Bernhard Hennig, Ph.D., R.D.
Professor,
Nutrition and Toxicology, College of Agriculture
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| University of Kentucky |
| Room 591 Charles T. Wethington Building |
Publication Listing on PubMed |
| 900 South Limestone |
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| Lexington, KY 40536-0200 |
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| Telephone: 859-323-4933 ext. 81387 |
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| Fax: 859-257-1811 |
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Research Interests |
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| Dr. Hennig’s research emphasis involves the utilization of tissue culture model systems in the study of
nutrition and atherosclerosis, with emphasis in the role of nutrients on biochemical and molecular mechanisms of
vascular endothelial cell function, injury and protection. His research has focused on the injurious effects of
individual fats (e.g., omega-6 fatty acids) to vascular endothelial cells and protection against such injury by
certain vitamins, minerals, and polyphenols. In addition, Dr. Hennig is studying molecular mechanisms of nutrient
interactions with the cytotoxic effects of specific environmental contaminants, such as persistent organic pollutants,
in relation to endothelial cell activation and the pathology of atherosclerosis. Results from these studies may suggest
novel therapeutic interventions by further understanding "endothelial cell nutrition" as a key variable in the etiology
of diseases such as atherosclerosis. |
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