Michael Kjær

Michael Kjær

Clinical Professor

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  1. 2016
  2. Published

    No additional effect of different types of physical activity on 10-hour muscle protein synthesis in elderly men on a controlled energy- and protein-sufficient diet

    Bulow, J., Agergaard, J., Kjær, Michael, Holm, L. & Reitelseder, S., 15 Jun 2016, In: Experimental Gerontology. 79, p. 16-25

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  3. Published

    Local trauma in human patellar tendon leads to widespread changes in the tendon gene expression

    Heinemeier, K. M., Lorentzen, M. P., Kildevang Jensen, J., Schjerling, P., Sennes, O., Narici, M. & Kjær, Michael, 1 May 2016, In: Journal of Applied Physiology. 120, 9, p. 1000-1010 11 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  4. Published

    Activation of satellite cells and the regeneration of human skeletal muscle are expedited by ingestion of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medication

    Mackey, Abigail, Rasmussen, L. K., Kadi, F., Schjerling, Peter, Helmark, I. C., Ponsot, E., Aagaard, P., Durigan, J. L. Q. & Kjær, Michael, 2 Mar 2016, In: FASEB journal : official publication of the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology. 30, 6, p. 2266-2281

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  5. Published

    Human Achilles tendon glycation and function in diabetes

    Couppé, Christian, Svensson, R. B., Madsen, M. K., Kovanen, V., Grosset, J., Snorgaard, O., Bencke, J., Larsen, J. O., Bandholm, Thomas Quaade, Christensen, T. M., Boesen, A., Helmark, I. C., Aagaard, P., Kjær, Michael & Magnusson, Stig Peter, Jan 2016, In: Journal of Applied Physiology. 120, 2, p. 130-137 8 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  6. Published

    Collagen Homeostasis and Metabolism

    Magnusson, Stig Peter, Heinemeier, K. M. & Kjær, Michael, 2016, Metabolic Influences on Risk for Tendon Disorders. Springer, Vol. 920 . p. 11-25 15 p. (Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology, Vol. 920).

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingBook chapterResearchpeer-review

  7. Published
  8. Published

    Methods of Assessing Human Tendon Metabolism and Tissue Properties in Response to Changes in Mechanical Loading

    Heinemeier, K. M., Kjær, Michael & Magnusson, Stig Peter, 2016, Metabolic Influences on Risk for Tendon Disorders: Pary 1. Springer, Vol. 920. p. 97-106 10 p. (Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology).

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingBook chapterResearchpeer-review

  9. 2015
  10. Published

    Matters of fiber size and myonuclear domain: does size matter more than age?

    Karlsen, Anders, Couppé, Christian, Andersen, J. L., Mikkelsen, U. R., Nielsen, R. H., Magnusson, Stig Peter, Kjær, Michael & Mackey, Abigail, Dec 2015, In: Muscle & Nerve. 52, 6, p. 1040-1046 7 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  11. Published

    Exercise and Regulation of Bone and Collagen Tissue Biology

    Kjær, Michael, Jørgensen, N. R., Heinemeier, K. M. & Magnusson, Stig Peter, Aug 2015, Molecular and Cellular Regulation of Adaptation to Exercise. Vol. 135. p. 259-91 33 p. (Progress in Molecular Biology and Translational Science, Vol. 135).

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingBook chapterResearchpeer-review

  12. Published

    Heavy Slow Resistance Versus Eccentric Training as Treatment for Achilles Tendinopathy: A Randomized Controlled Trial

    Beyer, R., Kongsgaard, M., Hougs Kjær, B., Øhlenschlæger, Tommy Frisgaard, Kjær, Michael & Magnusson, Stig Peter, Jul 2015, In: American Journal of Sports Medicine. 43, 7, p. 1704-11 8 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  13. Published

    Lysyl oxidase activity is required for ordered collagen fibrillogenesis by tendon cells

    Herchenhan, A., Uhlenbrock, F. K., Eliasson, P., Weis, M., Eyre, D., Kadler, K. E., Magnusson, Stig Peter & Kjær, Michael, 26 Jun 2015, In: The Journal of Biological Chemistry. 290, 26, p. 16440-50 11 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  14. Published

    Insulin-like growth factor I enhances collagen synthesis in engineered human tendon tissue

    Herchenhan, A., Bayer, M. L., Eliasson, P., Magnusson, Stig Peter & Kjær, Michael, Feb 2015, In: Growth Hormone & I G F Research. 25, 1, p. 13-19 7 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  15. Published

    The human myotendinous junction: An ultrastructural and 3D analysis study

    Knudsen, A. B., Larsen, M., Mackey, Abigail, Hjort, M., Hansen, K. K., Qvortrup, Klaus, Kjær, Michael & Krogsgaard, Michael R., Feb 2015, In: Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports. 25, 1, p. E116-23

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  16. Published

    Preserved skeletal muscle protein anabolic response to acute exercise and protein intake in well-treated rheumatoid arthritis patients

    Mikkelsen, U. R., Dideriksen, K., Andersen, M. B., Boesen, A., Malmgaard-Clausen, N. M., Sørensen, I. J., Schjerling, Peter, Kjær, Michael & Holm, L., 2015, In: Arthritis Research & Therapy (Print). 17, p. 271

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  17. Published

    Prospective multi-centre randomised trial comparing induction of labour with a double-balloon catheter versus dinoprostone

    Løkkegaard, Ellen Christine Leth, Lundstrøm, M., Kjær, Michael, Christensen, I. J., Pedersen, H. B. & Nyholm, H., 2015, In: Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. 35, 8, p. 797-802 6 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  18. Published

    SKELETAL MUSCLE INJURY AND TISSUE HEALING: ROLE OF MUSCLE STEM CELLS

    Mackey, Abigail & Kjær, Michael, 2015, p. A17-A17.

    Research output: Contribution to conferenceConference abstract for conferenceResearchpeer-review

  19. 2014
  20. Published

    Low tendon stiffness and abnormal ultrastructure distinguish classic Ehlers-Danlos syndrome from benign joint hypermobility syndrome in patients

    Nielsen, R. H., Couppé, Christian, Jensen, J. K., Olsen, M. R., Heinemeier, K. M., Malfait, F., Symoens, S., De Paepe, A., Schjerling, Peter, Magnusson, Stig Peter, Remvig, L. & Kjær, Michael, Nov 2014, In: FASEB journal : official publication of the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology. 28, 11, p. 4668-4676 9 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  21. Published

    Tendon protein synthesis rate in classic Ehlers-Danlos patients can be stimulated with insulin-like growth factor-I

    Nielsen, R. H., Holm, L., Jensen, J. K., Heinemeier, K. M., Remvig, L. & Kjær, Michael, 1 Oct 2014, In: Journal of Applied Physiology. 117, 7, p. 694-698 5 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  22. Published

    Life-long endurance running is associated with reduced glycation and mechanical stress in connective tissue

    Couppé, Christian, Svensson, R. B., Grosset, J., Kovanen, V., Nielsen, R. H., Olsen, M. R., Larsen, J. O., Praet, S. F. E., Skovgaard, D., Hansen, M., Aagaard, P., Kjær, Michael & Magnusson, Stig Peter, Aug 2014, In: Age (Dordrecht, Netherlands). 36, 4, p. 1-19 19 p., 9665.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  23. Published

    Eccentric exercise: acute and chronic effects on healthy and diseased tendons

    Kjær, Michael & Heinemeier, K. M., 1 Jun 2014, In: Journal of Applied Physiology. 116, 11, p. 1435-1438 4 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  24. Published

    The single-biopsy approach in determining protein synthesis in human slow-turning-over tissue: use of flood-primed, continuous infusion of amino acid tracer

    Holm, L., Reitelseder, S., Dideriksen, K., Nielsen, R. H., Bülow, J. & Kjær, Michael, 23 Apr 2014, In: American Journal of Physiology: Endocrinology and Metabolism. 306, 11, p. E1330-39 10 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  25. Published

    Aging impairs the recovery in mechanical muscle function following 4 days of disuse

    Hvid, L. G., Suetta, Charlotte, Nielsen, J., Jensen, M. M., Frandsen, U., Ørtenblad, N., Kjær, Michael & Aagaard, P., Apr 2014, In: Experimental Gerontology. 52, p. 1-8 8 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  26. Published

    Differential satellite cell density of type I and II fibres with lifelong endurance running in old men

    Mackey, Abigail, Karlsen, Anders, Couppé, Christian, Mikkelsen, U. R., Nielsen, R. H., Magnusson, Stig Peter & Kjær, Michael, Mar 2014, In: Acta Physiologica (Print). 210, 3, p. 612-27 16 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  27. Published

    3-D ultrastructure and collagen composition of healthy and overloaded human tendon: evidence of tenocyte and matrix buckling

    Pingel, Jessica, Lu, Y., Starborg, T., Fredberg, U., Langberg, Henning, Nedergaard, A., Weis, M., Eyre, D., Kjær, Michael & Kadler, K. E., 9 Feb 2014, In: Journal of Anatomy. 224, 5, p. 548–555 8 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  28. Published

    Positive muscle protein net balance and differential regulation of atrogene expression after resistance exercise and milk protein supplementation

    Reitelseder, S., Agergaard, J., Doessing, S., Helmark, I. C., Schjerling, Peter, van Hall, Gerrit, Kjær, Michael & Holm, L., 1 Feb 2014, In: European Journal of Nutrition. 53, 1, p. 321-33 13 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  29. Published

    Chronic alterations in growth hormone/insulin-like growth factor-I signaling lead to changes in mouse tendon structure

    Nielsen, R. H., Clausen, N. M., Schjerling, Peter, Larsen, J. O., Martinussen, Torben, List, E. O., Kopchick, J. J., Kjær, Michael & Heinemeier, K. M., Feb 2014, In: Matrix Biology. 34, p. 96-104 9 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  30. Published

    Increase in tendon protein synthesis in response to insulin-like growth factor-I is preserved in elderly men

    Nielsen, R. H., Holm, L., Malmgaard-Clausen, N. M., Reitelseder, S., Heinemeier, K. M. & Kjær, Michael, 1 Jan 2014, In: Journal of Applied Physiology. 116, 1, p. 42-6 5 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  31. Published

    Accuracy of MRI technique in measuring tendon cross-sectional area

    Couppé, Christian, Svensson, R. B., Elbrønd (Bibs), Vibeke Sødring, Hansen, P., Kjær, Michael & Magnusson, Stig Peter, 2014, In: Clinical Physiology and Functional Imaging. 34, 3, p. 237-241 5 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  32. Published

    Basic Components of Connective Tissues and Extracellular Matrix: Elastin, Fibrillin, Fibulins, Fibrinogen, Fibronectin, Laminin, Tenascins and Thrombospondins

    Halper, J. & Kjær, Michael, 2014, Progress in Heritable Soft Connective Tissue Diseases. Vol. 802. p. 31-47 17 p. (Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology).

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingBook chapterResearchpeer-review

  33. Published

    Bengt Saltin (1935-2014)

    Bangsbo, Jens, Kjær, Michael & Hellsten, Ylva, 2014, In: Journal of Physiology. 592, 23, p. 5149-5151 3 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  34. Published

    Effect of growth hormone on aging connective tissue in muscle and tendon - gene expression, morphology and function following immobilization and rehabilitation

    Boesen, A. P., Dideriksen, K. J., Couppé, Christian, Magnusson, Stig Peter, Schjerling, Peter, Boesen, M., Aagaard, P., Kjær, Michael & Langberg, Henning, 2014, In: Journal of Applied Physiology. 116, p. 192-203 12 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  35. Published

    Functional adaptation of tendon and skeletal muscle to resistance training in three patients with genetically verified classic Ehlers Danlos Syndrome

    Møller, M. B., Kjær, Michael, Svensson, R. B., Andersen, J. L., Magnusson, Stig Peter & Nielsen, R. H., 2014, In: M.L.T.J. Muscles, Ligaments and Tendons Journal. 4, 3, p. 315-323 9 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  36. Published

    Influence of Sex and Estrogen on Musculotendinous Protein Turnover at Rest and After Exercise

    Hansen, M. & Kjær, Michael, 2014, In: Exercise and Sport Sciences Reviews. 42, 4, p. 183–192 10 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  37. Published

    Release of tensile strain on engineered human tendon tissue disturbs cell adhesions, changes matrix architecture, and induces an inflammatory phenotype

    Bayer, M. L., Schjerling, Peter, Herchenhan, A., Zeltz, C., Heinemeier, K. M., Christensen, L., Krogsgaard, Michael R., Gullberg, D. & Kjær, Michael, 2014, In: PLOS ONE. 9, 1, p. 1-16 16 p., e86078.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  38. 2013
  39. Published

    Life-long endurance exercise in humans: circulating levels of inflammatory markers and leg muscle size

    Mikkelsen, U. R., Couppé, Christian, Karlsen, Anders, Grosset, J. F., Schjerling, Peter, Mackey, Abigail, Klausen, H. H., Magnusson, Stig Peter & Kjær, Michael, 30 Nov 2013, In: Mechanisms of Ageing and Development. 134, 11-12, p. 531-40 10 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  40. Published

    Tendon and skeletal muscle matrix gene expression and functional responses to immobilisation and rehabilitation in young males: Effect of growth hormone administration

    Boesen, A. P., Dideriksen, K., Couppé, Christian, Magnusson, P., Schjerling, Peter, Boesen, M., Kjær, Michael & Langberg, Henning, 30 Sep 2013, In: Journal of Physiology. p. 6039-6052

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  41. Published

    Myogenic, matrix and growth factor mRNA expression in human skeletal muscle: effect of contraction intensity and feeding

    Agergaard, J., Reitelseder, S., Pedersen, T. G., Doessing, S., Schjerling, P., Langberg, Henning, Miller, B. F., Aagaard, P., Kjær, Michael & Holm, L., 20 Mar 2013, In: Muscle & Nerve. 47, 5, p. 748-759 12 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  42. Published

    Morphological adaptation of muscle collagen and receptor of advanced glycation end product (RAGE) in osteoarthritis patients with 12 weeks of resistance training: influence of anti-inflammatory or glucosamine treatment

    Mattiello-Sverzut, A. C., Petersen, S. G., Kjær, Michael & Mackey, Abigail, 27 Feb 2013, In: Rheumatology International.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  43. Published

    Impact of oral contraceptive use and menstrual phases on patellar tendon morphology, biochemical composition and biomechanical properties in female athletes

    Hansen, M. D., Couppé, Christian, Hansen, C., Skovgaard, D., Kovanen, V., Larsen, J. O., Aagaard, P., Magnusson, Stig Peter & Kjær, Michael, 21 Feb 2013, In: Journal of Applied Physiology. 114, p. 998-1008 11 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  44. Published

    Differentially activated macrophages orchestrate myogenic precursor cell fate during human skeletal muscle regeneration

    Saclier, M., Yacoub-Youssef, H., Mackey, Abigail, Arnold, L., Ardjoune, H., Magnan, M., Sailhan, F., Chelly, J., Pavlath, G. K., Mounier, R., Kjær, Michael & Chazaud, B., Feb 2013, In: Stem Cells. 31, 2, p. 384-96 13 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  45. Published

    Determination of steady-state protein breakdown rate in vivo by the disappearance of protein-bound tracer-labeled amino acids: a method applicable in humans

    Holm, L., O'Rourke, B., Ebenstein, D., Toth, M. J., Bechshoeft, R., von Holstein-Rathlou, Niels-Henrik, Kjær, Michael & Matthews, D. E., 2013, In: A J P: Endocrinology and Metabolism (Online). 304, 8, p. E895-E907 13 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  46. Published

    Extensive monitoring through multiple blood samples in professional soccer players

    Heisterberg, M. F., Fahrenkrug, J., Krustrup, P., Storskov, A., Kjær, Michael & Andersen, J. L., 2013, In: Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. 27, 5, p. 1260-1271 12 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  47. Published

    Four days of muscle disuse impairs single fiber contractile function in young and old healthy men

    Hvid, L. G., Suetta, C., Aagaard, P., Kjær, Michael, Frandsen, U. & Ortenblad, N., 2013, In: Experimental Gerontology. 48, 2, p. 154-161 8 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  48. Published

    In vitro tendon tissue development from human fibroblasts demonstrates collagen fibril diameter growth associated with a rise in mechanical strength

    Herchenhan, A., Bayer, M. L., Svensson, R. B., Magnusson, Stig Peter & Kjær, Michael, 2013, In: Developmental Dynamics. 242, 1, p. 2-8 7 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  49. Published

    Lack of tissue renewal in human adult Achilles tendon is revealed by nuclear bomb (14)C

    Heinemeier, K. M., Schjerling, Peter, Heinemeier, J., Magnusson, Stig Peter & Kjær, Michael, 2013, In: F A S E B Journal. 27, 5, p. 2074-2079 6 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  50. Published

    Local administration of insulin-like growth factor-I (IGF-I) stimulates tendon collagen synthesis in humans

    Hansen, M., Boesen, A., Holm, L., Flyvbjerg, A., Langberg, Henning & Kjær, Michael, 2013, In: Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports. 23, 5, p. 614-619

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  51. Micromechanical properties and collagen composition of ruptured human achilles tendon

    Hansen, P., Kovanen, V., Hölmich, P., Krogsgaard, Michael R., Hansson, P., Dahl, M., Hald, M., Aagaard, P., Kjær, Michael & Magnusson, Stig Peter, 2013, In: American Journal of Sports Medicine. 41, 2, p. 437-43 7 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  52. Published

    No inflammatory gene-expression response to acute exercise in human Achilles tendinopathy

    Pingel, Jessica, Fredberg, U., Mikkelsen, L. R., Schjerling, Peter, Heinemeier, K. M., Kjær, Michael, Harrison, Adrian Paul & Langberg, Henning, 2013, In: European Journal of Applied Physiology. 113, 8, p. 2101-2109 9 p.

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  53. Published

    The anabolis potential of dietary protein intake on skeletal muscle is prolonged by prior light-load exercise

    Bechshøft, R., Dideriksen, K. J., Reitelseder, S., Scheike, Thomas, Kjær, Michael & Holm, L., 2013, In: Clinical Nutrition. 32, 2, p. 236-244

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  54. Published

    The effect of acute exercise on collagen turnover in human tendons: influence of prior immobilization period

    Mørch, L. S., Pingel, Jessica, Boesen, M., Kjær, Michael & Langberg, Henning, 2013, In: European Journal of Applied Physiology. 113, 2, p. 449-455 7 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

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