2013
Differential effects of hepcidin on heme and nonheme iron absorption in a rat model of iron overload
Cao C, Thomas C, Insogna K, O'Brien K. Differential effects of hepcidin on heme and nonheme iron absorption in a rat model of iron overload. The FASEB Journal 2013, 27: 634.18-634.18. DOI: 10.1096/fasebj.27.1_supplement.634.18.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchFe overloadMale Sprague-Dawley ratsWeeks of treatmentFe absorptionBi-weekly injectionsNonheme iron absorptionRed cell incorporationSprague-Dawley ratsLiver hepcidinDawley ratsRat modelRats inhibitsIron overloadRodent modelsIron absorptionAlternate daysRegulatory hormonesHepcidin transcriptsHepcidinFpn degradationRatsCell incorporationGreater associationDifferential effectsPorcine RBCs
2010
The Effect of Dietary Protein on Intestinal Calcium Absorption in Rats
Gaffney-Stomberg E, Sun BH, Cucchi CE, Simpson CA, Gundberg C, Kerstetter JE, Insogna KL. The Effect of Dietary Protein on Intestinal Calcium Absorption in Rats. Endocrinology 2010, 151: 1071-1078. PMID: 20147526, PMCID: PMC2840679, DOI: 10.1210/en.2009-0744.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsIntestinal Ca absorptionCa absorptionHigh-protein dietUrinary calciumBrush border membrane vesiclesProtein intakeFemale Sprague-Dawley ratsProtein dietProtein intake resultsIntestinal calcium absorptionDietary protein intakeHigh protein intakeSprague-Dawley ratsLow-protein groupHigh protein groupDietary protein effectsCalcium absorptionAcute increaseDawley ratsDuodenal mucosaIntake resultsRatsCa balanceTranscellular CaDietary protein
1996
Effects of continuous glucocorticoid infusion on bone metabolism in the rat
King CS, Weir EC, Gundberg CW, Fox J, Insogna KL. Effects of continuous glucocorticoid infusion on bone metabolism in the rat. Calcified Tissue International 1996, 59: 184-191. PMID: 8694896, DOI: 10.1007/s002239900107.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDEX treatmentBone metabolismUrinary calcium/creatinine ratioCalcium/creatinine ratioIntact parathyroid functionLevels of PTHSprague-Dawley ratsTartrate-resistant acid phosphataseParathyroid functionTime-dependent mannerCreatinine ratioSerum calciumBone turnoverContinuous administrationParathyroidectomized animalsSerum concentrationsSupraphysiologic dosesGlucocorticoid infusionDawley ratsFemoral weightHistomorphometric findingsBone massPTX animalsBone volumeDexamethasone
1992
Synthetic parathyroid hormone-like protein (1–74) is anabolic for bone in vivo
Weir E, Terwilliger G, Sartori L, Insogna K. Synthetic parathyroid hormone-like protein (1–74) is anabolic for bone in vivo. Calcified Tissue International 1992, 51: 30-34. PMID: 1393774, DOI: 10.1007/bf00296214.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBovine parathyroid hormoneSerum calciumParathyroid hormone-like proteinDaily subcutaneous injectionsPotent bone-resorbing agentHormone-related proteinDose-dependent increaseDry bone weightHighest dose levelHormone-like proteinBone-resorbing agentsBone dry weightLow dosage levelsHumoral hypercalcemiaParathyroid hormoneDihydroxyvitamin DMale SpragueDawley ratsSubcutaneous injectionHuman PTHrPBone calciumAnabolic agentsPTHrP actionDose levelsHigh doses