Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Ezgi Ozen, Rada G. Mihaylova, Natalie J. Lord, Julie A. Lovegrove, Kim G. Jackson
Summary: Body mass index (BMI) plays an important role in the relationship between the APOLIPOPROTEIN (APO)E genotype and cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk. This study found that BMI modulates the effect of APOE on CVD risk markers and there may be interactions with body composition. The findings also suggest that diet might be a factor in this relationship.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2022)
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Jaime Sebastia-Rico, Jose M. Soriano, Noelia Gonzalez-Galvez, Jose Miguel Martinez-Sanz
Summary: The aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to describe the anthropometric, body composition, and somatotype characteristics of professional male soccer players and to compare the values reported according to different assessment methods and equations. Significant differences were found in height, fat mass, fat mass percentage, and fat-free mass when comparing different assessment methods. The study provides useful information for properly assessing the body composition of professional male soccer players.
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jaime Sebastia-Rico, Jose Miguel Martinez-Sanz, Noelia Gonzalez-Galvez, Jose M. Soriano
Summary: This research analyzed the body composition of male professional soccer players according to playing positions. The results can guide medical and technical staff in setting personalized training objectives for maximum performance. Body composition may vary depending on the playing position.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2023)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Michael C. Wong, Jonathan P. Bennett, Brandon Quon, Lambert T. Leong, Isaac Y. Tian, Yong E. Liu, Nisa N. Kelly, Cassidy McCarthy, Dominic Chow, Sergi Pujades, Andrea K. Garber, Gertraud Maskarinec, Steven B. Heyms, John A. Shepherd
Summary: This study evaluated the accuracy and precision of 3-dimensional optical (3DO) imaging in different subgroups. The results showed that a single 3DO body composition model produced accurate and precise body composition estimates that can be used on diverse populations.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF CLINICAL NUTRITION
(2023)
Letter
Radiology, Nuclear Medicine & Medical Imaging
Silvia Gonzalez-Gomez, Hernan Paez, Maria Monica Yepes, Camilo Soler
Summary: Ultrasound measurement of fat thickness and A/G ratio can be a practical solution where DXA is unavailable, but faces challenges in measuring fat thickness in overweight or obese patients.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF RADIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Silvia Stagi, Analiza M. Silva, Filipe Jesus, Francesco Campa, Stefano Cabras, Carrie P. Earthman, Elisabetta Marini
Summary: This study analyzed the relationship between body composition and bioelectrical variables in 6801 children and adolescents aged 8-20 years. The findings showed that classic and specific bioelectrical impedance vector analysis (BIVA) agreed well with the evaluation of body composition using dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) or bioimpedance spectroscopy (BIS), providing valuable tools for growth studies, malnutrition prevention, and athlete performance monitoring.
CLINICAL NUTRITION
(2022)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Morgan M. Roberts, Stephanie D. Perkins, Brian L. Anderson, Jason T. Sawyer, Terry D. Brandebourg
Summary: European heritage breeds, especially the Mangalica pig, exhibit superior qualities in terms of fatness and pork quality, making them suitable for niche markets in the United States. Comparisons between purebred Yorkshire, Blonde, Red, and Swallow-bellied Mangalica pigs revealed that purebred Mangalica pigs displayed better growth performance and carcass quality. Additionally, comparing meat quality indicators in purebred and crossbred pigs demonstrated that purebred Mangalica pork had superior attributes compared to crossbred pigs.
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Aline Alves Lopes, Luciano Albuquerque, Mayara Fontes, Daniella Rego, Francisco Bandeira
Summary: This study aims to evaluate body composition and its relationship with hormonal control in acromegaly, comparing the effectiveness of Bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) with dual X-ray absorptiometry (DXA), which is commonly used in current studies. The results show that there were no significant differences in body composition between patients with controlled and active disease. In patients with adequate hormonal control, there was preservation of muscle mass and a lower prevalence of metabolic comorbidities, such as type 2 diabetes (T2D) and high blood pressure (HBP).
FRONTIERS IN ENDOCRINOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Thibault Sutter, Francois Duboeuf, Roland Chapurlat, Bernard Cortet, Eric Lespessailles, Jean-Paul Roux
Summary: This study evaluated the intra- and inter-center variability of body composition measurements between Hologic Discovery models, finding good stability and accuracy within centers but significant variability between centers.Cross calibration and corrective factors are needed for multicentric studies adjustment.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Sumanto Haldar, Shalini Ponnalagu, Farhana Osman, Shia Lyn Tay, Long Hui Wong, Yuan Rong Jiang, Melvin Khee Shing Leow, Christiani Jeyakumar Henry
Summary: This study investigated the effects of Asian-based oil blends rich in unsaturated fats on body composition in older Asian women and found that increasing relative intakes of unsaturated fats may prevent fat mass gain and muscle mass loss associated with menopause.
FRONTIERS IN NUTRITION
(2022)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Silvia Stagi, Alfredo Irurtia, Joaquim Rosales Rafel, Stefano Cabras, Roberto Buffa, Marta Carrasco-Marginet, Jorge Castizo-Olier, Elisabetta Marini
Summary: The study aimed to analyze the association between specific bioelectric impedance vector analysis (BIVA) and dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) to assess segmental body composition, using DXA as the reference technique. Results showed a good agreement between DXA and BIVA, with specific BIVA demonstrating to balance the effect of body size on bioelectrical measurements in both whole and segmental approaches. Specific BIVA represents a promising technique for monitoring segmental body composition changes in sport science and clinical applications.
CLINICAL NUTRITION
(2021)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Meredith-Jones Kim, Haszard Jillian, Taylor Rachael, Waters Debra, Hogan Sean, Ramrakha Sandhya, Poulton Richie
Summary: Childhood fractures are associated with adult fractures, and repeat childhood fractures are associated with lower areal bone density in women. Identifying fracture-prone children can modify adult fracture risk management.
OSTEOPOROSIS INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Michael C. Wong, Jonathan P. Bennett, Lambert T. Leong, Isaac Y. Tian, Yong E. Liu, Nisa N. Kelly, Cassidy McCarthy, Julia M. W. Wong, Cara B. Ebbeling, David S. Ludwig, Brian A. Irving, Matthew C. Scott, James Stampley, Brett Davis, Neil Johannsen, Rachel Matthews, Cullen Vincellette, Andrea K. Garber, Gertraud Maskarinec, Ethan Weiss, Jennifer Rood, Alyssa N. Varanoske, Stefan M. Pasiakos, Steven B. Heymsfield, John A. Shepherd
Summary: Background: Recent advancements in 3-dimensional optical (3DO) imaging have provided more accessible and affordable opportunities for assessing body composition. This study aimed to evaluate the ability of 3DO in monitoring body composition changes across multiple intervention studies. Results showed that 3DO was highly sensitive in detecting body shape changes over time and could detect even small changes in body composition during intervention studies.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF CLINICAL NUTRITION
(2023)
Review
Physiology
Sergey G. Rudnev, Elena Z. Godina
Summary: Body composition research in Russia mainly relies on anthropometry and bioimpedance analysis, with achievements including comprehensive anthropometry in anthropological studies and ongoing mass population BIA measurements in health centers. Unresolved issues include the lack of validation studies using reference methods and the need for establishing local cut-offs for malnutrition and disease risks. Further development could be enhanced by establishing well-equipped Human Body Composition Units in major Russian research centers.
JOURNAL OF PHYSIOLOGICAL ANTHROPOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Desiree Lopez-Gonzalez, Jonathan C. K. Wells, Alicia Parra-Carriedo, Gladys Bilbao, Martin Mendez, Patricia Clark
Summary: This study evaluated the accuracy of different methods for estimating body composition in Mexican children and adolescents. The results showed a strong correlation between the methods and the 4-C model, indicating their clinical validity and utility. However, the results from different methods were not interchangeable, and the choice of method may depend on availability and specific clinical settings.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Garyfallia Kapravelou, Rosario Martinez, Jole Martino, Jesus M. Porres, Ignacio Fernandez-Figares
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Deise Aline Knob, Armin Manfred Scholz, Roberto Kappes, Wagner Bianchin Rodrigues, Dileta Regina Moro Alessio, Laiz Perazzoli, Bruna Paula Bergamaschi Mendes, Andre Thaler Neto
Summary: The study compared the nutritional intake, body condition score, body weight, milk composition, and other parameters in Holstein and crossbred Holstein x Simmental cows during the prepartum and postpartum periods. The results showed that the crossbred cows had higher body condition scores than Holstein cows, while milk yield and composition were similar between the two groups. Holstein cows experienced greater decrease in body condition scores postpartum.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED ANIMAL RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Lisa G. Hohmann, Tong Yin, Helen Schweizer, Isabella J. Giambra, Sven Konig, Armin M. Scholz
Summary: The study compared the effects of milk containing A1 or A2 beta-casein on health and growth parameters in dairy calves. Feeding A2 milk resulted in lower milk intake and softer feces, but similar weight gains and end weights compared to A1 milk, indicating potential benefits for the development of pre-weaned dairy calves.
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Deise Aline Knob, Andre Thaler Neto, Helen Schweizer, Anna C. Weigand, Roberto Kappes, Armin M. Scholz
Summary: The study compared Holstein cows, Simmental cows, and their crossbred offspring, finding that Simmental cows and cows with a higher proportion of Simmental genes performed better during the period of postpartum negative energy balance, while F1 crossbred cows showed the highest efficiency.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Teresa R. Wagner, Elena Ostertag, Philipp D. Kaiser, Marius Gramlich, Natalia Ruetalo, Daniel Junker, Julia Haering, Bjoern Traenkle, Matthias Becker, Alex Dulovic, Helen Schweizer, Stefan Nueske, Armin Scholz, Anne Zeck, Katja Schenke-Layland, Annika Nelde, Monika Strengert, Juliane S. Walz, Georg Zocher, Thilo Stehle, Michael Schindler, Nicole Schneiderhan-Marra, Ulrich Rothbauer
Summary: This study identified inhibitory nanobodies, generated a biparatopic nanobody with significant viral neutralization efficacy, and established a competitive multiplex binding assay for analyzing neutralizing immune responses. This method enables high-throughput screening and detailed analysis of neutralizing immune responses in infected or vaccinated individuals.
Article
Genetics & Heredity
Simon Jansen, Ulrich Baulain, Christin Habig, Faisal Ramzan, Jens Schauer, Armin Otto Schmitt, Armin Manfred Scholz, Ahmad Reza Sharifi, Annett Weigend, Steffen Weigend
Summary: This study identified potentially informative genes associated with bone strength and density in laying hens, with each gene having a relatively small effect but collectively playing a significant role in bone integrity. These genes are likely involved in critical metabolic pathways for bone stability.
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Maren Bernau, Sebastian Schwanitz, Lena Sophie Kreuzer, Armin Manfred Scholz
Summary: This study analyzed local tissue reactions in pigs following injection of an anti-GnRF product for immunocastration. Long-lasting inflammatory reactions were detected, highlighting the need for further research on the impact on animal welfare and carcass quality. Evaluation of needle length and post-slaughter inspection of injection sites are recommended for future studies.
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Christin Habig, Martina Henning, Ulrich Baulain, Simon Jansen, Armin Manfred Scholz, Steffen Weigend
Summary: The study conducted experiments on laying hens in different environments and species conditions, observed the keel bone damage situation, and identified some related factors, to some extent explaining the reasons for keel bone damage in laying hens.
Article
Immunology
Bjoern Traenkle, Philipp D. Kaiser, Stefania Pezzana, Jennifer Richardson, Marius Gramlich, Teresa R. Wagner, Dominik Seyfried, Melissa Weldle, Stefanie Holz, Yana Parfyonova, Stefan Nueske, Armin M. Scholz, Anne Zeck, Meike Jakobi, Nicole Schneiderhan-Marra, Martin Schaller, Andreas Maurer, Cecile Gouttefangeas, Manfred Kneilling, Bernd J. Pichler, Dominik Sonanini, Ulrich Rothbauer
Summary: The study developed novel single-domain antibodies specifically recognizing human CD4 and successfully visualized CD4(+) cells in vivo through techniques like optical imaging and positron emission tomography, providing potential means for monitoring personalized immunotherapy in cancer and inflammatory diseases.
FRONTIERS IN IMMUNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Funmilayo O. Fagbadebo, Philipp D. Kaiser, Katharina Zittlau, Natascha Bartlick, Teresa R. Wagner, Theresa Froehlich, Grace Jarjour, Stefan Nueske, Armin Scholz, Bjoern Traenkle, Boris Macek, Ulrich Rothbauer
Summary: This study developed Miro1-specific nanobodies as novel research tools and demonstrated their applications in proteomic and imaging studies. The dynamics of Miro1 in live cells were visualized and the nanobodies were further converted into degrons for targeted degradation of Miro1.
FRONTIERS IN MOLECULAR BIOSCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Maren Bernau, Ulrike Gerster, Armin Manfred Scholz
Summary: This study evaluates the optimum injection depth for intramuscular injections in pigs by using magnetic resonance imaging. It recommends different needle lengths for different age groups, and suggests the need for further research to obtain more data.
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Zaira Pardo, Ivan Mateos, Cristina Saro, Romulo Campos, Hector Arguello, Manuel Lachica, Maria Jose Ranilla, Ignacio Fernandez-Figares
Summary: Pigs are highly susceptible to heat stress and betaine and zinc have been used as nutritional mitigation strategies. This study found that betaine and zinc modified hindgut fermentation in heat-stressed pigs, increasing acetate and butyrate production. The abundance of certain bacterial groups was also affected. Further research is needed to confirm these results under in vivo conditions.
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Deise Aline Knob, Armin Manfred Scholz, Laiz Perazzoli, Bruna Paula Bergamaschi Mendes, Roberto Kappes, Dileta Regina Moro Alessio, Angela Fonseca Rech, Andre Thaler Neto
Summary: This study aimed to compare the feed efficiency and physiological parameters of Holstein and crossbred Holstein x Simmental cows in a confinement system during winter and summer. The results showed that crossbred cows have a similar feed efficiency as Holstein cows in a high-production system and can achieve the same production levels. Additionally, crossbred cows are better at dissipating body heat during heat-stress situations compared to purebred cows.
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Maren Bernau, Hannah Meckel, Theresa Doelle, Armin Manfred Scholz
Summary: This study evaluated foot lesions and claw horn growth of piglets from birth to the end of the suckling period and described the prevalence and extent in three different genetic lines. It was found that bruising and dorsal horn lesions reached maximum levels on the 7th day after birth, with German Landrace x Large White crossbreds showing the highest percentage of bruising and Pietrain x Pietrain-Duroc crossbreds showing the highest score for dorsal horn lesions on the day of birth.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Kristina J. H. Kleinwort, Roxane L. Degroote, Sieglinde Hirmer, Lucia Korbonits, Lea Lorenz, Armin M. Scholz, Stefanie M. Hauck, Cornelia A. Deeg
Summary: This study identified a deviant bovine immune phenotype characterized by excessive lymphocyte proliferation after polyclonal stimulation. Proteomic analysis revealed significant differences in the protein profiles between immune deviant and control lymphocytes after immune stimulation.
