Melissa L. Nakamoto Source Confirmed

OverviewAI-generated summary

Dr. Melissa L. Nakamoto's research at John Brown University delves into the intricate relationship between cellular mechanics and interactions, with a particular emphasis on the role of membrane curvature. Her work spans diverse areas, including cellular transport and secretion, ion channel regulation, and the function of cell adhesion molecules. Nakamoto's group employs force microscopy techniques to investigate these phenomena. Recent studies have explored how curved adhesions mediate cell attachment to soft matrix fibers in three dimensions and how plasma membrane curvature regulates contacts with the endoplasmic reticulum. Her research also examines the spatial distribution of bulky glycoproteins as influenced by membrane curvature and cellular signaling at the nano-bio interface.

Metrics

• h-index: 5
• Publications: 11
• Citations: 166