Alexx Weaver

Researcher

Last publication 2025 Last refreshed 2026-04-18

faculty

2 h-index 10 pubs 15 cited

Biography and Research Information

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Alexx Weaver's research has focused on the molecular mechanisms underlying disease, particularly leishmaniasis and breast cancer. Weaver has investigated the role of enhanced translational activity in lymphatic endothelial cell activation in cutaneous leishmaniasis, a parasitic disease transmitted by sandflies. This work has involved studying disease models in animals and exploring potential therapeutic compounds. Weaver's publications also include investigations into the anticancer effects of plant-derived compounds, such as arachidin-1 and stilbene-rich extracts, in combination with paclitaxel for triple-negative and hormone receptor-positive breast cancer cells. These studies explore how these compounds enhance the efficacy of chemotherapy and elucidate their mechanisms of action. Weaver collaborates with researchers at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, including Hayden Roys, Anne K. Bowlin, and Lucy Fry, as well as Fabricio Medina-Bolívar at Arkansas State University.

Metrics

  • h-index: 2
  • Publications: 10
  • Citations: 15

Selected Publications

  • Enhanced translational activity is linked to lymphatic endothelial cell activation in cutaneous leishmaniasis 4267 (2025)
  • Enhanced Translational Activity Is Linked to Lymphatic Endothelial Cell Activation in Cutaneous Leishmaniasis (2025)
    1 citation DOI OpenAlex
  • Synthesis and in vitro evaluation shows disquaramide compounds are a promising class of anti-leishmanial drugs (2024)
  • Enhanced translational activity is linked to lymphatic endothelial cell activation in cutaneous leishmaniasis (2024)
    2 citations DOI OpenAlex
  • Stilbene-rich extract increases the cytotoxic effects of paclitaxel in hormone receptor-positive and triple-negative breast cancer spheroids (2024)
  • Arachidin-1, a Prenylated Stilbenoid from Peanut, Enhances the Anticancer Effects of Paclitaxel in Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Cells (2023)
    11 citations DOI OpenAlex
  • Elucidating the Anticancer Mechanism of Arachidin‐1 in Triple‐Negative Breast Cancer Cells (2022)
  • Prenylated Stilbenoids as Potential Adjuvants for Paclitaxel in the Treatment of Triple‐Negative Breast Cancer (2022)

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