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Wallace  Yokoyama

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                        Healthy Processed Foods Research

                        




                        
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                            ProjectsPrevention of Obesity Related Metabolic Diseases by Bioactive Components of Food Processing Waste Byproducts and Mitigation of Food Allergies
                                                    In-House Appropriated
                                                                    (D)Accession Number: 438294Synergistic Combination of Polyphenolics with Probiotics for Enhanced Delivery,  Persistence and Functionality of Probiotic Bacteria
                                                    Reimbursable Cooperative Agreement
                                                                    (R)Accession Number: 441715Engineering Sustainable 3D Scaffolds for Enhancing Delivery and Growth of Probiotics in the Gut
                                                    Reimbursable Cooperative Agreement
                                                                    (R)Accession Number: 441757**Publications**
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                                                    will take you to the publication reprint.)Health benefits of upcycled romaine lettuce powder in mice’s metabolic syndrome
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Garcia-Rocha, K.F., Capaceta-Osuna, A., Ochoa-Acosta, A., Avena Bustillos, R.D., Osuna-Martinez, U., Cárdenas-Torres, F.I., Yokoyama, W.H., Mchugh, T.H., Teran-Cabanillas, E. 2023. Health benefits of upcycled romaine lettuce powder in mice’s metabolic syndrome. ACS Food Science and Technology. https://doi.org/10.1021/acsfoodscitech.3c00204.Milk fat globule membrane relieves fatigue via regulation of oxidative stress and gut microbiota in BALB/c mice
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Zou, X., Yokoyama, W.H., Liu, X., Wang, K., Hong, H., Lou, Y., Tan, Y. 2023. Milk fat globule membrane relieves fatigue via regulation of oxidative stress and gut microbiota in BALB/c mice. Antioxidants. 12(3). Article 712. https://doi.org/10.3390/antiox12030712.Whey protein hydrolysate renovates age-related and scopolamine-induced cognitive impairment
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Ding, N., Meng, H., Wu, C., Yokoyama, W.H., Hong, H., Luo, Y., Tan, Y. 2023. Whey protein hydrolysate renovates age-related and scopolamine-induced cognitive impairment. Nutrients. 15(5). Article 1288. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu15051228.Substitution of cooked kidney beans or ground beef in hypercholesterolemic high fat diets reduces plasma and liver lipids in hamsters
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Finley, J.W., Holliday, D., Kim, H., Alves Buongiorno, P.L., Shao, D., Bartley, G., Yokoyama, W.H. 2023. Substitution of cooked kidney beans or ground beef in hypercholesterolemic high fat diets reduces plasma and liver lipids in hamsters. Food Production, Processing, and Nutrition. 5. Article 20. https://doi.org/10.1186/s43014-023-00135-2.Health benefits of high protein and dietary fiber dry-fractioned brewery spent grain fines
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Inzunza-Soto, M., Avena Bustillos, R.D., Thai, T.T., Roman, V., Whitehill, L.J., Tam, C.C., Rolston, M.R., Aleman-Hidalgo, D.M., Teran-Cabanillas, E., Yokoyama, W.H., McHugh, T.H. 2022. Health benefits of high protein and dietary fiber dry-fractioned brewery spent grain fines. ACS Food Science and Technology. 2(12):1870-1878. https://doi.org/10.1021/acsfoodscitech.2c00255.Culinary history and health benefits of Brasenia schreberi leaf and hydrocolloids
                                                        

- (Book / Chapter)Yokoyama, W.H., Pan, J., Kim, H. 2022. Culinary history and health benefits of brasenia schreberi leaf and hydrocolloids. In: Kobori, M., Nabetani, H., Yokoyama, W., Liu, LS. Washoku, Japanese Food. ACS Symposium Series 1430. Washington, DC. American Chemical Society. p. 55-61. https://doi.org/10.1021/bk-2022-1430.ch005.Effects of kefir lactic acid bacteria-derived postbiotic components on high fat diet-induced gut microbiota and obesity
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Seo, K., Lee, H., Eor, J., Jeon, H., Yokoyama, W.H., Kim, H. 2022. Effects of kefir lactic acid bacteria-derived postbiotic components on high fat diet-induced gut microbiota and obesity. Food Research International. 157. Article 111445. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodres.2022.111445.Influence of drying methods on health indicators of brewers spent grain for potential upcycling into food products
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Thai, T.T., Avena Bustillos, R.D., Alves, P., Pan, J., Osorio-Ruiz, A., Miller, J.D., Tam, C.C., Rolston, M.R., Teran-Cabanillas, E., Yokoyama, W.H., McHugh, T.H. 2022. Influence of drying methods on health indicators of brewers spent grain for potential upcycling into food products. Applied Food Research. 2(1). Article 100052. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.afres.2022.100052.Health benefits of first and second extraction drum-dried pitted olive pomace
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Inzunza-Soto, M., Thai, T.T., Sinrod, A., Olson, D.A., Avena Bustillos, R.D., Li, X., Rolston, M.R., Wang, S.C., Teran-Cabanillas, E., Yokoyama, W.H., McHugh, T.H. 2021. Health benefits of first and second extraction drum-dried pitted olive pomace. Journal of Food Science. 86(11):4865-4876. https://doi.org/10.1111/1750-3841.15925.Quercetin ameliorates insulin resistance and restores gut microbiome in mice on high fat diets
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Tan, Y., Tam, C.C., Rolston, M., Alves, P., Chen, L., Meng, S., Hong, H., Chang, S.K., Yokoyama, W.H. 2021. Quercetin ameliorates insulin resistance and restores gut microbiome in mice on high fat diets. Antioxidants. 10(8). Article 1251. https://doi.org/10.3390/antiox10081251.Evaluation of cellular absorption and metabolism of ß-carotene loaded in nano-carriers after in vitro digestion
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Chen, L., Yokoyama, W.H., Tam, C.C., Tan, Y., Alves, P., Bartley, G., Zhong, F. 2021. Evaluation of cellular absorption and metabolism of ß-carotene loaded in nano-carriers after in vitro digestion. Journal of Agriculture and Food Chemistry. 69(32):9383-9394. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.jafc.1c02431.Cooked black turtle beans ameliorate insulin resistance and restore gut microbiota in C57BL/6J mice on high-fat diets
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Tan, Y., Tam, C.C., Meng, S., Zhang, Y., Alves, P., Yokoyama, W.H. 2021. Cooked black turtle beans ameliorate insulin resistance and restore gut microbiota in C57BL/6J mice on high-fat diets. Foods. 10(8). Article 1691. https://doi.org/10.3390/foods10081691.Effect of encapsulation on ß-carotene absorption and metabolism in mice
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Chen, L., Yokoyama, W.H., Alves, P., Tan, Y., Pan, J., Zhong, F. 2021. Effect of encapsulation on ß-carotene absorption and metabolism in mice. Food Hydrocolloids. 121. Article 107009. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodhyd.2021.107009.Effects of differences in resistant starch content of rice on intestinal microbial composition
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Wan, J., Wu, Y., Pham, Q., Li, R.W., Yu, L., Chen, M., Boue, S.M., Yokoyama, W., Li, B., Wang, T.T.Y. 2021. Effects of differences in resistant starch content of rice on intestinal microbial composition. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 69(28):8017-8027. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.jafc.0c07887.Modulating storage stability of binary gel by adjusting the ratios of starch and kappa-carrageenan
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Lui, B., Zhu, S., Zhong, F., Yokoyama, W.H., Huang, D., Li, Y. 2021. Modulating storage stability of binary gel by adjusting the ratios of starch and kappa-carrageenan. Carbohydrate Polymers. 268. Article 118264. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.carbpol.2021.118264.Collagen peptides with DPP-IV inhibitory activity from sheep skin and their stability to in vitro gastrointestinal digestion
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Wang, B., Zhe, Y., Yokoyama, W.H., Chiou, B., Chen, M., Lui, F., Zhong, F. 2021. Collagen peptides with DPP-IV inhibitory activity from sheep skin and their stability to in vitro gastrointestinal digestion. Food and Function. 42. Article 101161. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fbio.2021.101161.Konjac glucomannan molecular and rheological properties that delay gastric emptying and improve the regulation of appetite
                                                        

- (Review Article)Guo, L., Yokoyama, W.H., Chen, M., Zhong, F. 2021. Konjac glucomannan molecular and rheological properties that delay gastric emptying and improve the regulation of appetite. Food Hydrocolloids. 120. Article 106894. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodhyd.2021.106894.Effect of transglutaminase crosslinking on solubility property and mechanical strength of gelatin-zein nanocomposite films
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Ahammed, S., Liu, F., Wu, J., Khin, M., Yokoyama, W.H., Zhong, F. 2021. Effect of transglutaminase crosslinking on solubility property and mechanical strength of gelatin-zein nanocomposite films. Food Hydrocolloids. 116. Article 106649. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodhyd.2021.106649.Black, pinto and white beans lower hepatic lipids in hamsters fed high fat diets by excretion of bile acids
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Alves, P.L., Berrios, J.D., Pan, J., Yokoyama, W.H. 2020. Black, pinto and white beans lower hepatic lipids in hamsters fed high fat diets by excretion of bile acids. Food Production, Processing, and Nutrition. 2. Article 25. https://doi.org/10.1186/s43014-020-00039-5.Infusion of trans-resveratrol in micron-scale grape skin powder for enhanced stability and bioaccessibility
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Rai, R., Merrell, C., Yokoyama, W.H., Nitin, N. 2020. Infusion of trans-resveratrol in micron-scale grape skin powder for enhanced stability and bioaccessibility. Food Chemistry. 340. Article 127894. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodchem.2020.127894.Interactions in starch co-gelatinized with phenolic compound systems: effect of complexity of phenolic compounds and amylose content of starch
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Liu, B., Fang, Z., Yokoyama, W.H., Huang, D., Zhu, S., Li, Y. 2020. Interactions in starch co-gelatinized with phenolic compound systems: effect of complexity of phenolic compounds and amylose content of starch. Carbohydrate Polymers. 247. Article 116667. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.carbpol.2020.116667.Changing the landscape: an introduction to the AGFD technical program at the 258th ACS national meeting in San Diego
                                                        

- (Proceedings)Appell, M., Biswas, A., Chang, S, Chen, W., Cheng, H.N., Daily, J., F. Xuetong Fan, Granvogl, M., Guo, M., Ito, Y., Jin, T., Kobori, M., Leland, J.V., Liu, L.S., Luo, Y., MacMahon, S., Mahattanatawee, K., Nam, S., Osorio, C., Park, B., Ren, D., Sang, S., Shahidi, F., Tunick, M., Udenigwe, C.C. Wang, Q., Yokoyama, W.H., Yu, L., Zhang, Y., Zhu Y. 2020. Changing the landscape: an introduction to the Agricultural and Food Chemistry Technical Program at the 258th American Chemical Society National Meeting in San Diego. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry 68(46):12769-12772. DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.0c02809Effect of beta-carotene status in microcapsules on its in vivo bioefficacy and in vitro bioaccessibility
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Chen, X., Liang, R., Zhong, F., Yokoyama, W.H. 2020. Effect of beta-carotene status in microcapsules on its in vivo bioefficacy and in vitro bioaccessibility. Food Hydrocolloids. 106. Article 105848. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodhyd.2020.105848.Effect of the co-existing and excipient oil on the bioaccessibility of ß-carotene loaded oil-free nanoparticles
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Chen, L., Liang, R., Yokoyama, W.H., Alves, P., Pan, J., Zhong, F. 2020. Effect of the co-existing and excipient oil on the bioaccessibility of ß-carotene loaded oil-free nanoparticles. Food Hydrocolloids. 106. Article 105847. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodhyd.2020.105847.Synbiotic effect of whole grape seed flour and newly isolated kefir lactic acid bacteria on intestinal microbiota of diet-induced obese mice
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Seo, K., Kim, D., Yokoyama, W.H., Kim, H. 2020. Synbiotic effect of whole grape seed flour and newly isolated kefir lactic acid bacteria on intestinal microbiota of diet-induced obese mice. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 68(46):13131-13137. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.jafc.0c01240.Chemistry of pterostilbene and its metabolic effects
                                                        

- (Review Article)Kim, H., Seo, K., Yokoyama, W.H. 2020. Chemistry of pterostilbene and its metabolic effects. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.jafc.0c00070.Improvement of water resistance and ductility of gelatin film by zein
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Ahammed, S., Liu, F., Khin, M., Yokoyama, W.H., Zhong, F. 2020. Improvement of water resistance and ductility of gelatin film by zein. Food Hydrocolloids. 105. Article 105804. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodhyd.2020.105804.Overexpression of ribonucleotide reductase small subunit, RNRM, increases cordycepin biosynthesis in transformed cordyceps militaris
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Zhang, H., Wang, Y., Tong, X., Yokoyama, W.H., Cao, J., Wang, F., Peng, C., Guo, J. 2020. Overexpression of ribonucleotide reductase small subunit, RNRM, increases cordycepin biosynthesis in transformed cordyceps militaris. Journal of Natural Medicine. 18(5):393-400. https://doi.org/10.1016/S1875-5364(20)30046-7.Effect of high concentrated sucrose on the stability of osa-starch-based betacarotene microcapsules
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Chen, X., Liang, R., Zhong, F., Ma, J., John, N., Goff, D., Yokoyama, W.H. 2019. Effect of high concentrated sucrose on the stability of osa-starch-based betacarotene microcapsules. Food Hydrocolloids. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodhyd.2019.105472.Effects of rice with different amounts of resistant starch on mice fed a high-fat diet: attenuation of adipose weight gain
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Wan, J., Wu, Y., Pham, Q., Yu, L., Chen, M., Boue, S.M., Yokoyama, W.H., Li, B., Wang, T.T. 2019. Effects of rice with different amounts of resistant starch on mice fed a high-fat diet: attenuation of adipose weight gain. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.jafc.9b05505.Levels of fecal procyanidins and changes in microbiota and metabolism in mice fed high-fat diet supplemented with apple peel
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Elkahoui, S., Levin, C.E., Bartley, G.E., Yokoyama, W.H., Friedman, M. 2019. Levels of fecal procyanidins and changes in microbiota and metabolism in mice fed high-fat diet supplemented with apple peel. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 67(37):10352-10360. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.jafc.9b04870.Enzymatic degradation and bioaccessibility of protein encapsulated ß-carotene nano-emulsions during in vitro gastro-intestinal digestion
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Chen, L., Yokoyama, W.H., Liang, R., Zhong, F. 2019. Enzymatic degradation and bioaccessibility of protein encapsulated ß-carotene nano-emulsions during in vitro gastro-intestinal digestion. Food Hydrocolloids. 100. Article 105177. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodhyd.2019.105177.Hypolipidemic effects of dietary fibre from an artichoke by-product in syrian hamsters
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Villanueva-Suarez, M., Mateos-Aparicio, I., Perez-Cozar, M., Yokoyama, W.H., Redondo-Cuenca, A. 2019. Hypolipidemic effects of dietary fibre from an artichoke by-product in Syrian hamsters. Journal of Functional Foods. 56:156-162. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jff.2019.03.013.Antiobesity effect of prebiotic polyphenol-rich grape seed flour supplemented with probiotic kefir-derived lactic acid bacteria
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Cho, Y., Lee, H., Seo, K., Yokoyama, W.H., Kim, H. 2018. Antiobesity effect of prebiotic polyphenol-rich grape seed flour supplemented with probiotic kefir-derived lactic acid bacteria. Journal of Agricultural and Food Science. 66(47):12498-12511. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.jafc.8b03720.Influence of extruded lentil containing high chromium nutritional yeast on the main physiological factors associated with metabolic syndrome in rodent models
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Attaran, S., Yokoyama, W.H., Pan, J., Berrios, J.D. 2018. Influence of extruded lentil containing high chromium nutritional yeast on the main physiological factors associated with metabolic syndrome in rodent models. Food and Function. 9:5238-5244. https://doi.org/10.1039/C8FO00612A.Characterizations on the stability and release properties of ß ionone loaded thermosensitive liposomes (TSLs)
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Chen, L., Liang, R., Wang, Y., Yokoyama, W.H., Chen, M. 2018. Characterizations on the stability and release properties of ß ionone loaded thermosensitive liposomes (TSLs). Journal of Agriculture and Food Sciences. 66(31):8336-8345. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.jafc.7b06130.Dietary supplementation of potato peel powders prepared from conventional and organic russet and nonorganic gold and red potatoes reduces weight gain in mice on a high-fat diet
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Elkahoui, S., Levin, C.E., Bartley, G.E., Yokoyama, W.H., Friedman, M. 2018. Dietary supplementation of potato peel powders prepared from conventional and organic russet and nonorganic gold and red potatoes reduces weight gain in mice on a high-fat diet. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 66(24):6064-6072. doi:10.1021/acs.jafc.8b01987.Improved chemical stability and antiproliferative activities of curcumin-loaded nanoparticles with a chitosan chlorogenic acid conjugate

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Fan, Y., Yi, J., Zhang, Y., Yokoyama, W.H. 2017. Improved chemical stability and antiproliferative activities of curcumin-loaded nanoparticles with a chitosan chlorogenic acid conjugate. Journal of Agriculture and Food Sciences. 65:10812-10819.Antiobesity effect of exopolysaccharides isolated from kefir grains

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Lim, J., Kim, D., Chon, J., Seo, K., Yokoyama, W.H., Kim, H. 2017. Antiobesity effect of exopolysaccharides isolated from kefir grains. Journal of Agriculture and Food Sciences. 65:10011-10019.Endocytosis of corn oil-caseinate emulsions in vitro: impacts of droplet sizes
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Fan, Y., Zhang, Y., Yokoyama, W.H., Yi, J. 2017. Endocytosis of corn oil-caseinate emulsions in vitro: impacts of droplet sizes. Food Hydrocolloids. 7:349. https://doi.org/10.3390/nano7110349.Characteristics of annealed glutinous rice flour and its formation of fast-frozen dumplings

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Li, Y., Ding, G., Yokoyama, W.H., Zhong, F. 2017. Characteristics of annealed glutinous rice flour and its formation of fast-frozen dumplings. Journal of Cereal Science. 79:106-112.Development of ß-carotene-loaded organogel-based nanoemulsion with improved in vitro and in vivo bioaccessibility
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Fan, Y., Gao, L., Yi, J., Zhang, Y., Yokoyama, W.H. 2017. Development of ß-carotene-loaded organogel-based nanoemulsion with improved in vitro and in vivo bioaccessibility. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 65(30):6188-6194. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.jafc.7b02125.Effects of cyclodextrin glycosiltransferase modified starch and cyclodextrins on plasma glucose and lipids metabolism in mice

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Dura, A., Yokoyama, W.H., Rosell, C. 2017. Effects of cyclodextrin glycosiltransferase modified starch and cyclodextrins on plasma glucose and lipids metabolism in mice. Journal of Drug Design and Research. 4(5):1051.ß-Lactoglobulin-chlorogenic acid conjugate-based nanoparticle for delivery of (-)-epigallocatechin-3-gallate
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Yi, J., Fan, Y., Zhang, Y., Yokoyama, W.H. 2017. ß-Lactoglobulin-chlorogenic acid conjugate-based nanoparticle for delivery of (-)-epigallocatechin-3-gallate. RSC Advances. 7:21366-21374. https://doi.org/10.1039/C6RA28462K.Mice fed high-fat diets supplemented with peels of three apple varieties, Red delicious, Golden delicious, or Black Arkansas, have reduced weight and differences in gut microbiota (abstract)

- (Abstract Only)Friedman, M., Elkahoui, S., Sturges, D.G., Bartley, G.E., Levin, C.E., Yokoyama, W.H. 2017. Mice fed high-fat diets supplemented with peels of three apple varieties, Red delicious, Golden delicious, or Black Arkansas, have reduced weight and differences in gut microbiota (abstract). Meeting Abstract. 2017. Presented at the 253rd American Chemical Society National Meeting & Exposition, San Francisco.Solution blow spinning of food-grade gelatin nanofibers

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Liu, F., Avena-Bustillos, R.D., Bilbao-Sainz, C., Woods, R., Chiou, B., Wood, D.F., Williams, T.G., Yokoyama, W.H., Glenn, G.M., McHugh, T.H., Zhong, F. 2017. Solution blow spinning of food-grade gelatin nanofibers. Journal of Food Science. 82(6):1402-1411. doi: 10.1111/1750-3841.13710.A cell-based fluorescent assay to detect the activity of AB toxins that inhibit protein synthesis

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Cherubin, P., Quinones, B., Elkahoui, S., Yokoyama, W.H., Teter, K. 2017. A cell-based fluorescent assay to detect the activity of AB toxins that inhibit protein synthesis. Methods in Molecular Biology. 1600:25-26. doi:10.1007/978-1-4939-6958-6_3.Chardonnay grape seed flour ameliorates hepatic steatosis and insulin resistance via altered hepatic gene expression for oxidative stress, inflammation, and lipid and ceramide synthesis in diet-induced obese mice
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Seo, K., Bartley, G.E., Tam, C.C., Kim, H., Kim, D., Chon, J., Kim, H., Yokoyama, W.H. 2016. Chardonnay grape seed flour ameliorates hepatic steatosis and insulin resistance via altered hepatic gene expression for oxidative stress, inflammation, and lipid and ceramide synthesis in diet-induced obese mice. PLoS One. 11(12):E0167680. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0167680.Red cabbage microgreens lower circulating LDL, liver cholesterol and inflammatory cytokines in mice fed a high fat diet

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Jiang, X., Huang, H., Xiao, Z., Yu, L., Pham, Q., Yokoyama, W.H., Yu, L., Luo, Y., Wang, T.T. 2016. Red cabbage microgreens lower circulating LDL, liver cholesterol and inflammatory cytokines in mice fed a high fat diet. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 64(48):9161-9171.Niosomes consisting of Tween-60 and cholesterol improve the chemical stability and antioxidant activity of (-)-epigallocatechin gallate under intestinal tract conditions

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Liang, R., Cheng, L., Yokoyama, W.H., Williams, P., Zhong, F. 2016. Niosomes consisting of Tween-60 and cholesterol improve the chemical stability and antioxidant activity of (-)-epigallocatechin gallate under intestinal tract conditions. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 64(48):9180-9188.Preparation of stable Pickering emulsions with short, medium and long chain fats and starch nanocrystals and their in vitro digestion properties

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Liang, R., Jiang, Y., Yokoyama, W.H., Yang, C., Cao, G., Zhong, F. 2016. Preparation of stable Pickering emulsions with short, medium and long chain fats and starch nanocrystals and their in vitro digestion properties. RSC Advances. 6:99496-99504. doi: 10.1039/C6RA18468E.Preparation of zein fibers using solution blow spinning method

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Liu, F., Avena-Bustillos, R.D., Woods, R., Chiou, B., Williams, T.G., Wood, D.F., Bilbao-Sainz, C., Yokoyama, W.H., Glenn, G.M., McHugh, T.H., Zhong, F. 2016. Preparation of zein fibers using solution blow spinning method. Journal of Food Science. 81(12):N3015-N3025. doi: 10.1111/1750-3841.13537.Glycemic response to corn starch modified with cyclodextrin glycosyltransferase and its relationship to physical properties

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Dura, A., Yokoyama, W.H., Rosell, C. 2016. Glycemic response to corn starch modified with cyclodextrin glycosyltransferase and its relationship to physical properties. Plant Foods for Human Nutrition. 71(3):252-258. doi: 10.1007/s11130-016-0553-6.Tailoring physical properties of transglutaminase-modified gelatin films by varying drying temperature

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Liu, F., Antoniou, J., Li, Y., Ma, Y., Ma, J., Yokoyama, W.H., Zhong, F. 2016. Tailoring physical properties of transglutaminase-modified gelatin films by varying drying temperature. Food Hydrocolloids. 58:20-28.Identification of liver CYP51 as a gene responsive to circulating cholesterol in a hamster model

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Huang, H., Xie, Z., Yokoyama, W.H., Yu, L., Wang, T.T. 2016. Identification of liver CYP51 as a gene responsive to circulating cholesterol in a hamster model. Journal of Nutritional Science. doi: 10.1017/jns.2016.3eCollection2016.Properties of edible films based on pullulan-chitosan blended film-forming solutions at different pH

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Li, Y., Yokoyama, W.H., Wu, J., Ma, J., Zhong, F. 2015. Properties of edible films based on pullulan-chitosan blended film-forming solutions at different pH. RSC Advances. 5:105844-105850. doi: 10.1039/C5RA21876D.Bioactive polysaccharides and gut microbiome (abstract)

- (Abstract Only)Yokoyama, W.H., Turowski, M. 2016. Bioactive polysaccharides and gut microbiome (abstract).Structural and physico-chemical properties of insoluble rice bran fiber: effect of acid–base induced modifications

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Qi, J., Yokoyama, W.H., Masamba, K.G., Majeed, H., Zhong, F., Li, Y. 2015. Structural and physico-chemical properties of insoluble rice bran fiber: effect of acid–base induced modifications. RSC Advances. 5:79915-79923.Cellulosic fraction of rice bran fibre alters the conformation and inhibits the activity of porcine pancreatic lipase

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Qi, J., Li, Y., Masamba, K.G., Yokoyama, W.H., Zhong, F., Ma, J. 2015. Cellulosic fraction of rice bran fibre alters the conformation and inhibits the activity of porcine pancreatic lipase. Journal of Functional Foods. doi: 10.1016/j.jff.2015.09.012.Optimization of tomato pomace separation using air aspirator system by response surface methodology

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Shao, D., Venkitasamy, C., Shi, J., Li, X., Yokoyama, W.H., Pan, Z. 2015. Optimization of tomato pomace separation using air aspirator system by response surface methodology. Transactions of the ASABE. 58(6):1885-1894.Change in texture improvement of low-fat tofu by means of low-fat soymilk protein denaturation

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Shin, W., Yokoyama, W.H., Kim, W., Wicker, L., Kim, Y. 2014. Change in texture improvement of low-fat tofu by means of low-fat soymilk protein denaturation. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture. 95:1000-1007. doi: 10.10002/jsfa.6780.Evaluation of PPARa activation by known blueberry constituents

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Rimando, A.M., Khan, S.I., Mizuno, C., Ren, G., Mathews, S.T., Kim, H., Yokoyama, W.H. 2015. Evaluation of PPARa activation by known blueberry constituents. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture. 96(5):1666-1671. doi: 10.1002/jsfa.7269.Preparation of gelatin films incorporated with tea polyphenol nanoparticles for enhancing controlled-release antioxidant properties
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Liu, F., Antoniou, J., Li, Y., Yokoyama, W.H., Ma, J., Zhong, F. 2015. Preparation of gelatin films incorporated with tea polyphenol nanoparticles for enhancing controlled-release antioxidant properties. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 63(15):3987–3995. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.jafc.5b00003.Intracellular trehalose and sorbitol synergistically promoting cell viability of a biocontrol yeast Pichia anomala for aflatoxin reduction
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Hua, S.T., Hernlem, B.J., Yokoyama, W.H., Sarreal, S.L. 2015. Intracellular trehalose and sorbitol synergistically promoting cell viability of a biocontrol yeast Pichia anomala for aflatoxin reduction. World Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology. doi: 10.1007/s11274-015-1824-3..Glycation inhibits trichloroacetic acid (TCA)-induced whey protein precipitation

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Yi, J., Zhang, Y., Yokoyama, W.H., Liang, F., Zhong, F. 2014. Glycation inhibits trichloroacetic acid (TCA)-induced whey protein precipitation. European Food Research and Technology. 240(4)847-852. doi: 10.1007/s00217-014-2391-9.Controlled release of B-carotene in B-lactoglobulin-dextran conjugates nanoparticles in vitro digestion and the transport with Caco-2 monolayers
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Antoniou, J., Liu, F., Majeed, H., Qi, J., Yokoyama, W.H., Zhong, F. 2014. Controlled release of B-carotene in B-lactoglobulin-dextran conjugates nanoparticles in vitro digestion and the transport with Caco-2 monolayers. Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects. 465:137-146. doi: 10.1016/j.colsurfa.2014.10.040.Walnuts lower TRAMP prostate tumor growth by altering IGF-1, energy and cholesterol metabolism and is not due to their fatty acids

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Kim, H., Yokoyama, W.H., Davis, P.A. 2014. Walnuts lower TRAMP prostate tumor growth by altering IGF-1, energy and cholesterol metabolism and is not due to their fatty acids. Journal of Medicinal Foods. 17(12):1281-1286.Formation and stability of Vitamin E enriched nanoemulsions stabilized by Octenyl Succinic Anhydride modified starch

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Hategekimana, J., Bwengye, M.K., Masamba, K.G., Yokoyama, W.H. 2014. Formation and stability of Vitamin E enriched nanoemulsions stabilized by Octenyl Succinic Anhydride modified starch. International Journal of Food Engineering. 10:633-643.Controlled release of B-carotene in B-lactoglobulin-dextran conjugates nanoparticles in vitro digestion and the transport with Caco-2 monolayers

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Yi, J., Lam, T.I., Yokoyama, W.H., Cheng, L.W., Zhong, F. 2014. Controlled release of B-carotene in B-lactoglobulin-dextran conjugates nanoparticles in vitro digestion and the transport with Caco-2 monolayers. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 62(35):8900-8907.Polysaccharide gel coating of the leaves of Brasenia schreberi lowers plasma cholesterol in hamsters

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Kim, H., Wang, Q., Zhong, F., Shoemaker, C.F., Bartley, G.E., Yokoyama, W.H. 2014. Polysaccharide gel coating of the leaves of Brasenia schreberi lowers plasma cholesterol in hamsters. Journal of Traditional and Complementary Medicine. 5(1):56-61. doi: 10.1016/j.jtcme.2014.10.003.Beta-carotene encapsulated in food protein nanoparticles reduces peroxyl radical oxidation in Caco-2 cells

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Yi, J., Lam, T.I., Yokoyama, W.H., Cheng, L.W., Zhong, F. 2015. Beta-carotene encapsulated in food protein nanoparticles reduces peroxyl radical oxidation in Caco-2 cells. Food Hydrocolloids Journal. 43:31-40.Dietary supplementation of Chardonnay grape seed flour reduces plasma cholesterol concentration, hepatic steatosis, and abdominal fat content in high-fat diet-induced obese hamsters

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Kim, H., Bartley, G.E., Arvik, T., Lipson, R., Seo, K., Yokoyama, W.H. 2014. Dietary supplementation of Chardonnay grape seed flour reduces plasma cholesterol concentration, hepatic steatosis, and abdominal fat content in high-fat diet-induced obese hamsters. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 62(8):1919-1925.Cellular uptake of beta-carotene from protein stabilized solid lipid nano-particles prepared by homogenization-evaporation method

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Yi, J., Lam, T.I., Yokoyama, W.H., Cheng, L.W., Zhong, F. 2014. Cellular uptake of beta-carotene from protein stabilized solid lipid nano-particles prepared by homogenization-evaporation method. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 62(5):1096-104.Lipase-catalyzed synthesis of acetylated EGCG and antioxidant properties of the acetylated derivatives

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Zhu, S., Li, Y., Li, Z., Ma, C., Lou, Z., Yokoyama, W.H., Wang, H. 2014. Lipase-catalyzed synthesis of acetylated EGCG and antioxidant properties of the acetylated derivatives. Food Research International. 56:279-286.Peptides identified in soybean protein increase plasma cholesterol in mice on hypercholesterolemic diets

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Zhang, H., Bartley, G.E., Zhang, H., Wang, J., Fagerquist, C.K., Zhong, F., Yokoyama, W.H. 2013. Peptides identified in soybean protein increase plasma cholesterol in mice on hypercholesterolemic diets. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 61(35):8389-8395.Decreased fat accumulation in 3T3-L1 pre-adipocytes treated with extracts of heat processed soy flour and breads
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Shin, D., Choi, I., Yokoyama, W.H., Kim, M., Kim, Y. 2014. Decreased fat accumulation in 3T3-L1 pre-adipocytes treated with extracts of heat processed soy flour and breads. International Journal of Food Science and Technology. 49:759-767. DOI: 10.1111/IJFS.12363.The physicochemical stability and in vitro bioaccessibility of beta-carotene in oil-in- water sodium caseinate emulsions

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Yi, J., Li, Y., Yokoyama, W.H., Zhong, F. 2014. The physicochemical stability and in vitro bioaccessibility of beta-carotene in oil-in- water sodium caseinate emulsions. Food Hydrocolloids Journal. 35:9-27.HPMC supplementation reduces fatty liver, intestinal permeability, and insulin resistance with altered hepatic gene expression in diet-induced obese mice

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Kim, H., Bartley, G.E., Young, S., Yokoyama, W.H. 2013. HPMC supplementation reduces fatty liver, intestinal permeability, and insulin resistance with altered hepatic gene expression in diet-induced obese mice. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 61(26):6404-6411.Cholesterol-lowering activity of soy-derived glyceollins in the golden Syrian hamster model

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Huang, H., Xie, Z., Boue, S.M., Bhatnagar, D., Yokoyama, W.H., Yu, L.L., Wang, T.T. 2013. Cholesterol-lowering activity of soy-derived glyceollins in the golden Syrian hamster model. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 61(24):35772-5782.Gel coating of edible Brasenia schreberi leaves lowers plasma cholesterol in hamsters (abstract)

- (Abstract Only)Kim, H., Wang, Q., Shoemaker, C.F., Zhong, F., Bartley, G.E., Yokoyama, W.H. 2013. Gel coating of edible Brasenia schreberi leaves lowers plasma cholesterol in hamsters (abstract). 10th International Conference of Food Science and Technology, Wuxi, China, May 29-31, 2013.Properties of chitosan microencapsulated orange oil prepared by spray-drying and its stability to detergents

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Li, Y., Yokoyama, W.H., Shoemaker, C.F., Wei, D., Ma, J., Zhu, S., Zhong, F. 2013. Properties of chitosan microencapsulated orange oil prepared by spray-drying and its stability to detergents. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 61(13):3311-3319.Plasma and hepatic cholesterol-lowering in hamsters by tomato pomace, tomato seed oil and defatted tomato seed supplemented in high fat diets

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Shao, D., Yokoyama, W.H., Bartley, G.E., Pan, Z., Zhang, H., Zhang, A. 2013. Plasma and hepatic cholesterol-lowering in hamsters by tomato pomace, tomato seed oil and defatted tomato seed supplemented in high fat diets. Food Chemistry. 139:589-596.HPMC supplementation reduces abdominal fat content, intestinal permeability, inflammation, and insulin resistance in diet-induced obese mice

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Hung, S., Yokoyama, W.H., Kim, H., Bartley, G.E., Anderson, W.K., Alberts, D.R., Langhorst, M.L., Williams, D.M., Stott, W., Turowski, M. 2012. HPMC supplementation reduces abdominal fat content, intestinal permeability, inflammation, and insulin resistance in diet-induced obese mice. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 60(44):11149-11156.Nutritional attributes of bakery products

- (Book / Chapter)Yokoyama, W.H., Kim, H. 2014. Nutritional attributes of bakery products. Bakery Products:  In: Weibiao Zhou, Y. H. Hui, I. De Leyn, M. A. Pagani, C. M. Rosell, J. D. Selman, N. Therdthai., editors. Science and Technology. 2nd edition. Chichester, UK. John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. p. 409-415. DOI: 10.1002/9781118792001.HPMC supplementation reduces abdominal fat content, intestinal permeability, inflammation, and insulin resistance in diet-induced obese mice

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Kim, H., Bartley, G.E., Young, S.A., Davis, P.A., Yokoyama, W.H. 2012. HPMC supplementation reduces abdominal fat content, intestinal permeability, inflammation, and insulin resistance in diet-induced obese mice. Molecular Nutrition and Food Research. 00:1-3. DOI: 10.1002/mnfr.201200082.Maillard reaction products of rice protein hydrolysates with mono-, oligo- and polysaccharides

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Li, Y., Zhong, F., Ji, W., Yokoyama, W.H., Shoemaker, C.F., Zhu, S., Xia, W. 2012. Maillard reaction products of rice protein hydrolysates with mono-, oligo- and polysaccharides. Food Hydrocolloids Journal. 30(1):53-60. DOI: 10.1016/j.foodhyd.2012.04.013.Liquid formulations sustaining the viability of a superior yeast strain Pichia anomala WRL-076 for mycotoxin control

- (Abstract Only)Hua, S.T., Hernlem, B.J., Yokoyama, W.H., Parfitt, D.E., Sarreal, S.L. 2012. Liquid formulations sustaining the viability of a superior yeast strain Pichia anomala WRL-076 for mycotoxin control. American Society for Microbiology General Meeting. [abstract].The effect of polysaccharides on the gelatinization properties of cornstarch dispersions

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Xu, Z., Zhong, F., Li, Y., Shoemaker, C., Yokoyama, W.H., Xia, W. 2012. The effect of polysaccharides on the gelatinization properties of cornstarch dispersions. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 60(2):658-664.A high-fat diet containing whole walnuts (Juglans regia) reduces tumour size and growth along with plasma insulin-like growth factor 1 in the transgenic adenocarcinoma of the mouse prostate model

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Davis, P.A., Vasu, V., Gohil, K., Kim, H., Khan, I., Cross, C., Yokoyama, W.H. 2012. A high-fat diet containing whole walnuts (Juglans regia) reduces tumour size and growth along with plasma insulin-like growth factor 1 in the transgenic adenocarcinoma of the mouse prostate model. British Journal of Nutrition. 00:1-9. DOI: 10.1017/S0007114511007288.Concentration-dependent displacement of cholesterol in micelles by hydrophobic rice bran protein hydrolysates

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Zhang, H., Yokoyama, W.H., Zhang, H. 2012. Concentration-dependent displacement of cholesterol in micelles by hydrophobic rice bran protein hydrolysates. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture. 92(7):1395-1401. DOI: 10.1002/jsfa.4713.Lower weight gain and hepatic lipid content in hamsters fed high fat diets supplemented with white rice protein, brown rice protein, and soy protein and their hydrolysates

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Huijuan, Z., Bartley, G.E., Mitchell, C., Hui, Z., Yokoyama, W.H. 2011. Lower weight gain and hepatic lipid content in hamsters fed high fat diets supplemented with white rice protein, brown rice protein, and soy protein and their hydrolysates. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 59(20):10297-10933.Dietary hydroxypropyl methylcellulose increases excretion of saturated and trans fats by hamsters fed fast food diets

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Yokoyama, W.H., Anderson, W.H., Albers, D.R., Hong, Y., Langhorst, M.L., Hung, S., Young, S.A. 2011. Dietary hydroxypropyl methylcellulose increases excretion of saturated and trans fats by hamsters fed fast food diets. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 59(20):11249-11254.Effects of cationic hydroxyethyl cellulose on glucose tolerance and obesity

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Young, S.A., Hung, S., Anderson, W., Albers, D., Langhorst, M., Williams, D., Yokoyama, W.H. 2012. Effects of cationic hydroxyethyl cellulose on glucose tolerance and obesity. Journal of Diabetes. 4(1):85-94. DOI: 10.1111/j.1753-0407.2011.00157.x.Supplementation of hydroxylpropyl methylcellulose into yeast leavened all-whole grain barley bread potentiates cholesterol lowering effect

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Kim, H., Turowski, M., Anderson, W., Young, S.A., Kim, Y., Yokoyama, W.H. 2011. Supplementation of hydroxylpropyl methylcellulose into yeast leavened all-whole grain barley bread potentiates cholesterol lowering effect. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 59(14), pp. 7672–7678 doi: 10.1021/jf104821b.Prevention of obesity relatred metabolic diseases by processed foods containing soluble dietary fibers and flavonoids (abstract)

- (Abstract Only)Yokoyama, W.H. 2011. Prevention of obesity relatred metabolic diseases by processed foods containing soluble dietary fibers and flavonoids (abstract).Gel coating of leaves of the water plant, Brasenia schreberi, lowers plasma cholesterol in hamsters on high fat diets

- (Abstract Only)Yokoyama, W.H., Zhong, F., Shoemaker, C., Bartley, G.E., Kim, H. 2011. Gel coating of leaves of the water plant, Brasenia schreberi, lowers plasma cholesterol in hamsters on high fat diets (abstract).Dietary Fiber, Microbiota and Obesity Related Metabolic Diseases

- (Abstract Only)Yokoyama, W.H. 2011. Dietary Fiber, Microbiota and Obesity Related Metabolic Diseases. Meeting Abstract. Food Science & Technology Seminar Series, University of California, Davis, Feb 2, 2011.Physical and sensory properties of all-barley and all-oat breads with additional hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC) ß-glucan

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Kim, Y., Yokoyama, W.H. 2011. Physical and sensory properties of all-barley and all-oat breads with additional hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC) ß-glucan . Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 59(2): 741-746.Rheology of different hydrocolloids–rice starch blends. Effect of successive heating–cooling cycles

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Rosell, C., Shoemaker, C.F., Yokoyama, W.H. 2011. Rheology of different hydrocolloids–rice starch blends. Effect of successive heating–cooling cycles. Carbohydrate Polymers. 84(1): 373-382.Cinnamon intake lowers fasting blood glucose: an updated meta-analysis

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Davis, P.A., Yokoyama, W.H. 2011. Cinnamon intake lowers fasting blood glucose: an updated meta-analysis. Journal of Medicinal Foods. 14(9):884-889. DOI: 10.1089/jmf.2010.0180.EFFECT OF HIGH-FAT DIETS SUPPLEMENTED WITH OKARA SOYBEAN BY-PRODUCT ON LIPID PROFILES OF PLASMA, LIVER AND FAECES IN SYRIAN HAMSTERS

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Villanueva, M., Yokoyama, W.H., Hong, Y., Bartley, G.E., Ruperez, P. 2010. EFFECT OF HIGH-FAT DIETS SUPPLEMENTED WITH OKARA SOYBEAN BY-PRODUCT ON LIPID PROFILES OF PLASMA, LIVER AND FAECES IN SYRIAN HAMSTERS. Journal of Food Chemistry. Doi:10.1016/j.foodchem.2010.05.106.Determination of F2-isoprostanes, biomarkers of oxidative stress in hamster urine samples by on-line solid phase extract

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Langhorst, M., Hastings, M.J., Yokoyama, W.H., Hung, S., Young, S.A., Cellar, N., Kuppannan, K. 2010. Determination of F2-isoprostanes, biomarkers of oxidative stress in hamster urine samples by on-line solid phase extract. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 58 (11), pp 6614–6620. DOI: 10.1021/jf101146q.Hypocholesterolemic effects of hydroxypropyl methylcellulose are mediated by altered gene expression in hepatic bile and cholesterol pathways of male hamsters

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Bartley, G.E., Yokoyama, W.H., Young, S.A., Anderson, K., Hung, S., Albers, D.R., Langhorst, M.L., Turowski, M., Kim, H. 2010. Hypocholesterolemic effects of hydroxypropyl methylcellulose are mediated by altered gene expression in hepatic bile and cholesterol pathways of male hamsters. Journal of Nutrition. 140(7): 1255-1260.alpha-Solasinine and alpha-Solamargine Contents of Goboma (Solanum macrocarpon L.) and Scarlet (S. aethiopicum L.) Eggplants Determined by HPLC-MS with Selective-Ion-Monitoring

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Hepatic Gene Expression Related to Lower Plasma Cholesterol in Hamsters Fed High Fat Diets Supplemented with Blueberry Pomace and Extract

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Kim, H., Bartley, G.E., Rimando, A.M., Yokoyama, W.H. 2010. Hepatic Gene Expression Related to Lower Plasma Cholesterol in Hamsters Fed High Fat Diets Supplemented with Blueberry Pomace and Extract. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 58 (7), pp 3984–3991. DOI: 10.1021/jf903230s.Quantification of the Sulfated Cholecystokinin CCK8 in Hamster Plasma Using Immunoprecipitation-Liquid Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry/Mass Spectrometry

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Young, S.A., Julka, S., Bartley, G.E., Gilbert, J.R., Wendelburg, B., Hung, S., Anderson, W., Yokoyama, W.H. 2009. Quantification of the Sulfated Cholecystokinin CCK8 in Hamster Plasma Using Immunoprecipitation-Liquid Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry/Mass Spectrometry. Analytical Chemistry. 81:9120-8.Dietary Fiber Improves Lipid Homeostatis and Modulates Adipocytokines in Hamsters

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Hung, S., Bartley, G.E., Young, S.A., Albers, D., Dielman, D., Anderson, W.H., Yokoyama, W.H. 2009. Dietary Fiber Improves Lipid Homeostatis and Modulates Adipocytokines in Hamsters. Journal of Diabetes. 1:1-13.Adiponectin in Hamster: Characterization and Functions in Soluble Dietary Fiber Mediated Lipid Homeostatis

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Effects of flavonol-rich diet on select cardiovascular parameters in a Gold Syrian Hamster model

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Kalgaonkar, S., Gross, H., Yokoyama, W.H., Keen, C. 2010. Effects of flavonol-rich diet on select cardiovascular parameters in a Gold Syrian Hamster model. Journal of Medicinal Food.  13(1): 108-115. doi:10.1089/jmf.2008.0295.Particle Size Effects on the Quality of Flour Tortillas Enriched with Whole Grain Waxy Barley

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Prasopsunwattana, N., Omary, M.B., Arndt, E.A., Cooke, P.H., Flores, R.A., Yokoyama, W.H., Toma, A., Chongcham, S., Lee, S.P. 2009. Particle Size Effects on the Quality of Flour Tortillas Enriched with Whole Grain Waxy Barley. Cereal Chemistry. 86(4):438-451Extruded pasta/noodles from soluble fibers [hydroxypropylmethylcellulose (HPMC)] containing no starch

- (Other)Simultaneous Characterization of Bile Acid, Sterols, and Determination of Acyglycerides in Feces from Soluble Cellulose-Fed Hamsters using HPLC with Evaporative Light Scattering Detection and APCI-MS

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Hong, Y., Turowski, M., Lin, J.T., Yokoyama, W.H. 2007. Simultaneous Characterization of Bile Acid, Sterols, and Determination of Acyglycerides in Feces from Soluble Cellulose-Fed Hamsters using HPLC with Evaporative Light Scattering Detection and APCI-MS. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 55:9759-9757.Viscoelastic Properties of Waxy and Non-Waxy Rice Flours, Their Fat and Protein-Free Starch, and the Microstructure of Their Cooked Kernels

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Ibanez-Carranza, A.M., Wood, D.F., Yokoyama, W.H., Park, I.M., Tinoco, M.A., Hudson, C.A., McKenzie, K.S., Shoemaker, C.F. 2007. Viscoelastic Properties of Waxy and Non-Waxy Rice Flours, Their Fat and Protein-Free Starch, and the Microstructure of Their Cooked Kernels. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 55(16):6761-6771.Lung Vitamin E Transport Processes are Affected by Both Age and Environmental Oxidants in Mice

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Valacchi, G., Vasu, V.T., Yokoyama, W., Corbacho, A.M., Phung, A., Lim, Y., Aung, H.H., Cross, C.E., Davis, P.A. 2007. Lung Vitamin E Transport Processes are Affected by Both Age and Environmental Oxidants in Mice. Journal of Toxicology and Applied Pharmacology. 222(2):227-234.Dietary soluble cellulose regulates fat metabolism and prevents obesity and insulin resistance in fat fed hamsters

- (Abstract Only)Modified Celluloses Improve Plasma Lipid Profile of Hamsters by Modifying Fecal Lipid Excretion

- (Proceedings)Hong, Y., Yokoyama, W.H., Turowski, M. 2006. Modified Celluloses Improve Plasma Lipid Profile of Hamsters by Modifying Fecal Lipid Excretion. International Conference & Exhibition of Nutraceuticals & Functional Foods. Session 561-565.Dietary Soluble Celluloses Prevent Obesity-Related Metabolic Diseases in Fat Fed Hamsters

- (Proceedings)Yokoyama, W.H. 2006. Dietary Soluble Celluloses Prevent Obesity-Related Metabolic Diseases in Fat Fed Hamsters. UJNR Food & Agricultural Panel Proceedings. FF:15-19.USES OF WATER-SOLUBLE CELLULOSE ETHERS - PATENT #64347A

- (Patent Application)Yokoyama, W.H., Conklin, J., Lynch, S., Turowski, M. 2006. Uses of water-soluble cellulose ethers - patent #64347 Serial No. 60/711,182. 2/3/06.USES OF WATER-SOLUBLE CELLULOSE ETHERS - #64347B

- (Patent Application)Yokoyama, W.H., Conklin, J., Lynch, S., Turowski, M. 2006. Uses of water-soluble cellulose ethers - #64347a Serial No. 60/711,473. 2/3/06.SOLUBLE FIBERS PREVENT INSULIN RESISTANCE IN HAMSTERS FED HIGH SATURATED FAT DIETS

- (Other)Yokoyama, W.H., Shao, Q. January-February 2006. Soluble fibers prevent insulin resistance in hamsters fed high saturated fat diets. Cereal Foods World. 51:16-18.PTEROSTILBENE AS A NEW AGONIST FOR THE PEROXISOME PROLIFERATOR-ACTIVATED RECEPTOR ALPHA ISOFORM

- (Patent Application)Rimando, A.M., Feller, D., Yokoyama, W.H. 2006. Pterostilbene as a new agonist for the peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor alpha isoform. Patent No. 11/207,038.  2/24/06.RICE STARCH AMYLOPECTIN, AND AMYLOSE: MOLECULAR WEIGHT AND SOLUBILITY IN DIMETHYL SULFOXIDE-BASED SOLVENTS

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Zhong, F., Yokoyama, W.H., Wang, Q., Shoemaker, C.F. 2006. Rice Starch, Amylopectin, and Amylose: Molecular Weight and Solubility in Dimethyl Sulfoxide-Based Solvents. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 10.1021:A-G.WALNUTS REDUCE AORTIC ET-1 MRNA LEVELS IN HAMSTERS FED A HIGH FAT, ATHEROGENIC DIET

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Davis, P., Valacchi, G., Pagnin, E., Shao, Q., Gross, H.B., Calo, L., Yokoyama, W.H. 2006. Walnuts Reduce Aortic ET-1 mRNA Levels in Hamsters Fed a High Fat, Atherogenic Diet. Journal of Nutrition. 0022-3166/06:428-432.HYDROXYPROPYLMETHYLCELLULOSE (HPMC) MAY PREVENT INSULIN RESISTANCE IN HAMSTERS FED HIGH SATURATED FAT DIETS THROUGH REGULATING METABOLIC GENES

- (Abstract Only)Shao, Q., Wlaschin, K., Yokoyama, W.H., Nissom, P.M., Yap, M., Hu, W., Lazo, G.R. 2005. Hydroxypropylmethylcellulose (HPMC) May Prevent Insulin Resistance in Hamsters Fed High Saturated Fat Diets through Regulating Metabolic Genes. Meeting Abstract Paper AGFD #103, ACS Cornucopia, 3/15/05, San Diego, CA.HYDROXYPROPYLMETHYLCELLULOSE (HPMC) PREVENTS INSULIN RESISTANCE IN HAMSTERS FED HIGH HIGH SATURATED FAT DIETS THROUGH REGULATION OF METABOLIC GENES

- (Abstract Only)Shao, Q., Wlaschin, K., Yokoyama, W.H., Nissom, P.M., Yap, M., Hu, W., Lazo, G.R. 2005. Hydroxypropylmethylcellulose (hpmc) May Prevent Insulin Resistance in Hamsters Fed High Saturated Fat Diets through Regulating Metabolic Genes. Meeting Abstract Paper AGFD #103, ACS Cornucopia, 3/15/05, San Diego, CA.PTEROSTILBENE, A NEW AGONIST FOR THE PEROXISOME PROLIFERATOR-ACTIVATED RECEPTOR ALPHA ISOFORM, LOWERS PLASMA LIPOPROTEINS AND CHOLESTEROL IN HYPERCHOLESTEROLEMIC HAMSTER

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Rimando, A.M., Rangaswamy, N., Feller, D.R., Yokoyama, W.H. 2005. Pterostilbene, a new agonist for the peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor alpha isoform, lowers plasma lipoproteins and cholesterol in hypercholesterolemic hamster. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry.  53:3403-3407.MULTIPLE DETECTION (LIGHT SCATTERING, FLUORESCENCE, RETRACTIVE INDEX, UV) IN SIZE-EXCLUSION CHROMATOGRAPHY OF SOLUBLE GLUCAN POLYMERS

- (Book / Chapter)Yokoyama, W.H., Knuckles, B.E. 2005. Multiple Detection (Light Scattering, Fluorescence, Refractive Index and UV) in Size-Exclusion Chromatography of Soluble Glucan Polymers. ACS Book Chapter 8:141-149.PLASMA LDL CHOLESTEROL LOWERING BY PLANT PHYTOSTEROLS IN A HAMSTER MODEL

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Yokoyama, W.H. 2004. Plasma LDL cholesterol lowering by plant phytosterols in a hamster model. Trends in Food Science & Technology.  15(11):528-531.SIZE EXCLUSION CHROMATOGRAPHY AND ULTRACENTRIFUGATION OF LIPOPROTEINS

- (Book / Chapter)Yokoyama, W.H., Xu, R., Walzem, R., German, B. 2005. Size-Exclusion Chromatography and Ultracentrifugation of Lipoproteins. Book Chapter. Chapter 17 - HPLC of Acyl Lipids. p. 521-534.NUTRITIONAL PROPERTIES OF RICE AND RICE BRAN

- (Book / Chapter)Yokoyama, W.H. Book Chapter, 3rd Edition, Rice: Chemistry and Technology, 2004, Edited by E.T. Champagne. Chapter 20:595-609.WHOLE ALMONDS ACTIVATE GASTROINTESTINAL (GI) TRACT ANTI-PROLIFERATIVE SIGNALLING IN APC MIN (MULTIPLE INTESTINAL NEOPLASIA) MICE

- (Abstract Only)DAVIS, P., IWAHASHI, C.K., YOKOYAMA, W.H. WHOLE ALMONDS ACTIVATE GASTROINTESTINAL (GI) TRACT ANTI-PROLIFERATIVE SIGNALLING IN APC MIN (MULTIPLE INTESTINAL NEOPLASIA) MICE. JOURNAL OF FEDERATION OF AMERICAN SOCIETIES FOR EXPERIMENTAL BIOLOGY. 2003. v. 17.  p. A1153.FOOD PROCESSING REDUCES SIZE OF SOLUBLE CEREAL B-GLUCAN POLYMERS WITHOUT LOSS OF CHOLESTEROL-REDUCING PROPERTIES

- (Book / Chapter)Yokoyama, W.H., Knuckles, B.E., Wood, D.F., Inglett, G.E. 2002. Food Processing Reduces Size of Soluble Cereal B-Glucan Polymers Without Loss of Cholesterol-Reducing Properties. American Chemical Society Symposium Series 8:105-116.STABILITY OF INGESTED METHYCELLULOSE IN THE RAT DETERMINED BY POLYMER MOLAR MASS MEASUREMENTS BY LIGHT SCATTERING

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Yokoyama, W.H., Knuckles, B.E., Davis, P.A., Daggy, B.P. 2002. Stability of Ingested Methycellulose in the Rat Determined by Polymer Molar Mass Measurements by Light Scattering. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 50:7726-7730.PROCESSING, BIOAVAILABILITY AND ACTIVITY OF DIETARY FIBER

- (Abstract Only)FOOD PROCESSING REDUCES SIZE OF SOLUBLE CEREAL B-GLUCAN POLYMERS WITHOUT LOSS OF CHOLESTEROL-REDUCING PROPERTIES.

- (Proceedings)PLASMA CHOLESTEROL REDUCTION IN HAMSTERS BY DIETARY FIBER FRACTIONS OF OAT AND BARLEY

- (Abstract Only)RAW AND PROCESSED OAT INGREDIENTS LOWER PLASMA CHOLESTEROL IN THE HAMSTER

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)RICE STARCH MOLECULAR CHARACTERIZATION AND GEL PROPERTIES

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