Journal of Applied Physiology -- Table of Contents (January 2009, 106, (1))

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Harold S. Sacks: Weight loss in obesity reduces epicardial fat thickness; so what?
J Appl Physiol 106: 1-2, 2009. First published October 23, 2008; doi:10.1152/japplphysiol.91396.2008 [Full Text] [PDF]

Sigrid Veasey: Peptide amidation: a push me, don't pull you for the morbidities in sleep apnea
J Appl Physiol 106: 3-4, 2009. First published October 30, 2008; doi:10.1152/japplphysiol.91422.2008 [Full Text] [PDF]

ARTICLES

Maeng-Kyu Kim, Tsugio Tomita, Mi-Ji Kim, Hiroyuki Sasai, Seiji Maeda, and Kiyoji Tanaka: Aerobic exercise training reduces epicardial fat in obese men
J Appl Physiol 106: 5-11, 2009. First published October 16, 2008; doi:10.1152/japplphysiol.90756.2008 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Suresh D. Sharma, Gayatri Raghuraman, Myeong-Seon Lee, Nanduri R. Prabhakar, and Ganesh K. Kumar: Intermittent hypoxia activates peptidylglycine ${alpha}$ -amidating monooxygenase in rat brain stem via reactive oxygen species-mediated proteolytic processing
J Appl Physiol 106: 12-19, 2009. First published September 25, 2008; doi:10.1152/japplphysiol.90702.2008 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Sandra E. McAllister, Michael A. Moses, Kunaal Jindal, Homa Ashrafpour, Neil J. Cahoon, Ning Huang, Peter C. Neligan, Christopher R. Forrest, Joan E. Lipa, and Cho Y. Pang: Na⁺/H⁺ exchange inhibitor cariporide attenuates skeletal muscle infarction when administered before ischemia or reperfusion
J Appl Physiol 106: 20-28, 2009. First published November 20, 2008; doi:10.1152/japplphysiol.91069.2008 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Michela Masè, Marcello Disertori, and Flavia Ravelli: Cardiorespiratory interactions in patients with atrial flutter
J Appl Physiol 106: 29-39, 2009. First published November 20, 2008; doi:10.1152/japplphysiol.91191.2008 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Steven B. Heymsfield, Thamrong Chirachariyavej, Im Joo Rhyu, Chulaporn Roongpisuthipong, Moonseong Heo, and Angelo Pietrobelli: Differences between brain mass and body weight scaling to height: potential mechanism of reduced mass-specific resting energy expenditure of taller adults
J Appl Physiol 106: 40-48, 2009. First published November 13, 2008; doi:10.1152/japplphysiol.91123.2008 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Derek T. Smith, Lucas J. Carr, Chris Dorozynski, and Chirag Gomashe: Internet-delivered lifestyle physical activity intervention: limited inflammation and antioxidant capacity efficacy in overweight adults
J Appl Physiol 106: 49-56, 2009. First published November 13, 2008; doi:10.1152/japplphysiol.90557.2008 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Justin T. Sambol, Marlon A. Lee, Francis J. Caputo, Kentaro Kawai, Chirag Badami, Tomoko Kawai, Edwin A. Deitch, and Atsuko Yatani: Mesenteric lymph duct ligation prevents trauma/hemorrhage shock-induced cardiac contractile dysfunction
J Appl Physiol 106: 57-65, 2009. First published November 13, 2008; doi:10.1152/japplphysiol.90937.2008 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Jonathan E. Campbell, Nasimeh Rakhshani, Sergiu Fediuc, Silvio Bruni, and Michael C. Riddell: Voluntary wheel running initially increases adrenal sensitivity to adrenocorticotrophic hormone, which is attenuated with long-term training
J Appl Physiol 106: 66-72, 2009. First published November 13, 2008; doi:10.1152/japplphysiol.91128.2008 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

F. Marcello Iaia, Ylva Hellsten, Jens Jung Nielsen, Maria Fernström, Kent Sahlin, and Jens Bangsbo: Four weeks of speed endurance training reduces energy expenditure during exercise and maintains muscle oxidative capacity despite a reduction in training volume
J Appl Physiol 106: 73-80, 2009. First published October 9, 2008; doi:10.1152/japplphysiol.90676.2008 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

S. Magder, S. Veerassamy, and J. H. T. Bates: A further analysis of why pulmonary venous pressure rises after the onset of LV dysfunction
J Appl Physiol 106: 81-90, 2009. First published October 9, 2008; doi:10.1152/japplphysiol.90618.2008 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Supplemental Figures]

Amanda P. Waller, George J. F. Heigenhauser, Raymond J. Geor, Lawrence L. Spriet, and Michael I. Lindinger: Fluid and electrolyte supplementation after prolonged moderate-intensity exercise enhances muscle glycogen resynthesis in Standardbred horses
J Appl Physiol 106: 91-100, 2009. First published October 23, 2008; doi:10.1152/japplphysiol.90783.2008 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Simeon P. Cairns, Andrew J. Taberner, and Denis S. Loiselle: Changes of surface and t-tubular membrane excitability during fatigue with repeated tetani in isolated mouse fast- and slow-twitch muscle
J Appl Physiol 106: 101-112, 2009. First published October 23, 2008; doi:10.1152/japplphysiol.90878.2008 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Damien Garcia, Paolo G. Camici, Louis-Gilles Durand, Kim Rajappan, Emmanuel Gaillard, Ornella E. Rimoldi, and Philippe Pibarot: Impairment of coronary flow reserve in aortic stenosis
J Appl Physiol 106: 113-121, 2009. First published October 30, 2008; doi:10.1152/japplphysiol.00049.2008 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Nicolas D. Knuth, Cara R. Shrivastava, and Jeffrey F. Horowitz: Reducing dietary fat from a meal increases the bioavailability of exogenous carbohydrate without altering plasma glucose concentration
J Appl Physiol 106: 122-129, 2009. First published November 13, 2008; doi:10.1152/japplphysiol.90404.2008 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Jennifer M. Peterson and Francis X. Pizza: Cytokines derived from cultured skeletal muscle cells after mechanical strain promote neutrophil chemotaxis in vitro
J Appl Physiol 106: 130-137, 2009. First published October 30, 2008; doi:10.1152/japplphysiol.90584.2008 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

James H. Lois, Cory D. Rice, and Bill J. Yates: Neural circuits controlling diaphragm function in the cat revealed by transneuronal tracing
J Appl Physiol 106: 138-152, 2009. First published October 30, 2008; doi:10.1152/japplphysiol.91125.2008 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Jurgen A. H. R. Claassen, Benjamin D. Levine, and Rong Zhang: Dynamic cerebral autoregulation during repeated squat-stand maneuvers
J Appl Physiol 106: 153-160, 2009. First published October 30, 2008; doi:10.1152/japplphysiol.90822.2008 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Matthew J. Laye, R. Scott Rector, Sarah J. Borengasser, Scott P. Naples, Grace M. Uptergrove, Jamal A. Ibdah, Frank W. Booth, and John P. Thyfault: Cessation of daily wheel running differentially alters fat oxidation capacity in liver, muscle, and adipose tissue
J Appl Physiol 106: 161-168, 2009. First published October 30, 2008; doi:10.1152/japplphysiol.91186.2008 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Séverine Abellaneda, Nathalie Guissard, and Jacques Duchateau: The relative lengthening of the myotendinous structures in the medial gastrocnemius during passive stretching differs among individuals
J Appl Physiol 106: 169-177, 2009. First published November 6, 2008; doi:10.1152/japplphysiol.90577.2008 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

K. M. Heinemeier, J. L. Olesen, F. Haddad, P. Schjerling, K. M. Baldwin, and M. Kjaer: Effect of unloading followed by reloading on expression of collagen and related growth factors in rat tendon and muscle
J Appl Physiol 106: 178-186, 2009. First published November 6, 2008; doi:10.1152/japplphysiol.91092.2008 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Erica L. Unger, Christopher J. Earley, and John L. Beard: Diurnal cycle influences peripheral and brain iron levels in mice
J Appl Physiol 106: 187-193, 2009. First published November 6, 2008; doi:10.1152/japplphysiol.91076.2008 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Daila S. Gridley, James M. Slater, Xian Luo-Owen, Asma Rizvi, Stephen K. Chapes, Louis S. Stodieck, Virginia L. Ferguson, and Michael J. Pecaut: Spaceflight effects on T lymphocyte distribution, function and gene expression
J Appl Physiol 106: 194-202, 2009. First published November 6, 2008; doi:10.1152/japplphysiol.91126.2008 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Syotaro Obi, Kimiko Yamamoto, Nobutaka Shimizu, Shinichiro Kumagaya, Tomomi Masumura, Takaaki Sokabe, Takayuki Asahara, and Joji Ando: Fluid shear stress induces arterial differentiation of endothelial progenitor cells
J Appl Physiol 106: 203-211, 2009. First published November 6, 2008; doi:10.1152/japplphysiol.00197.2008 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Jerome T. S. Brooks, Gareth P. Elvidge, Louisa Glenny, Jonathan M. Gleadle, Chun Liu, Jiannis Ragoussis, Thomas G. Smith, Nick P. Talbot, Laura Winchester, Patrick H. Maxwell, and Peter A. Robbins: Variations within oxygen-regulated gene expression in humans
J Appl Physiol 106: 212-220, 2009. First published November 13, 2008; doi:10.1152/japplphysiol.90578.2008 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

H. L. Dailey, L. M. Ricles, H. C. Yalcin, and S. N. Ghadiali: Image-based finite element modeling of alveolar epithelial cell injury during airway reopening
J Appl Physiol 106: 221-232, 2009. First published November 13, 2008; doi:10.1152/japplphysiol.90688.2008 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Yogev Piestun, Michal Harel, Miriam Barak, Shlomo Yahav, and Orna Halevy: Thermal manipulations in late-term chick embryos have immediate and longer term effects on myoblast proliferation and skeletal muscle hypertrophy
J Appl Physiol 106: 233-240, 2009. First published November 20, 2008; doi:10.1152/japplphysiol.91090.2008 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

K. L. Krause, H. V. Forster, S. E. Davis, T. Kiner, J. M. Bonis, L. G. Pan, and B. Qian: Focal acidosis in the pre-Bötzinger complex area of awake goats induces a mild tachypnea
J Appl Physiol 106: 241-250, 2009. First published November 13, 2008; doi:10.1152/japplphysiol.90547.2008 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Ran Zhang, Yun-Gang Bai, Le-Jian Lin, Jun-Xiang Bao, Yu-Yang Zhang, Hao Tang, Jiu-Hua Cheng, Guo-Liang Jia, Xin-Ling Ren, and Jin Ma: Blockade of AT₁ receptor partially restores vasoreactivity, NOS expression, and superoxide levels in cerebral and carotid arteries of hindlimb unweighting rats
J Appl Physiol 106: 251-258, 2009. First published November 6, 2008; doi:10.1152/japplphysiol.01278.2007 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Yuzhen Liu, En-Sheng Ji, Shuanglin Xiang, Renaud Tamisier, Jingli Tong, Jianhua Huang, and J. Woodrow Weiss: Exposure to cyclic intermittent hypoxia increases expression of functional NMDA receptors in the rat carotid body
J Appl Physiol 106: 259-267, 2009. First published October 16, 2008; doi:10.1152/japplphysiol.90626.2008 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

INNOVATIVE METHODOLOGY

L. Wielopolski, L. M. Ramirez, A. M. Spungen, S. Swaby, P. Asselin, and W. A. Bauman: Measuring partial body potassium in the legs of patients with spinal cord injury: a new approach
J Appl Physiol 106: 268-273, 2009. First published November 20, 2008; doi:10.1152/japplphysiol.90435.2008 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

HIGHLIGHTED TOPICS

David R. Pendergast and Claes E. G. Lundgren: The physiology and pathophysiology of the hyperbaric and diving environments
J Appl Physiol 106: 274-275, 2009. First published November 20, 2008; doi:10.1152/japplphysiol.91477.2008 [Full Text] [PDF]

D. R. Pendergast and C. E. G. Lundgren: The underwater environment: cardiopulmonary, thermal, and energetic demands
J Appl Physiol 106: 276-283, 2009. First published November 26, 2008; doi:10.1152/japplphysiol.90984.2008 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Peter Lindholm and Claes EG Lundgren: The physiology and pathophysiology of human breath-hold diving
J Appl Physiol 106: 284-292, 2009. First published October 30, 2008; doi:10.1152/japplphysiol.90991.2008 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Claudio Marabotti, Alessandro Scalzini, Danilo Cialoni, Mirko Passera, Antonio L'Abbate, and Remo Bedini: Cardiac changes induced by immersion and breath-hold diving in humans
J Appl Physiol 106: 293-297, 2009. First published May 8, 2008; doi:10.1152/japplphysiol.00126.2008 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Simon J. Mitchell and David J. Doolette: Selective vulnerability of the inner ear to decompression sickness in divers with right-to-left shunt: the role of tissue gas supersaturation
J Appl Physiol 106: 298-301, 2009. First published September 18, 2008; doi:10.1152/japplphysiol.90915.2008 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Mary E. J. Lott, Cynthia Hogeman, Michael Herr, Monica Bhagat, Allen Kunselman, and Lawrence I. Sinoway: Vasoconstrictor responses in the upper and lower limbs to increases in transmural pressure
J Appl Physiol 106: 302-310, 2009. First published November 13, 2008; doi:10.1152/japplphysiol.90449.2008 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Michael Gröger, Sükrü Öter, Vladislava Simkova, Markus Bolten, Andreas Koch, Volker Warninghoff, Michael Georgieff, Claus-Martin Muth, Günter Speit, and Peter Radermacher: DNA damage after long-term repetitive hyperbaric oxygen exposure
J Appl Physiol 106: 311-315, 2009. First published November 20, 2008; doi:10.1152/japplphysiol.90737.2008 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

A. D. Cherry, I. F. Forkner, H. J. Frederick, M. J. Natoli, E. A. Schinazi, J. P. Longphre, J. L. Conard, W. D. White, J. J. Freiberger, B. W. Stolp, N. W. Pollock, P. O. Doar, A. E. Boso, E. L. Alford, A. J. Walker, A. C. Ma, M. A. Rhodes, and R. E. Moon: Predictors of increased Pa_CO₂ during immersed prone exercise at 4.7 ATA
J Appl Physiol 106: 316-325, 2009. First published September 11, 2008; doi:10.1152/japplphysiol.00885.2007 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Jorge D. Erusalimsky: Vascular endothelial senescence: from mechanisms to pathophysiology
J Appl Physiol 106: 326-332, 2009. First published November 26, 2008; doi:10.1152/japplphysiol.91353.2008 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Antonella Farsetti, Annalisa Grasselli, Silvia Bacchetti, Carlo Gaetano, and Maurizio C. Capogrossi: The telomerase tale in vascular aging: regulation by estrogens and nitric oxide signaling
J Appl Physiol 106: 333-337, 2009. First published November 20, 2008; doi:10.1152/japplphysiol.91360.2008 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

POINT-COUNTERPOINT

Timothy David Noakes and Frank E. Marino: Point:Counterpoint: Maximal oxygen uptake is/is not limited by a central nervous system governor
J Appl Physiol 106: 338-339, 2009. First published July 10, 2008; doi:10.1152/japplphysiol.90844.2008 [Full Text] [PDF]

Björn Ekblom: Counterpoint: Maximal oxygen uptake is not limited by a central nervous system governor
J Appl Physiol 106: 339-341, 2009; doi:10.1152/japplphysiol.90844.2008a [Full Text] [PDF]

: Rebuttal from Drs. Noakes and Marino
J Appl Physiol 106: 341-341, 2009; doi:10.1152/japplphysiol.90844.2008b [Full Text] [PDF]

: Rebuttal from Dr. Ekblom
J Appl Physiol 106: 341-342, 2009; doi:10.1152/japplphysiol.90844.2008c [Full Text] [PDF]

Timothy David Noakes and Frank E. Marino: Last Word on Point:Counterpoint: Maximal oxygen uptake is/is not limited by a central nervous system governor
J Appl Physiol 106: 347-347, 2009; doi:10.1152/japplphysiol.zdg-8327-pcpcomm.2008 [Full Text] [PDF]

Bjorn T. Ekblom: Last Word on Point:Counterpoint: Maximal oxygen uptake is/is not limited by a central nervous system governor
J Appl Physiol 106: 348-348, 2009; doi:10.1152/japplphysiol.zdg-8328.pcpcomm.2008 [Full Text] [PDF]

POINT-COUNTERPOINT COMMENTS

Roy J. Shephard, Carl Foster, Alejandro Lucia, David R. Bassett, Samuele M. Marcora, Jose González-Alonso, Stefan P. Mortensen, Stephen S. Cheung, Andreas D. Flouris, Ole J. Kemi, Prof. Jose A. L. Calbet, and Carsten Lundby: Comments on Point:Counterpoint: Maximal oxygen uptake is/is not limited by a central nervous system governor
J Appl Physiol 106: 343-346, 2009; doi:10.1152/japplphysiol.zdg-8326.pcpcomm.2008 [Full Text] [PDF]

Daniel Le Gallais: Comment on Point:Counterpoint: Sickle cell trait should/should not be considered asymptomatic and as a benign condition during physical activity
J Appl Physiol 106: 349-349, 2009; doi:10.1152/japplphysiol.91379.2008 [Full Text] [PDF]

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Graham Kemp: Interpreting the phosphocreatine time constant in aerobically exercising skeletal muscle
J Appl Physiol 106: 350-350, 2009; doi:10.1152/japplphysiol.91297.2008 [Full Text] [PDF]

Maria Pia Francescato, Valentina Cettolo, and Pietro Enrico di Prampero: Reply to Kemp
J Appl Physiol 106: 351-351, 2009; doi:10.1152/japplphysiol.91409.2008 [Full Text] [PDF]

Cover

Cover: The January through March 2009 Highlighted Topics series examines the physiology and pathophysiology of the hyperbaric and diving environments in a series of review articles written by a panel of international experts. This series was conceived and edited by Guest Editor David Pendergast and Coordinating Editor Claes Lundgren. We acknowledge Steve Graepel, illustrator of the cover design. This illustration is copyrighted by Steve Graepel and reproduced with permission.