Chris Gillen

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Title
Professon
Department
Biology
Institution
Kenyon College

Education

  • PhD, Yale University

Research Interests

Transport Proteins   Sequencing Analysis, Sequence Analysis   Animal Physiology  

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Biography

Chris Gillen studies the molecular physiology of ion transport proteins in insect models systems including fruit flies and mosquitoes. His work has been supported by the National Science Foundation and the National Institutes of Health. Gillen is director of Kenyon’s creative Science Writing program. He has co-directed and taught writing workshops including the Kenyon Review Young Science Writers and the Kenyon College – Indian Institute of Technology Madras Scientific Writing Workshop. Gillen is a winner of Kenyon's Trustee Teaching Excellence Award and the Society of Integrative and Comparative Biology’s M. Patricia Morse Award for Excellence and Innovation in Science Education.

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List of Publications (86)
In 2024
86

Drosophila ClC-c is a homolog of human CLC-5 and a new model for Dent disease type 1. CJ Reynolds, CM Gillen, R Burke, Y Tsering, E Loucks, S Judd-Mole, ... Kidney360, 10.34067, 2024.

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Function and regulation of the insect NaCCC2 sodium transport proteins. RS Yarcusko, MH Song, GC Neuger, MF Romero, PM Piermarini, ... Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology Part A: Molecular & Integrative ..., 2024.

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In 2023
84

Drosophila Clc-c as a model of human CLC-5 and Dent Disease type 1. C Reynolds, C Gillen, J Dow, M Romero Physiology 38 (S1), 5735119, 2023.

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In 2022
83

Sequence analysis and function of mosquito aeCCC2 and Drosophila Ncc83 orthologs. PC Duong, TC McCabe, GF Riley, HL Holmes, PM Piermarini, ... Insect biochemistry and molecular biology 143, 103729, 2022.

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82

Dent Disease in Drosophila: Homologous Functions Between the Fly and Human Chloride Transporters: SA-PO580. CJ Reynolds, CM Gillen, JA Dow, MF Romero Journal of the American Society of Nephrology 33 (11S), 764, 2022.

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In 2021
81

Sequence analysis of cation-chloride cotransporters in mosquitoes. TC McCabe, CM Gillen INTEGRATIVE AND COMPARATIVE BIOLOGY 61, E1194-E1194, 2021.

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80

Functional expression of insect Na plus-dependent cation-chloride cotransporters in sf9 cells. PC Duong, HL Holmes, PM Piermarini, MF Romero, CM Gillen INTEGRATIVE AND COMPARATIVE BIOLOGY 61, E214-E215, 2021.

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In 2020
79

Mini-review-teaching writing in the undergraduate neuroscience curriculum: Its importance and best practices. SC Petersen, JM McMahon, HG McFarlane, CM Gillen, H Itagaki Neuroscience Letters 737, 135302, 2020.

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78

Does creative writing improve scientific writing and learning?. CM Gillen, AJ Kerkhoff, DH Lynn, HG McFarlane, AJ Niemiec, ... The FASEB Journal 34 (S1), 1-1, 2020.

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77

Functional analysis of mosquito and Drosophila Na+ dependent cation chloride cotransporters. CM Gillen, HL Holmes, PM Piermarini, MF Romero The FASEB Journal 34 (S1), 1-1, 2020.

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76

Electrogenic Sodium Transport by Insect Cation-Chloride Cotransporters?. CM Gillen, PM Piermarini, MF Romero INTEGRATIVE AND COMPARATIVE BIOLOGY 60, E84-E84, 2020.

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75

Immunohistochemical Localization of aeCCC2 in Aedes aegypti Larvae. P Duong, GF Riley, MF Romero, PM Piermarini, CM Gillen INTEGRATIVE AND COMPARATIVE BIOLOGY 60, E312-E312, 2020.

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In 2019
74

Heterologous Expression of Aedes aegypti Cation Chloride Cotransporter 2 (aeCCC2) in Xenopus laevis Oocytes Induces an Enigmatic Na+/Li+ Conductance. M Kalsi, C Gillen, PM Piermarini Insects 10 (3), 71, 2019.

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In 2017
73

Differential expression of putative sodium-dependent cation-chloride cotransporters in Aedes aegypti. PM Piermarini, DC Akuma, JC Crow, TL Jamil, WG Kerkhoff, KCMF Viel, ... Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology Part A: Molecular & Integrative ..., 2017.

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72

Antibodies Against Sodium Dependent Cation Chloride Cotransporters in the Yellow Fever Mosquito Aedes aegypti. KCMF Viel, AC DeBrosse, GF Riley, PM Piermarini, CM Gillen The FASEB Journal 31, 719.6-719.6, 2017.

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71

Expression of Sodium Dependent Cation Chloride Cotransporters in Adult and Larval Osmoregulatory Tissues of Aedes aegypti Mosquitoes. TL Jamil, J Chen, JC Crow, WG Kerkhoff, DC Akuma, A McQuiston, ... The FASEB Journal 31, 889.9-889.9, 2017.

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In 2016
70

Roles of Na-dependent cation chloride cotransporters in osmoregulation by larval Aedes aegypti mosquitoes. A Mcquiston, J Chen, PM Piermarini, CM Gillen INTEGRATIVE AND COMPARATIVE BIOLOGY 56, E333-E333, 2016.

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In 2015
69

Non-traditional models: the molecular physiology of sodium and water transport in mosquito Malpighian tubules. PM Piermarini, CM Gillen Sodium and Water Homeostasis: Comparative, Evolutionary and Genetic Models ..., 2015.

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68

Calcium binding to Procambarus clarkii sarcoplasmic calcium binding protein splice variants. SE Rohrback, MG Wheatly, CM Gillen Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology Part B: Biochemistry and Molecular ..., 2015.

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67

Expression Pattern and RNAi Inhibition of Putative Sodium coupled Cation chloride Cotransporters in the Mosquito Aedes aegypti. C Gillen, D Akuma, P Piermarini The FASEB Journal 29, 843.7, 2015.

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In 2014
66

RNAi mediated knockdown of KAAT1 and measurement of surface area in the Manduca sexta midgut. AL Parmelee, KD Goulder, CM Gillen, H Itagaki INTEGRATIVE AND COMPARATIVE BIOLOGY 54, E327-E327, 2014.

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65

Tissue and developmental expression of three putative Na-coupled cation-chloride cotransporters in Aedes aegypti. DC Akuma, PM Piermarini, CM Gillen INTEGRATIVE AND COMPARATIVE BIOLOGY 54, E235-E235, 2014.

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In 2013
64

The Hidden Mechanics of Exercise: Molecules That Move Us. CM Gillen Harvard University Press, 2013.

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63

Immunocytochemical localization of the amino acid co-transporter KAAT1 and neuromodulators in the midgut of larval Manduca sexta. AG Sanderlin, EK Rose, AJ Yeoh, CM Gillen, H Itagaki INTEGRATIVE AND COMPARATIVE BIOLOGY 53, E365-E365, 2013.

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Scaling of midgut perimeter and amino acid transporter expression in Manduca sexta larvae. CM Gillen, H Itagaki, AJ Yeoh, AV Vela Mendoza, KP Connell, ... The FASEB Journal 27, 1149.3-1149.3, 2013.

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In 2012
61

Effect of Body Size on Expression of Manduca sexta Midgut Genes. AJ Yeoh, K Davis, AV VELA MENDOZA, BA Hartlaub, CM Gillen Journal of Experimental Zoology Part A: Ecological Genetics and Physiology ..., 2012.

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60

The mathematical biology of metabolic scaling: using a model insect as the basis for interdisciplinary undergraduate science training and research. AJ Kerkhoff, CM Gillen, BA Hartlaub, JA Holdener, H Itagaki INTEGRATIVE AND COMPARATIVE BIOLOGY 52, E92-E92, 2012.

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In 2011
59

Characterization of sarcoplasmic calcium binding protein (SCP) variants from freshwater crayfish Procambarus clarkii. AJ White, MJ Northcutt, SE Rohrback, RO Carpenter, MM Niehaus-Sauter, ... Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology Part B: Biochemistry and Molecular ..., 2011.

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In 2010
58

Analysis of sarcoplasmic calcium binding protein in Procambarus clarkii muscle. CM Gillen, AJ White, RO Carpenter, SE Rohrback, Y Gao, MG Wheatly Integrative and Comparative Biology, 2010.

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57

Epithelial calcium transport in crustaceans: adaptation to intrinsic and extrinsic stressors. MG Wheatly, Y Gao, CM Gillen Epithelial Transport Physiology, 73-90, 2010.

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56

Gene expression in fourth and fifth instar Manduca sexta. AJ Yeoh, RA Long, CM Gillen, BA Hartlaub INTEGRATIVE AND COMPARATIVE BIOLOGY 50, E316-E316, 2010.

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In 2009
55

Effect of cold acclimation on the expression of sarcoplasmic calcium binding protein (pcSCP1) variants in the freshwater crayfish, Procambarus clarkii. AJ White, CM Gillen, MJ Northcutt, Y Gao, MG Wheatly Integrative and Comparative Biology, 2009.

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54

Cloning and characterization of a calmodulin gene (CaM) in crayfish Procambarus clarkii and expression during molting. Y Gao, CM Gillen, MG Wheatly Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology Part B: Biochemistry and Molecular ..., 2009.

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53

Expression of genes encoding Ca2+ exporting proteins in freshwater crayfish Procambarus clarkii during cold exposure. Y Gao, CM Gillen, DR Whalen, FM Vigo, AE Golshani, MG Wheatly Journal of Thermal Biology 34 (3), 144-151, 2009.

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In 2008
52

Elongation factor 1B (eEF1B ) expression during the molting cycle and cold acclimation in the crayfish Procambarus clarkii. CM Gillen, Y Gao, MM Niehaus-Sauter, MR Wylde, MG Wheatly Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology Part B: Biochemistry and Molecular ..., 2008.

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51

Statistical modeling of real time PCR data for membrane transporter expression in Manduca sexta larvae. K Woods .

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In 2007
50

Calcium storage in sarcoplasmic reticulum: The role of calcium pumps and binding proteins during elevated influx in calcifying crayfish. M Wheatly, Y Gao, C Gillen, Z Jamal Bone, 2007.

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49

Reading primary literature: A practical guide to evaluating research articles in biology. CM Gillen Pearson/Benjamin Cummings, 2007.

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48

Paradox of epithelial cell calcium homeostasis during vectorial transfer in crayfish kidney. MG Wheatly, Y Gao, CM Gillen General and comparative endocrinology 152 (2-3), 267-272, 2007.

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47

Localization and regulation of sodium/calcium exchanger (NCX) expression in crayfish Procambarus clarkii during molting and cold acclimation. Y Gao, CM Gillen, MG Wheatly The FASEB Journal 21 (5), A281-A281, 2007.

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Cloning and characterization of a novel calmodulin like gene (CaM) from crayfish Procambarus clarkii. Y Gao, CM Gillen, MG Wheatly The FASEB Journal 21 (5), A653-A653, 2007.

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In 2006
45

Gene expression and hemolymph cations in the freshwater Crayfish Procambarus clarkii during cold acclimation. CM Gillen, Y Gao, MM Niehaus-Sauter, M Wylde, MG Wheatly Integrative and Comparative Biology, 2006.

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Roles of NCX and PMCA in basolateral calcium export associated with mineralization cycles and low temperature acclimation in crayfish. MG Wheatly, Y Gao, CM Gillen, LM Stiner, DR Whalen, M Nade, F Vigo, ... Integrative and Comparative Biology, 2006.

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Criticism and interpretation: teaching the persuasive aspects of research articles. CM Gillen CBE-Life Sciences Education 5 (1), 34-38, 2006.

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42

Molecular characterization of the sarcoplasmic calcium-binding protein (SCP) from crayfish Procambarus clarkii. Y Gao, CM Gillen, MG Wheatly Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology Part B: Biochemistry and Molecular ..., 2006.

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The cation-chloride cotransporter, masBSC, is widely expressed in Manduca sexta tissues. CM Gillen, CR Blair, NR Heilman, M Somple, M Stulberg, R Thombre, ... Journal of insect physiology 52 (7), 661-668, 2006.

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Teaching students to recognize interpretation and criticism in research articles. CM Gillen INTEGRATIVE AND COMPARATIVE BIOLOGY 46, E197-E197, 2006.

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Detailed analyses of metabolic rates during larval development in Manduca sexta. AC Boylan, A Melbarbe, MH Stearns, AP Vreede, BA Hartlaub, CM Gillen, ... INTEGRATIVE AND COMPARATIVE BIOLOGY 46, E173-E173, 2006.

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In 2005
38

Expression of Ca2+ transporting genes in the freshwater crayfish Procambarus clarkii during cold acclimation. YP Gao, CM Gillen, D Whalen, MG Wheatly The FASEB Journal, 2005.

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37

Left out in the cold: Low temperature induced CA dyshomeostasis alters expression of calcium transporting proteins in crayfish tissues. Y Gao, D Whalen, M Wheatly, C Gillen, A Golshani Bone, 2005.

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Cloning and expression pattern of Procambarus clarkii elongation factor 1 & gamma. CM Gillen, Y Gao, M Wylde, MG Wheatley INTEGRATIVE AND COMPARATIVE BIOLOGY 45 (6), 1136-1136, 2005.

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The metabolic rates and the expression of a cation-chloride cotransport protein during development in larval Manduca sexta. MH Stearns, RM Thombre, CM Gillen, H Itagaki INTEGRATIVE AND COMPARATIVE BIOLOGY 45 (6), 1198-1198, 2005.

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In 2004
34

An online tutorial for helping nonscience majors read primary research literature in biology. CM Gillen, J Vaughan, BR Lye Advances in Physiology Education 28 (3), 95-99, 2004.

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33

Acute physiological and behavioral responses to dilute seawater in Uca pugilator. AS Koch, CM Gillen INTEGRATIVE AND COMPARATIVE BIOLOGY 44 (6), 715-715, 2004.

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Using primary literature in a course for non-science majors. CM Gillen, JR Vaughan, BR Lye INTEGRATIVE AND COMPARATIVE BIOLOGY 44 (6), 700-700, 2004.

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The relationship of metabolic and molecular variables to increased body size in larval Manduca sexta. AP Vreede, MJ Stulberg, CM Gillen, H Itagaki INTEGRATIVE AND COMPARATIVE BIOLOGY 44 (6), 758-758, 2004.

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An Online Tutorial for Helping Nonscience Majors Read Primary Research Literature in Biology. JR Cieszynski, CM Gillen, BR Lye .

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In 2003
29

Reduced blood-to-tissue albumin movement after plasmapheresis. AM Stahl, CM Gillen, A Takamata, ER Nadel, GW Mack Shock 19 (5), 440-447, 2003.

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In 2002
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Tissue distribution of the cation-chloride cotransporter masBSC, in Manduca sexta. CM Gillen, NR Heilman, N Watson, M Somple, KM Gillen INTEGRATIVE AND COMPARATIVE BIOLOGY 42 (6), 1235-1235, 2002.

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In 2001
27

Characterization of Rb uptake into Sf9 cells using cation chromatography: evidence for a K-Cl cotransporter. DW Bowles, CM Gillen Journal of Insect Physiology 47 (4-5), 523-532, 2001.

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Rubidium Uptake Is Increased in Shore Crabs, Carcinus maenas, Acclimated to Dilute Seawater. NE Colburn, SG Gage, CM Gillen Physiological and Biochemical Zoology 74 (5), 724-732, 2001.

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Kinetic characterization of a K-Cl cotransporter from the insect cell line, Sf9. CM Gillen, DW Bowles FASEB JOURNAL 15 (4), A412-A412, 2001.

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In 2000
24

Measurement of rubidium ion transport using ion chromatography in the shore crab, Carcinus maenas, and Sf9 cells. DW Bowles, SG Gage, CM Gillen FASEB JOURNAL 14 (4), A593-A593, 2000.

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In 1999
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Functional interaction of the K-Cl cotransporter (KCC1) with the Na-K-Cl cotransporter in HEK-293 cells. CM Gillen, B Forbush III American Journal of Physiology-Cell Physiology 276 (2), C328-C336, 1999.

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Tissue distribution and phosphorylation of the K-Cl cotransporter KCC1. SR Brill, CM Gillen, B Forbush FASEB JOURNAL 13 (4), A399-A399, 1999.

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In 1998
21

Albumin infusion in humans does not model exercise induced hypervolaemia after 24 hours. HASKELL, GILLEN, MACK, NADEL Acta physiologica scandinavica 164 (3), 277-284, 1998.

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In 1996
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Molecular cloning and functional expression of the K-Cl cotransporter from rabbit, rat, and human: a new member of the cation-chloride cotransporter family. CM Gillen, S Brill, JA Payne, B Forbush Journal of Biological Chemistry 271 (27), 16237-16244, 1996.

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Cloning, sequencing, and initial characterization of a putative ion cotransport protein from cyanobacterium Synechococcus sp PCC 7002. CM Gillen, VL Stirewalt, DA Bryant, B Forbush BIOPHYSICAL JOURNAL 70 (2), MP293-MP293, 1996.

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The K-Cl cotransporter (KCC1) cloned from rabbit kidney: Functional expression in HEK 293 cells. CM Gillen, S Brill, JA Payne, B Forbush, T Wang JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF NEPHROLOGY 7 (9), A0164-A0164, 1996.

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In 1995
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Osmoregulatory modulation of thermal sweating in humans: reflex effects of drinking. A Takamata, GW Mack, CM Gillen, AC Jozsi, ER Nadel American Journal of Physiology-Regulatory, Integrative and Comparative ..., 1995.

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DIFFERENCES BETWEEN REGULATION OF SECRETORY AND ABSORPTIVE NA-K-CL COTRANSPORTERS. JA Payne, C Gillen, B Forbush JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF NEPHROLOGY 6 (3), 348-348, 1995.

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In 1994
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Body fluid balance in dehydrated healthy older men: thirst and renal osmoregulation. GW Mack, CA Weseman, GW Langhans, H Scherzer, CM Gillen, ... Journal of applied physiology 76 (4), 1615-1623, 1994.

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Sodium appetite, thirst, and body fluid regulation in humans during rehydration without sodium replacement. A Takamata, GW Mack, CM Gillen, ER Nadel American Journal of Physiology-Regulatory, Integrative and Comparative ..., 1994.

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Cardiovascular and renal function during exercise-induced blood volume expansion in men. CM Gillen, T Nishiyasu, G Langhans, C Weseman, GW Mack, ER Nadel Journal of Applied Physiology 76 (6), 2602-2610, 1994.

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Measurement of plasma volume in rats with use of fluorescent-labeled albumin molecules. CM Gillen, A Takamata, GW Mack, ER Nadel Journal of Applied Physiology 76 (1), 485-489, 1994.

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Blood volume regulation after exercise and hemorrhage: The role of plasma albumin content. CM Gillen Yale University, 1994.

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Acute recovery of osmotically inhibited sweating in humans by drinking. A Takamata, GW Mack, CM Gillen, AC Jozsi, ER Nadel FASEB JOURNAL 8 (4), A65-A65, 1994.

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In 1993
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Effects of dynamic exercise on cardiovascular regulation during lower body negative pressure. T Nishiyasu, X Shi, CM Gillen, GW Mack, ER Nadel Aviation, space, and environmental medicine 64 (6), 517-521, 1993.

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MEASUREMENT OF PLASMA-VOLUME IN RATS USING FLUORESCENT-LABELED ALBUMIN MOLECULES. CM GILLEN, A TAKAMATA, GW MACK, ER NADEL FASEB JOURNAL 7 (3), A444-A444, 1993.

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BIPHASIC THIRST RESPONSE IN HUMANS FOLLOWING THERMAL EXERCISE SWEATING WITHOUT SODIUM REPLENISHMENT. A TAKAMATA, GW MACK, CM GILLEN, ER NADEL FASEB JOURNAL 7 (3), A444-A444, 1993.

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In 1992
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Comparison of the forearm and calf blood flow response to thermal stress during dynamic exercise. T Nishiyasu, X Shi, CM Gillen, GW Mack, ER Nadel Medicine and science in sports and exercise 24 (2), 213-217, 1992.

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In 1991
5

Plasma volume expansion in humans after a single intense exercise protocol. CM Gillen, R Lee, GW Mack, CM Tomaselli, T Nishiyasu, ER Nadel Journal of Applied Physiology 71 (5), 1914-1920, 1991.

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PLASMA-VOLUME EXPANSION AFTER A SINGLE INTENSE EXERCISE PROTOCOL IN HUMAN-SUBJECTS. C Gillen, R Lee, G Mack, C Tomaselli, T Nishiyasu, ER Nadel FASEB JOURNAL 5 (4), A661-A661, 1991.

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Christopher M. Gillen Professor, Department of Biology Kenyon College, Gambier, Ohio 43022 (740) 427-5399 gillenc@ kenyon. edu. CM Gillen Physiology 71 (5), 1914-1920, 1991.

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Espelt, MV, 103 Evans, RW, 131. C Eydoux, LD Andrews, T Asano, I Babiak, G Barnathan, C Berticat, ... .

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AJ White, MJ Northcutt, SE Rohrback, RO Carpenter, MM Niehaus-Sauter, Y. Gao. MG Wheatly, CM Gillen, C Infante, M Ponce, E Asensio, R Zerolo, ... .

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