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Lee J Johnston is affiliated with the University of Minnesota in the United States and has contributed extensively to the field of Agricultural and Biological Sciences, with a particular focus on Animal Science and Zoology, Molecular Biology, and Nutrition and Dietetics. Their research spans topics such as Animal Nutrition and Physiology, Animal Behavior and Welfare Studies, and Gut Microbiota and Health.

Johnston's recent publications include multidisciplinary studies addressing gut microbiota interactions, nutritional science, and intestinal health. Notable papers include:

  • Dietary fiber-derived short-chain fatty acids: A potential therapeutic target to alleviate obesity-related nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (2021, Obesity Reviews)
  • Metabolites of microbiota response to tryptophan and intestinal mucosal immunity: A therapeutic target to control intestinal inflammation (2020, Medicinal Research Reviews)
  • Host-microbiome interactions: the aryl hydrocarbon receptor as a critical node in tryptophan metabolites to brain signaling (2020, Gut Microbes)
  • Dietary nutrients shape gut microbes and intestinal mucosa via epigenetic modifications (2020, Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition)
  • Gut microbiota-stem cell niche crosstalk: A new territory for maintaining intestinal homeostasis (2022, iMeta)

The scientist's work frequently appears in journals with a strong focus on animal science and food nutrition, including the Journal of Animal Science, Animals, Translational Animal Science, Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition, and the Journal of Equine Veterinary Science. The majority of their publications, totaling over 90, are focused on Agricultural and Biological Sciences, reflecting deep engagement in these disciplines.

Their collaborations indicate an active research network with frequent coauthors such as Pedro E Urriola, Andrés Gómez, Adrienne Hilbrands, G. C. Shurson, and Xi Ma, each contributing to multiple joint publications.

Johnston's research covers a variety of interrelated topics including Animal Nutrition and Physiology, Animal Behavior and Welfare Studies, Gut Microbiota and Health, Trace Elements in Health, Agriculture Sustainability and Environmental Impact, Meat and Animal Product Quality, and Ruminant Nutrition and Digestive Physiology.

Best Publications

  • Growth performance and carcass characteristics of grower-finisher pigs fed high-quality corn distillers dried grain with solubles originating from a modern Midwestern ethanol plant.

    M. H. Whitney;Gerald C Shurson;Lee J Johnston;D. M. Wulf

  • Tryptophan (Trp) modulates gut homeostasis via aryl hydrocarbon receptor (AhR)

    Meige Sun;Ning Ma;Ting He;Lee J. Johnston

  • Dietary fiber-derived short-chain fatty acids: A potential therapeutic target to alleviate obesity-related nonalcoholic fatty liver disease.

    Shumin Zhang;Jingwen Zhao;Fei Xie;Hengxun He

  • CIDR: A new progesterone-releasing intravaginal device for induction of estrus and cycle control in sheep and goats

    Jonathan E. Wheaton;Kristin M. Carlson;Harvey F. Windels;Lee J. Johnston

  • Effects of feeding diets containing increasing content of corn distillers dried grains with solubles to grower-finisher pigs on growth performance, carcass composition, and pork fat quality.

    G. Xu;Samuel K Baidoo;Lee J Johnston;D. Bibus

  • Characterization of luteinizing hormone secretion in the primiparous, lactating sow: relationship to blood metabolites and return-to-estrus interval.

    M. D. Tokach;J. E. Pettigrew;G. D. Dial;J. E. Wheaton

  • Metabolites of microbiota response to tryptophan and intestinal mucosal immunity: A therapeutic target to control intestinal inflammation.

    Jie Zhang;Jie Zhang;Shengwei Zhu;Ning Ma;Lee J. Johnston

  • Effects of a high-fiber diet and frequent feeding on behavior, reproductive performance, and nutrient digestibility in gestating sows.

    J. P. Holt;Lee J Johnston;Samuel K Baidoo;Gerald C Shurson

  • Host-microbiome interactions: the aryl hydrocarbon receptor as a critical node in tryptophan metabolites to brain signaling.

    Ning Ma;Ting He;Lee J. Johnston;Xi Ma

  • Effect of adding fat and(or) milk products to the weanling pig diet on performance in the nursery and subsequent grow-finish stages.

    M D Tokach;J E Pettigrew;L J Johnston;M Overland

  • Effects of dietary lysine intake during lactation on blood metabolites, hormones, and reproductive performance in primiparous sows.

    H. Yang;J. E. Pettigrew;Lee J Johnston;Gerald C Shurson

  • Valine requirement of the high-producing lactating sow.

    B T Richert;M D Tokach;R D Goodband;J L Nelssen

  • Dietary nutrients shape gut microbes and intestinal mucosa via epigenetic modifications.

    Jianmin Wu;Ying Zhao;Xian Wang;Lingchang Kong

  • Protective Ability of Biogenic Antimicrobial Peptide Microcin J25 Against Enterotoxigenic Escherichia Coli -Induced Intestinal Epithelial Dysfunction and Inflammatory Responses IPEC-J2 Cells.

    Haitao Yu;Xiuliang Ding;Lijun Shang;Xiangfang Zeng

  • Impact of dietary lysine intake during lactation on follicular development and oocyte maturation after weaning in primiparous sows.

    H. Yang;G. R. Foxcroft;J. E. Pettigrew;Lee J Johnston

  • Effects of increased dietary energy and protein during late gestation on mammary development in gilts.

    W. C. Weldon;A. J. Thulin;O. A. MacDougald;Lee J Johnston

  • The effects of feeding diets containing corn distillers dried grains with solubles, and withdrawal period of distillers dried grains with solubles, on growth performance and pork quality in grower-finisher pigs.

    G. Xu;Samuel K Baidoo;Lee J Johnston;D. Bibus

  • Moderate Dietary Protein Restriction Optimized Gut Microbiota and Mucosal Barrier in Growing Pig Model.

    Xiyue Chen;Peixia Song;Peixin Fan;Ting He

  • The behaviour, welfare, growth performance and meat quality of pigs housed in a deep-litter, large group housing system compared to a conventional confinement system

    Rebecca S. Morrison;Lee J. Johnston;Adrienne M. Hilbrands

  • Effect of soluble and insoluble fiber on energy digestibility, nitrogen retention, and fiber digestibility of diets fed to gestating sows

    J. A. Renteria-Flores;Lee J Johnston;Gerald C Shurson;Dan D Gallaher

  • Feeding By-Products High in Concentration of Fiber to Nonruminants 1

    Lee J. Johnston;Sally Noll;Antonio Renteria;Jerry Shurson

  • Dietary Corn Bran Fermented by Bacillus subtilis MA139 Decreased Gut Cellulolytic Bacteria and Microbiota Diversity in Finishing Pigs.

    Ping Liu;Jinbiao Zhao;Pingting Guo;Wenqing Lu

  • Persistence of zoonotic pathogens in surface soil treated with different rates of liquid pig manure

    Peter D Gessel;Neil C Hansen;Sagar M Goyal;Lee J Johnston

Frequent Co-Authors

Gerald C Shurson
Gerald C Shurson University of Minnesota
Samuel K Baidoo
Samuel K Baidoo University of Minnesota
Xi Ma
Xi Ma China Agricultural University
Brian J. Kerr
Brian J. Kerr Agricultural Research Service
Chi Chen
Chi Chen University of Minnesota
Sagar M. Goyal
Sagar M. Goyal University of Minnesota
Robert D. Goodband
Robert D. Goodband Kansas State University
Lihua Wang
Lihua Wang Chinese Academy of Sciences
Michael D. Tokach
Michael D. Tokach Kansas State University
Michael Ellis
Michael Ellis University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

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