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Citations
21328
World Ranking
3736
National Ranking
1852

Research.com Recognitions

  • 2019 - Animal Physiology and Endocrinology Award, American Society of Animal Science
  • 2017 - Animal Growth and Development Award, American Society of Animal Science
  • 2010 - Early Career Achievement Award, American Society of Animal Science

Overview

Min Du is affiliated with Washington State University in the United States. Their research spans multiple areas within medicine and biochemistry, genetics, and molecular biology, with a notable focus on molecular biology, physiology, genetics, nutrition, dietetics, and pharmacology. This diverse expertise is reflected in their extensive publication record and collaborations.

The scientist's work frequently appears in several publication venues, including:

  • Current Developments in Nutrition
  • The Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry
  • The FASEB Journal
  • Journal of Animal Science
  • Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition

Min Du has contributed to research on a variety of topics, prominently featured in their publications. These topics include:

  • Adipose Tissue and Metabolism
  • Birth, Development, and Health
  • Gut microbiota and health
  • Muscle Physiology and Disorders
  • Diet and metabolism studies
  • Glycosylation and Glycoproteins Research
  • Adipokines, Inflammation, and Metabolic Diseases

The scientist has collaborated extensively, frequently co-authoring with the following researchers:

  • Mei-Jun Zhu (55 joint works)
  • Jeanene M. de Avila (31 joint works)
  • Qiyu Tian (22 joint works)
  • Jun Seok Son (21 joint works)
  • Xueying Mao (17 joint works)

Min Du's recent publications include several papers with significant impact, such as:

  • "Key Genes Regulating Skeletal Muscle Development and Growth in Farm Animals," 2021, published in Animals
  • "Curcumin alleviates high-fat diet-induced hepatic steatosis and obesity in association with modulation of gut microbiota in mice," 2021, published in Food Research International
  • "Maternal exercise via exerkine apelin enhances brown adipogenesis and prevents metabolic dysfunction in offspring mice," 2020, published in Science Advances
  • "GR-mediated FTO transactivation induces lipid accumulation in hepatocytes via demethylation of m6A on lipogenic mRNAs," 2020, published in RNA Biology
  • "Effects of Maternal Exercise During Pregnancy on Perinatal Growth and Childhood Obesity Outcomes: A Meta-analysis and Meta-regression," 2021, published in Sports Medicine

Min Du's work has been recognized by several awards from the American Society of Animal Science, including the Early Career Achievement Award in 2010, the Animal Growth and Development Award in 2017, and the Animal Physiology and Endocrinology Award in 2019.

Best Publications

  • Whole-genome sequence of a flatfish provides insights into ZW sex chromosome evolution and adaptation to a benthic lifestyle

    Songlin Chen;Guojie Zhang;Changwei Shao;Quanfei Huang

  • Fetal programming of skeletal muscle development in ruminant animals.

    M. Du;J. Tong;J. Zhao;K. R. Underwood

  • Maternal nutrient restriction affects properties of skeletal muscle in offspring

    Mei J. Zhu;Stephen P. Ford;Warrie J. Means;Bret W. Hess

  • Effect of Maternal Nutrient Restriction in Sheep on the Development of Fetal Skeletal Muscle

    Mei Jun Zhu;Stephen P. Ford;Peter W. Nathanielsz;Min Du

  • Resveratrol induces brown-like adipocyte formation in white fat through activation of AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK) α1

    Songbo Wang;Xingwei Liang;Qiyuan Yang;Xing Fu

  • AMPK/α-Ketoglutarate Axis Dynamically Mediates DNA Demethylation in the Prdm16 Promoter and Brown Adipogenesis.

    Qiyuan Yang;Xingwei Liang;Xiaofei Sun;Lupei Zhang

  • Quality characteristics of pork patties irradiated and stored in different packaging and storage conditions

    D.U. Ahn;C. Jo;M. Du;D.G. Olson

  • Maternal Obesity, Inflammation, and Fetal Skeletal Muscle Development

    Min Du;Xu Yan;Jun F. Tong;Junxing Zhao

  • Cardiac contractile dysfunction in Lep/Lep obesity is accompanied by NADPH oxidase activation, oxidative modification of sarco(endo)plasmic reticulum Ca2+-ATPase and myosin heavy chain isozyme switch.

    S.-Y. Li;X. Yang;A. F. Ceylan-Isik;M. Du

  • Agonist-Induced Activation of Matrix Metalloproteinase-7 Promotes Vasoconstriction Through the Epidermal Growth Factor–Receptor Pathway

    Li Hao;Min Du;Ana Lopez-Campistrous;Carlos Fernandez-Patron

  • Control of Listeria monocytogenes Contamination in Ready-to-Eat Meat Products.

    Meijun Zhu;Min Du;Joseph Cordray;Dong Uk Ahn

  • Maternal obesity downregulates myogenesis and β-catenin signaling in fetal skeletal muscle

    Jun F. Tong;Xu Yan;Mei J. Zhu;Stephen P. Ford

  • AMPK improves gut epithelial differentiation and barrier function via regulating Cdx2 expression

    Xiaofei Sun;Qiyuan Yang;Carl J Rogers;Min Du

  • Meat Science and Muscle Biology Symposium: manipulating mesenchymal progenitor cell differentiation to optimize performance and carcass value of beef cattle

    M. Du;Y. Huang;A. K. Das;A. K. Das;Q. Yang

  • Maternal obesity up-regulates inflammatory signaling pathways and enhances cytokine expression in the mid-gestation sheep placenta

    M.J. Zhu;M. Du;P.W. Nathanielsz;P.W. Nathanielsz;S.P. Ford

  • Effect of Dietary Conjugated Linoleic Acid on the Growth Rate of Live Birds and on the Abdominal Fat Content and Quality of Broiler Meat

    M. Du;Dong U. Ahn

  • AMP-activated protein kinase signalling pathways are down regulated and skeletal muscle development impaired in fetuses of obese, over-nourished sheep

    Mei J. Zhu;Bin Han;Junfeng Tong;Changwei Ma

  • Intermuscular and intramuscular adipose tissues: Bad vs. good adipose tissues.

    Gary J Hausman;Urmila Basu;Min Du;Melinda Fernyhough-Culver

  • Influence of dietary conjugated linoleic acid on volatile profiles, color and lipid oxidation of irradiated raw chicken meat.

    M Du;D.U Ahn;K.C Nam;J.L Sell

  • Up-regulation of toll-like receptor 4/nuclear factor-κB signaling is associated with enhanced adipogenesis and insulin resistance in fetal skeletal muscle of obese sheep at late gestation.

    Xu Yan;Mei J. Zhu;Wei Xu;Jun F. Tong

Frequent Co-Authors

Dong U. Ahn
Dong U. Ahn Iowa State University
Peter W. Nathanielsz
Peter W. Nathanielsz University of Wyoming
Bret W. Hess
Bret W. Hess University of Wyoming
Benoit Viollet
Benoit Viollet Institut Cochin
Marc Foretz
Marc Foretz Université Paris Cité
Lupei Zhang
Lupei Zhang Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences
Werner G. Bergen
Werner G. Bergen Auburn University
Junya Li
Junya Li Institute of Animal Sciences
Victor P. Debattista
Victor P. Debattista University of Central Lancashire
Pedro Veiga Rodrigues Paulino
Pedro Veiga Rodrigues Paulino Universidade Federal de Viçosa

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