Wu, Guoyao
individual record
Distinguished Professor
Positions:
- Senior Faculty Fellow, Texas A&M AgriLife Research, Texas A&M University
- University Faculty Fellow, Animal Science, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
- Faculty Fellow, Texas A&M AgriLife Research, Texas A&M University
- Distinguished Professor, Veterinary Integrative Biosciences, College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences
- Distinguished Professor, Nutrition, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
Research Areas:
Reproduction,
Intestine, Small,
Musculoskeletal system,
Fishes,
Heart,
Biochemistry,
Diabetes,
Sheep,
Immunology,
Kidneys,
Metabolism,
Mice,
Liver,
Cattle,
Lactation,
Physiology,
Amino acids,
Animal nutrition,
Animals--Growth,
Brain,
Obesity,
Rats,
Poultry,
Swine,
Proteins in human nutrition,
Cardiovascular system--Diseases,
Shrimps
Research Areas:
Reproduction,
Intestine, Small,
Musculoskeletal system,
Fishes,
Heart,
Biochemistry,
Diabetes,
Sheep,
Immunology,
Kidneys,
Metabolism,
Mice,
Liver,
Cattle,
Lactation,
Physiology,
Amino acids,
Animal nutrition,
Animals--Growth,
Brain,
Obesity,
Rats,
Poultry,
Swine,
Proteins in human nutrition,
Cardiovascular system--Diseases,
Shrimps
overview
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, sheep, fish, and shrimp. He has also conducted research on amino acid nutrition in humans.
education and training
- M.S. in Animal Nutrition, China Agricultural University - (Beijing, China)
- B.S. in Animal Science, South China Agricultural University - (Guangzhou, China)
- McGill University Health Centre - (Montreal, Quebec, Canada), Postdoctoral Training
- Ph.D. in Animal Biochemistry, University of Alberta - (Edmonton, Alberta, Canada)
- M.S. in Animal Biochemistry, University of Alberta - (Edmonton, Alberta, Canada)
- Memorial University of Newfoundland - (St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada), Postdoctoral Training
selected publications
Academic Articles702
- Dillon, E. L., & Wu, G. (2021). Cortisol enhances citrulline synthesis from proline in enterocytes of suckling piglets. Amino Acids. 53(12), 1957-1966.
- Ogilvie, A. R., Watford, M., Wu, G., Sukumar, D., Kwon, J., & Shapses, S. A. (2021). Decreased fasting serum glucogenic amino acids with a higher compared to normal protein diet during energy restriction in women: a randomized controlled trial. Amino Acids. 53(9), 1467-1472.
- Orzabal, M. R., Naik, V. D., Lee, J., Wu, G., & Ramadoss, J. (2021). Impact of gestational electronic cigarette vaping on amino acid signature profile in the pregnant mother and the fetus. Metabolism Open. 11, 100107-100107.
- Hu, S., He, W., & Wu, G. (2021). Hydroxyproline in animal metabolism, nutrition, and cell signaling. Amino Acids. 1-16.
- Posey, E. A., Bazer, F. W., & Wu, G. (2021). Amino Acids and Their Metabolites for Improving Human Exercising Performance. Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology. 1332, 151-166.
Books4
- Wu, G., & Meininger, C. J. (2008). Analysis of citrulline, arginine, and methylarginines using high-performance liquid chromatography.. Elsevier.
Chapters31
- Sarkar, T. R., McNeal, C. J., Meininger, C. J., Niu, Y., Mallick, B. K., Carroll, R. J., & Wu, G. (2021). Dietary Intakes of Amino Acids and Other Nutrients by Adult Humans. MATHEMATICAL MODELLING IN EXPERIMENTAL NUTRITION. Wu, G.. (Eds.), Amino Acids in Nutrition and Health. Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology. 211-227. Springer International Publishing.
- Dai, Z., Cui, L. u., Li, J. u., Wang, B., Guo, L., Wu, Z., Zhu, W., & Wu, G. (2020). Fermentation techniques in feed production. Animal Agriculture. 407-429. Elsevier.
- Wu, G. (2020). Management of metabolic disorders (including metabolic diseases) in ruminant and nonruminant animals. Animal Agriculture. 471-491. Elsevier.
- Botchlett, R., Lawler, J. M., & Wu, G. (2019). l-Arginine and l-Citrulline in Sports Nutrition and Health. Nutrition and Enhanced Sports Performance. 645-652. Elsevier.
Conference Papers142
- Martinez, R. E., Leatherwood, J. L., Bradbery, A. N., Much, M. L., Silvers, B. L., Posey, E. A., Nawaratna, G. I., & Wu, G. (2020). 103 Equine enterocytes actively oxidize L-glutamine but do not synthesize L-citrulline and L-arginine from L-glutamine or L-proline in vitro. Journal of Animal Science. 98(Supplement_4), 90-91.
- Wu, G., Gilbreath, K., Bazer, F., Satterfield, M., & Cleere, J. (2018). Dietary supplementation with an arginine product between Days 1 and 60 of gestation enhances embryonic survival in lactating beef cows. JOURNAL OF ANIMAL SCIENCE. 96, 373-373.
- Yi, D., Xu, H., Hou, Y., Wang, L., Zhao, D., Wu, T., Ding, B., & Wu, G. (2018). Effects of dietary supplementation with alpha-terpineol on growth performance and intestinal functions in piglets challenged with recombinant E. coli strain LMG194-STa. JOURNAL OF ANIMAL SCIENCE. 96, 484-484.
- Wu, G. (2018). Endogenous synthesis of amino acids is insufficient for animal lactation, reproduction and growth. JOURNAL OF ANIMAL SCIENCE. 96, 386-386.
- Zhu, C., Jiang, Z., Bazer, F., Johnson, G., Burghardt, R., & Wu, G. (2018). Expression of AQP 1, 3, 5, and 9 in the porcine placenta and uterine endometrium during the estrous cycle and gestation. JOURNAL OF ANIMAL SCIENCE. 96, 482-483.
editor of
Books6
- (2020). Amino Acids in Nutrition and Health Amino acids in systems function and health. Springer Nature.
in the news
- U.S. decline in meat protein consumption raises concern for Texas A&M scientist Fed by Science December 1, 2016
- High-quality protein essential for optimal growth, development and health in humans MedicalExpress.com April 12, 2016
researcher on
Principal Investigator4
Co-Principal Investigator4
Investigator2
- Nutrition, Biostatistics and Bioinformatics Training Grant awarded by DHHS-NIH-National Cancer Institute 2013 - 2021
awards and honors
- Outstanding Distinguished Scientist Award conferred by Sigma Xi - (Durham, North Carolina, United States) - Texas A&M Chapter 2013
recent teaching activities
- ANSC485 Directed Studies Instructor
- ANSC485 Hnr-directed Studies Instructor
- ANSC491 Hnr-research Instructor
- ANSC491 Research Instructor
- ANSC613 Protein Metabolism Instructor
chaired theses and dissertations
- Dahanayaka, Sudath Anilaka (2016-08). Isolation and Characterization of Porcine Mammary Epithelial Cells from Non-Lactating and Non-Pregnant Gilt. (Master's Thesis)
- Wang, Xiaoqiu (2015-12). Functional Roles of Histotroph (Arginine, Secreted Phosphoprotein 1, and Fructose) in Trophectoderm Development in Mammalian Conceptuses during the Peri-Implantation Period of Pregnancy. (Doctoral Dissertation)
- Rezaei, Reza (2015-05). Nutritional and Regulatory Roles for Branched-Chain Amino Acids in Milk Production by Lactating Sows. (Doctoral Dissertation)
- Li, Xilong (2011-12). Regulation of Porcine Conceptus Survival and Growth by L-arginine. (Doctoral Dissertation)
Email
g-wu@tamu.edu
First Name
Guoyao
Last Name
Wu
mailing address
Texas A&M University; Animal Science; 2471 TAMU
College Station, TX 77843-2471
USA
Research Areas:
Reproduction,
Intestine, Small,
Musculoskeletal system,
Fishes,
Heart,
Biochemistry,
Diabetes,
Sheep,
Immunology,
Kidneys,
Metabolism,
Mice,
Liver,
Cattle,
Lactation,
Physiology,
Amino acids,
Animal nutrition,
Animals--Growth,
Brain,
Obesity,
Rats,
Poultry,
Swine,
Proteins in human nutrition,
Cardiovascular system--Diseases,
Shrimps
Research Areas:
Reproduction,
Intestine, Small,
Musculoskeletal system,
Fishes,
Heart,
Biochemistry,
Diabetes,
Sheep,
Immunology,
Kidneys,
Metabolism,
Mice,
Liver,
Cattle,
Lactation,
Physiology,
Amino acids,
Animal nutrition,
Animals--Growth,
Brain,
Obesity,
Rats,
Poultry,
Swine,
Proteins in human nutrition,
Cardiovascular system--Diseases,
Shrimps