Nathan L. Avaritt

Researcher

Last publication 2026 Last refreshed 2026-04-25

faculty

7 h-index 45 pubs 207 cited

Biography and Research Information

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Nathan L. Avaritt's research interests include investigating anti-melanoma activity through various agents and molecular mechanisms. He has explored the in vitro anti-melanoma effects of the Trametes versicolor mushroom and synthesized acryloyl pyridinone analogues with similar activity. His work also involves understanding how genetic modifications, such as CRISPR/dCas9-KRAB-mediated suppression of S100b, can restore p53-mediated apoptosis in melanoma cells. Furthermore, Avaritt's research touches upon epigenetics, examining how EZH2 loss during metabolic stress influences the restoration of MHC class I machinery in melanoma, and the role of ATF6 activation in enhancing responses to immune checkpoint blockade (ICB) therapy for melanoma.

Beyond melanoma, Avaritt has contributed to studies on the gut microbiome, specifically how C-sections impact the abundance of bile acid-modifying bacteria in mice. He has also been involved in research on sepsis, investigating the protective effects of factor XI inhibition by abelacimab in a baboon model of Staphylococcus aureus sepsis. His work utilizes quantitative mass spectrometry, as highlighted in his publication on driving technologies in this field. Avaritt's scholarship metrics include an h-index of 7, with 43 total publications and 206 total citations.

Metrics

  • h-index: 7
  • Publications: 45
  • Citations: 207

Selected Publications

  • 691 ATF6 activation promotes ICB response in melanoma (2025)
  • Anthrax toxins exacerbate sepsis-induced coagulopathy and endothelial dysfunction in a baboon model of anthrax (2025)
  • Protective effects of factor XI inhibition by abelacimab in a baboon model of live Staphylococcus aureus sepsis (2025)
    2 citations DOI OpenAlex
  • EZH2 loss during metabolic stress drives restoration of MHC class I machinery in melanoma (2025)
    1 citation DOI OpenAlex
  • Abstract 4622: Proteomic insights into anti-CTLA4 therapy resistance in metastatic melanoma: Pathway-specific biomarkers for treatment response (2025)
  • Correction: Thiazole-fused androstenone and ethisterone derivatives: potent β- and γ-actin cytoskeleton inhibitors to treat melanoma tumors (2025)
  • Thiazole-fused androstenone and ethisterone derivatives: potent β- and γ-actin cytoskeleton inhibitors to treat melanoma tumors (2024)
  • 538 ATF6 activation in melanoma promotes anti-tumor immunity and improves ICB therapy response (2024)
  • Synthesis and Anti‐Melanoma Activity of Acryloyl Pyridinone Analogues (2023)
    1 citation DOI OpenAlex
  • Supplementary Data from Raman Spectroscopy and Machine Learning Reveals Early Tumor Microenvironmental Changes Induced by Immunotherapy (2023)
  • Data from Raman Spectroscopy and Machine Learning Reveals Early Tumor Microenvironmental Changes Induced by Immunotherapy (2023)
  • Supplementary Data from Raman Spectroscopy and Machine Learning Reveals Early Tumor Microenvironmental Changes Induced by Immunotherapy (2023)
  • Data from Raman Spectroscopy and Machine Learning Reveals Early Tumor Microenvironmental Changes Induced by Immunotherapy (2023)
  • Cutting-Edge Technologies Driving Quantitative Mass Spectrometry (2023)
    1 citation DOI OpenAlex
  • Cutting-Edge Technologies Driving Quantitative Mass Spectrometry (2023)

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