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Last published 2025
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Benjamin May

Associate Tutor

UAMS

Also affiliated: University of Kansas (2019–2020); University of Sussex (2014–2021); Crawley Hospital (2021)

Faculty Researcher

9 h-index 23 pubs 306 cited

Research Areas

Biomedical Subjects

  • Alternative Oxidase
  • Oxidoreductases
  • Plant Proteins
  • Mitochondrial Proteins
  • Ubiquinone
  • Recombinant Proteins
  • Oxidation-Reduction
  • Escherichia coli
  • Enzyme Inhibitors
  • Kinetics
  • Animals
  • Chlamydia trachomatis
  • Transcription, Genetic
  • Gene Expression Regulation, Bacterial
  • Regulon

Links

ORCID Lab Website

OverviewAI-generated summary

Benjamin May's research focuses on the biochemical and kinetic characterization of enzymes, particularly alternative oxidases (AOX) in microorganisms. His work has involved expressing recombinant AOX from *Candida albicans* and *Candida auris* and studying their properties within proteoliposome systems. This research investigates enzyme kinetics and sensitivity to inhibitors, contributing to a deeper understanding of microbial metabolism and potential therapeutic targets.

In addition to his work on microbial enzymes, May has contributed to studies examining cancer clinical trial accrual rates and the assessment of disparities in diffuse large B-cell lymphoma treatment. He also investigates the functional impact of genetic variations, such as rare single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in the *HELB* gene, on cellular processes and protein interactions. May holds an h-index of 9 with 23 total publications and 300 citations. He has received federal funding from the NIH/National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health for a project examining mortality from chronic illnesses in poultry and non-poultry workers.

Metrics

  • h-index: 9
  • Publications: 23
  • Citations: 306

Selected Publications

  • Abstract 3493 Structure and Sequence Bias in HELB Helicase Activity (2026)
    Journal of Biological Chemistry DOI OpenAlex
  • Rare SNP in the <i>HELB</i> gene interferes with RPA interaction and cellular function of HELB (2025)
    NAR Molecular Medicine DOI OpenAlex
  • Rare SNP in the <i>HELB</i> gene interferes with RPA interaction and cellular function of HELB (2024)
    bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory) DOI OpenAlex

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Federal Grants 1 $75,964 total

NIH Contact PI Sep 2021 - Sep 2023

Mortality from Chronic Illnesses in Poultry and Non-Poultry Workers - Resubmission

National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health $75,964 R03

Collaboration Network

16 Collaborators 4 Institutions 1 Country

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