Aspirin-loaded P(3HO)/P(3HB) blend films: potential materials for biodegradable drug-eluting stents

Fresh look at DNA of 5000-year-old 'Iceman'
Smith, C.L. 2023. Fresh look at DNA of 5000-year-old 'Iceman'. New Zealand

The Cavendish Living lab - a multidisciplinary, vertically integrated project focused on sustainability
Basnett, P., Percy, L., Sengupta, D. and Smith, C.L. 2023. The Cavendish Living lab - a multidisciplinary, vertically integrated project focused on sustainability. Westminster Learning and Teaching Symposium 2023: Better Than the Real Thing? Exploring Education Futures at the University of Westminster. University of Westminster 04 Sep 2023

Alternative forms of assessment - the oral tradition
Smith, C.L. and Mohammed, M. 2023. Alternative forms of assessment - the oral tradition. Westminster Learning and Teaching Symposium 2023: Better Than the Real Thing? Exploring Education Futures at the University of Westminster. University of Westminster 04 Sep 2023

Go to Article New research reveals that Ötzi the iceman was bald and probably from a farming family – what else can DNA uncover?
Smith, C.L. 2023. Go to Article New research reveals that Ötzi the iceman was bald and probably from a farming family – what else can DNA uncover? The Conversation.

Aligned Polyhydroxyalkanoate Blend Electrospun Fibers as Intraluminal Guidance Scaffolds for Peripheral Nerve Repair
Taylor, C., Behbehani, Mehri, Glen, Adam, Basnett, Pooja, Gregory, D., Lukasiewicz, Barbara B., Nigmatullin, R., Claeyssens, F., Roy, Ipsita and Haycock, John W. 2023. Aligned Polyhydroxyalkanoate Blend Electrospun Fibers as Intraluminal Guidance Scaffolds for Peripheral Nerve Repair. ACS Biomaterials Science & Engineering. 9 (3), pp. 1472-1485. https://doi.org/10.1021/acsbiomaterials.2c00964

Enhanced production of biobased, biodegradable, Poly(3-hydroxybutyrate) using an unexplored marine bacterium Pseudohalocynthiibacter aestuariivivens, isolated from highly polluted coastal environment.
Esposito, Fortunato Palma, Vecchiato, Vittoria, Buonocore, Carmine, Tedesco, Pietro, Noble, Brendon, Basnett, Pooja and de Pascale, Donatella 2023. Enhanced production of biobased, biodegradable, Poly(3-hydroxybutyrate) using an unexplored marine bacterium Pseudohalocynthiibacter aestuariivivens, isolated from highly polluted coastal environment. Bioresource Technology. 368, p. 128287. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biortech.2022.128287

New ways of working in School of Life Sciences
Smith, C.L. and Coleman, S.K. 2022. New ways of working in School of Life Sciences. University of Westminster Annual Learning and Teaching Symposium 2022. London 06 - 07 Sep 2022

The role of pituitary melanocortin receptor 3 (MC3) in regulation of hormone output
Murray, J.F., Berruien, N., Dowejko, M.M., Santiago Andres, Y, Laiho, L, Andoniadou, C, Fiordelisio, T, Le Tissier, P. and Smith, C.L. 2022. The role of pituitary melanocortin receptor 3 (MC3) in regulation of hormone output. The International Congress of Neuroendocrinology. SEC, Glasgow, Scotland, UK 07 - 10 Aug 2022

3D Disease Modelling of Hard and Soft Cancer Using PHA-Based Scaffolds
Tomar, A., Uysal-Onganer, P., Basnett, P., Pati, U. and Roy, I. 2022. 3D Disease Modelling of Hard and Soft Cancer Using PHA-Based Scaffolds. Cancers. 14 (14) e3549. https://doi.org/10.3390/cancers14143549

Regulation of TNF-Induced Osteoclast Differentiation.
Yao, Zhenqiang, Getting, Stephen J and Locke, Ian C 2021. Regulation of TNF-Induced Osteoclast Differentiation. Cells. 11 (1) e132. https://doi.org/cells11010132

Controlled Delivery of Pan-PAD-Inhibitor Cl-Amidine Using Poly(3-Hydroxybutyrate) Microspheres.
Ahmed, D., Puthussery, Hima, Basnett, Pooja, Knowles, J., Lange, S. and Roy, I. 2021. Controlled Delivery of Pan-PAD-Inhibitor Cl-Amidine Using Poly(3-Hydroxybutyrate) Microspheres. International Journal of Molecular Sciences. 22 (23) 12852. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms222312852

Controlled Delivery of Pan-PAD-Inhibitor Cl-Amidine Using Poly(3-Hydroxybutyrate) Microspheres
Ahmed, D., Puthussery, H., Basnett, P., Knowles, J., Lange, S. and Roy, I. 2021. Controlled Delivery of Pan-PAD-Inhibitor Cl-Amidine Using Poly(3-Hydroxybutyrate) Microspheres. International Journal of Molecular Sciences. 22 (23) e12852. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms222312852

Silver Nanoparticle-Coated Polyhydroxyalkanoate Based Electrospun Fibers for Wound Dressing Applications.
Kalaoglu-Altan, Ozlem Ipek, Baskan, Havva, Meireman, Timo, Basnett, Pooja, Azimi, Bahareh, Fusco, A., Funel, N., Donnarumma, G., Lazzeri, A., Roy, I., Danti, S. and De Clerck, K. 2021. Silver Nanoparticle-Coated Polyhydroxyalkanoate Based Electrospun Fibers for Wound Dressing Applications. Materials. 14 (17) 4907. https://doi.org/10.3390/ma14174907

Silver Nanoparticle-Coated Polyhydroxyalkanoate Based Electrospun Fibers for Wound Dressing Applications
Kalaoglu-Altan, Ozlem Ipek, Baskan, Havva, Meireman, Timo, Basnett, P., Azimi, Bahareh, Fusco, A., Funel, N., Donnarumma, G., Lazzeri, A., Roy, I., Danti, S. and De Clerck, K. 2021. Silver Nanoparticle-Coated Polyhydroxyalkanoate Based Electrospun Fibers for Wound Dressing Applications. Materials. 14 (17), p. e4907. https://doi.org/10.3390/ma14174907

Addressing the challenges of delivering a laboratory class when students are miles away
Smith, C.L. and Coleman, S.K. 2021. Addressing the challenges of delivering a laboratory class when students are miles away. Horizons in STEM Higher Education Conference Proceedings Making Connections, Innovating and Sharing Pedagogy. The Open University - Online 29 - 30 Jul 2021 Open University.

Harnessing Polyhydroxyalkanoates and Pressurized Gyration for Hard and Soft Tissue Engineering
Basnett, P., Matharu, R.K., Taylor, C.S., Illangakoon, U., Dawson, J.I., Kanczler, J.M., Behbehani, M., Humphrey, E., Majid, Q., Lukasiewicz, B., Nigmatullin, R., Haseltine, P., Oreffo, R.O.C., Haycock, J.W., Terracciano, C., Harding, S.E., Edirisinghe, M. and Roy, I. 2021. Harnessing Polyhydroxyalkanoates and Pressurized Gyration for Hard and Soft Tissue Engineering. ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces. 13 (28), p. 32624–32639. https://doi.org/10.1021/acsami.0c19689

Preclinical study of peripheral nerve regeneration using nerve guidance conduits based on polyhydroxyalkanaotes
Lizarraga Valderrama, L., Ronchi, Giulia, Nigmatullin, Rinat, Fregnan, Federica, Basnett, Pooja, Paxinou, Alexandra, Geuna, Stefano and Roy, I. 2021. Preclinical study of peripheral nerve regeneration using nerve guidance conduits based on polyhydroxyalkanaotes. Bioengineering & Translational Medicine. 6 (3) e10223. https://doi.org/10.1002/btm2.10223

Adapting a large class practical skills examination during the Covid-19 pandemic
Smith, C.L. and Coleman, S.K. 2021. Adapting a large class practical skills examination during the Covid-19 pandemic. Evolving molecular bioscience education. Online 27 - 28 May 2021

Bioresorbable and Mechanically Optimized Nerve Guidance Conduit Based on a Naturally Derived Medium Chain Length Polyhydroxyalkanoate and Poly(ε-Caprolactone) Blend
Mendibil, Xabier, González-Pérez, Francisco, Bazan, Xabier, Díez-Ahedo, Ruth, Quintana, Iban, Rodríguez, Francisco Javier, Basnett, Pooja, Nigmatullin, Rinat, Lukasiewicz, Barbara, Roy, Ipsita, Taylor, Caroline S., Glen, Adam, Claeyssens, F., Haycock, John W., Schaafsma, Wandert, González, Eva, Castro, Begoña, Duffy, Patrick and Merino, S. 2021. Bioresorbable and Mechanically Optimized Nerve Guidance Conduit Based on a Naturally Derived Medium Chain Length Polyhydroxyalkanoate and Poly(ε-Caprolactone) Blend. ACS Biomaterials Science & Engineering. 7 (2), pp. 672-689. https://doi.org/10.1021/acsbiomaterials.0c01476

Antibacterial Composite Materials Based on the Combination of Polyhydroxyalkanoates With Selenium and Strontium Co-substituted Hydroxyapatite for Bone Regeneration
Marcello, Elena, Maqbool, Muhammad, Nigmatullin, Rinat, Cresswell, Mark, Jackson, Philip R., Basnett, Pooja, Knowles, Jonathan C., Boccaccini, Aldo R. and Roy, I. 2021. Antibacterial Composite Materials Based on the Combination of Polyhydroxyalkanoates With Selenium and Strontium Co-substituted Hydroxyapatite for Bone Regeneration. Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology. 9 647007. https://doi.org/10.3389/fbioe.2021.647007

Natural Biomaterials for Cardiac Tissue Engineering: A Highly Biocompatible Solution
Majid, Qasim A., Fricker, Annabelle T. R., Gregory, David A., Davidenko, Natalia, Hernandez Cruz, Olivia, Jabbour, Richard J., Owen, Thomas J., Basnett, Pooja, Lukasiewicz, Barbara, Stevens, Molly, Best, Serena, Cameron, Ruth, Sinha, Sanjay, Harding, Sian E. and Roy, Ipsita 2020. Natural Biomaterials for Cardiac Tissue Engineering: A Highly Biocompatible Solution. Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine. 7 554597. https://doi.org/10.3389/fcvm.2020.554597

Chemical Modification of Bacterial Cellulose for the Development of an Antibacterial Wound Dressing
Orlando, I., Basnett, P., Nigmatullin, R., Wang, W., Knowles, J. and Roy, I. 2020. Chemical Modification of Bacterial Cellulose for the Development of an Antibacterial Wound Dressing. Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology. 8 557885. https://doi.org/10.3389/fbioe.2020.557885

Electrosprayed Chitin Nanofibril/Electrospun Polyhydroxyalkanoate Fiber Mesh as Functional Nonwoven for Skin Application
Azimi, Bahareh, Thomas, Lily, Fusco, A., Kalaoglu-Altan, Ozlem Ipek, Basnett, P., Cinelli, P., De Clerck, Karen, Roy, I., Donnarumma, G., Coltelli, M., Danti, S. and Lazzeri, A. 2020. Electrosprayed Chitin Nanofibril/Electrospun Polyhydroxyalkanoate Fiber Mesh as Functional Nonwoven for Skin Application. Journal of Functional Biomaterials. 11 (3), p. e62. https://doi.org/10.3390/jfb11030062

Toward a Closed Loop, Integrated Biocompatible Biopolymer Wound Dressing Patch for Detection and Prevention of Chronic Wound Infections
Ward, A., Dubey, P., Basnett, P., Lika, G., Newman, G., Corrigan, D., Russell, C., Kim, J., Chakrabarty, S., Connolly, P. and Roy, I. 2020. Toward a Closed Loop, Integrated Biocompatible Biopolymer Wound Dressing Patch for Detection and Prevention of Chronic Wound Infections. Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology. 8 1039. https://doi.org/10.3389/fbioe.2020.01039

Cytocompatibility Evaluation of a Novel Series of PEG-Functionalized Lactide-Caprolactone Copolymer Biomaterials for Cardiovascular Applications
Pacharra, S., McMahon, S., Duffy, P., Basnett, P., Yu, W., Seisel, S., Stervbo, U., Babel, N., Roy, I., Viebahn, R., Wang, W. and Salber, J. 2020. Cytocompatibility Evaluation of a Novel Series of PEG-Functionalized Lactide-Caprolactone Copolymer Biomaterials for Cardiovascular Applications. Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology. 8 991. https://doi.org/10.3389/fbioe.2020.00991

Emerging roles of melanocortin receptor accessory proteins (MRAP and MRAP2) in physiology and pathophysiology.
Berruien, N. and Smith, C.L. 2020. Emerging roles of melanocortin receptor accessory proteins (MRAP and MRAP2) in physiology and pathophysiology. Gene. 757 144949. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gene.2020.144949

Comparison of the Influence of 45S5 and Cu-Containing 45S5 Bioactive Glass (BG) on the Biological Properties of Novel Polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA)/BG Composites
Schuhladen, K., Lukasiewicz, B., Basnett, P., Roy, I. and Boccaccini, A.R. 2020. Comparison of the Influence of 45S5 and Cu-Containing 45S5 Bioactive Glass (BG) on the Biological Properties of Novel Polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA)/BG Composites. Materials. 13 (11) 2607. https://doi.org/10.3390/ma13112607

Antimicrobial Materials with Lime Oil and a Poly (3-hydroxyalkanoate) Produced via Valorisation of Sugar Cane Molasses
Basnett, P., Marcello, E., Lukasiewicz, B., Nigmatullin, R., Paxinou, A., Ahmad, M.A., Gurumayum , B. and Roy, I. 2020. Antimicrobial Materials with Lime Oil and a Poly (3-hydroxyalkanoate) Produced via Valorisation of Sugar Cane Molasses. Journal of Functional Biomaterials. 11 (2) 24. https://doi.org/10.3390/jfb11020024

Populated Collagen Hydrogel and Polyhydroxyalkanoate Composites: Novel Matrices for Cartilage Repair and Regeneration?
De Pascale, C., Marcello, E., Getting, S.J., Roy, I. and Locke, I.C. Forthcoming. Populated Collagen Hydrogel and Polyhydroxyalkanoate Composites: Novel Matrices for Cartilage Repair and Regeneration? OARSI World Congress on Osteoarthritis . Toronto, Canada 02 Mar - 05 May 2019

Picosecond Laser Ablation of Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs): Comparative Study of Neat and Blended Material Response
Ortiz, R, Basnett, P., Roy, I. and Quintana, I. 2019. Picosecond Laser Ablation of Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs): Comparative Study of Neat and Blended Material Response. e-Polymers. 12 (1) 127. https://doi.org/10.3390/polym12010127

Unidirectional Neuronal Cell growth and Differentiation on Aligned Polyhydroxyalkanoate Blend Microfibres with Varying Diameters
Lizarraga Valderrama, L., Taylor, C.S., Claeyssens, F., Haycock, J.W., Knowles, J.C. and Roy, I. 2019. Unidirectional Neuronal Cell growth and Differentiation on Aligned Polyhydroxyalkanoate Blend Microfibres with Varying Diameters. Journal of Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine. 13 (3), pp. 1581-1594. https://doi.org/10.1002/term.2911

A Sustainable Approach for the Downstream Processing of Bacterial Polyhydroxyalkanoates: State-of-the-art and latest developments
Perez Rivero, C., López-Gómez, J. Pablo and Roy, I. 2019. A Sustainable Approach for the Downstream Processing of Bacterial Polyhydroxyalkanoates: State-of-the-art and latest developments. Biochemical Engineering Journal. 150, p. 107283 107283. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bej.2019.107283

Esterase Cleavable 2D Assemblies of Magnetic Iron Oxide Nanocubes: Exploiting Enzymatic Polymer Disassembling to Improve Magnetic Hyperthermia Heat Losses
Avugadda, S.K., Materia, M.E., Nigmatullin, R., Cabrera, D., Marotta, R., Cabada, T.F., Marcello, E., Nitti, S., Artés-Ibañez, E.J., Basnett, P., Wilhelm, C., Teran, F.J., Roy, I. and Pellegrino, T. 2019. Esterase Cleavable 2D Assemblies of Magnetic Iron Oxide Nanocubes: Exploiting Enzymatic Polymer Disassembling to Improve Magnetic Hyperthermia Heat Losses. Chemistry of Materials. 31 (15), pp. 5450-5463. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.chemmater.9b00728

A Sustainable Approach for the Downstream Processing of Bacterial Polyhydroxyalkanoates: State-of-the-art and latest developments
Perez Rivero, C., López-Gómez, J.P. and Roy, I. 2019. A Sustainable Approach for the Downstream Processing of Bacterial Polyhydroxyalkanoates: State-of-the-art and latest developments. Biochemical Engineering Journal. 150, p. 107283 107283. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bej.2019.107283

Evaluating the benefits of virtual training for bioscience students
Coleman, S.K. and Smith, C.L. 2019. Evaluating the benefits of virtual training for bioscience students. Higher Education Pedagogies. 4 (1), pp. 287-299. https://doi.org/10.1080/23752696.2019.1599689

Employer and work-based student perceptions of virtual laboratory teaching and assessment resources
Smith, C.L., Coleman, S.K. and Ferrier, C. 2019. Employer and work-based student perceptions of virtual laboratory teaching and assessment resources. Work Based Learning e-Journal International. 8 (1), pp. 53-70.

Cellulose-based hydrogels for wound healing
Orlando, I. and Roy, I. 2019. Cellulose-based hydrogels for wound healing. in: Mondal, Md. and Ibrahim H. (ed.) Cellulose-Based Superabsorbent Hydrogels Springer. pp. 1131-1148

Melanocortin‐3 receptor responseis influenced by the melanocortin receptoraccessory protein‐1
Berruien, N., Le Tissier, P., Murray, J.F. and Smith, C.L. 2018. Melanocortin‐3 receptor responseis influenced by the melanocortin receptoraccessory protein‐1. Pharmacology 2018. Queen Elizabeth II conference centre London 18 - 20 Dec 2018 Wiley-Blackwell. https://doi.org/10.1111/bph.14681

Student experiences of using virtual laboratory simulations to develop skills as preparation for the professional work place
Buckland, E., Smith, C.L. and Ferrier, C. 2018. Student experiences of using virtual laboratory simulations to develop skills as preparation for the professional work place. Creating Relevant Learning Experiences; employers ’ involvement with higher education. Leuven, Belgium 14 - 15 Jun 2018

Biosynthesis and characterization of a novel, biocompatible medium chain length polyhydroxyalkanoate by Pseudomonas mendocina CH50 using coconut oil as the carbon source
Basnett, P., Marcello, E., Lukasiewicz, B., Panchal, B., Nigmatullin, R., Knowles, J.C. and Roy, I. 2018. Biosynthesis and characterization of a novel, biocompatible medium chain length polyhydroxyalkanoate by Pseudomonas mendocina CH50 using coconut oil as the carbon source. Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Medicine. 29, p. 179 179. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10856-018-6183-9

In Vivo Tracking and 1H/19F Magnetic Resonance Imaging of Biodegradable Polyhydroxyalkanoate / Polycaprolactone Blend Scaffolds Seeded with Labeled Cardiac Stem Cells
Constantinides, C., Basnett, P., Lukasiewicz, B., Carnicer, R., Swider, E., Majid, Q.A., Srinivas, M., Carr, C.A. and Roy, I. 2018. In Vivo Tracking and 1H/19F Magnetic Resonance Imaging of Biodegradable Polyhydroxyalkanoate / Polycaprolactone Blend Scaffolds Seeded with Labeled Cardiac Stem Cells. ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces. 10 (30), p. 25056–25068. https://doi.org/10.1021/acsami.8b06096

Evaluating the benefits of virtual training for students
Coleman, S.K. and Smith, C.L. 2018. Evaluating the benefits of virtual training for students. Westminster Learning and Teaching Symposium. London, UK 26 Jun 2018

Employer and part-time student perceptions of virtual laboratory teaching and assessment resources
Smith, C.L., Ferrier, C. and Coleman, S.K. 2018. Employer and part-time student perceptions of virtual laboratory teaching and assessment resources. Creating Relevant Learning Experiences; employers ’ involvement with higher education. Leuven, Belgium 14 - 15 Jun 2018

Using virtual reality laboratories to improve engagement and understanding for wet laboratory practical sessions
Coleman, S.K., Smith, C.L. and Ferrier, C. 2018. Using virtual reality laboratories to improve engagement and understanding for wet laboratory practical sessions. Society for Experimental Biology: Masters of Biology. Florence, Italy 03 - 06 Jul 2018

Analysis of the melanocortin system in the regulation of pituitary gland function in mice
Le Tissier, P., Smith, C.L., Nuri A. Berruien, N. and Murray, J.F. 2018. Analysis of the melanocortin system in the regulation of pituitary gland function in mice. International Congress of Neuroendocinology. Toronto, Canada 15 - 18 Jul 2018

Aligned nanofibres made of poly(3-hydroxybutyrate) grafted to hyaluronan for potential healthcare applications
Huerta-Ángeles, G., Knotková,, K., Knotek, P., Židek, O., Brandejsová, M., Pokorný, M., Vagnerová, H., Roy, I. and Velebný, V. 2018. Aligned nanofibres made of poly(3-hydroxybutyrate) grafted to hyaluronan for potential healthcare applications . Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Medicine . 29 (32), pp. 2-8 32. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10856-018-6045-5

Binary Polyhydroxyalkanoate Systems for Soft Tissue Engineering
Lukasiewicz, B., Basnett, P., Nigmatullin, R., Matharu, R., Knowles, J.C. and Roy, I. 2018. Binary Polyhydroxyalkanoate Systems for Soft Tissue Engineering. Acta Biomaterialia. 71, pp. 225-234. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.actbio.2018.02.027

Evaluating the benefits of virtual training for bioscience students
Smith, C.L. and Coleman, S.K. 2018. Evaluating the benefits of virtual training for bioscience students. Annual STEM Conference 2018 Creativity in Teaching, Learning and Student Engagement. Newcastle-upon-Tyne 31 Jan - 01 Feb 2018 Higher Education Academy.

Poly(3-hydroxyoctanoate), a promising new material for cardiac tissue engineering
Bagdadi, A., Safari, M., Dubey, P., Basnett, P., Sofokleous P., Humphrey E, Locke, I.C., Edirisinghe M., Terracciano C., Boccaccini, A.R., Knowles, J.C., Harding, S. and Roy, I. 2018. Poly(3-hydroxyoctanoate), a promising new material for cardiac tissue engineering. Journal of Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine. 12 (1), pp. E495-E512. https://doi.org/10.1002/term.2318

Science and Principles of Biodegradable and Bioresorbable Medical Polymers
Basnett, P., Ravi, S. and Roy, I. 2017. Science and Principles of Biodegradable and Bioresorbable Medical Polymers. in: Xiang Zhang (ed.) Science and Principles of Biodegradable and Bioresorbable Medical Polymers: Materials and Properties Woodhead Publishing. pp. 257-277

The effect of the selective human MC3 receptor agonist PG992 on high density human chondrocyte micromass cultures activated by IL-1beta.
Can, V.C., Locke, I.C., Grieco, P. and Getting, S.J. 2017. The effect of the selective human MC3 receptor agonist PG992 on high density human chondrocyte micromass cultures activated by IL-1beta. Pharmacology 2017. London, U.K. 11 - 13 Dec 2017 British Pharmacological Society.

The effect of silymarin on chondrocytes
Can, V.C., Abouelnour, A., Locke, I.C., Bligh, S.W.A. and Getting, S.J. 2017. The effect of silymarin on chondrocytes. ICMAN/ IUPHAR Natural Products. Aberdeen, Scotland 27 - 29 Sep 2017 Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bcp.2017.06.036

Chondroprotection by urocortin involves blockade of a mechanosensitive piezo1 ion channel: novel, exploitable pathways for the treatment and prevention of osteoarthritis?
Lawrence, K.M., Jones, R.C., Jackson, T.R., Baylie, R.L., Abbot, B., Bruhn-Olszewska, B, Board, T.N., Locke, I.C., Richardson, S.M and Townsend, P.A. 2017. Chondroprotection by urocortin involves blockade of a mechanosensitive piezo1 ion channel: novel, exploitable pathways for the treatment and prevention of osteoarthritis? OARSI 2017 World Congress on Osteoarthritis. Las Vegas, USA. 17 - 20 Apr 2017 Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.joca.2017.02.124

Urocortin protects chondrocytes from acute trauma in articular cartilage
Jones, R.C., Jackson, TR, Locke, I.C., Board, T.N., Richardson, S.M., Townsend, P.A. and Lawrence, K.M. 2017. Urocortin protects chondrocytes from acute trauma in articular cartilage. OARSI 2017 World Congress on Osteoarthritis. Las Vegas, USA 27 - 30 Apr 2017 Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.joca.2017.02.291

Chondroprotection by urocortin involves blockade of the mechanosensitive ion channel Piezo1
Lawrence, K.M., Jones, R.C., Jackson, T.R., Baylie, R.L., Abbott, B., Bruhn-Olszewska, B., Board, T.N., Locke, I.C., Richardson, S.M. and Townsend, P.A. 2017. Chondroprotection by urocortin involves blockade of the mechanosensitive ion channel Piezo1. Scientific Reports. 7 (1), p. 5147 5147. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-017-04367-4

Production of a novel medium chain length Poly(3-hydroxyalkanoate) using unprocessed biodiesel waste and its evaluation as a tissue engineering scaffold
Basnett, P., Lukasiewicz, B., Marcello, E., Kaur, H., Knowles, J.C. and Roy, I. 2017. Production of a novel medium chain length Poly(3-hydroxyalkanoate) using unprocessed biodiesel waste and its evaluation as a tissue engineering scaffold. Microbial Biotechnology. 10 (6), pp. 1384-1399. https://doi.org/10.1111/1751-7915.12782

The effect of the selective MC3 agonist PG990 on high density human chondrocytes micromass cultures activated by TNF-alpha
Getting, S.J., Can, V.C., Locke, I.C. and Grieco, P 2017. The effect of the selective MC3 agonist PG990 on high density human chondrocytes micromass cultures activated by TNF-alpha. World Congress on Inflammation. London 08 - 12 Jul 2017

Using virtual reality to prepare Bioscience students for practical classes
Coleman, S.K., Volpi, E. and Smith, C.L. 2017. Using virtual reality to prepare Bioscience students for practical classes. 16th Westminster Symposium Innovate!. University of Westminster, London 22 - 22 Jun 2017

Increasing accessibility of students to laboratory classes through the use of Virtual laboratory simulations
Smith, C.L. and Coleman, S.K. 2017. Increasing accessibility of students to laboratory classes through the use of Virtual laboratory simulations . UALL Work and Learning Network Annual Conference 2017 - Leading the Way: Shaping Practice in the Workplace and the Academy.. Middlesex University 23 - 23 Jun 2017

Highly elastomeric poly(3-hydroxyoctanoate) based natural polymer composite for enhanced keratinocyte regeneration
Rai, R., Roether, J.A., Knowles, J.C., Mordan, N., Salih, V., Locke, I.C., Gordge, M.P., McCormick, A., Mohn, D., Stark, W.J., Keshavarz, T., Boccaccini, A.R. and Roy, I. 2017. Highly elastomeric poly(3-hydroxyoctanoate) based natural polymer composite for enhanced keratinocyte regeneration. International Journal of Polymeric Materials and Polymeric Biomaterials . 66 (7), pp. 326-335. https://doi.org/10.1080/00914037.2016.1217530

Using Labster to improve Bioscience student learning and engagement in practical classes
Smith, C.L. and Coleman, S.K. 2017. Using Labster to improve Bioscience student learning and engagement in practical classes. Heads of Biological Sciences, Royal Society of Biology. Spring 2017 meeting.. University of Leicester 10 - 11 May 2017

In silico and in vitro approaches to develop Dimethylarginine dimethylaminohydrolase-1 inhibitors
Smith, C.L., Zloh, M. and Rossiter, S. 2017. In silico and in vitro approaches to develop Dimethylarginine dimethylaminohydrolase-1 inhibitors. Kendall, D. (ed.) In silico and in vitro methods in modern drug discovery. University of Nottingham 24 - 25 Apr 2017 British Pharmacological Society.

Synthesis of graft copolymers based on hyaluronan and poly(3-hydroxyalkanoates)
Huerta-Angeles, G., Brandejsová, M., Nigmatullin, R., Kopecká, K., Vágnerová, H., Šmejkalová, D., Roy, I. and Velebný, V. 2017. Synthesis of graft copolymers based on hyaluronan and poly(3-hydroxyalkanoates). Carbohydrate Polymers. 171, pp. 220-228. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.carbpol.2017.05.011

A Strategy for Dual Biopolymer Production of P(3HB) and γ-PGA
Sukan, A., Roy, I. and Keshavarz, T. 2017. A Strategy for Dual Biopolymer Production of P(3HB) and γ-PGA. Journal of Chemical Technology and Biotechnology. 92 (7), pp. 1548-1557. https://doi.org/10.1002/jctb.5259

Effect of age and pregnancy on the expression of melanocortin receptors 4 and 5 in the mouse female reproductive axis
Smith, C.L., Nuri A. Berruien, N., Murray, J.F. and Le Tissier, P.R. 2016. Effect of age and pregnancy on the expression of melanocortin receptors 4 and 5 in the mouse female reproductive axis. BPS Pharmacology 2016. London, UK 12 - 14 Dec 2016 British Pharmacological Society.

Novel P(3HB) Composite Films Containing Bioactive Glass Nanoparticles for Wound Healing Applications
Francis, L., Meng, D., Locke, I.C., Knowles, J.C., Mordan, N., Salih, V., Boccaccini, A.R. and Roy, I. 2016. Novel P(3HB) Composite Films Containing Bioactive Glass Nanoparticles for Wound Healing Applications. Polymer International. 65 (6), pp. 661-674. https://doi.org/10.1002/pi.5108

Next generation e-learning platform: virtual laboratory simulations
Smith, C.L. and Markiv, A. 2016. Next generation e-learning platform: virtual laboratory simulations. Heads of Biological Sciences, Royal Society of Biology, Spring 2016. University of Leicester 04 - 05 May 2016

An investigation into the impact of peer- and self-marking in a first year biochemistry module
Smith, C.L. 2016. An investigation into the impact of peer- and self-marking in a first year biochemistry module. Inspire to succeed: Transforming teaching and learning in STEM. East Midlands Conference Centre, Nottingham on 28 and 29 January 2016 28 Jan 2016

Biomedical applications of polyhydroxyalkanoates
Roy, I., Lizarraga Valderrama, L., Panchal, B. and Boccaccini, A. 2016. Biomedical applications of polyhydroxyalkanoates. in: Reis, R.L. and Neves, N. (ed.) Biomaterials from nature for advanced devices and therapies Oxford Wiley.

Nerve tissue engineering using blends of poly(3-hydroxyalkanoates) for peripheral nerve regeneration
Lizarraga Valderrama, L., Nigmatullin, R., Taylor, C., Haycock, J.W., Claeyssens, F., Knowles, J.C. and Roy, I. 2015. Nerve tissue engineering using blends of poly(3-hydroxyalkanoates) for peripheral nerve regeneration. Engineering in Life Sciences. 15 (6), pp. 612-621. https://doi.org/10.1002/elsc.201400151

Curriculum and beyond: Mathematics support for first year life science students
Bailey, I., Ferrier, C. and Smith, C.L. 2015. Curriculum and beyond: Mathematics support for first year life science students. CETL-MSOR Conference 2015. University of Greenwich 08 Sep 2015 The Sigma Network.

The effect of melanocortin peptides on Interleukin 1-beta induced chondrocyte cell death and inflammation
Can, V.C., Locke, I.C. and Getting, S.J. 2015. The effect of melanocortin peptides on Interleukin 1-beta induced chondrocyte cell death and inflammation. Physiology 2015 . Cardiff, UK. 08 Jul 2015

Urocortin – From Parkinson’s disease to the skeleton
Lawrence, K.M., Jackson, T.R, Jamieson, D., Stevens, A., Owens, G., Sayan, B.S, Locke, I.C. and Townsend, P.A. 2015. Urocortin – From Parkinson’s disease to the skeleton. International Journal of Biochemistry & Cell Biology. 30, pp. 130-138. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biocel.2014.12.005

The effect of melanocortin peptides on Interleukin 1-beta induced chondrocyte cell death and inflammation
Can, V.C., Locke, I.C. and Getting, S.J. 2015. The effect of melanocortin peptides on Interleukin 1-beta induced chondrocyte cell death and inflammation. Physiology 2015. Cardiff Jun 2015

Poly(3-hydroxybutyrate)-ethyl cellulose based bio-composites with novel characteristics for infection free wound healing application
Iqbal, H.M.N., Kyazze, G., Locke, I.C., Tron, T. and Keshavarz, T. 2015. Poly(3-hydroxybutyrate)-ethyl cellulose based bio-composites with novel characteristics for infection free wound healing application. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules. 81, pp. 552-559. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2015.08.040

Production, chemistry and properties of biopolymers in food science
Puthussery, H., Prasad, R., Gorazda, K. and Roy, I. 2015. Production, chemistry and properties of biopolymers in food science. in: Cirillo, G., Spizzirri, U. and Iemma, F. (ed.) Functional polymers in food science: from technology to biology: volume 1 food packaging London Wiley.

Novel cardiac patch development using biopolymers and biocomposites
Dubey, P., Boccaccini, A. and Roy, I. 2015. Novel cardiac patch development using biopolymers and biocomposites. in: Yang, Y. and Xu, H. (ed.) Lightweight materials from biopolymers and biofibers Washington DC, USA American Chemical Society.

Development of novel antibacterial active, HaCaT biocompatible and biodegradable CA-g-P(3HB)-EC biocomposites with caffeic acid as a functional entity
Iqbal, H.M.N., Kyazze, G., Locke, I.C., Tron, T. and Keshavarz, T. 2015. Development of novel antibacterial active, HaCaT biocompatible and biodegradable CA-g-P(3HB)-EC biocomposites with caffeic acid as a functional entity. eXPRESS Polymer Letters. 9 (9), p. 764–772. https://doi.org/10.3144/expresspolymlett.2015.72

Dual production of biopolymers from bacteria
Sukan, A., Roy, I. and Keshavarz, T. 2015. Dual production of biopolymers from bacteria. Carbohydrate Polymers. 126, pp. 47-51. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.carbpol.2015.03.001

Development of bio-composites with novel characteristics: Evaluation of phenol-induced antibacterial, biocompatible and biodegradable behaviours
Iqbal, H.M.N., Kyazze, G., Locke, I.C., Tron, T. and Keshavarz, T. 2015. Development of bio-composites with novel characteristics: Evaluation of phenol-induced antibacterial, biocompatible and biodegradable behaviours. Carbohydrate Polymers. 131, pp. 197-207. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.carbpol.2015.05.046

In-situ development of self-defensive antibacterial biomaterials: phenol-g-keratin-EC based bio-composites with characteristics for biomedical applications
Iqbal, H.M.N., Kyazze, G., Locke, I.C., Tron, T. and Keshavarz, T. 2015. In-situ development of self-defensive antibacterial biomaterials: phenol-g-keratin-EC based bio-composites with characteristics for biomedical applications. Green Chemistry. 17 (7), pp. 3858-3869. https://doi.org/10.1039/C5GC00715A

Inhibition of thiol isomerase activity diminishes endothelial activation of plasminogen, but not of protein C
Smith, C.L., Shah, C.M., Kamaludin, N. and Gordge, M.P. 2015. Inhibition of thiol isomerase activity diminishes endothelial activation of plasminogen, but not of protein C. Thrombosis Research. 135 (4), p. 748–753. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.thromres.2015.01.034

Anatomy, embryology, and cell families
Locke, I.C. and Murray, J.F. 2014. Anatomy, embryology, and cell families. in: Orchard, G. and Nation, B. (ed.) Cell Structure & Function Oxford, UK Oxford University Press. pp. 82-110

The melanocortin receptor antagonist SHU9119 inhibits the anti-inflammatory/pro-resolving properties of a-MSH and D[TRP8]-y-MSH in lipopolysaccharide stimulated chondrocytes
Can, V.C., Locke, I.C. and Getting, S.J. 2014. The melanocortin receptor antagonist SHU9119 inhibits the anti-inflammatory/pro-resolving properties of a-MSH and D[TRP8]-y-MSH in lipopolysaccharide stimulated chondrocytes. Pharmacology 2014. Queen Elizabeth Centre II, London, UK 16 Dec 2014 British Pharmacological Society.

Poly(3-hydroxyoctanoate): a novel natural material for cardiac tissue engineering
Dubey, P., Bagdadi, A., Boccaccini, A., Knowles, J., Stevens, M., Harding, S., Roy, I. and Ravi, S. 2014. Poly(3-hydroxyoctanoate): a novel natural material for cardiac tissue engineering. BHF Regenerative Medicine Centre Joint Annual and SAB meetings. Imperial College, London 31 Jul 2014

Nerve tissue engineering using blends of polyhydroxyalkanoates
Lizarraga Valderrama, L., Percy, L. and Roy, I. 2014. Nerve tissue engineering using blends of polyhydroxyalkanoates. 8th International Conference on Polymer and Fiber Biotechnology. Braga, Portugal 25 May 2014

Production of polyhydroxyalkanoates and their medical applications
Roy, I. 2014. Production of polyhydroxyalkanoates and their medical applications. International Symposium on Biopolymers. Santos, Brazil 30 Sep 2014

Agro-Industrial Waste Materials as Substrates for the Production of Poly(3-Hydroxybutyric Acid)
Sukan, A., Roy, I. and Keshavarz, T. 2014. Agro-Industrial Waste Materials as Substrates for the Production of Poly(3-Hydroxybutyric Acid). Journal of Biomaterials and Nanobiotechnology. 5 (4), pp. 229-240. https://doi.org/10.4236/jbnb.2014.54027

Melanocortin peptides protect chondrocytes from mechanically induced cartilage injury
Kaneva, M., Kerrigan, M.J.P., Grieco, P., Curley, G.P., Locke, I.C. and Getting, S.J. 2014. Melanocortin peptides protect chondrocytes from mechanically induced cartilage injury. Biochemical Pharmacology. 92 (2), pp. 336-347. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bcp.2014.08.019

The melanocortin system in the male reproductive axis
Dowejko, M.M., Smith, C.L., Getting, S.J., Le Tissier, P. and Murray, J.F. 2014. The melanocortin system in the male reproductive axis. Endocrine Abstracts. 34, p. P338. https://doi.org/10.1530/endoabs.34.P338

Melanocortin receptor expression in the hypothalamo-pituitary-gonadal system of WT and MC3 null mice
Dowejko, M.M., Smith, C.L., Getting, S.J., Le Tissier, P. and Murray, J.F. 2014. Melanocortin receptor expression in the hypothalamo-pituitary-gonadal system of WT and MC3 null mice. International Congress of Neuroendocrinology 2014. Sydney 17-20 August 2014

Melanocortin 3 receptors (MC3) exert anti-inflammatory effects in mouse testicular inflammation by reducing nitric oxide (NO) release from Leydig cells
Dowejko, M.M., Smith, C.L., Getting, S.J., Le Tissier, P. and Murray, J.F. 2014. Melanocortin 3 receptors (MC3) exert anti-inflammatory effects in mouse testicular inflammation by reducing nitric oxide (NO) release from Leydig cells. Society for Reproduction and Fertility Conference. EICC2, Edinburgh 1-2 September 2014

Biosynthesis of polyhydroxyalkanoates, their novel blends and composites for biomedical applications
Basnett, P. 2014. Biosynthesis of polyhydroxyalkanoates, their novel blends and composites for biomedical applications. PhD thesis University of Westminster Faculty of Science and Technology https://doi.org/10.34737/8y9yx

An investigation of the protective effect of alpha+-thalassaemia against severe Plasmodium falciparum amongst children in Kumasi, Ghana
Opoku-Okrah, C., Gordge, M.P., Kweku Nakua, E., Abgenyega, T., Parry, M., Robertson, C.E. and Smith, C.L. 2014. An investigation of the protective effect of alpha+-thalassaemia against severe Plasmodium falciparum amongst children in Kumasi, Ghana. International Journal of Laboratory Haematology. 36 (1), pp. 62-70. https://doi.org/10.1111/ijlh.12122

Composite polymer-bioceramic scaffolds with drug delivery capability for bone tissue engineering
Mourino, V., Cattalini, J.P., Roether, J.A., Dubey, P., Roy, I. and Boccaccini, A.R. 2013. Composite polymer-bioceramic scaffolds with drug delivery capability for bone tissue engineering. Expert Opinion on Drug Delivery. 10 (10), pp. 1353-1365. https://doi.org/10.1517/17425247.2013.808183

Evidence for the involvement of intracellular Ca 2+ ions in the elicitation mechanism of Bacillus Licheniformis
Reffatti, P., Roy, I., Odell, M. and Keshavarz, T. 2013. Evidence for the involvement of intracellular Ca 2+ ions in the elicitation mechanism of Bacillus Licheniformis. Journal of Molecular Microbiology and Biotechnology. OnlineFirst. https://doi.org/10.1159/000351515

On - track: A Change Academy project investigating student attendance and engagement
Smith, C.L., Benson, N., Reilly, A.M., Allen, J., Clements, M.O., Shacklady, D., Davies, P., Bacquet, S. and Umeh, K. 2013. On - track: A Change Academy project investigating student attendance and engagement. 12th Annual Westminster Learning and Teaching Symposium. 04 Jul 2013

Advances in PHAs Production
Amache, R., Sukan, A., Safari, M., Roy, I. and Keshavarz, T. 2013. Advances in PHAs Production . Chemical Engineering Transactions. 32, pp. 931-936. https://doi.org/10.3303/CET1332156

Polyhydroxyalkanoates: the natural polymers produced by bacterial fermentation
Panchal, B., Bagdadi, A. and Roy, I. 2013. Polyhydroxyalkanoates: the natural polymers produced by bacterial fermentation. in: Advances in natural polymer Elsevier.

Tetracycline-encapsulated P(3HB) microsphere-coated 45S5 Bioglass®-based scaffolds for bone tissue engineering
Meng, D., Francis, L., Thompson, I.D., Mierke, C., Huebner, H., Amtmann, A., Roy, I. and Boccaccini, A.R. 2013. Tetracycline-encapsulated P(3HB) microsphere-coated 45S5 Bioglass®-based scaffolds for bone tissue engineering. Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Medicine. 24 (12), pp. 2809-2817. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10856-013-5012-4

The role of cancer stem cells in osteosarcoma
Jenks, A., Smith, C.L., Patel, V. and Clements, M.O. 2013. The role of cancer stem cells in osteosarcoma. International society for stem cell research conference. Boston (Massachusetts, USA) June 12 – 15 2013

Melanocortin 3 receptor (MC3) activation effects on testicular testosterone and nitrite production in vitro
Dowejko, M.M., Smith, C.L., Getting, S.J., Le Tissier, P. and Murray, J.F. 2013. Melanocortin 3 receptor (MC3) activation effects on testicular testosterone and nitrite production in vitro. Society for Reproduction and Fertility (SRF) Annual Conference. Cambridge 11th July 2013

Recovery of DNA from coloured fabrics: a study into the effects of clothing dye contamination on the recovery and amplification of DNA
Bux, U., Mubarakku, S., Bennett-Cadette, C. and Smith, C.L. 2013. Recovery of DNA from coloured fabrics: a study into the effects of clothing dye contamination on the recovery and amplification of DNA. 9th National FORREST Conference 2013 (FORensic RESearch and Teaching). Anglia Ruskin University 25-26th June 2013

Neuroprotective efficacy of the endogenous neuropeptide Urocortin in a oxygen-glucose deprivation model of transient cerebral ischaemia with reperfusion
Ashioti, M., Getting, S.J., Locke, I.C. and Milton, N.G.N. 2013. Neuroprotective efficacy of the endogenous neuropeptide Urocortin in a oxygen-glucose deprivation model of transient cerebral ischaemia with reperfusion. British Neuroscience Association 22nd Biennial Meeting. London 7th-10th April 2013

Urocortin protects chondrocytes from NO-induced apoptosis: a future therapy for osteoarthritis?
Intekhab Alam, N.Y., White, O.B., Getting, S.J., Petsa, A., Knight, R.A., Townsend, P.A., Lawrence, K.M. and Locke, I.C. 2013. Urocortin protects chondrocytes from NO-induced apoptosis: a future therapy for osteoarthritis? Cell Death and Disease. 4, p. e717. https://doi.org/10.1038/cddis.2013.231

Novel Poly(3-hydroxyoctanoate)/Poly(3-hydroxybutyrate) blends for medical applications
Basnett, P., Ching, K.Y., Stolz, M., Knowles, J.C., Boccaccini, A.R., Smith, C.L., Locke, I.C., Keshavarz, T. and Roy, I. 2013. Novel Poly(3-hydroxyoctanoate)/Poly(3-hydroxybutyrate) blends for medical applications. Reactive and Functional Polymers. 73 (10), pp. 1340-1348. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.reactfunctpolym.2013.03.019

Expression of melanocortin 3 receptors (MC3) in the reproductive axes of both male and female mice
Dowejko, M.M., Smith, C.L., Getting, S.J., Le Tissier, P. and Murray, J.F. 2012. Expression of melanocortin 3 receptors (MC3) in the reproductive axes of both male and female mice. Society for Reproduction and Fertility. Edinburgh 9th - 11th July 2012

Urocortin is a novel regulator of osteoclast differentiation and function through inhibition of a canonical transient receptor potential 1-like cation channel
Combs, C., Fuller, K., Kumar, H., Albert, A.P., Pirianov, G., McCormick, J., Locke, I.C., Chambers, T.J. and Lawrence, K.M. 2012. Urocortin is a novel regulator of osteoclast differentiation and function through inhibition of a canonical transient receptor potential 1-like cation channel. Journal of Endocrinology. 212 (2), pp. 187-197. https://doi.org/10.1530/JOE-11-0254

Poly(3-hydroxybutyrate) production by Bacillus cereus SPV using sugarcane molasses as the main carbon source
Akaraonye, E., Moreno, C., Knowles, J.C., Keshavarz, T. and Roy, I. 2012. Poly(3-hydroxybutyrate) production by Bacillus cereus SPV using sugarcane molasses as the main carbon source. Biotechnology Journal. 7 (2), pp. 293-303. https://doi.org/10.1002/biot.201100122

Alpha thalassaemia and the severity of Plasmodium falciparum infection in microcytic children from the Ashanti region of Ghana
Opoku-Okrah, C., Smith, C.L., Gordge, M.P., Parry, M., Robertson, C.E., Abgenyega, T. and Nakua, E. 2012. Alpha thalassaemia and the severity of Plasmodium falciparum infection in microcytic children from the Ashanti region of Ghana. British Society for Haematology 52nd meeting. Glasgow 16-18 April 2012

A comparison of novel NG, NG-disubstituted arginines on recombinant dimethylarginine dimethylaminohydrolase-1 activity and nitrite production in RAW264.7 macrophages
Morfill, C., Rossiter, S. and Smith, C.L. 2012. A comparison of novel NG, NG-disubstituted arginines on recombinant dimethylarginine dimethylaminohydrolase-1 activity and nitrite production in RAW264.7 macrophages. Proceedings of the British Pharmacological Society. 10 (4).

Enhanced production of the polyhydroxyalkanoate, P(3HB), from cacillus cereus SPV and its applications in cartilage regeneration
Everest, A., Keshavarz, T. and Roy, I. 2012. Enhanced production of the polyhydroxyalkanoate, P(3HB), from cacillus cereus SPV and its applications in cartilage regeneration. Gordon Research Conference on Biopolymers. Salve Regina University, Newport, Rhode Island, USA 3-8 June 2012

The anti-inflammatory effects of melanocortin peptides in lipopolysaccharide activated chondrocytes
Can, V.C., Kaneva, M., Kerrigan, M.J.P., Locke, I.C. and Getting, S.J. 2012. The anti-inflammatory effects of melanocortin peptides in lipopolysaccharide activated chondrocytes. British Phamacological Society Winter Meeting 2012. London, UK 18th-20th December

Novel biodegradable and biocompatible poly(3-hydroxyoctanoate)/bacterial cellulose composites
Basnett, P., Knowles, J.C., Pishbin, F., Smith, C.L., Keshavarz, T., Boccaccini, A.R. and Roy, I. 2012. Novel biodegradable and biocompatible poly(3-hydroxyoctanoate)/bacterial cellulose composites. Advanced Engineering Materials. 14 (6), pp. B330-B343. https://doi.org/10.1002/adem.201180076

Chondroprotective and anti-inflammatory role of melanocortin peptides in TNF-α activated human C-20/A4 chondrocytes
Kaneva, M., Kerrigan, M.J.P., Grieco, P., Curley, G.P., Locke, I.C. and Getting, S.J. 2012. Chondroprotective and anti-inflammatory role of melanocortin peptides in TNF-α activated human C-20/A4 chondrocytes. British Journal of Pharmacology. 167 (1), pp. 67-79. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1476-5381.2012.01968.x

Poly-3-hydroxyoctanoate P(3HO), a medium chain length polyhydroxyalkanoate homopolymer from Pseudomonas mendocina
Rai, R., Yunos, D.M., Boccaccini, A.R., Knowles, J.C., Barker, I.A., Howdle, S.M., Tredwell, G.D., Keshavarz, T. and Roy, I. 2011. Poly-3-hydroxyoctanoate P(3HO), a medium chain length polyhydroxyalkanoate homopolymer from Pseudomonas mendocina. Biomacromolecules. 12 (6), pp. 2126-2136. https://doi.org/10.1021/bm2001999

Enhanced intracellular Ca(2+) concentrations in Escherichia coli and Bacillus subtilis after addition of oligosaccharide elicitors
Murphy, T., Nilsson, A., Roy, I., Harrop, A., Dixon, K. and Keshavarz, T. 2011. Enhanced intracellular Ca(2+) concentrations in Escherichia coli and Bacillus subtilis after addition of oligosaccharide elicitors. Biotechnology Letters. 33 (5), pp. 985-991. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10529-010-0511-6

Medium chain length polyhydroxyalkanoates, promising new biomedical materials for the future
Rai, R., Keshavarz, T., Roether, J.A., Boccaccini, A.R. and Roy, I. 2011. Medium chain length polyhydroxyalkanoates, promising new biomedical materials for the future. Materials Science and Engineering R: Reports. 72 (3), pp. 29-47. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mser.2010.11.002

Production of polyhydroxyalkanoates and their medical applications
Roy, I., Akaraonye, E., Francis, L., Rai, R., Basnett, P. and Keshavarz, T. 2011. Production of polyhydroxyalkanoates and their medical applications. 7th International Conference on Polymer and Textile Biotechnology. Milan, Italy 2nd - 4th March 2011

Chondrocyte CRF receptor expression and Urocortin I mediated chondroprotection
White, O.B., Intekhab-Alam, N.Y., Chowdrey, H.S., Knight, R.A., Locke, I.C. and Intekhab Alam, N.Y. 2011. Chondrocyte CRF receptor expression and Urocortin I mediated chondroprotection. Rheumatology 2011. Brighton, UK 12th-14th April 2011

Imaging internal features of whole, unfixed bacteria
Thomson, N., Channon, K., Mokhtar, N.A., Staniewicz, L., Rai, R., Roy, I., Sato, S., Tsuge, T., Donald, A.M., Summers, D. and Sivaniah, E. 2011. Imaging internal features of whole, unfixed bacteria. Scanning. 33 (2), pp. 59-68. https://doi.org/10.1002/sca.20221

Production of polyhydroxyalkanoates and their biomedical applications
Roy, I., Akaraonye, E., Francis, L., Rai, R., Basnett, P. and Keshavarz, T. 2011. Production of polyhydroxyalkanoates and their biomedical applications. Euro BioMat 2011 - European Symposium on Biomaterials and Related Areas. Jena, Germany

Polyhydroxyalkanoates: the emerging new green polymers of choice
Rai, R. and Roy, I. 2011. Polyhydroxyalkanoates: the emerging new green polymers of choice. in: Sharma, S.K. and Mudhoo, A. (ed.) A handbook of applied biopolymer technology: synthesis, degradation and applications Royal Society of Chemistry.

Using electrophoretic deposition to identify protein charge in biological medium
Meng, D., Francis, L., Roy, I. and Boccaccini, A.R. 2011. Using electrophoretic deposition to identify protein charge in biological medium. Journal of Applied Electrochemistry. 41 (8), pp. 919-923. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10800-011-0317-9

α-MSH and [DTRP]8-γ-MSH inhibit pro-inflammatory cytokine release from stimulated primary bovine chondrocytes
Kaneva, M., Kerrigan, M.J.P., Locke, I.C. and Getting, S.J. 2011. α-MSH and [DTRP]8-γ-MSH inhibit pro-inflammatory cytokine release from stimulated primary bovine chondrocytes. 10th World Congress on Inflammation. Paris, France 25–29 June 2011

MC1 and MC3 activation inhibits caspase-3 production and activity, promotes cell-viability, and induces IL-10 and HO-1 release from human C20/A4 chondrocytes
Kaneva, M., Kerrigan, M.J.P., Locke, I.C. and Getting, S.J. 2011. MC1 and MC3 activation inhibits caspase-3 production and activity, promotes cell-viability, and induces IL-10 and HO-1 release from human C20/A4 chondrocytes. Physiological Society Meeting 23. University of Oxford

Total pituitary hormone content in wild type and MC3 null male and female mice
Dowejko, M.M., Smith, C.L., Getting, S.J., Perretti, M., Le Tissier, P. and Murray, J.F. 2011. Total pituitary hormone content in wild type and MC3 null male and female mice. British Society for Neuroendocrinology. Cambridge 3rd - 5th July 2011

Comparison between the total pituitary hormone content in wild type and melanocortin 3 receptor (MC3) null male and female mice
Dowejko, M.M., Smith, C.L., Getting, S.J., Perretti, M., Le Tissier, P. and Murray, J.F. 2011. Comparison between the total pituitary hormone content in wild type and melanocortin 3 receptor (MC3) null male and female mice. Society for Reproduction and Fertility. Brighton 11th - 13th July 2011

Controlled delivery of gentamicin using poly(3-hydroxybutyrate) microspheres
Francis, L., Meng, D., Knowles, J.C., Keshavarz, T., Boccaccini, A.R. and Roy, I. 2011. Controlled delivery of gentamicin using poly(3-hydroxybutyrate) microspheres. International Journal of Molecular Sciences. 12 (7), pp. 4294-4314. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms12074294

Polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA): bacterial cellulose composites for biomedical applications
Basnett, P., Smith, C.L., Boccaccini, A.R., Knowles, J.C., Keshavarz, T. and Roy, I. 2011. Polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA): bacterial cellulose composites for biomedical applications. 24th European Conference on Biomaterials - Annual Conference of the European Society for Biomaterials. Dublin, Ireland Sept 2011

The homopolymer poly(3-hydroxyoctanoate) as a matrix material for soft tissue engineering
Rai, R., Boccaccini, A.R., Knowles, J.C., Mordon, N., Salih, V., Locke, I.C., Moshrefi-Torbati, M., Keshavarz, T. and Roy, I. 2011. The homopolymer poly(3-hydroxyoctanoate) as a matrix material for soft tissue engineering. Journal of Applied Polymer Science. 122 (6), pp. 3606-3617. https://doi.org/10.1002/app.34772

Impact of linoleic acid supplementation on lovastatin production in Aspergillus terreus cultures
Sorrentino, F., Roy, I. and Keshavarz, T. 2010. Impact of linoleic acid supplementation on lovastatin production in Aspergillus terreus cultures. Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology. 88 (1), pp. 65-73. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00253-010-2722-0

Production of SCL and MCL polyhydroxyalkanoates and their applications
Roy, I., Akaraonye, E., Francis, L., Rai, R. and Boccaccini, A.R. 2010. Production of SCL and MCL polyhydroxyalkanoates and their applications. 12th International Symposium on Biodegradable Polyesters. Stuttgart, Germany.

Multifunctional P(3HB) microsphere/45S Bioglass ®-based composite scaffolds for bone tissue engineering
Francis, L., Meng, D., Boccaccini, A.R. and Roy, I. 2010. Multifunctional P(3HB) microsphere/45S Bioglass ®-based composite scaffolds for bone tissue engineering. 12th International Symposium on Biodegradable Polyesters. Stuttgart, Germany.

In vitro mutagenesis of the type IV polyhydroxyalkanoate synthase from bacillus cereus SPV
Basnett, P., Philip, S.E., Markhiv, A., Vydayanathan, A. and Roy, I. 2010. In vitro mutagenesis of the type IV polyhydroxyalkanoate synthase from bacillus cereus SPV. 12th International Symposium on Biodegradable Polyesters. Stuttgart, Germany.

Enhanced and economical production of poly(3-hydroxybutyrate), a biodegradable polymer and its applications
Akaraonye, E., Safarikova, M., Keshavarz, T. and Roy, I. 2010. Enhanced and economical production of poly(3-hydroxybutyrate), a biodegradable polymer and its applications. 12th International Symposium on Biodegradable Polyesters. Stuttgart, Germany.

Multi-functional P(3HB) microsphere/45S5 Bioglass((R))-based composite scaffolds for bone tissue engineering
Francis, L., Meng, D., Knowles, J.C., Roy, I. and Boccaccini, A.R. 2010. Multi-functional P(3HB) microsphere/45S5 Bioglass((R))-based composite scaffolds for bone tissue engineering. Acta Biomaterialia. 6 (7), pp. 2773-2786. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.actbio.2009.12.054

In vitro production of polyhydroxyalkanoates: achievements and applications
Thomson, N., Roy, I., Summers, D. and Sivaniah, E. 2010. In vitro production of polyhydroxyalkanoates: achievements and applications. Journal of Chemical Technology and Biotechnology. 85 (6), pp. 760-767. https://doi.org/10.1002/jctb.2299

Polyhydroxyalkanoates: bioplastics with a green agenda
Keshavarz, T. and Roy, I. 2010. Polyhydroxyalkanoates: bioplastics with a green agenda. Current Opinion in Microbiology. 13 (3), pp. 321-326. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mib.2010.02.006

Production of polyhydroxyalkanoates: the future green materials of choice
Akaraonye, E., Keshavarz, T. and Roy, I. 2010. Production of polyhydroxyalkanoates: the future green materials of choice. Journal of Chemical Technology and Biotechnology. 85 (6), pp. 732-743. https://doi.org/10.1002/jctb.2392

Poly(3-hydroxybutyrate) multifunctional composite scaffolds for tissue engineering applications
Misra, S.K., Ansari, T.I., Valappil, S.P., Mohn, D., Philip, S.E., Stark, W.J., Roy, I., Knowles, J.C., Salih, V. and Boccaccini, A.R. 2010. Poly(3-hydroxybutyrate) multifunctional composite scaffolds for tissue engineering applications. Biomaterials. 31 (10), pp. 2806-2815. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biomaterials.2009.12.045

Characterization of carbon nanotube (MWCNT) containing P(3HB)/bioactive glass composites for tissue engineering applications
Misra, S.K., Ohashi, F., Valappil, S.P., Knowles, J.C., Roy, I., Ravi, S., Silva, P., Salih, V. and Boccaccini, A.R. 2010. Characterization of carbon nanotube (MWCNT) containing P(3HB)/bioactive glass composites for tissue engineering applications. Acta Biomaterialia. 6 (3), pp. 735-742. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.actbio.2009.09.023

Effect of nanoparticulate bioactive glass particles on bioactivity and cytocompatibility of poly(3-hydroxybutyrate) composites
Misra, S.K., Ansari, T.I., Mohn, D., Valappil, S.P., Brunner, T.J., Stark, W.J., Roy, I., Knowles, J.C., Sibbons, P.D., Valsami-Jones, E., Boccaccini, A.R. and Salih, V. 2010. Effect of nanoparticulate bioactive glass particles on bioactivity and cytocompatibility of poly(3-hydroxybutyrate) composites. Journal of the Royal Society Interface. 7 (44), pp. 453-465. https://doi.org/10.1098/rsif.2009.0255

Activation of testicular melanocortin 3 receptors (MC3-R) inhibits LH-stimulated testosterone production
Akindele, K., Horanin, M.M., Getting, S.J., Smith, C.L. and Murray, J.F. 2010. Activation of testicular melanocortin 3 receptors (MC3-R) inhibits LH-stimulated testosterone production. Society for Endocrinology BES 2010. Manchester 15th - 18th March 2010

Mechanisms of Urocortin family peptide mediated chondroprotection
White, O.B., Intekhab Alam, N.Y., Chowdrey, H.S., Knight, R.A. and Locke, I.C. 2010. Mechanisms of Urocortin family peptide mediated chondroprotection. OARSI 2010 World Congress on Osteoarthritis. Brussels, Belgium September 23-26, 2010 https://doi.org/10.1016/S1063-4584(10)60288-9

Polyhydroxyalkanoates, the emerging new green polymers of choice
Rai, R. and Roy, I. 2010. Polyhydroxyalkanoates, the emerging new green polymers of choice. in: Biodegradable polymers and green chemistry Royal Society of Chemistry. pp. 79-97

The effect of indentor shape on the creep curves of collagen gel
Locke, I.C., White, O.B., Trwoga, P. and Afoke, A. 2010. The effect of indentor shape on the creep curves of collagen gel. OARSI 2010 World Congress on Osteoarthritis. Brussels, Belgium September 23-26, 2010 https://doi.org/10.1016/S1063-4584(10)60511-0

α-MSH and dTRP8-γ-MSH inhibit TNF-α induced MMP 1 and 13 expression in human C20/A4 chondrocytes
Kaneva, M., Locke, I.C., Kerrigan, M.J.P. and Getting, S.J. 2010. α-MSH and dTRP8-γ-MSH inhibit TNF-α induced MMP 1 and 13 expression in human C20/A4 chondrocytes. British Pharmacological Society Winter Meeting 2010. London, UK 14th-16th December 2010

Melanocortin peptides modulate pro-inflammatory mediator release from TNF-a stimulated C-20/A4 cells
Kaneva, M., Kerrigan, M.J.P., Locke, I.C. and Getting, S.J. 2010. Melanocortin peptides modulate pro-inflammatory mediator release from TNF-a stimulated C-20/A4 cells. British Orthopaedic Research Society Annual Meeting. Newcastle upon Tyne 22 - 23 Jun 2009 Wiley. pp. PO136

The MC3 agonist dTRP8-γ-MSH inhibits IL-6 and IL-8 release from TNF-α stimulated C-20/A4 chondrocytes, an effect blocked by the MC3R antagonist SHU9119
Kaneva, M., Kerrigan, M.J.P., Locke, I.C. and Getting, S.J. 2010. The MC3 agonist dTRP8-γ-MSH inhibits IL-6 and IL-8 release from TNF-α stimulated C-20/A4 chondrocytes, an effect blocked by the MC3R antagonist SHU9119. Physiology 2010. University of Manchester 30 June - 2 July 2010

Microbial production of biodegradable polymers and their role in cardiac stent development
Basnett, P. and Roy, I. 2010. Microbial production of biodegradable polymers and their role in cardiac stent development. in: Mendez-Vilas, A. (ed.) Current research, technology and education topics in applied microbiology and microbial biotechnology Formatex Research Center.

Biodegradable polymers and their role in coronary stent development
Basnett, P. and Roy, I. 2010. Biodegradable polymers and their role in coronary stent development. in: Current research in technology and education topics in applied microbiology and microbial biotechnology Formatex Research Center.

Testicular LH-stimulated testosterone production is inhibited by activation of melanocortin 3 receptors (MC3)
Akindele, K., Horanin, M.M., Getting, S.J., Smith, C.L. and Murray, J.F. 2010. Testicular LH-stimulated testosterone production is inhibited by activation of melanocortin 3 receptors (MC3). Society for Reproduction and Fertility. Sutton Bonnington 11th - 13th July 2010

Fabrication of a novel poly(3-hydroxyoctanoate) / nanoscale bioactive glass composite film with potential as a multifunctional wound dressing
Rai, R., Boccaccini, A.R., Knowles, J.C., Locke, I.C., Gordge, M.P., McCormick, A., Salih, V., Mordon, N., Keshavarz, T. and Roy, I. 2010. Fabrication of a novel poly(3-hydroxyoctanoate) / nanoscale bioactive glass composite film with potential as a multifunctional wound dressing. 5th international conference on times of polymers (TOP) and composites. Ischia, Italy 20–23 June 2010 https://doi.org/10.1063/1.3455552

The influence of tetracycline loading on the surface morphology and biocompatibility of films made from P(3HB) microspheres
Francis, L., Meng, D., Locke, I.C., Mordon, N., Salih, V., Knowles, J.C., Boccaccini, A.R. and Roy, I. 2010. The influence of tetracycline loading on the surface morphology and biocompatibility of films made from P(3HB) microspheres. Advanced Engineering Materials. 12 (7), pp. B260-B268. https://doi.org/10.1002/adem.201080020

Electrospun nanofibrous biodegradable polyester coatings on Bioglass®-based glass-ceramics for tissue engineering
Bretcanu, O., Misra, S.K., Yunos, D.M., Boccaccini, A.R., Roy, I., Kowalczyk, T., Blonski, S. and Kowalewski, T.A. 2009. Electrospun nanofibrous biodegradable polyester coatings on Bioglass®-based glass-ceramics for tissue engineering. Materials Chemistry and Physics. 118 (2-3), pp. 420-426. https://doi.org/10.1016/jmatchemphys.2009.08.01

Quantitative PCR study on the mode of action of oligosaccharide elicitors on penicillin G production by Penicillium chrysogenum
Nair, R.R., Roy, I., Bucke, C. and Keshavarz, T. 2009. Quantitative PCR study on the mode of action of oligosaccharide elicitors on penicillin G production by Penicillium chrysogenum. Journal of Applied Microbiology. 107 (4), pp. 1131-1139. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2672.2009.04293.x

Pro-inflammatory mediator release from TNF-α stimulated C-20/A4 cells results in Col II degradation
Kaneva, M., Kerrigan, M.J.P., Locke, I.C. and Getting, S.J. 2009. Pro-inflammatory mediator release from TNF-α stimulated C-20/A4 cells results in Col II degradation. British Orthopaedic Research Society (BORS) Annual Meeting. Newcastle 22nd - 23rd June 2009

Effect of impeller speed and pH on the production of Poly(3-hydroxybutyrate) using Bacillus cereus SPV
Philip, S.E., Sengupta, S., Keshavarz, T. and Roy, I. 2009. Effect of impeller speed and pH on the production of Poly(3-hydroxybutyrate) using Bacillus cereus SPV. Biomacromolecules. 10 (4), pp. 691-699. https://doi.org/10.1021/bm801395p

Incorporation of vitamin E in poly(3hydroxybutyrate)/Bioglass composite films: effect on surface properties and cell attachment
Misra, S.K., Philip, S.E., Chrzanowski, W., Nazhat, S.N., Roy, I., Knowles, J.C., Salih, V. and Boccaccini, A.R. 2009. Incorporation of vitamin E in poly(3hydroxybutyrate)/Bioglass composite films: effect on surface properties and cell attachment. Journal of the Royal Society Interface. 6 (33), pp. 401-409. https://doi.org/10.1098/rsif.2008.0278

In vitro biocompatibility of 45S5 Bioglass®-derived glass-ceramic scaffolds coated with poly(3-hydroxybutyrate)
Bretcanu, O., Misra, S.K., Roy, I., Renghini, C., Fiori, F., Boccaccini, A.R. and Salih, V. 2009. In vitro biocompatibility of 45S5 Bioglass®-derived glass-ceramic scaffolds coated with poly(3-hydroxybutyrate). Journal of Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine. 3 (2), pp. 139-148. https://doi.org/10.1002/term.150

Utilising mitochondrial DNA markers to identify insects for forensic applications: an investigation into how the preservation and storage of insect tissue can affect mtDNA yield
Thompson, A., Tinworth, L. and Smith, C.L. 2009. Utilising mitochondrial DNA markers to identify insects for forensic applications: an investigation into how the preservation and storage of insect tissue can affect mtDNA yield. in: Proceedings of the 5th National FORREST Conference 2009 (FORensic RESearch and Teaching), 30th June – 1st July 2009, Liverpool John Moores University Forensic Institute Research Network and The Higher Education Academy Physical Sciences Centre. pp. 45

Polyhydroxyalkanoate synthases-enzymes involved in biodegradable polymer synthesis
Roy, I., Philip, S.E. and Keshavarz, T. 2009. Polyhydroxyalkanoate synthases-enzymes involved in biodegradable polymer synthesis. COST Action 868: Biotechnical Functionalisation of Renewable Polymeric Materials : Meeting on "Biotechnology and Biopolymers in Textile, Packaging, Cosmetics and Medical Applications". Istanbul, Turkey 19 - 20 Feb 2009

Microbial PHA biosynthesis and its biomedical applications
Roy, I., Philip, S.E., Francis, L., Rai, R., Keshavarz, T., Misra, S.K., Decheng, M. and Boccaccini, A.R. 2009. Microbial PHA biosynthesis and its biomedical applications. in: Proceedings of Euromat 2009, Glasgow, 7 - 10 September 2009 Euromat.

A class IV PHA synthase from Bacillus cereus SPV
Philip, S.E. and Roy, I. 2009. A class IV PHA synthase from Bacillus cereus SPV. in: Kiekens, P., Nierstrasz, V. and Lenting, H.B.M. (ed.) Proceedings of the international conference on textile and polymer biotechnology 6th Het Pand, Ghent, Belgium 23-25 September 2009 Ghent University. Department of Textiles Ghent.

Melanocortin peptides modulate pro-inflammatory mediator release from TNF-a stimulated C-20/A4 cells
Kaneva, M., Kerrigan, M.J.P., Locke, I.C. and Getting, S.J. 2009. Melanocortin peptides modulate pro-inflammatory mediator release from TNF-a stimulated C-20/A4 cells. pA2 Online. From the Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre London, Winter 2009 Meeting: Proceedings of the British Pharmacological Society.

Molecular characterization of the melanocortin 3 receptor in the testes of mice
Horanin, M.M., Akindele, K., Getting, S.J., Smith, C.L. and Murray, J.F. 2009. Molecular characterization of the melanocortin 3 receptor in the testes of mice. pA2 Online. From the Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre London, Winter 2009 Meeting: Proceedings of the British Pharmacological Society. 7 (4). https://doi.org/http://www.pa2online.org/abstracts/Vol7Issue4abst089P.pdf

P(3HB) production by Bacillus cereus SPV using sucrose as a carbon source
Akaraonye, E., Keshavarz, T. and Roy, I. 2009. P(3HB) production by Bacillus cereus SPV using sucrose as a carbon source. in: Kiekens, P., Nierstrasz, V. and Lenting, H.B.M. (ed.) Proceedings of the international conference on textile and polymer biotechnology 6th Het Pand, Ghent, Belgium 23-25 September 2009 Ghent University. Department of Textiles Ghent.

Melanocortin peptide therapy for the treatment of arthritic pathologies
Getting, S.J., Kaneva, M., Bhadresa, Y., Renshaw, D., Leoni, G., Patel, H.B., Kerrigan, M.J.P. and Locke, I.C. 2009. Melanocortin peptide therapy for the treatment of arthritic pathologies. The Scientific World Journal. 9, pp. 1394-1414. https://doi.org/10.1100/tsw.2009.163

Elicitation effects of oligosaccharides on the transcriptional level of bacitracin ABC transporter genes in Bacillus licheniformis
Murphy, T., Roy, I., Harrop, A., Dixon, K. and Keshavarz, T. 2008. Elicitation effects of oligosaccharides on the transcriptional level of bacitracin ABC transporter genes in Bacillus licheniformis. Biotechnology Letters. 30 (9), pp. 1665-1670. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10529-008-9743-0

Polyhydroxyalkanoate biosynthesis in Bacillus cereus SPV under varied limiting conditions and an insight into the biosynthetic genes involved
Valappil, S.P., Rai, R., Bucke, C. and Roy, I. 2008. Polyhydroxyalkanoate biosynthesis in Bacillus cereus SPV under varied limiting conditions and an insight into the biosynthetic genes involved. Journal of Applied Microbiology. 104 (6), pp. 1624-1635. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2672.2007.03678.x

Comparison of nanoscale and microscale bioactive glass on the properties of P(3HB)/Bioglass® composites
Misra, S.K., Mohn, D., Brunner, T.J., Stark, W.J., Philip, S.E., Roy, I., Salih, V., Knowles, J.C. and Boccaccini, A.R. 2008. Comparison of nanoscale and microscale bioactive glass on the properties of P(3HB)/Bioglass® composites. Biomaterials. 29 (12), pp. 1750-1761. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biomaterials.2007.12.040

Comparison of nanoscale and microscale bioactive glass on the properties of P(3HB)/Bioglass composites
Misra, S.K., Mohn, D., Brunner, T.J., Stark, W.J., Philip, S.E., Roy, I., Salih, V., Knowles, J.C. and Boccaccini, A.R. 2008. Comparison of nanoscale and microscale bioactive glass on the properties of P(3HB)/Bioglass composites. Biomaterials. 29 (12), pp. 1750-1761. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biomaterials.2007.12.040

Metabolite profiles of interacting mycelial fronts differ for pairings of the wood decay basidiomycete fungus, Stereum hirsutum with its competitors Coprinus micaceus and Coprinus disseminatus
Peiris, D., Dunn, W.B., Brown, M., Kell, D.B., Roy, I. and Hedger, J.N. 2008. Metabolite profiles of interacting mycelial fronts differ for pairings of the wood decay basidiomycete fungus, Stereum hirsutum with its competitors Coprinus micaceus and Coprinus disseminatus. Metabolomics. 4 (1), pp. 52-62. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11306-007-0100-4

Optimisation of β-glucuronidase production from a newly isolated Ganoderma applanatum
Chouiter, R., Roy, I. and Bucke, C. 2008. Optimisation of β-glucuronidase production from a newly isolated Ganoderma applanatum. Journal of Molecular Catalysis B: Enzymatic. 50 (2-4), pp. 114-120. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.molcatb.2007.09.015

Melanocortin 3 receptor in the testes of mice
Yogarajah, S., Lynch, S., Smith, C.L., Getting, S.J., Perretti, M. and Murray, J.F. 2008. Melanocortin 3 receptor in the testes of mice. Society for Reproduction and Fertility. Edinburgh 29 Jun - 01 Jul 2008 pp. Abstract P80

Melanocortin 3 receptor in the testes of mice
Wotherspoon, G., Yogarajah, S., Lynch, S., Smith, C.L., Getting, S.J., Perretti, M. and Murray, J.F. 2008. Melanocortin 3 receptor in the testes of mice. pA2 Online. From the University of Brighton, Winter 2008 Meeting: Proceedings of the British Pharmacological Society. 6 (4), p. P008.

Asymmetric dimethylarginine negatively influences osteoblast differentiation in vitro
Stenbeck, G., Joseph, J., Getting, S.J. and Smith, C.L. 2008. Asymmetric dimethylarginine negatively influences osteoblast differentiation in vitro. pA2 Online. From the University of Brighton, Winter 2008 Meeting: Proceedings of the British Pharmacological Society. 6 (4), p. C041.

Microbial biosynthesis of PHAs and its applications
Roy, I., Philip, S.E., Francis, L., Rai, R., Valappil, S.P., Markiv, A., Keshavarz, T., Misra, S.K., Decheng, M. and Boccaccini, A.R. 2008. Microbial biosynthesis of PHAs and its applications. COST Action 868: Biotechnical Functionalisation of Renewable Polymeric Materials: 2008 Annual Workshop (combined Working Group and Management Committee meeting). Varna, Bulgaria 18 -19 Sep 2008

Microbial PHA biosynthesis and its applications
Roy, I., Philip, S.E., Francis, L., Rai, R., Valappil, S.P., Markiv, A., Keshavarz, T., Misra, S.K., Decheng, M. and Boccaccini, A.R. 2008. Microbial PHA biosynthesis and its applications. 11th International Symposium on Biodegradable Polyesters. Massey University in Auckland, New Zealand 23 - 26 Nov 2008

Polyhydroxyalkanoates: a new generation of biotechnologically produced biodegradable polymers
Roy, I. and Philip, S.E. 2008. Polyhydroxyalkanoates: a new generation of biotechnologically produced biodegradable polymers. in: Richter, F.W. (ed.) Biotechnology: research, technology and applications New York Nova Science Publishers. pp. 1-48

Fabrication of a novel
Roy, I. and Philip, S.E. 2008. Fabrication of a novel. in: Richter, F.W. (ed.) Biotechnology: research, technology and applications New York Nova Science Publishers. pp. 1-48

Production of medium chain length polyhydroxyalkanoates using Pseudomonas species
Rai, R., Keshavarz, T. and Roy, I. 2008. Production of medium chain length polyhydroxyalkanoates using Pseudomonas species. 11th International Symposium on Biodegradable Polyesters. Massey University in Auckland, New Zealand 23 - 26 Nov 2008

Polyhydroxyalkanoate synthase in Bacillus cereus SPV, a class IV PHA synthase
Philip, S.E., Odell, M., Keshavarz, T. and Roy, I. 2008. Polyhydroxyalkanoate synthase in Bacillus cereus SPV, a class IV PHA synthase. 11th International Symposium on Biodegradable Polyesters. Massey University in Auckland, New Zealand 23 - 26 Nov 2008

Optimisation studies of multiple elicitor addition in microbial systems: P.Chrysogenum and B.Lichiniformis
Nair, R.R., Murphy, T., Roy, I., Harrop, A., Dixon, K. and Keshavarz, T. 2008. Optimisation studies of multiple elicitor addition in microbial systems: P.Chrysogenum and B.Lichiniformis. in: Marino, G., Bardone, E. and Viglia, A. (ed.) IBIC2008 - 1st International Conference on Industrial Biotechnology AIDIC Servizi S.r.l..

Polyhydroxyalkanoate synthasis using Bacillus cereus SPV
Francis, L., Keshavarz, T. and Roy, I. 2008. Polyhydroxyalkanoate synthasis using Bacillus cereus SPV. COST Action 868: Biotechnical Functionalisation of Renewable Polymeric Materials: 2008 Annual Workshop (combined Working Group and Management Committee meeting). Varna, Bulgaria 18 -19 Sep 2008

Ratio of 5,6,7,8-tetrahydrobiopterin to 7,8-dihydrobiopterin in endothelial cells determines glucose-elicited changes in NO vs. superoxide production by eNOS
Crabtree, M.J., Smith, C.L., Lam, G., Goligorsky, M.S. and Gross, S.S. 2008. Ratio of 5,6,7,8-tetrahydrobiopterin to 7,8-dihydrobiopterin in endothelial cells determines glucose-elicited changes in NO vs. superoxide production by eNOS. American Journal of Physiology - Heart and Circulatory Physiology. 294 (4), pp. H1530-H1540. https://doi.org/10.1152/ajpheart.00823.2007

Large-scale production and efficient recovery of PHB with desirable material properties, from the newly characterised Bacillus cereus SPV
Valappil, S.P., Misra, S.K., Boccaccini, A.R., Keshavarz, T., Bucke, C. and Roy, I. 2007. Large-scale production and efficient recovery of PHB with desirable material properties, from the newly characterised Bacillus cereus SPV. Journal of Biotechnology. 132 (3), pp. 251-258. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbiotec.2007.03.013

Biodegradable polymer coated 45S5 Bioglassderived glass-ceramic scaffolds for bone tissue engineering
Bretcanu, O., Chen, Q., Misra, S.K., Boccaccini, A.R., Roy, I., Verne, E. and Brovarone, C.V. 2007. Biodegradable polymer coated 45S5 Bioglassderived glass-ceramic scaffolds for bone tissue engineering. European Journal of Glass Science and Technology Part A. 48 (5), pp. 227-234.

Effect of oligosaccharide elicitors on bacitracin A production and evidence of transcriptional level control
Keshavarz, T., Murphy, T., Roy, I., Harrop, A. and Dixon, K. 2007. Effect of oligosaccharide elicitors on bacitracin A production and evidence of transcriptional level control. Journal of Biotechnology. 131 (4), pp. 397-403. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbiotec.2007.07.943

Fabrication and characterization of biodegradable poly(3-hydroxybutyrate) composite containing Bioglass
Misra, S.K., Nazhat, S.N., Valappil, S.P., Moshrefi-Torbati, M., Wood, R.J.K., Roy, I. and Boccaccini, A.R. 2007. Fabrication and characterization of biodegradable poly(3-hydroxybutyrate) composite containing Bioglass. Biomacromolecules. 8 (7), pp. 2112-2119. https://doi.org/10.1021/bm0701954S1525-7797(07)00195-X

Novel application of oligosaccharides as elicitors for the enhancement of bacitracin A production in cultures of Bacillus licheniformis
Murphy, T., Parra, R., Radman, R., Roy, I., Harrop, A., Dixon, K. and Keshavarz, T. 2007. Novel application of oligosaccharides as elicitors for the enhancement of bacitracin A production in cultures of Bacillus licheniformis. Enzyme and Microbial Technology. 40 (6), pp. 1518-1523. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enzmictec.2006.10.030

Polyhydroxyalkanoates: biodegradable polymers with a range of applications
Philip, S.E., Keshavarz, T. and Roy, I. 2007. Polyhydroxyalkanoates: biodegradable polymers with a range of applications. Journal of Chemical Technology and Biotechnology. 82 (3), pp. 233-247. https://doi.org/10.1002/jctb.1667

Poly(3- hydroxybutyrate)/Bioglass® composite films containing carbon nanotubes
Misra, S.K., Watts, P.C.P., Valappil, S.P., Silva, S.R.P., Boccaccini, A.R. and Roy, I. 2007. Poly(3- hydroxybutyrate)/Bioglass® composite films containing carbon nanotubes. Nanotechnology. 18 (7), p. 075701. https://doi.org/10.1088/0957-4484/18/7/075701

C-reactive protein and asymmetric dimethylarginine: markers or mediators in cardiovascular disorders?
Smith, C.L. 2007. C-reactive protein and asymmetric dimethylarginine: markers or mediators in cardiovascular disorders? Current Pharmaceutical Design. 13 (16), pp. 1619-1629. https://doi.org/10.2174/138161207780831338

PHA biosynthesis in Bacillus cereus SPV and its applications
Roy, I., Valappil, S.P., Misra, S.K. and Boccaccini, A.R. 2007. PHA biosynthesis in Bacillus cereus SPV and its applications. COST Action 868: Biotechnical Functionalisation of Renewable Polymeric Materials: first annual workshop. Graz, Austria 12 - 14 Sep 2007

PHA Biosynthesis in Bacillus cereus SPV
Roy, I., Philip, S.E., Rai, R. and Valappil, S.P. 2007. PHA Biosynthesis in Bacillus cereus SPV. International Conference on Biodegradable Polymers: their production, characterisation and application. SCI, London 10 Dec 2007

Production of Polyhydroxyalkanoates from Bacillus cereus SPV under different nutrient limiting conditions
Rai, R., Padinhara, S.V., Keshavarz, T. and Roy, I. 2007. Production of Polyhydroxyalkanoates from Bacillus cereus SPV under different nutrient limiting conditions. COST Action 868: Biotechnical Functionalisation of Renewable Polymeric Materials: first annual workshop. Graz, Austria 12 - 14 Sep 2007

Production of medium chain length polyhydroxyalkanoates using pseudomonas species UOW0417398
Rai, R., Keshavarz, T. and Roy, I. 2007. Production of medium chain length polyhydroxyalkanoates using pseudomonas species UOW0417398. International Conference on Biodegradable Polymers: their production, characterisation and application. SCI, London 10 Dec 2007

Polyhydroxy-alkanoates - the biodegradable polymers
Philip, S.E., Odell, M., Keshavarz, T. and Roy, I. 2007. Polyhydroxy-alkanoates - the biodegradable polymers. International Conference on Biodegradable Polymers: their production, characterisation and application. SCI, London 10 Dec 2007

Biosynthesis of polyhydroxyalkanoates and their applications
Francis, L., Keshavarz, T. and Roy, I. 2007. Biosynthesis of polyhydroxyalkanoates and their applications. International Conference on Biodegradable Polymers: their production, characterisation and application. SCI, London 10 Dec 2007

Polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) biosynthesis from structurally unrelated carbon sources by a newly characterized Bacillus spp
Valappil, S.P., Peiris, D., Langley, G.J., Herniman, J.M., Boccaccini, A.R., Bucke, C. and Roy, I. 2007. Polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) biosynthesis from structurally unrelated carbon sources by a newly characterized Bacillus spp. Journal of Biotechnology. 127 (3), pp. 475-487. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbiotec.2006.07.015

Polyhydroxyalkanoates in Gram-positive bacteria: insights from the genera Bacillus and Streptomyces
Valappil, S.P., Boccaccini, A.R., Bucke, C. and Roy, I. 2007. Polyhydroxyalkanoates in Gram-positive bacteria: insights from the genera Bacillus and Streptomyces. Antonie van Leeuwenhoek. 91 (1), pp. 1-17. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10482-006-9095-5

Interactions between cell surface protein disulphide isomerase and S-nitrosoglutathione during nitric oxide delivery
Shah, C.M., Bell, S.E., Locke, I.C., Chowdrey, H.S. and Gordge, M.P. 2007. Interactions between cell surface protein disulphide isomerase and S-nitrosoglutathione during nitric oxide delivery. Nitric Oxide. 16 (1), pp. 135-142. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.niox.2006.08.001

Disruption of methylarginine metabolism impairs vascular homeostasis
Leiper, J.M., Nandi, M., Torondel, B., Murray-Rust, J., Malaki, M., O'Hara, B., Rossiter, S., Anthony, S., Madhani, M., Selwood, D.L., Smith, C.L., Wojciak-Stothard, B., Rudiger, A., Stidwill, R., McDonald, N.Q. and Vallance, P. 2007. Disruption of methylarginine metabolism impairs vascular homeostasis. Nature Medicine. 13 (2), pp. 198-203. https://doi.org/10.1038/nm1543

The corticotrophin-releasing factor-like peptide urocortin reverses key deficits in two rodent models of Parkinson's disease
Abuirmeileh, A., Lever, R., Kingsbury, A.E., Lees, A.J., Locke, I.C., Knight, R.A., Chowdrey, H.S., Biggs, C.S. and Whitton, P.S. 2007. The corticotrophin-releasing factor-like peptide urocortin reverses key deficits in two rodent models of Parkinson's disease. European Journal of Neuroscience. 26 (2), pp. 417-423. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1460-9568.2007.05653.x

Biomedical applications of polyhydroxyalkanoates: an overview of animal testing and in vivo responses
Valappil, S.P., Misra, S.K., Boccaccini, A.R. and Roy, I. 2006. Biomedical applications of polyhydroxyalkanoates: an overview of animal testing and in vivo responses. Expert Review of Medical Devices. 3 (6), pp. 853-868. https://doi.org/10.1586/17434440.3.6.853

Nanoindentation testing of biodegradabale polymers
Wood, R.J.K., Dan, S., Moshrefi-Torbati, M., Misra, S.K., Valappil, S.P., Boccaccini, A.R. and Roy, I. 2006. Nanoindentation testing of biodegradabale polymers. Proceedings of CAMTEC Workshop. University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK 11 Apr 2006

PHA biosynthesis in Bacillus cereus SPV and its applications
Roy, I., Valappil, S.P., Misra, S.K. and Boccaccini, A.R. 2006. PHA biosynthesis in Bacillus cereus SPV and its applications. Proceedings of the International Symposium on Biological Polyesters. Minneapolis, USA 27 - 31 Aug 2006

Polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA)/inorganic phase composites for tissue engineering applications
Misra, S.K., Valappil, S.P., Roy, I. and Boccaccini, A.R. 2006. Polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA)/inorganic phase composites for tissue engineering applications. Biomacromolecules. 7 (8), pp. 2250-2257. https://doi.org/10.1021/bm060317c

Development of polyhydroxyalkanoates/Bioglass® composite tissue scaffolds for tissue engineering applications
Misra, S.K., Valappil, S.P., Nazhat, S.N., Moshrefi-Torbati, M., Roy, I. and Boccaccini, A.R. 2006. Development of polyhydroxyalkanoates/Bioglass® composite tissue scaffolds for tissue engineering applications. Proceedings of the 20th European Conference on Biomaterials, European Society of Biomaterials. Nantes, FRANCE 27 Sep - 01 Oct 2006

From bacteria to tissue engineering applications-usage of polyhydroxyalkanoates for biomedical applications
Misra, S.K., Nazhat, S.N., Torbati, M.M., Silva, S.R.P., Roy, I. and Boccaccini, A.R. 2006. From bacteria to tissue engineering applications-usage of polyhydroxyalkanoates for biomedical applications. Proceedings of the International Conference on the Design of Biomaterials. Kanpur, India 08 - 11 Dec 2006

Biological activity of industrial wood and bark waste from Pinus nigra
Curras Lino, M., Radman, R., Bertaud, F., Nisula, L., Lenon, G., Holbom, B., Locke, I.C., Thompson, S. and Keshavarz, T. 2006. Biological activity of industrial wood and bark waste from Pinus nigra. in: Actual problems of creation of new medicinal preparations of natural origin: the 10th international congress PHYTOPHARM 2006, St.-Petersburg, June 27-30, 2006: proceedings of congress St Petersburg, Russia PHYTOPHARM. pp. 401-403

Cytotoxicity of clove (Syzygium aromaticum) oil and its major components to human skin cells
Prashar, A., Locke, I.C. and Evans, C.S. 2006. Cytotoxicity of clove (Syzygium aromaticum) oil and its major components to human skin cells. Cell Proliferation. 39 (4), pp. 241-248. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2184.2006.00384.x

Polyhydroxyalkanoate synthases: the enzymes involved in biodegradable polymer synthesis
Valappil, S.P., Philip, S.E., Odell, M., Keshavarz, T. and Roy, I. 2005. Polyhydroxyalkanoate synthases: the enzymes involved in biodegradable polymer synthesis. Proceedings of Frontiers in Chemical Biology: Mechanistic Enzymology and Biocatalysis. Exeter, UK 31 Aug - 02 Sep 2005

Effect of recovery process on the physical and mechanical properties of Polyhydroxybutyrate (PHB) extracted from a newly isolated Bacillus sp.
Valappil, S.P., Misra, S.K., Boccaccini, A.R. and Bucke, C. 2005. Effect of recovery process on the physical and mechanical properties of Polyhydroxybutyrate (PHB) extracted from a newly isolated Bacillus sp. Proceedings of the UKSB annual meeting, Nottingham, UK. Nottingham, UK 2005

Large scale production of P(3HB) from newly isolated Bacillus sp.
Valappil, S.P., Keshavarz, T., Bucke, C. and Roy, I. 2005. Large scale production of P(3HB) from newly isolated Bacillus sp. Proceedings of the 1st International Conference on Environmental Industrial and Applied Microbiology. Badajoz, Spain 15 - 18 Mar 2005

Effect of various carbon sources on the production of PHAs from the newly isolated Bacillus sp.
Valappil, S.P., Bucke, C. and Roy, I. 2005. Effect of various carbon sources on the production of PHAs from the newly isolated Bacillus sp. Proceedings of the International Union of Microbiological Societies Congress, IUMS. San Fransisco, USA 23 - 28 Jul 2005

Pathophysiological concentrations of ADMA alter human coronary artery endothelial cell gene expression: an insight into the pathophysiological significance of raised plasma ADMA levels
Smith, C.L., Anthony, S., Malaki, M., Hubank, M., Leiper, J.M. and Vallance, P. 2005. Pathophysiological concentrations of ADMA alter human coronary artery endothelial cell gene expression: an insight into the pathophysiological significance of raised plasma ADMA levels. in: Boger, R., Fleming, I. and Waltenberger, J. (ed.) Vascular Biology and Medicine: 3rd European Meeting, Hamburg, September 2005, abstracts Germany Karger.

Interactions between cell surface protein disulphide isomerase and S-nitrosoglutathione during nitric oxide delivery into MEG-01 megakaryocytes
Shah, C.M., Walters, S.E., Locke, I.C., Chowdrey, H.S. and Gordge, M.P. 2005. Interactions between cell surface protein disulphide isomerase and S-nitrosoglutathione during nitric oxide delivery into MEG-01 megakaryocytes. Ireland-UK Platelet Conference 2005. Dublin, Ireland 04-06 Sep 2005

Potential therapeutic benefit of novel DDAH inhibitors for the treatment of endotoxemia
Nandi, M., Rossiter, S., Torondel, B., Malaki, M., Smith, C.L., Stidwill, R., Leiper, J.M. and Vallance, P. 2005. Potential therapeutic benefit of novel DDAH inhibitors for the treatment of endotoxemia. in: Boger, R., Fleming, I. and Waltenberger, J. (ed.) Vascular Biology and Medicine: 3rd European Meeting, Hamburg, September 2005, abstracts Germany Karger.

Towards unravelling the elicitation mechanism in cultures of Penicillium chrysogenin: Chrysogenin elicitation
Nair, R.R., Radman, R., Roy, I., Bucke, C. and Keshavarz, T. 2005. Towards unravelling the elicitation mechanism in cultures of Penicillium chrysogenin: Chrysogenin elicitation. in: Pierucci, S. (ed.) 7th Italian Conference on Chemical and Process Engineering: ICheaP 7, May 15-16, 2005, Giardini Di Naxos, Italy Italy Associazione Italiana Di Ingegneria Chimica.

Natural biodegradable polymers from the Polyhydroxyalkanoate family emerging as a promising material for biomedical applications
Misra, S.K., Boccaccini, A.R., Valappil, S.P. and Roy, I. 2005. Natural biodegradable polymers from the Polyhydroxyalkanoate family emerging as a promising material for biomedical applications. Proceedings of 'a Forecast of the Future for Biomaterials' Professor Larry L. Hench Retirement Symposium. London, UK 29 - 30 Sep 2005

Evidence of systemic and pulmonary endothelial dysfunction in the Dimethylarginine Dimethylaminohydrolase I (DDAH I+/-) heterozygous knockout mouse
Malaki, M., Nandi, M., Madhani, M., Gill, H., Smith, C.L., Leiper, J.M. and Vallance, P. 2005. Evidence of systemic and pulmonary endothelial dysfunction in the Dimethylarginine Dimethylaminohydrolase I (DDAH I+/-) heterozygous knockout mouse. in: Boger, R., Fleming, I. and Waltenberger, J. (ed.) Vascular Biology and Medicine: 3rd European Meeting, Hamburg, September 2005, abstracts Germany Karger.

Dimethylarginine dimethylaminohydrolase I (DDAH I) heterozygous knockout mice display a cardiovascular phenotype consisting of pulmonary and systemic endothelial dysfunction
Malaki, M., Nandi, M., Madhani, M., Gill, H., Smith, C.L., Leiper, J.M. and Vallance, P. 2005. Dimethylarginine dimethylaminohydrolase I (DDAH I) heterozygous knockout mice display a cardiovascular phenotype consisting of pulmonary and systemic endothelial dysfunction. British Pharmaceutical Society Summer Meeting. Cambridge, UK 06-08 Jul 2005

The metabolic role of methymalonyl CoA mutase in Escherichia coli
Kannan, S.M., Dwek, M., Bucke, C. and Roy, I. 2005. The metabolic role of methymalonyl CoA mutase in Escherichia coli. Proceedings of Viteomics: structure and function of vitamins and cofactors. Cambridge, UK 2005

Polysaccharides and polysaccharide-modifying enzymes in Ganoderma species
Chouiter, R., Roy, I. and Bucke, C. 2005. Polysaccharides and polysaccharide-modifying enzymes in Ganoderma species. Proceedings of the 13th European Carbohydrate Symposium. Bratislava, Slovakia 21 - 26 Aug 2005

Polysaccharide-modifying enzymes from Ganoderma species and their applications
Chouiter, R., Roy, I. and Bucke, C. 2005. Polysaccharide-modifying enzymes from Ganoderma species and their applications. Proceedings of the 1st International Conference on Environmental Industrial and Applied Microbiology. Badajoz, Spain 15 - 18 Mar 2005

Phylogenetic relationships between Basidiomycetes believed to be Ganoderma species based on distance analysis of their 5.8S, ITS1 and ITS2 rDNA sequences
Chouiter, R., Roy, I. and Bucke, C. 2005. Phylogenetic relationships between Basidiomycetes believed to be Ganoderma species based on distance analysis of their 5.8S, ITS1 and ITS2 rDNA sequences. Proceedings of the 1st International Conference on Environmental Industrial and Applied Microbiology. Badajoz, Spain 15 - 18 Mar 2005

Evidence for a neuroprotective role of the CRH-like peptide, urocortin, in the 6-hydroxydopamine treated rat
Biggs, C.S., Locke, I.C., Knight, R.A., Chowdrey, H.S. and Whitton, P.S. 2005. Evidence for a neuroprotective role of the CRH-like peptide, urocortin, in the 6-hydroxydopamine treated rat. 18th National Meeting of the British Neuroscience Association. Brighton, UK 03-06 Apr 2005

Urocortin attenuates key indicators of nigrostriatal pathway destruction in a rat hemiparkinsonian model
Biggs, C.S., Abuirmeileh, A., Locke, I.C., Knight, R.A., Chowdrey, H.S. and Whitton, P.S. 2005. Urocortin attenuates key indicators of nigrostriatal pathway destruction in a rat hemiparkinsonian model. Proceedings of the British Pharmacological Society. 3 (4).

Cardiovascular tests: use & limits of biochemical markers - therapeutic measurements of ADMA involved in cardiovascular disorders
Smith, C.L. and Vallance, P. 2005. Cardiovascular tests: use & limits of biochemical markers - therapeutic measurements of ADMA involved in cardiovascular disorders. Current Pharmaceutical Design. 11 (17), pp. 2177-2185. https://doi.org/10.2174/1381612054367364

Selective substrate-based inhibitors of mammalian dimethylarginine dimethylaminohydrolase
Rossiter, S., Smith, C.L., Malaki, M., Nandi, M., Gill, H., Leiper, J.M., Vallance, P. and Selwood, D.L. 2005. Selective substrate-based inhibitors of mammalian dimethylarginine dimethylaminohydrolase. Journal of Medicinal Chemistry. 48 (14), pp. 1670-1678. https://doi.org/10.1021/jm050187a

Effects of ADMA upon gene expression: an insight into the pathophysiological significance of raised plasma ADMA
Smith, C.L., Anthony, S., Hubank, M., Leiper, J.M. and Vallance, P. 2005. Effects of ADMA upon gene expression: an insight into the pathophysiological significance of raised plasma ADMA. PLoS Medicine. 2 (10), pp. 1031-1043. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pmed.0020264

Effects of low dose ADMA on gene expression in human coronary artery endothelial cells
Smith, C.L., Leiper, J.M. and Vallance, P. 2004. Effects of low dose ADMA on gene expression in human coronary artery endothelial cells. Nitric Oxide: Biology and Chemistry. 11 (1), p. 59. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.niox.2004.07.003

Restoration of nitric oxide production by N-hydroxy-L-arginine in endothelial cells with NO deficiency triggered by elevated glucose
Crabtree, M.J., Smith, C.L. and Gross, S.S. 2004. Restoration of nitric oxide production by N-hydroxy-L-arginine in endothelial cells with NO deficiency triggered by elevated glucose. Nitric Oxide: Biology and Chemistry. 11 (1), p. 65. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.niox.2004.07.003

‘Identification and isolation of polyhydroalkanoates and cloning of PHA biosynthetic genes from Bacillus cereus SPV
Valappil, S.P., Bucke, C. and Roy, I. 2004. ‘Identification and isolation of polyhydroalkanoates and cloning of PHA biosynthetic genes from Bacillus cereus SPV. Proceedings of the International Symposium on Biological Polyesters, ISBP. Beijing, China 22 - 28 Aug 2004

Biosynthesis of polyhydroxyalkanoic acids by Streptomyces coelicolor
Valappil, S.P., Bhatia, Y., Bucke, C. and Roy, I. 2004. Biosynthesis of polyhydroxyalkanoic acids by Streptomyces coelicolor. e-Polymers.

Effects of low dose ADMA on gene expression in human coronary artery endothelial cells
Smith, C.L., Leiper, J.M. and Vallance, P. 2004. Effects of low dose ADMA on gene expression in human coronary artery endothelial cells. 3rd International Conference on the Biology, Chemistry and Therapeutic Applications of Nitric Oxide: 4th Anuual Scientific Meeting of the Nitric Oxide Society of Japan. Nara, Japan 24-28 May 2004

Cell surface thiol modification by GSNO: a mechanism of nitric oxide delivery?
Shah, C.M., Locke, I.C., Chowdrey, H.S. and Gordge, M.P. 2004. Cell surface thiol modification by GSNO: a mechanism of nitric oxide delivery? 5th UK Nitric Oxide Forum. Edinburgh, UK 12/2004

Protein disulphide isomerase is involved in the delivery of NO from S-nitrosoglutathione into megakaryocytes
Shah, C.M., Locke, I.C., Chowdrey, H.S. and Gordge, M.P. 2004. Protein disulphide isomerase is involved in the delivery of NO from S-nitrosoglutathione into megakaryocytes. 3rd International Conference on the Biology, Chemistry and Therapeutic Applications of Nitric Oxide: 4th Anuual Scientific Meeting of the Nitric Oxide Society of Japan. Nara, Japan 24-28 May 2004 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.niox.2004.07.004

Protein disulphide isomerase is involved in the delivery of NO from S-nitrosoglutathione into megakaryocytes
Shah, C.M., Locke, I.C., Chowdrey, H.S. and Gordge, M.P. 2004. Protein disulphide isomerase is involved in the delivery of NO from S-nitrosoglutathione into megakaryocytes. Japan-UK Platelet Conference. Oxford, UK September 2004

Polyhydroxyalkanoate production by Bacillus cereus SPV
Roy, I. 2004. Polyhydroxyalkanoate production by Bacillus cereus SPV. Proceedings of the International Symposium on Biological Polyesters, ISBP. Beijing, China 22 - 28 Aug 2004

Establishment and analysis of 3-D collagen cultures of C-20/A4 chondrocytes
Petsa, A., Chowdrey, H.S., Knight, R.A., Afoke, A. and Locke, I.C. 2004. Establishment and analysis of 3-D collagen cultures of C-20/A4 chondrocytes. OARSI 2004 World Congress on Osteoarthritis. Chicago USA 12/2004 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.joca.2004.09.004

A CRH family peptide protects a human chondrocyte cell line against apoptosis
Intekhab-Alam, N.Y., Chowdrey, H.S., Knight, R.A., Locke, I.C. and Intekhab Alam, N.Y. 2004. A CRH family peptide protects a human chondrocyte cell line against apoptosis. OARSI 2004 World Congress on Osteoarthritis. Chicago USA 12/2004 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.joca.2004.09.004

Restoration of nitric oxide production by N-hydroxyarginine in endothelial cells with NO deficiency triggered by elevated glucose
Crabtree, M.J., Smith, C.L. and Gross, S.S. 2004. Restoration of nitric oxide production by N-hydroxyarginine in endothelial cells with NO deficiency triggered by elevated glucose. 3rd International Conference on the Biology, Chemistry and Therapeutic Applications of Nitric Oxide: 4th Anuual Scientific Meeting of the Nitric Oxide Society of Japan. Nara, Japan 24-28 May 2004

Carbohydrates and carbohydrate active enzymes in Ganoderma applanatum
Budala, S., Bucke, C. and Roy, I. 2004. Carbohydrates and carbohydrate active enzymes in Ganoderma applanatum. Proceedings of the 22nd International Carbohydrate Symposium. Glasgow, UK 23 - 27 Jul 2004

Cytotoxicity of lavender oil and its major components to human skin cells
Prashar, A., Locke, I.C. and Evans, C.S. 2004. Cytotoxicity of lavender oil and its major components to human skin cells. Cell Proliferation. 37 (3), pp. 221-229. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2184.2004.00307.x

Functional characteristics of the streptococcal deoxyribonuclease 'streptodornase', a protein with DNase activity present in the medicament Varidase
Locke, I.C. and Carpenter, B.G. 2004. Functional characteristics of the streptococcal deoxyribonuclease 'streptodornase', a protein with DNase activity present in the medicament Varidase. Enzyme and Microbial Technology. 35 (1), pp. 67-73. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enzmictec.2004.03.009

Rapid S-nitrosothiol metabolism by platelets and megakaryocytes
Shah, C.M., Locke, I.C., Chowdrey, H.S. and Gordge, M.P. 2003. Rapid S-nitrosothiol metabolism by platelets and megakaryocytes. Biochemical Society Transactions. 31 (6), pp. 1450-1452.

Dimethylarginine dimethylaminohydrolase activity modulates ADMA levels, VEGF expression, and cell phenotype
Smith, C.L., Birdsey, G.M., Anthony, S., Arrigoni, F.I., Leiper, J.M. and Vallance, P. 2003. Dimethylarginine dimethylaminohydrolase activity modulates ADMA levels, VEGF expression, and cell phenotype. Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications. 308 (4), pp. 984-989. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0006-291X(03)01507-9

5-Aminolevulinic acid synthase: mechanism, mutations and medicine
Shoolingin-Jordan, P., Al-Daihan, S., Alexeev, D., Baxter, R.L., Bottomley, S.S., Kahari, I.D., Roy, I., Sarwar, M., Sawyer, L. and Wang, S.F. 2003. 5-Aminolevulinic acid synthase: mechanism, mutations and medicine. Biochimica et Biophysica Acta: Proteins and Proteomics. 1647 (1-2), pp. 361-365. https://doi.org/10.1016/S1570-9639(03)00095-5

5-aminolevulinic acid synthase: mechanism, mutations and medicine
Shoolingin-Jordan, P., Al-Daihan, S., Alexeev, D., Baxter, R.L., Bottomley, S.S., Kahari, D., Roy, I., Sarwar, M., Sawyer, L. and Wang, S.F. 2003. 5-aminolevulinic acid synthase: mechanism, mutations and medicine. Biochimica et Biophysica Acta: Proteins and Proteomics. 1647 (1-2), pp. 361-366. https://doi.org/10.1016/S1570-9639(03)00095-5

Biosynthesis of medium chain length polyhydroxyalakanoic acids by Streptomyces coelicolor
Valappil, S.P., Bucke, C. and Roy, I. 2003. Biosynthesis of medium chain length polyhydroxyalakanoic acids by Streptomyces coelicolor. ICBP 2003. Proceedings of the 1st IUPAC International Conference on Bio-Based Polymers. Saitama, Japan 12 - 14 Nov 2003

Role of protein disulphide isomerase in NO delivery from S-nitrosothiols into megakaryocytes
Shah, C.M., Locke, I.C., Chowdrey, H.S. and Gordge, M.P. 2003. Role of protein disulphide isomerase in NO delivery from S-nitrosothiols into megakaryocytes. 4th UK Nitric Oxide Forum. University of Nottingham, UK December 2003

The behaviour of C-20/A4 chondrocytes in 3-D collagen gel cultures
Petsa, A., Afoke, A., Chowdrey, H.S., Knight, R.A., Harris, A. and Locke, I.C. 2003. The behaviour of C-20/A4 chondrocytes in 3-D collagen gel cultures. OARSI 2003 World Congress on Osteoarthritis. Berlin, Germany October 2003 https://doi.org/10.1016/S1063-4584(03)00192-4

A possible role of poly-3-hydroxybutyric acid in antibiotic production in Streptomyces
Verma, S., Bhatia, Y., Valappil, S.P. and Roy, I. 2002. A possible role of poly-3-hydroxybutyric acid in antibiotic production in Streptomyces. Archives of Microbiology. 179 (1), pp. 66-69. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00203-002-0500-9

Ion-dependency of the streptococcal deoxyribonuclease "streptodornase", an active constituent of the medicament Varidase
Locke, I.C. and Carpenter, B.G. 2002. Ion-dependency of the streptococcal deoxyribonuclease "streptodornase", an active constituent of the medicament Varidase. Enzyme and Microbial Technology. 31 (4), pp. 482-489. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0141-0229(02)00125-4

Biosynthesis of polyhydroxyalkanoates by Streptomyces coelicolor
Valappil, S.P., Bucke, C. and Roy, I. 2002. Biosynthesis of polyhydroxyalkanoates by Streptomyces coelicolor. Proceedings of the International Symposium on Biological Polyesters. Munster, Germany 22 - 26 Sep 2002

Effect of essential oils and their components on cell
Prashar, A., Veness, R., Locke, I.C. and Evans, C.S. 2002. Effect of essential oils and their components on cell. Future Trends in Phytochemistry. Gargnano, Italy

The redox status of bound pterin cofactor determines whether eNOS produces NO or superoxide anion: [3H] - BH4 binding studies provide insights into vascular pathophysiology
Jones, C.L., Vasquez-Vivar, J., Kalyanaraman, B., Griscavage-Ennis, J.M., Gross, S.S. and Smith, C.L. 2002. The redox status of bound pterin cofactor determines whether eNOS produces NO or superoxide anion: [3H] - BH4 binding studies provide insights into vascular pathophysiology. in: Milstien, S., Kapatos, G., Levine, R.A. and Shane, B. (ed.) Chemistry and biology of pteridines and folates: proceedings of the 12th International Symposium on Pteridines and Folates, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, M.D. Boston, USA Kluwer Academic Publishers. pp. 271-276

Activation and inactivation of neuronal nitric oxide synthase: characterization of Ca2+-dependent [125I]Calmodulin binding
Weissman, B.A., Jones, C.L., Liu, Q., Gross, S.S. and Smith, C.L. 2002. Activation and inactivation of neuronal nitric oxide synthase: characterization of Ca2+-dependent [125I]Calmodulin binding. European Journal of Pharmacology. 435 (1), pp. 9-18. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0014-2999(01)01560-6

Production of polyhydroxybutyrate by streptomyces
Verma, S. and Roy, I. 2001. Production of polyhydroxybutyrate by streptomyces. Proceedings of the Gordon Research Conference. Connecticut, USA 2001

Varidase: the science behind the medicament
Rutter, P.M., Carpenter, B.G., Hill, S.S. and Locke, I.C. 2000. Varidase: the science behind the medicament. Journal of Wound Care. 9 (5), pp. 223-226.

Chapter 10: Tetrahydrobiopterin: An Essential Cofactor of Nitric Oxide Synthase with an Elusive Role
Smith, C.L. 2000. Chapter 10: Tetrahydrobiopterin: An Essential Cofactor of Nitric Oxide Synthase with an Elusive Role. in: Ignarro, L.J. (ed.) Nitric Oxide: Biology and Pathobiology Elsevier. pp. 167-185

Carbon monoxide induces vasodilation and nitric oxide release but suppresses endothelial NOS
Thorup, C., Jones, C.L., Gross, S.S., Moore, L.C. and Goligorsky, M.S. 1999. Carbon monoxide induces vasodilation and nitric oxide release but suppresses endothelial NOS. American journal of physiology. 277 (6), pp. F882-F889.

A comparison of the characteristics of circulating anti-myeloperoxidase antibodies in vasculitis with those in non-vasculitic conditions
Locke, I.C., Leaker, B. and Cambridge, G. 1999. A comparison of the characteristics of circulating anti-myeloperoxidase antibodies in vasculitis with those in non-vasculitic conditions. Clinical and Experimental Immunology. 115 (2), pp. 369-376. https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1365-2249.1999.00809.x

Phosphorylation of the periplasmic binding protein in two transport systems for arginine incorporation in Escherichia coli K-12 is unrelated to the function of the transport system
Celis, R.T.F., Leadlay, P.F., Roy, I. and Hansen, A. 1998. Phosphorylation of the periplasmic binding protein in two transport systems for arginine incorporation in Escherichia coli K-12 is unrelated to the function of the transport system. Journal of Bacteriology. 180 (18), pp. 4828-4833.

Metabolic Engineering, a route to the production of novel products
Roy, I. 1998. Metabolic Engineering, a route to the production of novel products. Proceedings of the National Conference on Bioprocessing and R-DNA Technology. Central Drug Research Institute, Lucknow, India 27 - 28 Mar 1998

A comparison of the variable region genes of two human monoclonal antibodies to myeloperoxidase
Locke, I.C., Rahman, M.A.A. and Cambridge, G. 1998. A comparison of the variable region genes of two human monoclonal antibodies to myeloperoxidase. British Society for Immunology 6th Annual Meeting. Harrogate, UK 12/1998

Adjacent proline residues in the inhibitory domain of the Oct-2 transcription factor play distinct functional roles
Liu, Y.Z., Lee, I.K., Locke, I.C., Dawson, S. and Latchman, D. 1998. Adjacent proline residues in the inhibitory domain of the Oct-2 transcription factor play distinct functional roles. Nucleic Acids Research. 26 (10), pp. 2464-2472. https://doi.org/10.1093/nar/26.10.2464

An autoinhibitory control element defines calcium-regulated isoforms of nitric oxide synthase
Salerno, J.C., Harris, D.E., Irizarry, K., Patel, B., Morales, A.J., Smith, S.M.E., Martasek, P., Roman, L.J., Masters, B.S.S., Jones, C.L., Weissman, B.A., Lane, P., Liu, Q., Gross, S.S. and Smith, C.L. 1997. An autoinhibitory control element defines calcium-regulated isoforms of nitric oxide synthase. Journal of Biological Chemistry. 272 (47), pp. 29769-29777.

Purification of a streptococcal deoxyribonuclease by affinity chromatography based on a DNA-cellulose matrix
Locke, I.C., Cox, S.F. and Carpenter, B.G. 1997. Purification of a streptococcal deoxyribonuclease by affinity chromatography based on a DNA-cellulose matrix. Journal of Chromatography A. 788 (1-2), pp. 75-80. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0021-9673(97)00695-X

A Methylmalonyl-CoA mutase in Escherichia coli?
Roy, I. and Leadlay, P.F. 1997. A Methylmalonyl-CoA mutase in Escherichia coli? in: Ahmad, F. (ed.) Advances in gene technology: biomolecular design, form and function Nature Publishing Group.

Autoantibodies to myeloperoxidase in systemic sclerosis
Locke, I.C., Worral, J.G., Leaker, B., Black, C.M. and Cambridge, G. 1997. Autoantibodies to myeloperoxidase in systemic sclerosis. Journal of Rheumatology. 24 (1), pp. 86-89.

The masked cysteine residues in methylmalonyl-CoA mutase from Propionibacterium shermanii are essential for catalytic activity
Roy, I. 1996. The masked cysteine residues in methylmalonyl-CoA mutase from Propionibacterium shermanii are essential for catalytic activity. FEBS Letters. 394 (2), pp. 126-128. https://doi.org/10.1016/0014-5793(96)00897-6

Characteristics of antibodies to myeloperoxidase in vasculitic and non-vasculitic conditions
Locke, I.C., Leaker, B. and Cambridge, G. 1996. Characteristics of antibodies to myeloperoxidase in vasculitic and non-vasculitic conditions. American College of Rheumatology 60th National Scientific Meeting. Orlando, USA 10/1996

Characteristics of anti-myeloperoxidase autoantibodies in vasculitis and other conditions
Locke, I.C., Leaker, B. and Cambridge, G. 1996. Characteristics of anti-myeloperoxidase autoantibodies in vasculitis and other conditions. American Society of Nephrology 29th Annual Meeting. New Orleans, USA 11/1996

Autoantibodies to neutrophil granule proteins: pathogenic potential in vasculitis?
Locke, I.C. and Cambridge, G. 1996. Autoantibodies to neutrophil granule proteins: pathogenic potential in vasculitis? British Journal of Biomedical Science. 53 (4), pp. 302-316.

A human monoclonal anti-myeloperoxidase antibody can prime human neutrophils in vitro
Cambridge, G., Leaker, B., Locke, I.C., Noronha-Dutra, A. and Epperlein, M. 1996. A human monoclonal anti-myeloperoxidase antibody can prime human neutrophils in vitro. American Society of Nephrology 29th Annual Meeting. New Orleans, USA 11/1996

Autoantibodies to myeloperoxidase in systemic sclerosis
Worral, J.G., Locke, I.C., Leaker, B., Black, C.M. and Cambridge, G. 1995. Autoantibodies to myeloperoxidase in systemic sclerosis. British Society for Rheumatology Heberden Round 1995. Keele University, UK 9/1995

An automated method for the determination of deoxyribonuclease activity as exemplified by fractionation of the components of the medicament Varidase®
Locke, I.C., Ramsay, M.P., Hill, S.S. and Carpenter, B.G. 1993. An automated method for the determination of deoxyribonuclease activity as exemplified by fractionation of the components of the medicament Varidase®. The Journal of Automatic Chemistry. 15 242749.

Physical map location of the new Escherichia coli gene sbm
Roy, I. and Leadlay, P.F. 1992. Physical map location of the new Escherichia coli gene sbm. Journal of Bacteriology. 174 (17), pp. 5763-5764.

Automated analysis of the deoxyribonuclease active constituents of the medicament Varidase ®
Locke, I.C., Ramsey, M.P., Hill, S.S. and Carpenter, B.G. 1992. Automated analysis of the deoxyribonuclease active constituents of the medicament Varidase ®. IMLS XX Triennial Conference. Liverpool, UK 9/1992

Mechanism and structure of a coenzyme-B12 dependent enzyme
Roy, I., Patchett, M.L., Keep, N.H. and Leadlay, P.F. 1990. Mechanism and structure of a coenzyme-B12 dependent enzyme. Proceedings of the Royal Society of Chemistry Fifth International Symposium on the Mechanisms of Reactions in Solution. University of Kent, UK 02 - 06 Jul 1990

Purification of the seed lectin from Dolichos biflorus by chromatofocusing
Rogers, D.J., Locke, I.C., Gibbs, R. and Carpenter, B.G. 1990. Purification of the seed lectin from Dolichos biflorus by chromatofocusing. 12th International Lectin Conference. University of Davis, USA 9/1990

The expression of adenosylcobalamin dependent methylmalonyl-CoA mutase from Propionibacterium shermanii in Escherichia coli
McKie, N., Keep, N.H., Roy, I., Patchett, M.L. and Leadlay, P.F. 1989. The expression of adenosylcobalamin dependent methylmalonyl-CoA mutase from Propionibacterium shermanii in Escherichia coli. Proceedings of the Royal Society of Chemistry International Symposium on the Molecular Mechanisms in Bioorganic Processes. University of Newcastle upon Tyne, UK 17 - 20 Jul 1989