Amino Acids in Nutrition and Health

Guoyao Wu is a Distinguished Professor, University Faculty Fellow, and AgriLife Research Senior Faculty Fellow in the Department of Animal Science. He also holds appointments with the Graduate Faculty of Nutrition, the Departments of Systems Biology and Translational Medicine and Veterinary Integrative Biosciences.He earned his bachelor’s degree in animal science from South China Agricultural University in Guangzhou, a master’s degree in animal nutrition from Beijing Agricultural University, and a master’s degree and doctorate in animal biochemistry from the University of Alberta in Canada. He received postdoctoral training in biochemistry and nutrition at McGill University Medical School in Montreal, Canada, and at the Memorial University of Newfoundland Medical School in St. John’s, Canada. Dr. Wu teaches graduate courses in protein metabolism and nutritional biochemistry. He conducts research in protein and amino acid metabolism at molecular, cellular, and whole body levels . The animal models used in his research include cattle, chicks, pigs, rats, and sheep

• Preface.- Amino acids in intestinal physiology and health.- Amino acid metabolism in the liver: nutritional and physiological significance.- Amino acids in circulatory function and health.- Epithelial dysfunction in lung diseases: effects of amino acids and potential mechanisms.- Amino acid metabolism in the kidneys: nutritional and physiological significance.- Amino acids in health and endocrine function.- Amino Acids in Reproductive Nutrition and Health.- Impacts of amino acids on the intestinal defensive system.- Maternal nutrient restriction and skeletal muscle development: Consequences for postnatal health.- Metabolism of amino acids in the brain and their roles in regulating food intake.- Metabolism and functions of amino acids in the skin.- Metabolism and functions of amino acids in sense organs.