Scalzo RL, Peltonen GL, Giordano GR, Binns SE, Klochak AL, Paris HL, Schweder MM, Szallar SE, Wood LM, Larson DG, Luckasen GJ, Hickey MS, Bell C
Scalzo RL, Peltonen GL, Giordano GR, Binns SE, Klochak AL, Paris HL, Schweder MM, Szallar SE, Wood LM, Larson DG, Luckasen GJ, Hickey MS, Bell C. Regulators of human white adipose browning: evidence for sympathetic control and sexual dimorphic responses to sprint interval training. PLoS One. 2014; 9(6):e90696.
Regulators of human white adipose browning: evidence for sympathetic control and sexual dimorphic responses to sprint interval training.
Richards JC, Crecelius AR, Larson DG, Luckasen GJ, Dinenno FA
American journal of physiology. Heart and circulatory physiology
Richards JC, Crecelius AR, Larson DG, Luckasen GJ, Dinenno FA. Impaired peripheral vasodilation during graded systemic hypoxia in healthy older adults: role of the sympathoadrenal system. Am J Physiol Heart Circ Physiol. 2017 Apr 01; 312(4):H832-H841.
Impaired peripheral vasodilation during graded systemic hypoxia in healthy older adults: role of the sympathoadrenal system.
Cole-Hunter T, Dhingra R, Fedak KM, Good N, L'Orange C, Luckasen G, Mehaffy J, Walker E, Wilson A, Balmes J, Brook RD, Clark ML, Devlin RB, Volckens J, Peel JL
Cole-Hunter T, Dhingra R, Fedak KM, Good N, L'Orange C, Luckasen G, Mehaffy J, Walker E, Wilson A, Balmes J, Brook RD, Clark ML, Devlin RB, Volckens J, Peel JL. Short-term differences in cardiac function following controlled exposure to cookstove air pollution: The subclinical tests on volunteers exposed to smoke (STOVES) study. Environ Int. 2021 01; 146:106254.
Short-term differences in cardiac function following controlled exposure to cookstove air pollution: The subclinical tests on volunteers exposed to smoke (STOVES) study.
Hearon CM, Richards JC, Racine ML, Luckasen GJ, Larson DG, Dinenno FA
Hearon CM, Richards JC, Racine ML, Luckasen GJ, Larson DG, Dinenno FA. Amplification of endothelium-dependent vasodilatation in contracting human skeletal muscle: role of KIR channels. J Physiol. 2019 03; 597(5):1321-1335.
Amplification of endothelium-dependent vasodilatation in contracting human skeletal muscle: role of KIR channels.
Racine ML, Terwoord JD, Ketelhut NB, Bachman NP, Richards JC, Luckasen GJ, Dinenno FA
Racine ML, Terwoord JD, Ketelhut NB, Bachman NP, Richards JC, Luckasen GJ, Dinenno FA. Rho-kinase inhibition improves haemodynamic responses and circulating ATP during hypoxia and moderate intensity handgrip exercise in healthy older adults. J Physiol. 2022 07; 600(14):3265-3285.
Rho-kinase inhibition improves haemodynamic responses and circulating ATP during hypoxia and moderate intensity handgrip exercise in healthy older adults.
Terwoord JD, Racine ML, Hearon CM, Luckasen GJ, Dinenno FA
Journal of applied physiology (Bethesda, Md. : 1985)
Terwoord JD, Racine ML, Hearon CM, Luckasen GJ, Dinenno FA. ATP and acetylcholine interact to modulate vascular tone and a1-adrenergic vasoconstriction in humans. J Appl Physiol (1985). 2021 08 01; 131(2):566-574.
ATP and acetylcholine interact to modulate vascular tone and a1-adrenergic vasoconstriction in humans.
Bachman NP, Terwoord JD, Richards JC, Braun B, Green CP, Luckasen GJ, Dinenno FA
Bachman NP, Terwoord JD, Richards JC, Braun B, Green CP, Luckasen GJ, Dinenno FA. Comprehensive assessment of cardiovascular structure and function and disease risk in middle-aged ultra-endurance athletes. Atherosclerosis. 2021 03; 320:105-111.
Comprehensive assessment of cardiovascular structure and function and disease risk in middle-aged ultra-endurance athletes.
Nelson TL, Puccetti N, Luckasen GJ. Healthy hearts: a cross-sectional study of clinical cardiovascular disease risk factors in Northern Colorado school children (1992-2013). BMC Obes. 2015; 2:48.
Healthy hearts: a cross-sectional study of clinical cardiovascular disease risk factors in Northern Colorado school children (1992-2013).
Pollack AM, Nelson TL, Jenkins NA, Willis MW, Lueders PC, Kingman AK, Hamilton LD, Luckasen GJ
American journal of preventive cardiology
Pollack AM, Nelson TL, Jenkins NA, Willis MW, Lueders PC, Kingman AK, Hamilton LD, Luckasen GJ. Measuring the impact of obesity on cardiovascular risk for northern Colorado school children: Healthy hearts and minds program 2013-2023. Am J Prev Cardiol. 2025 Mar; 21:100933.
Measuring the impact of obesity on cardiovascular risk for northern Colorado school children: Healthy hearts and minds program 2013-2023.
Crecelius AR, Kirby BS, Richards JC, Garcia LJ, Voyles WF, Larson DG, Luckasen GJ, Dinenno FA
Crecelius AR, Kirby BS, Richards JC, Garcia LJ, Voyles WF, Larson DG, Luckasen GJ, Dinenno FA. Mechanisms of ATP-mediated vasodilation in humans: modest role for nitric oxide and vasodilating prostaglandins. Am J Physiol Heart Circ Physiol. 2011 Oct; 301(4):H1302-10.
Mechanisms of ATP-mediated vasodilation in humans: modest role for nitric oxide and vasodilating prostaglandins.
Terwoord JD, Hearon CM, Racine ML, Ketelhut NB, Luckasen GJ, Richards JC, Dinenno FA
Terwoord JD, Hearon CM, Racine ML, Ketelhut NB, Luckasen GJ, Richards JC, Dinenno FA. KIR channel activation links local vasodilatation with muscle fibre recruitment during exercise in humans. J Physiol. 2020 07; 598(13):2621-2636.
KIR channel activation links local vasodilatation with muscle fibre recruitment during exercise in humans.
Gotshall RW, Davrath LR, Sadeh WZ, Coonts CC, Luckasen GJ, Downes TR, Tucker A
Aviation, space, and environmental medicine
Gotshall RW, Davrath LR, Sadeh WZ, Coonts CC, Luckasen GJ, Downes TR, Tucker A. Validation of impedance cardiography during lower body negative pressure. Aviat Space Environ Med. 1999 Jan; 70(1):6-10.
Validation of impedance cardiography during lower body negative pressure.
Hearon CM, Kirby BS, Luckasen GJ, Larson DG, Dinenno FA
Hearon CM, Kirby BS, Luckasen GJ, Larson DG, Dinenno FA. Endothelium-dependent vasodilatory signalling modulates a1 -adrenergic vasoconstriction in contracting skeletal muscle of humans. J Physiol. 2016 12 15; 594(24):7435-7453.
Endothelium-dependent vasodilatory signalling modulates a1 -adrenergic vasoconstriction in contracting skeletal muscle of humans.
Crecelius AR, Luckasen GJ, Larson DG, Dinenno FA
Crecelius AR, Luckasen GJ, Larson DG, Dinenno FA. KIR channel activation contributes to onset and steady-state exercise hyperemia in humans. Am J Physiol Heart Circ Physiol. 2014 Sep 01; 307(5):H782-91.
KIR channel activation contributes to onset and steady-state exercise hyperemia in humans.
Walker ES, Fedak KM, Good N, Balmes J, Brook RD, Clark ML, Cole-Hunter T, Devlin RB, L'Orange C, Luckasen G, Mehaffy J, Shelton R, Wilson A, Volckens J, Peel JL
International journal of environmental health research
Walker ES, Fedak KM, Good N, Balmes J, Brook RD, Clark ML, Cole-Hunter T, Devlin RB, L'Orange C, Luckasen G, Mehaffy J, Shelton R, Wilson A, Volckens J, Peel JL. Acute differences in blood lipids and inflammatory biomarkers following controlled exposures to cookstove air pollution in the STOVES study. Int J Environ Health Res. 2022 Mar; 32(3):565-578.
Acute differences in blood lipids and inflammatory biomarkers following controlled exposures to cookstove air pollution in the STOVES study.
Davrath LR, Gotshall RW, Tucker A, Sadeh WZ, Luckasen GJ, Downes TR, Coonts CC
Davrath LR, Gotshall RW, Tucker A, Sadeh WZ, Luckasen GJ, Downes TR, Coonts CC. Moderate sodium restriction does not alter lower body negative pressure tolerance. Aviat Space Environ Med. 1999 Jun; 70(6):577-82.
Moderate sodium restriction does not alter lower body negative pressure tolerance.
Rupp R, Luckasen GJ, Kirstein JL, Osorio JE, Santangelo JD, Raanan M, Smith MK, Wallace D, Gordon GS, Stinchcomb DT
Rupp R, Luckasen GJ, Kirstein JL, Osorio JE, Santangelo JD, Raanan M, Smith MK, Wallace D, Gordon GS, Stinchcomb DT. Safety and immunogenicity of different doses and schedules of a live attenuated tetravalent dengue vaccine (TDV) in healthy adults: A Phase 1b randomized study. Vaccine. 2015 Nov 17; 33(46):6351-9.
Safety and immunogenicity of different doses and schedules of a live attenuated tetravalent dengue vaccine (TDV) in healthy adults: A Phase 1b randomized study.
Hearon CM, Richards JC, Racine ML, Luckasen GJ, Larson DG, Joyner MJ, Dinenno FA
Hearon CM, Richards JC, Racine ML, Luckasen GJ, Larson DG, Joyner MJ, Dinenno FA. Sympatholytic effect of intravascular ATP is independent of nitric oxide, prostaglandins, Na+ /K+ -ATPase and KIR channels in humans. J Physiol. 2017 08 01; 595(15):5175-5190.
Sympatholytic effect of intravascular ATP is independent of nitric oxide, prostaglandins, Na+ /K+ -ATPase and KIR channels in humans.
Ryan SPP, Newman AA, Wilburn JR, Rhoades LD, Trikha SRJ, Godwin EC, Schoenberg HM, Battson ML, Ewell TR, Luckasen GJ, Biela LM, Melby CL, Bell C
Ryan SPP, Newman AA, Wilburn JR, Rhoades LD, Trikha SRJ, Godwin EC, Schoenberg HM, Battson ML, Ewell TR, Luckasen GJ, Biela LM, Melby CL, Bell C. Sodium Glucose Co-Transporter 2 Inhibition Does Not Favorably Modify the Physiological Responses to Dietary Counselling in Diabetes-Free, Sedentary Overweight and Obese Adult Humans. Nutrients. 2020 Feb 18; 12(2).
Sodium Glucose Co-Transporter 2 Inhibition Does Not Favorably Modify the Physiological Responses to Dietary Counselling in Diabetes-Free, Sedentary Overweight and Obese Adult Humans.
Pollack AM, Hamilton LD, Jenkins NA, Lueders PC, Luckasen GJ
Pollack AM, Hamilton LD, Jenkins NA, Lueders PC, Luckasen GJ. School screening programs to identify hypertension in Hispanic youth. Am J Prev Cardiol. 2024 Mar; 17:100629.
School screening programs to identify hypertension in Hispanic youth.
Newman AA, Grimm NC, Wilburn JR, Schoenberg HM, Trikha SRJ, Luckasen GJ, Biela LM, Melby CL, Bell C
The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism
Newman AA, Grimm NC, Wilburn JR, Schoenberg HM, Trikha SRJ, Luckasen GJ, Biela LM, Melby CL, Bell C. Influence of Sodium Glucose Cotransporter 2 Inhibition on Physiological Adaptation to Endurance Exercise Training. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2019 06 01; 104(6):1953-1966.
Influence of Sodium Glucose Cotransporter 2 Inhibition on Physiological Adaptation to Endurance Exercise Training.
Crecelius AR, Kirby BS, Hearon CM, Luckasen GJ, Larson DG, Dinenno FA
Crecelius AR, Kirby BS, Hearon CM, Luckasen GJ, Larson DG, Dinenno FA. Contracting human skeletal muscle maintains the ability to blunt a1 -adrenergic vasoconstriction during KIR channel and Na(+) /K(+) -ATPase inhibition. J Physiol. 2015 Jun 15; 593(12):2735-51.
Contracting human skeletal muscle maintains the ability to blunt a1 -adrenergic vasoconstriction during KIR channel and Na(+) /K(+) -ATPase inhibition.
Racine ML, Crecelius AR, Luckasen GJ, Larson DG, Dinenno FA
Racine ML, Crecelius AR, Luckasen GJ, Larson DG, Dinenno FA. Inhibition of Na+ /K+ -ATPase and KIR channels abolishes hypoxic hyperaemia in resting but not contracting skeletal muscle of humans. J Physiol. 2018 08; 596(15):3371-3389.
Inhibition of Na+ /K+ -ATPase and KIR channels abolishes hypoxic hyperaemia in resting but not contracting skeletal muscle of humans.
Crecelius AR, Kirby BS, Luckasen GJ, Larson DG, Dinenno FA
Crecelius AR, Kirby BS, Luckasen GJ, Larson DG, Dinenno FA. ATP-mediated vasodilatation occurs via activation of inwardly rectifying potassium channels in humans. J Physiol. 2012 Nov 01; 590(21):5349-59.
ATP-mediated vasodilatation occurs via activation of inwardly rectifying potassium channels in humans.
Davrath LR, Gotshall RW, Tucker A, Sadeh WZ, Luckasen GJ, Downes TR, Coonts CC. The heart is not necessarily empty at syncope. Aviat Space Environ Med. 1999 Mar; 70(3 Pt 1):213-9.
The heart is not necessarily empty at syncope.
Richards JC, Racine ML, Hearon CM, Kunkel M, Luckasen GJ, Larson DG, Allen JD, Dinenno FA
Richards JC, Racine ML, Hearon CM, Kunkel M, Luckasen GJ, Larson DG, Allen JD, Dinenno FA. Acute ingestion of dietary nitrate increases muscle blood flow via local vasodilation during handgrip exercise in young adults. Physiol Rep. 2018 01; 6(2).
Acute ingestion of dietary nitrate increases muscle blood flow via local vasodilation during handgrip exercise in young adults.
Terwoord JD, Hearon CM, Luckasen GJ, Richards JC, Joyner MJ, Dinenno FA
Terwoord JD, Hearon CM, Luckasen GJ, Richards JC, Joyner MJ, Dinenno FA. Elevated extracellular potassium prior to muscle contraction reduces onset and steady-state exercise hyperemia in humans. J Appl Physiol (1985). 2018 08 01; 125(2):615-623.
Elevated extracellular potassium prior to muscle contraction reduces onset and steady-state exercise hyperemia in humans.
Walker ES, Fedak KM, Good N, Balmes J, Brook RD, Clark ML, Cole-Hunter T, Dinenno F, Devlin RB, L'Orange C, Luckasen G, Mehaffy J, Shelton R, Wilson A, Volckens J, Peel JL
Walker ES, Fedak KM, Good N, Balmes J, Brook RD, Clark ML, Cole-Hunter T, Dinenno F, Devlin RB, L'Orange C, Luckasen G, Mehaffy J, Shelton R, Wilson A, Volckens J, Peel JL. Acute differences in pulse wave velocity, augmentation index, and central pulse pressure following controlled exposures to cookstove air pollution in the Subclinical Tests of Volunteers Exposed to Smoke (SToVES) study. Environ Res. 2020 01; 180:108831.
Acute differences in pulse wave velocity, augmentation index, and central pulse pressure following controlled exposures to cookstove air pollution in the Subclinical Tests of Volunteers Exposed to Smoke (SToVES) study.
Crecelius AR, Kirby BS, Luckasen GJ, Larson DG, Dinenno FA. Mechanisms of rapid vasodilation after a brief contraction in human skeletal muscle. Am J Physiol Heart Circ Physiol. 2013 Jul 01; 305(1):H29-40.
Mechanisms of rapid vasodilation after a brief contraction in human skeletal muscle.
Hearon CM, Richards JC, Racine ML, Luckasen GJ, Larson DG, Dinenno FA. Augmentation of endothelium-dependent vasodilatory signalling improves functional sympatholysis in contracting muscle of older adults. J Physiol. 2020 06; 598(12):2323-2336.
Augmentation of endothelium-dependent vasodilatory signalling improves functional sympatholysis in contracting muscle of older adults.
Neas ED, Dunn JA, Silva ED, Chambers AM, Luckasen GJ, Jaskowiak A
Neas ED, Dunn JA, Silva ED, Chambers AM, Luckasen GJ, Jaskowiak A. Peroxy Pyruvic Acid-Containing Topical Anti-Infective: A Potential Candidate for a Wound Instillation Solution. Adv Wound Care (New Rochelle). 2016 Oct 01; 5(10):432-443.
Peroxy Pyruvic Acid-Containing Topical Anti-Infective: A Potential Candidate for a Wound Instillation Solution.
Ashmore RC, Luckasen GJ, Larson DG, Miller WE, Whitsitt TB, Downes TR, Cullinane DW
Ashmore RC, Luckasen GJ, Larson DG, Miller WE, Whitsitt TB, Downes TR, Cullinane DW. Immediate angioplasty for acute myocardial infarction: a community hospital's experience. J Invasive Cardiol. 1999 Feb; 11(2):61-5.
Immediate angioplasty for acute myocardial infarction: a community hospital's experience.
Crecelius AR, Richards JC, Luckasen GJ, Larson DG, Dinenno FA
Crecelius AR, Richards JC, Luckasen GJ, Larson DG, Dinenno FA. Reactive hyperemia occurs via activation of inwardly rectifying potassium channels and Na+/K+-ATPase in humans. Circ Res. 2013 Sep 27; 113(8):1023-32.
Reactive hyperemia occurs via activation of inwardly rectifying potassium channels and Na+/K+-ATPase in humans.
Fedak KM, Good N, Walker ES, Balmes J, Brook RD, Clark ML, Cole-Hunter T, Devlin R, L'Orange C, Luckasen G, Mehaffy J, Shelton R, Wilson A, Volckens J, Peel JL
Fedak KM, Good N, Walker ES, Balmes J, Brook RD, Clark ML, Cole-Hunter T, Devlin R, L'Orange C, Luckasen G, Mehaffy J, Shelton R, Wilson A, Volckens J, Peel JL. Acute changes in lung function following controlled exposure to cookstove air pollution in the subclinical tests of volunteers exposed to smoke (STOVES) study. Inhal Toxicol. 2020 02; 32(3):115-123.
Acute changes in lung function following controlled exposure to cookstove air pollution in the subclinical tests of volunteers exposed to smoke (STOVES) study.
Richards JC, Luckasen GJ, Larson DG, Dinenno FA
Richards JC, Luckasen GJ, Larson DG, Dinenno FA. Role of a-adrenergic vasoconstriction in regulating skeletal muscle blood flow and vascular conductance during forearm exercise in ageing humans. J Physiol. 2014 Nov 01; 592(21):4775-88.
Role of a-adrenergic vasoconstriction in regulating skeletal muscle blood flow and vascular conductance during forearm exercise in ageing humans.
Journal of the American Heart Association
Fedak KM, Good N, Walker ES, Balmes J, Brook RD, Clark ML, Cole-Hunter T, Devlin R, L'Orange C, Luckasen G, Mehaffy J, Shelton R, Wilson A, Volckens J, Peel JL. Acute Effects on Blood Pressure Following Controlled Exposure to Cookstove Air Pollution in the STOVES Study. J Am Heart Assoc. 2019 07 16; 8(14):e012246.
Acute Effects on Blood Pressure Following Controlled Exposure to Cookstove Air Pollution in the STOVES Study.
Scalzo RL, Peltonen GL, Binns SE, Klochak AL, Szallar SE, Wood LM, Larson DG, Luckasen GJ, Irwin D, Schroeder T, Hamilton KL, Bell C
Scalzo RL, Peltonen GL, Binns SE, Klochak AL, Szallar SE, Wood LM, Larson DG, Luckasen GJ, Irwin D, Schroeder T, Hamilton KL, Bell C. The Effects of Sympathetic Inhibition on Metabolic and Cardiopulmonary Responses to Exercise in Hypoxic Conditions. Wilderness Environ Med. 2015 Dec; 26(4):520-4.
The Effects of Sympathetic Inhibition on Metabolic and Cardiopulmonary Responses to Exercise in Hypoxic Conditions.
Scalzo RL, Binns SE, Klochak AL, Giordano GR, Paris HL, Sevits KJ, Beals JW, Biela LM, Larson DG, Luckasen GJ, Irwin D, Schroeder T, Hamilton KL, Bell C
Scalzo RL, Binns SE, Klochak AL, Giordano GR, Paris HL, Sevits KJ, Beals JW, Biela LM, Larson DG, Luckasen GJ, Irwin D, Schroeder T, Hamilton KL, Bell C. Methazolamide Plus Aminophylline Abrogates Hypoxia-Mediated Endurance Exercise Impairment. High Alt Med Biol. 2015 Dec; 16(4):331-42.
Methazolamide Plus Aminophylline Abrogates Hypoxia-Mediated Endurance Exercise Impairment.
Kindred JH, Tuulari JJ, Simon S, Luckasen GJ, Bell C, Rudroff T
Aging clinical and experimental research
Kindred JH, Tuulari JJ, Simon S, Luckasen GJ, Bell C, Rudroff T. Brown adipose and central nervous system glucose uptake is lower during cold exposure in older compared to young men: a preliminary PET study. Aging Clin Exp Res. 2016 Jun; 28(3):557-60.
Brown adipose and central nervous system glucose uptake is lower during cold exposure in older compared to young men: a preliminary PET study.
Borresen EC, Jenkins-Puccetti N, Schmitz K, Brown DG, Pollack A, Fairbanks A, Wdowik M, Rao S, Nelson TL, Luckasen G, Ryan EP
Borresen EC, Jenkins-Puccetti N, Schmitz K, Brown DG, Pollack A, Fairbanks A, Wdowik M, Rao S, Nelson TL, Luckasen G, Ryan EP. A Pilot Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial to Assess Tolerance and Efficacy of Navy Bean and Rice Bran Supplementation for Lowering Cholesterol in Children. Glob Pediatr Health. 2017; 4:2333794X17694231.
A Pilot Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial to Assess Tolerance and Efficacy of Navy Bean and Rice Bran Supplementation for Lowering Cholesterol in Children.
Scalzo RL, Paris HL, Binns SE, Davis JL, Beals JW, Melby CL, Luckasen GJ, Hickey MS, Miller BF, Hamilton KL, Bell C
Clinical and experimental pharmacology & physiology
Scalzo RL, Paris HL, Binns SE, Davis JL, Beals JW, Melby CL, Luckasen GJ, Hickey MS, Miller BF, Hamilton KL, Bell C. Ergogenic properties of metformin in simulated high altitude. Clin Exp Pharmacol Physiol. 2017 Jul; 44(7):729-738.
Ergogenic properties of metformin in simulated high altitude.
Li KJ, Borresen EC, Jenkins-Puccetti N, Luckasen G, Ryan EP
Li KJ, Borresen EC, Jenkins-Puccetti N, Luckasen G, Ryan EP. Navy Bean and Rice Bran Intake Alters the Plasma Metabolome of Children at Risk for Cardiovascular Disease. Front Nutr. 2017; 4:71.
Navy Bean and Rice Bran Intake Alters the Plasma Metabolome of Children at Risk for Cardiovascular Disease.
University of Colorado Denver - Anschutz Medical Campus
Li KJ, Jenkins N, Luckasen G, Rao S, Ryan EP
Li KJ, Jenkins N, Luckasen G, Rao S, Ryan EP. Plasma metabolomics of children with aberrant serum lipids and inadequate micronutrient intake. PLoS One. 2018; 13(10):e0205899.
Plasma metabolomics of children with aberrant serum lipids and inadequate micronutrient intake.
Peltonen GL, Scalzo RL, Schweder MM, Larson DG, Luckasen GJ, Irwin D, Hamilton KL, Schroeder T, Bell C
Peltonen GL, Scalzo RL, Schweder MM, Larson DG, Luckasen GJ, Irwin D, Hamilton KL, Schroeder T, Bell C. Sympathetic inhibition attenuates hypoxia induced insulin resistance in healthy adult humans. J Physiol. 2012 Jun 01; 590(11):2801-9.
Sympathetic inhibition attenuates hypoxia induced insulin resistance in healthy adult humans.