Meagan S. Kingren

Burn Wound Excision Drives Acute Hypermetabolism in Mice with Scald Burns

This study shows that wound excision after scald burns in mice increases hypermetabolism and cachexia, suggesting it should be included in rodent burn models.

Carnitine deficiency alters fuel metabolism and voluntary wheel running in mice

This study shows that carnitine deficiency in mice reduces long-chain fatty acid oxidation and voluntary exercise, while maintaining mitochondrial respiratory capacity.

Quantification of Mouse Total Body Surface Area: Implications for Preclinical Burn Research

This paper compares methods for estimating mouse total body surface area (TBSA) and finds that stretching the pelt inflates TBSA measurements, while relaxed pelt or dorsal-ventral tracing provides more accurate estimates.

Inborn cardiorespiratory fitness and exercise training modulate brown adipose tissue function and plasticity in early life

This study shows that early life exercise increases energy expenditure and BAT thermogenic capacity regardless of inborn fitness, while inborn fitness affects BAT proteome composition.