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Nathan L. Avaritt

Researcher

Also affiliated: Arkansas Children's Hospital (2020–2023); University of California, Los Angeles (2022); Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation (2022–2023); Arkansas Department of Agriculture (2011)

Faculty Researcher

7 h-index 45 pubs 215 cited

  • Humans
  • Melanoma
  • Animals
  • Antineoplastic Agents
  • Sepsis
  • Apoptosis
  • Mass Spectrometry
  • Histones
  • Gene Expression Regulation, Neoplastic
  • Female
  • Mice
  • Blood Coagulation
  • Polyporaceae
  • Immunologic Surveillance
  • Neoplasm Proteins

Biography and Research Information

OverviewAI-generated summary

Nathan L. Avaritt's research investigates mechanisms underlying melanoma progression and potential therapeutic interventions. His work includes studying the impact of epigenetic regulators, such as EZH2, on melanoma cells, particularly in the context of metabolic stress and the restoration of MHC class I expression. Avaritt also explores novel anti-melanoma agents, including natural compounds derived from fungi and synthetic analogues. His research extends to investigating how genetic factors, like S100b suppression via CRISPR/dCas9-KRAB, can restore p53-mediated apoptosis in melanoma cells, and how ATF6 activation influences response to immune checkpoint blockade (ICB) therapy. Additionally, Avaritt has explored the effects of C-section on gut microbiota composition in mice and the protective role of factor XI inhibition in a baboon model of sepsis. He has published 45 papers, with a total of 210 citations and an h-index of 7. Key collaborators include Alan J. Tackett, Billie Heflin, Brian Koss, and Sanjay Adhikary, all from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences.

Metrics

  • h-index: 7
  • Publications: 45
  • Citations: 215

Selected Publications

  • Abstract 6545: Characterizing ATF6 activation-driven mechanisms improving ICB efficacy (2026)
    Cancer Research DOI OpenAlex
  • Abstract 6079: Resistance-specific proteogenomics in melanoma PDXs (2026)
    Cancer Research DOI OpenAlex
  • 691 ATF6 activation promotes ICB response in melanoma (2025)
    Regular and Young Investigator Award Abstracts DOI OpenAlex
  • Anthrax toxins exacerbate sepsis-induced coagulopathy and endothelial dysfunction in a baboon model of anthrax (2025)
    Journal of Thrombosis and Haemostasis DOI OpenAlex
  • Protective effects of factor XI inhibition by abelacimab in a baboon model of live Staphylococcus aureus sepsis (2025)
    Journal of Thrombosis and Haemostasis 2 citations DOI OpenAlex
  • EZH2 loss during metabolic stress drives restoration of MHC class I machinery in melanoma (2025)
    iScience 1 citation DOI OpenAlex
  • Abstract 4622: Proteomic insights into anti-CTLA4 therapy resistance in metastatic melanoma: Pathway-specific biomarkers for treatment response (2025)
    Cancer Research DOI OpenAlex
  • Correction: Thiazole-fused androstenone and ethisterone derivatives: potent β- and γ-actin cytoskeleton inhibitors to treat melanoma tumors (2025)
    RSC Medicinal Chemistry DOI OpenAlex
  • Thiazole-fused androstenone and ethisterone derivatives: potent β- and γ-actin cytoskeleton inhibitors to treat melanoma tumors (2024)
    RSC Medicinal Chemistry 1 citation DOI OpenAlex
  • 538 ATF6 activation in melanoma promotes anti-tumor immunity and improves ICB therapy response (2024)
    Regular and Young Investigator Award Abstracts DOI OpenAlex
  • Synthesis and Anti‐Melanoma Activity of Acryloyl Pyridinone Analogues (2023)
    Chemistry & Biodiversity 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)

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Grants & Funding

As listed on this researcher's institutional profile.

  • Proteogenomic analysis of responders versus nonresponders in a Phase I clinical trial of Th17-inducing dendritic cell vaccination for advanced stage ovarian cancer US Department of Defense
  • Development of MassSQUIRM to Quantitatively Measure Lysine Methylation NIH
  • Development of technology for high resolution epigenetic profiling of chromatin NIH

Collaboration Network

103 Collaborators 18 Institutions 2 Countries

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