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Amy E Shannon
Animal Biosciences & Biotechnology Laboratory
Biological Science Lab Technician

Phone: (301) 504-8506
Fax: (301) 504-8623

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Publications (Clicking on the reprint icon Reprint Icon will take you to the publication reprint.)
Gene expression patterns as a screening tool for assessing turkey ovarian tissue vitrification protocols Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hall, G.B., Shannon, A.E., Hildenberger, D.M., Diehl, K.M., Long, J.A. 2024. Gene expression patterns as a screening tool for assessing turkey ovarian tissue vitrification protocols. Cryobiology. 114 (2024) 104837. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cryobiol.2023.104837.
The effect of delayed feeding post-hatch on ceca development in broiler chickens Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Qu, Y., Kahl, S., Miska, K.B., Shannon, A.E., Russell, B.A., Elsasser, T.H., Proszkowiec-Wegla, M.K. 2021. The effect of delayed feeding post-hatch on ceca development in broiler chickens. British Poultry Science. https://doi.org/10.1080/00071668.2021.1912291.
Pancreatic duct-like cell line derived from pig embryonic stem cells: expression of uroplakin genes in pig pancreatic tissue - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Talbot, N.C., Shannon, A.E., Garrett, W.M. 2019. Pancreatic duct-like cell line derived from pig embryonic stem cells: expression of uroplakin genes in pig pancreatic tissue. In Vitro Cellular and Developmental Biology - Animals. 55(4):285-301.
Finite cell lines of turkey sperm storage tubule cells: ultrastructure and protein analysis Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Talbot, N.C., Krasnec, K.V., Garrett, W.M., Shannon, A.E., Long, J.A. 2018. Finite cell lines of turkey sperm storage tubule cells: ultrastructure and protein analysis. Poultry Science. https://doi.org/10.3382/ps/pey208.
Metabolomic analysis of longissimus from underperforming piglets relative to piglets with normal preweaning growth Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ramsay, T.G., Stoll, M.J., Shannon, A.E., Blomberg, L. 2018. Metabolomic analysis of longissimus from underperforming piglets relative to piglets with normal preweaning growth. Journal of Animal and Biotechnology. https://doi.org/10.1186/s40104-018-0251-3.
Use of cross-fostering to enhance growth of pigs that are predicted to grow poorly based on plasma a-1 acid glycoprotein concentration Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ramsay, T.G., Stoll, M.J., Schreier, L.L., Shannon, A.E. 2017. Use of cross-fostering to enhance growth of pigs that are predicted to grow poorly based on plasma a-1 acid glycoprotein concentration. Open Journal of Animal Sciences. https://doi.org/10.4236/ojas.2018.81004.
Feeder-cell-independent culture of the pig-embryonic-stem-cell-derived exocrine pancreatic cell line, PICM-31 - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Talbot, N.C., Shannon, A.E., Phillips, C., Garrett, W.M. 2018. Feeder-cell-independent culture of the pig-embryonic-stem-cell-derived exocrine pancreatic cell line, PICM-31. In Vitro Cellular and Developmental Biology - Animals. 54:321-330.
Metabolomic analysis of the longissimus from underperforming piglets suggests impaired carbohydrate metabolism, increased lipid utilization and higher protein breakdown in comparison to piglets with normal preweaning growth - (Abstract Only)
A sandwich ELISA for porcine alpha-1acid glycoprotein (pAGP, ORM-1) and further demonstration of its use to evaluate growth potential in newborn pigs - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Caperna, T.J., Shannon, A.E., Stoll, M.J., Kahl, S., Blomberg, L., Vallet, J.L., Ramsay, T.G. 2017. A sandwich ELISA for porcine alpha-1acid glycoprotein (pAGP, ORM-1) and further demonstration of its use to evaluate growth potential in newborn pigs. Domestic Animal Endocrinology. 60:75-82. doi: 10.1016/j.domaniend.2017.04.001.
Derivation and characterization of a pig embryonic stem cell-derived exocrine pancreatic cell line - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Regulation of alpha-1 acid glycoprotein synthesis by porcine hepatocytes in monolayer culture - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Caperna, T.J., Shannon, A.E., Stoll, M.J., Blomberg, L., Ramsay, T.G. 2015. Regulation of alpha-1 acid glycoprotein synthesis by porcine hepatocytes in monolayer culture. Domestic Animal Endocrinology. 52(7):51-59.
Identification of alpha-1 acid glycoprotein (AGP) as a potential marker of impaired growth in the newborn piglet - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Caperna, T.J., Shannon, A.E., Blomberg, L., Stoll, M.J., Ramsay, T.G. 2013. Identification of alpha-1 acid glycoprotein (AGP) as a potential marker of impaired growth in the newborn piglet. Reproduction, Fertility and Development. 25:1126-33.
Identification and characterization of a Nuclear Factor Kappa B p65 proteolytic fragment in nuclei of porcine hepatocytes in monolayer culture - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Caperna, T.J., Shannon, A.E., Garrett, W.M., Ramsay, T.G., Blomberg, L., Elsasser, T.H. 2013. Identification and characterization of a Nuclear Factor Kappa B p65 proteolytic fragment in nuclei of porcine hepatocytes in monolayer culture. Domestic Animal Endocrinology. 45:154-162.
Iron Dextran treatment does not induce serum protein carbonyls in the newborn pig - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Caperna, T.J., Shannon, A.E., Blomberg, L., Garrett, W.M., Ramsay, T.G. 2011. Iron Dextran treatment does not induce serum protein carbonyls in the newborn pig. Cambridge University Press: Animal. 6(1):79-86.
Identification of Protein Carbonyls in serum of the fetal and neonatal pig. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Caperna, T.J., Shannon, A.E., Blomberg, L., Garrett, W.M., Ramsay, T.G. 2010. Identification of protein carbonyls in serum of the fetal and neonatal pig. Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology. 156(3):189-196.
Analysis of protein oxidation in serum of fetal and newborn piglets and the influence of iron dextran on induction of protein carbonyls. - (Abstract Only)
Caperna, T.J., Shannon, A.E., Ramsay, T.G., Blomberg, L., Garrett, W.M. 2009. Analysis of protein oxidation in serum of fetal and newborn piglets and the influence of iron dextran on induction of protein carbonyls. American Society of Animal Science, Abstract #33536.
A gel-based reference map of the porcine hepatocyte proteome - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Caperna, T.J., Shannon, A., Garrett, W.M. 2008. A gel-based reference map of the porcine hepatocyte proteome. Domestic Animal Endocrinology. 35(1):142-156.
IDENTIFICATION AND CHARACTERIZATION OF AQUAPORIN-9 (AQP9) IN PORCINE HEPATIC TISSUE AND HEPATOCYTES IN MONOLAYER CULTURE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Caperna, T.J., Shannon, A.E., Richards, M.P., Garrett, W.M., Talbot, N.C. 2006. Identification and characterization of aquaporin-9 (aqp9) in porcine hepatic tissue and hepatocytes in monolayer culture. Domestic Animal Endocrinology. 32:273-286.
HORMONAL REGULATION OF LEPTIN RECEPTOR EXPRESSION IN PRIMARY CULTURES OF PORCINE HEPATOCYTES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Caperna, T.J., Shannon, A.E., Poch, S.M., Garrett, W.M., Richards, M.P. 2005. Hormonal regulation of leptin receptor expression in primary cultures of porcine hepatocytes. Domestic Animal Endocrinology. 29:582-592.
HORMONAL REGULATION OF LEPTIN RECEPTOR EXPRESSION IN PRIMARY CULTURES OF PORCINE HEPATOCYTES - (Abstract Only)
Caperna, T.J., Shannon, A.E., Poch, S.M., Garrett, W.M., Richards, M.P. 2004. Hormonal regulation of leptin receptor expression in primary cultures of porcine hepatocytes [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 82(Suppl.1):200.
THE ROLE OF INSULIN, GLUCAGON, DEXAMETHASONE AND LEPTIN IN THE REGULATION OF KETOGENESIS AND GLYCOGEN STORAGE IN PRIMARY CULTURES OF PORCINE HEPATOCYTES PREPARED FROM GROWING PIGS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Fernandez-Figares, I., Shannon, A.E., Wray-Cahen, D., Caperna, T.J. 2004. The role of insulin glucagons, dexamethasone and leptin in the regulation ketogenesis and glycogen storage in primary cultures of porcine hepatocytes prepared from 60 kg pigs. Domestic Animal Endocrinology. 27(2):125-140.
PHOSPHOROUS EXCRETION PATTERNS OF BROILERS AS AFFECTED BY DIETARY PHOSPHROROUS AND PHYTASE - (Abstract Only)