Ryan M. Allen

High Impact

Assistant Professor

Last publication 2025 Last refreshed 2026-05-16

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rmallen2@uams.edu

20 h-index 58 pubs 2,236 cited

Biography and Research Information

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Ryan M. Allen's research investigates the mechanisms by which extracellular vesicles, particularly those containing RNA, contribute to disease processes. His work has explored the role of VAP-A and CERT in the biogenesis of RNA-containing extracellular vesicles at ER membrane contact sites. Allen has also studied the impact of microbial small RNAs delivered via LDL on the development of atherosclerosis, specifically their influence on macrophage TLR8 activation. His publications also address the potential of circulating microRNAs (miRNAs) to improve the prediction of coronary atherosclerosis in patients with rheumatoid arthritis.

Further research by Allen has focused on the structural optimization of siRNA conjugates for albumin binding to achieve targeted cancer therapy, specifically MCL1-directed treatments. He has also investigated the physico-chemical principles governing high-density lipoprotein-small RNA binding interactions. Additionally, his work has examined how the depletion of METTL3 affects cellular and extracellular levels of miRNAs containing m6A consensus sequences, and has profiled the podocyte translatome during the development of diabetic nephropathy.

Metrics

  • h-index: 20
  • Publications: 58
  • Citations: 2,236

Selected Publications

  • Osteocytic Lipocalin-2 regulates bone formation locally through iron-dependent ferroptosis and Wnt suppression (2026)
  • Plasminogen as a Ribonucleoprotein: Regulatory small RNA Cargo Modulates Fibrinolysis and Inflammation (2025)
  • Lipocalin-2 Regulates Osteocyte Ferroptosis and Osteocyte-Osteoblast Crosstalk via Wnt Signaling to Control Bone Formation (2025)
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