Crystal R. Archer Data-verified

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Assistant Professor of Biochemistry

Last publication 2026 Last refreshed 2026-05-22

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8 h-index 35 pubs 495 cited

Biography and Research Information

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Crystal R. Archer, Assistant Professor of Biochemistry at the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville, investigates the molecular mechanisms regulating ion channel function. Her research group focuses on the epithelial sodium channel (ENaC) and voltage-gated potassium channels (Kv channels), particularly Kv7.2.

Recent work by Archer and her collaborators has explored the roles of casein kinase II, ankyrin-3, and the P2Y2 receptor in modulating ENaC activity. Her team has also investigated the signaling pathways involved in angiotensin II activation of ENaC, including the involvement of NOXA1-dependent NADPH oxidase 1. Furthermore, her research has examined optogenetic control of phosphatidylinositol 4,5-bisphosphate (PIP2) interactions, which are critical for shaping ENaC activity, and the stimulation of ENaC in renal principal cells using designer receptors. Archer also leads a research group that utilizes isothermal titration calorimetry for fragment-based analysis of ion channel interactions.

Archer is the Principal Investigator on a $249,000 grant from the NIH/National Institute of General Medical Sciences. This award supports research into the structural consequences of PKC-dependent phosphorylation of Kv7.2. Her scholarly output includes 33 publications with 490 citations and an h-index of 8. She has one shared publication with collaborator Phuc Phan.

Metrics

  • h-index: 8
  • Publications: 35
  • Citations: 495

Selected Publications

  • BPS2026 – Regulation of the KCNQ4 channel via the interplay between phosphorylation, calmodulin, and PIP2 (2026)
  • Abstract 2279 Phosphorylation control of Kv7.2 structure and interactions in response to GPCR signals (2025)

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Federal Grants 1 $249,000 total

NIH/National Institute of General Medical Sciences Contact PI Aug 2024 - Jul 2027

Structural consequences of PKC-dependent phosphorylation of Kv7.2

National Institute of General Medical Sciences $249,000 R00

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