in porcine subcutaneous adipose tissue. Journal of Animal Science. v 82:3486-3492.

INTERACTIONS AMONG ENDOCRINE, NUTRITIONAL AND GENETIC FACTORS CONTROLLING METABOLISM IN THE BROILER - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Rosebrough, R.W., McMurtry, J.P., Richards, M.P., Mitchell, A.D., Ramsay, T.G., Ashwell, C.M. 2005. Interactions among endocrine, nutritional and genetic factors controlling metabolism in the broiler. Avian and Poultry Biology Reviews. 16(2):95-100.

DIETARY PROTEIN REGULATES SHORT-TERM ADAPTATIONS IN LIPOGENIC GENE EXPRESSION - (Abstract)

Rosebrough, R.W., Russell, B.A., Poch, S.M., Richards, M.P. 2004. Dietary protein regulates short-term adaptations in lipogenic gene expression [abstract]. Poultry Science. v83(Suppl. 1):114

TIME COURSE OF THYROID HORMONE REPLACEMENT AND LIPOGENIC ENZYME GENE EXPRESSION IN BROILERS - (Abstract)

Rosebrough, R.W., Poch, S.M., Russell, B.A., Richards, M.P. 2004. Time course of thyroid hormone replacement and lipogenic enzyme gene expression in broilers [abstract]. Poultry Science. 83 (Suppl. 1):114.

HORMONAL REGULATION OF LEPTIN RECEPTOR EXPRESSION IN PRIMARY CULTURES OF PORCINE HEPATOCYTES - (Abstract)

Caperna, T.J., Shannon, A.E., Poch, S.M., Garrett, W.M., Richards, M.P. 2004. Hormonal regulation of leptin receptor expression in primary cultures of porcine hepatocytes [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 82(Suppl.1):200.

MECHANISMS REGULATING APPETITE AND ENERGY BALANCE IN POULTRY - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Richards, M.P. 2004. Mechanisms regulating appetite and energy balance in poultry. Proceedings of the Fifty-third Annual National Breeders Roundtable. pp. 15-59.

GHRELIN-GROWTH HORMONE RELATIONSHIP IN THE COCCIDIAL INFECTED CHICKEN - (Abstract)

Allen,P., Richards, M., Poch, S., Vasilatos-Younken, R. 2004. Ghrelin-growth hormone relationship in the coccidial-infected chicken [abstract]. Biotechnologie, Agronomie Societe et Environnement 8:44.

TWO DISTINCT CLASSES OF MRNAS ARE PRODUCED BY ALTERNATIVE SPLICING OF TRANSCRIPTS FROM THE CHICKEN PROGLUCAGON GENE - (Abstract)

Poch, S.M., Richards, M.P. 2005. Two distinct classes of MRNAs are produced by alternative splicing of transcripts from the chicken proglucan gene. BARC Poster Day.

CHARACTERIZATION AND EXPRESSION OF THE AVIAN GHRELIN GENE - (Abstract)

Richards, M.P., Poch, S.M., McMurtry, J.P. 2004. Characterization and expression of the avian ghrelin gene [abstract]. Poultry Science. 83 (Suppl.1):191.

SEQUENCE DETERMINATION AND EXPRESSION OF CHICKEN AND TURKEY GHRELIN GENES - (Abstract)

Richards, M.P., Poch, S.M. 2004. Sequence determination and expression of chicken and turkey ghrelin genes [abstract]. The FASEB Journal. Paper No. 4587.

CODON-OPTIMIZATION OF THREONINE BIOSYNTHETIC GENES FOR MAMMALIAN CELLS. - (Abstract)

Smith, J.E,III, Rees, W.D., Richards, M.P., Wall, R.J. 2004. Codon-optimization of threonine biosynthetic genes for mammalian cells [abstract]. Proceedings fo BARC Posoter Day. Abstract No. 48.

HORMONAL REGULATION OF LEPTIN AND LEPTIN RECEPTOR EXPRESSION IN PORCINE SUBCUTANEOUS ADIPOSE TISSUE - (Abstract)

Ramsay, T.G., Richards, M.P. 2004. Hormonal regulation of leptin and leptin receptor expression in porcine subcutaneous adipose tissue [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 82 (Suppl. 1):200.

SEQUENCE ALTERNATIVE SPLICING OF CHICKEN PROGLUCAGON GENE TRANSCRIPTS PRODUCES TWO DISTINCT MRNAS - (Abstract)

Poch, S.M., Richards, M.P. 2004. Alternative splicing of chicken proglucagon gene transcripts produces two distinct mRNAs [abstract]. The FASEB Journal. Paper No. 3074.

USING RT-PCR IN A REAL TIME MODE TO DETERMINE EXPRESSION OF LIPOGENIC GENES IN BROILERS - (Abstract)

Rosebrough, R.W., Poch, S.M., Russell, B.A., Richards, M.P. 2004.Using RT-PCR in a real time mode to determine expression of lipogenic genes in broilers [abstract]. FASEB Journal. 18:226.

TECHNIQUES FOR GENE EXPRESSION PROFILING - (Review Article)

Richards, M.P. 2005. Techniques for gene expression profiling. In: Medical Biomthods Handbook., Totowa, New Jersey: Humana Press. Walker, J.M., Rapley, R., eds. p. 505-516.

MELEAGRIS GALLOPAVO GHRELIN GENE, COMPLETE CDS - (Abstract)

Richards, M.P., Poch, S.M. 2004. Meleagris gallopavo ghrelin gene, complete CDS [abstract]. GenBank. Accession No. AY497549.

FURTHER STUDIES ON PROTEIN REVERSALS AND METABOLISM IN THE BROILER - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Rosebrough, R.W., Richards, M.P., McMurtry, J.P. 2004. Further studies on dietary protein reversals and lipid metabolism in the broiler. Growth, Development & Aging. 68, 19-32.

MOLECULAR CLONING AND EXPRESSION OF THE TURKEY LEPTIN RECEPTOR GENE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Richards, M.P., Poch, S.M. 2003. Molecular cloning and expression of the turkey leptin receptor gene. Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology 136:833-847.

MELEAGRIS GALLOPAVO PREPROGHRELIN MRNA, COMPLETE CDS - (Abstract)

Richards, M.P., Poch, S.M. 2003. Meleagris gallopavo preproghrelin MRNA, complete CDS [abstract]. GenBank. Accession No. AY333783.

DIET AND GENE EXPRESSION IN BROILERS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Rosebrough, R.W., Poch, S.M., Russell, B.A., Richards, M.P. 2003. Diet and gene expression in broilers. Prodeedings 16th Symposium on Energy Metabolism: Progress in Research on Energy and Protein Metabolism. 109:73-76.

GALLUS GALLUS PREPROGHRELIN MRNA, COMPLETE CDS - (Abstract)

Richards, M.P., Poch, S.M. Gallus gallus preproghrelin MRNA, complete CDS. GenBank. 2003. Accession No. AY299454.

EXPRESSION OF INSULIN-LIKE GROWTH FACTOR (IGF) GENES IN LIVER AND BRAIN TISSUE DURING EMBRYONIC AND POST-HATCH DEVELOPMENT OF THE TURKEY - (Abstract)

Richards, M., Poch, S., Clarke, S., McMurtry, J. 2003. Expression of insulin-like growth factor (IGF) genes in liver and brain tissue during embryonic and post-hatch development of the turkey [abstract]. Poultry Science. v.82 (Suppl 1):81.

EFFECTS OF PYRROLIDINE DITHIOCARBAMATE (PDTC) ON CHICKEN CHONDROCYTE IN CULTURE. - (Abstract)

RATH, N.C., RICHARDS, M.P., HUFF, W.E., BALOG, J.M., HUFF, G.R. Effects of Pyrrolidine Dithiocarbamate (PDTC) on Chicken Chondrocyte in Culture.. POULTRY SCIENCE MEETING. 2003. VOL 82 (Suppl. 1), p. 30.

INSULIN-LIKE GROWTH FACTOR GENE EXPRESSION IN TURKEY LIVER AND BRAIN DURING EMBRYONIC AND POST HATCH DEVELOPMENT - (Abstract)

Poch, S.M., Richards, M.P., Clarke, S.M., McMurtry, J.P. 2003. Insulin-like growth factor gene expression in turkey liver and brain during embryonic and post hatch development [abstract]. BARC Poster Day. Abstract No. 20.

GENETIC REGULATION OF FEED INTAKE AND ENERGY BALANCE IN POULTRY - (Abstract)

Richards, M.P. Genetic regulation of feed intake and energy balance in poultry. Poultry Science. 2003 v. 82. p. 907-916.

EIMERIA ACERVULINA INFECTION ELICITS AN ELEVATION IN PLASMA GHRELIN AND CHANGES IN OTHER METABOLIC HORMONES - (Abstract)

McMurtry, J.P., Allen, P.C., Richards, M.P., Poch, S.M., Brocht, D. 2003. Eimeria acervulina infection elicits an elevation in plasma ghrelin and changes in other metabolic hormones [abstract]. Poultry Science. v.82:84.

GHRELIN GENE SEQUENCE AND EXPRESSION IN LINES OF CHICKENS SELECTED FOR HIGH AND LOW BODY WEIGHT - (Abstract)

Kuo, A.Y., Ashwell, C.M., Richards, M.P., Poch, S.M., Siegel, P.B., Denbow, D.M. 2003. Ghrelin gene sequence and expression in lines of chickens selected for high and low body weight [abstract]. Poultry Science. v. 82(Suppl 1):62.

METHIMZOLE, THYROID HORMONE REPLACEMENT AND LIPOGENIC ENZYME GENE EXPRESSION IN BROILERS - (Abstract)

Rosebrough, R.W., Richards, M.P., McMurtry, J.P. 2003. Methimzole, thyroid hormone replacement and lipogenic enzyme gene expression in broilers [abstract]. Poultry Science. v. 82(Suppl 1):77.

FURTHER STUDIES ON PROTEIN REVERSALS AND METABOLISM IN THE BROILER - (Abstract)

Rosebrough, R.W., Richards, M.P., McMurtry, J.P. 2003. Further studies on protein reversals and metabolism in the broiler [abstract]. Poultry Science. v. 82 (Suppl. 1) Abstract p. 77.

GENETIC REGULATION OF FEED INTAKE AND ENERGY BALANCE IN POULTRY - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Richards, M.P. 2003. Genetic Regulation of feed intake and energy balance in poultry. Poultry Science. 82:907-916.

EXPRESSION OF SELECTED GENES RELATED TO LIPID METABOLISM IN BROILER BREEDER CHICKENS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Richards, M.P., Poch, S.M., Coon, C.N., Rosebrough, R.W., Ashwell, C.M., McMurtry, J.P. 2003. Expression of selected genes related to lipid metabolism in broiler breeder chickens. Journal of Nutrition. 133:707-715.