Lokesh Akana

Researcher

Arkansas State University

Graduate Student Researcher

1 h-index 2 pubs 15 cited

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Lokesh Akana investigates the role of CAP1 (cyclase-associated protein 1) in mediating cyclic AMP signals that activate Rap1. This process is crucial for stimulating the matrix adhesion of colon cancer cells. Akana's work explores signal transduction pathways involved in cellular behavior relevant to cancer progression. This research contributes to understanding molecular mechanisms underlying colon cancer, potentially informing future therapeutic strategies.

Akana has published two papers and has been cited 14 times, with an h-index of 1. Key collaborators include Auburn Ramsey, Jianfeng Xu, Jennifer Y. Xie, and Alyssa Rowland, all from Arkansas State University, with whom Akana has co-authored publications.

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h-index: 1
Publications: 2
Citations: 15

Selected Publications

CAP1 (cyclase-associated protein 1) mediates the cyclic AMP signals that activate Rap1 in stimulating matrix adhesion of colon cancer cells (2023)

Cellular Signalling 15 citations DOI OpenAlex
Dynamic Phosphorylation and Dephosphorylation of CAP1 (Cyclase‐Associated Protein 1) by Antagonistic Signaling through CDK5 and cAMP are Critical for the Protein Functions in Actin Filament Disassembly and Cell Adhesion (2020)

The FASEB Journal DOI OpenAlex