Dietetics, Nutrition and Biological Sciences Research

Dr. Lorna Fyfe
Lecturer in Microbiology & Immunology
Books and other articles.
Coleman, G., Abbas, Aci., Sutherland, J., Fyfe, L. and Finley A. (1986). A comparison of the characteristics of extracellular protein secretion by a Gram positive and a Gram negative bacterium. In : Extracellular Enzymes of Mircroorganisms. Ed by J. Chaloipka and V. Krumphanzi. Plenum Publication.
Coleman, G., Fyfe, L., et.al., (1986). Aeromonas salmonicida extracellular virulence factors : the common components. International Council of Exploration of the Sea. Maritime Committee.
Fyfe. L ., et al., (1987). Some properties of a 56 kilodalton haemolysin specific for fish erythrocytes in the supernatant fraction of cultures of Aeromonas salmonicida. International Council or Exploration of the Sea. Maritime Committee.
Fyfe, L .(1991). The molecular approaches to the therapy of HIV infection : the SCID-HU mouse as a model to study strategies for the treatment of HIV. MRC Aids Directed Research Programme Newsletter II p50.
Fyfe, L . (1993). A review on immunonutrition in parenteral and enteral nutrition Newsletter. 3 p.5-7.
Fyfe, L . (1996). Assessing an undergraduate research project by thesis, poster and conference presentation. In the ASSHEL Inventory: changing the assessment practices in Scottish Higher Education. Edited by D. Hounsell. Published by UCOSDA Edinburgh.
Refereed Journal Publications
Fyfe, L ., et al. (1986). A comparison of the distribution of extracellular proteins produced by the protease-secreting organism Aeromonas salmonicida during aerobic and anaerobic growth. Annals of the Institute of.Pasteur/Microbiology. 137A p 117-123.
Fyfe, L.,et al. (1986). A study of the pathological effect of isolated Aeromonas salmonicida extracellular protease on Atlantic salmon, Salmo salar L. Journal of Fish Diseases. 9 p 403-409.
Fyfe, L.,et al. (1987). Identification of major common extracellular proteins secreted by Aeromonas salmonicida strains isolated from diseased fish. Applied Environmental Microbiology . 53 Vol 4 p 722-726.
Fyfe, L.,et al. (1987). A comparative study of the formation of extracellular proteins by Aeromonas salmonicida at two different temperatures. Journal of Applied Bacteriology. Vol 62 p 367-370.
Fyfe, L ., and Coleman, G. (1988). The combined effect of isolated Aeromanas salmonicida protease and haemolysin on Atlantic salmon, Salmo salar L. compared with that of total extra-cellular products preparation. Journal of Fish Diseases. 11 p 101-104.
Fyfe, L.,et al. (1991). Murine immune response to recombinant HIV1 p24 core protein following subcutaneous, intraperitoneal and intravenous immunisation. Immunology 74 p 467-472.
Fyfe, L ., et al. (1993). Murine HIV p24 specific T lymphocyte activation by different antigen presenting cells: B lumphocytes from immunised mice present core protein to T-cells. Immunology Letters 35 p45-50.
Smith-Palmer, A., Stewart, J., and Fyfe L. (1998). Antimicrobial properties of plant essential oils and essences against five important food-borne pathogens. Letters in Applied Microbiology. 26, p118-122. Published under patent application.
Hodgson,I,Stewart,J, and Fyfe.L (1998). Inhibition of bacteria and yeast by oil of fennel and paraben: development of synergistic antimicrobial combinations. Journal of Essential Oil Research.10 .p293-297.
Fyfe,L . Armstrong,F and Stewart,J (1998). Inhibition of Listeria monocytogenes and Salmonella enteriditis by combinations of plant oils and derivatives of benzoic acid; the development of synergistic antimicrobial combinations. International Journal of Antimicrobial Agents.9.p195-199.
Hodgson.I Stewart.J and Fyfe.L(1999). Phenotypic changes in the lipopolysaccaride of Pseudomonas aeruginosa and E.coli grown in milk-based enteral nutrient solutions. Nutrition.vol 5,no1. p11-17.
Smith-Palmer, A., Steward. J., and Fyfe. L. (2001). The potential application of plant essential oils as natural food preservatives in soft cheese. Food Microbiology. 18, 463-470.
Smith-Palmer, A., Steward J., and Fyfe, L. (2002). Inhibition of listeriolypin O and phosphatidylcholine – specific phospholipase C production in Listeria monocytogeres by subinhibitory concentrations of plant essential oils. Journal of Medical Microbiology. Vol 51. p567-574.
Smith-Palmer. A., Steward, J., and Fyfe, L. (2004). Influence of sub-inhibitory concentrations of plant essential oils on the production of enterotoxins A and B and alpha toxin by Staphylococcus aureus. Journal of Medical Microbiology. 53, p1-5.
Anthony,J.P.,.Fyfe,L,Stewart,J,Mc Dougal,G. and Smith.H (2007). The effect of blueberry extracts on Giardia duodenalis viability and spontaneous excystation of Cryptosporidium parvum oocystes in vitro. Methods . Vol 42. Issue 4,p 339-348.
Grant. L, McBean, D, Fyfe, L and Warnock, M.(2009). The Inhibition of Free Radical generation by Preparations of Harpagophytum Procumbensin vitro Phytotherapy Research. 23.104-110.
Grant. L, McBean, D, Fyfe, L and Warnock, M.(2009). Effects of Harpagophytum Procumbens ( Devils’ claw) on thr Cyclooxygenase and Lipoxygenase pathways of the Arachidonic Acid Cascade. Recent Progress in Medicinal Plants, 24 /11, 203-219
Grant. L, McBean, D, Fyfe, L and Warnock, M.(2009). Effects of Harpagophytum Procumbens ( Devils’ claw) on thr Cyclooxygenase and Lipoxygenase pathways of the Arachidonic Acid Cascade. Recent Progress in Medicinal Plants, 24 /11, 203-219
Al-Moosawi. S., Fyfe.L., Ho. C. and Al-Dujaili. E. (2010). The effect of polyphenol-rich dark chocolate on fasting glucose levels, blood pressure, total cholesterol and glucocorticoids in health, overweight and obese subjects. British Journal of Nutrition. BJN.2009.103, 842-850.
Al-Moosawi, S, McDougal G, Fyfe, L and Aldujaili E. (2010). Investigating the inhibitory activity of green coffee and cocao bean extracts on pancreatic lipase.Issue number 35.3. Nutrition Bulletin, September.
Al-Moosawi, Tsang.C, Ostertag L, Fyfe.L and Al Dujaili (2010). The effect of polyphenol rich dark chocolate on glucoregulatory biomarkers , lipid profile, blood pressure and glucocorticoids in healthy overweight and obese subjects. Submitted September 2010 to Molecular Nutrition and Food Research.
Published Presentations
Fyfe, L., and Denyer, S.P. (1998). The effect of nutrient – limited growth of Enterobacter cloacae. Proceedings of the Society of Applied Bacteriology. August. University of Surrey.
Hodgson. I., Steward. J., and Fyfe, L. (1995). Synergistic antimicrobial properties of plant essential oils and parabens: potential for food preservation. Proceedings of the Society of Applied Bacteriology. University of Surrey.
Hopper, H., and Fyfe, L. (1995). Inhibition of Candida albicans by food flavourings in milk-based enteral feed. Proceedings of the Royal Soceity of Chemistry. September. Royal Society of Chemistry London.
Hodgson. I., Stewart. J., and Fyfe, L. (1996). Phenotypic changes in Pseudomonas aeruginosa Lipopolysaccharide grown in milk-based enteral feeds. British Society of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition and the Nutrition Society, December. Best Poster Award.
Smith-Palmer. A., Steward. J., and Fyfe, L. (1996). Antimicrobial properties of plant essential oils and essences against foodborne pathogenic bacteria. Proceedings of the International Union of Food Science and Technology. May. Uppsala Sweden.
Norman. R., Stewart, J., and Fyfe. L. (1999). Lipopolysaccharide phenotype and serum sensitivity of E. coli cultured in milk. Proceedings of the Society of Applied Microbiology. Summer Conference, University of York. September
Smith-Palmer, A., Stewart. J., and Fyfe, L. (1999) Changes in the morphology, sensitivity to osmotic shock and novobiocin of E. coli cultured in sub-inhibitory concentrations of essential oils of cinnamon and clove. Proceedings of the Society of Applied Microbiology. . July.
Hussain, R., and Fyfe, L. (2002). Inhibitory properties of uva-ursi on uropathogenic and enteropathogenic E. coli. Phytotherapy Research Conference, Royal Concert Hall,Glasgow. 19 th April.Sponsored by Bioforce, Ayrshire.
Anthony, J.P., Fyfe, L., and Smith, H. (2004). Inhibition of growth of Giaridia duodenalis trophozoites by plant essential oils. 4th International Giardia and Cryptosporidium Conference. September. Amsterdam.
Grant, L., McBean, D., Fyfe, L., and Warnock. M. (2005). Inhibitory effects of Harpagophytum procumbens preparations on nitrite and DPPH radical production of immune cells. Proceedings of the British Pharmacological Society University of Newcastle. www.pa2online.org 2-4, 56.
Anthony, J.P., Fyfe, L., and Smith, H. (2006). Plant oils and plant stress hormones : potentially novel drugs 11th International Congress of Parasitology. August. Glasgow.
Anthony, J.P., Fyfe, L. and Smith, H. (2006). Increased spontaneous excystation in Cryptosporidium parvum Oocysts following treatment with plant essential oils. 11th International Congress of Parasitology. August. Glasgow.
Anthony, J.P., Fyfe, L., and Smith, H. (2006). Ancient parasites: using the past for the future. 11 th International Congress of Parasitology. August. Glasgow.
Fyfe, L . (2007). Integration of Research and Teaching. Presentation at Forum for Good Practice, CAP, QMU, March19th, 2007.Published on Website for CAP, QMU.
Ibegbu.A.O ., McBean. D ., Fyfe. L., and Mullaney. I. (2007). Opioid receptor agonists-induced changes during hypoxia in B50 neuronal cells. British Neuroscience Association Abstracts ,19 th National Meeting British Neuroscience Association, Harrogate, UK. April 1 st-4 th.
Ibeghu. A.O., McBean. D. Fyfe. L., and Mullaney.I (2007). Cannaboid receptor agonists; induced effects on neuronal B50 cells in Hypoxia. Life Sciences conference organised by The Biochemical Society and the British Pharmacological Society Glasgow, 8-12 July . Presentation no PC442.
Al-Moosawi. S., Fyfe.L., Ho.C. and Al-Dujaili (2009) Effect of green coffee bean extract and chlorogenic acid consumption on 11HDS activity in humans and mice. British Society of Endocrinology, April, Harrogate, 2009
Al-Dujaili., Bradley JP, Al-Moosawi.S and Fyfe.L (2009). Effects of green tea consumption on blood pressure, total cholesterol, body weight and fat in healthy volunteers. European Congress of Endocrinology , Istanbul. April 2009.
Almoosawi. S ,Fyfe. L and Al-Dujaili et al., (2009). The effect of green coffee bean extract rich in chlorogenenic acid on antioxidant status of healthy human volunteers. Nutrition Society. June. Surrey University 2009
Almoosawi. S ,Fyfe. L and Al-Dujaili et al.,(2009). Polyphenol rich dark chocolate; effect on fasting capliiary glucose, total cholesterol, blood pressure and glucocorticoids in healthy overweight and obese subjects. Nutrition Society. June. Surrey University. 2009
Almoosawi. S ,Fyfe. L and Al-Dujaili et al., (2009) Polyphenol rich dark chocolate: effect on glucoregulatory biomarkers, blood pressure , lipids and glucocorticoids in healthy overweight and obese subjects. 4 th International Conference on Polyphenols in Health. Harrogate. Dec 2009.Accepted Poster No P367
Tsang. C , AlMoosawi. S, Mounter.F, Davies.F, Fyfe.L. AlDujaili,E and Davidson. I (2009). The influence of pomegranate juice consu,ption on 11 hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase (11HSD) activity in healthy human volunteers.4 th International Conference on Polyphenols in Health. Harrogate. Dec 2009 poster P238
Al-Dujaili., Bradley JP, Al-Moosawi.S and Fyfe.L (2010). Effects of green tea consumption on blood pressure, total cholesterol, body weight and fat in healthy volunteers., Scottish Cardiovascular Forum 13 th Annual Meeting. Feb, Bute Hall, Glasgow University.
Tsang. C , AlMoosawi. S, Mounter.F, Davies.F, Fyfe.L. AlDujaili,E and Davidson. I (2010). The influence of pomegranate juice consu,ption on 11 hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase (11HSD) activity in healthy human volunteers.4 th International Conference on Polyphenols in Health., Scottish Cardiovascular Forum 13 th Annual Meeting. Feb, Bute Hall, Glasgow University.
Almoosawi. S ,Fyfe. L and Al-Dujaili et al., (2010) Polyphenol rich dark chocolate: effect on glucoregulatory biomarkers, blood pressure , lipids and glucocorticoids in healthy overweight and obese subjects.,Scottish Cardiovascular Forum 13 th Annual Meeting. Feb, Bute Hall, Glasgow University.
Reviews
Palmer-Smith, A., Stewart, J., and Fyfe, L. (2004). In Hot Press – Review article on new and exciting developments in microbiological research by Meriel Jones in Microbiology Today. Vol 31. Nov – Quarterly Magazine of the Society of General Microbiology.
Anthony, J.P., Fyfe, L., and Smith, H. (2005). Plant active components: a resource for antiparasitic agents? Trends in Parasitology. Vol 21. no 10, Oct p.462-468.
Grant, L., McBean, D., Fyfe, L., and Warnock, M. (2007). A review of the Biological and Potential Therapeutic Actions of Harpagophytum procumbens. Phytotherapy Research. Vol 21.199-209.
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