Laura A. Madigan Source Confirmed

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Researcher

John Brown University

faculty

4 h-index 12 pubs 84 cited

Research Areas

Muscle Physiology and Disorders Asthma and respiratory diseases Neurogenetic and Muscular Disorders Research Cardiomyopathy and Myosin Studies Mesenchymal stem cell research

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OverviewAI-generated summary

Dr. Laura Madigan's research encompasses muscle physiology, respiratory ailments, and neurogenetic disorders, with a particular focus on the molecular mechanisms underlying these conditions. Her work delves into the intricacies of muscle stem cell regulation and myofiber size maintenance, as evidenced by recent publications exploring the MuSK-BMP pathway's role in Akt-mTOR signaling and stem cell quiescence. Furthermore, Madigan's investigations extend to neurodegenerative diseases, including studies of cholesterol synthesis pathways in ALS models. Her research also examines the influence of MuSK on neuromuscular junction function and excitability.

Metrics

  • h-index: 4
  • Publications: 12
  • Citations: 84

Selected Publications

  • MuSK Regulates Neuromuscular Junction Nav1.4 Localization and Excitability (2025) DOI
  • Author response: MuSK-BMP signaling in adult muscle stem cells maintains quiescence and regulates myofiber size (2024) DOI
  • MuSK-BMP signaling in adult muscle stem cells maintains quiescence and regulates myofiber size (2024) DOI
  • MuSK-BMP signaling in adult muscle stem cells maintains quiescence and regulates myofiber size (2024) DOI
  • Up-regulation of cholesterol synthesis pathways and limited neurodegeneration in a knock-in <i>Sod1</i> mutant mouse model of ALS (2023) DOI
  • The MuSK-BMP pathway maintains myofiber size in slow muscle through regulation of Akt- mTOR signaling (2023) DOI

Collaborators

Researchers in the database who share publications

Justin R. Fallon John Brown University 9 shared publications Diego Jaime John Brown University 8 shared publications Lauren A. Fish John Brown University 4 shared publications Isabella Chen John Brown University 4 shared publications M. D. Ewing John Brown University 2 shared publications Diane Lipscombe John Brown University 1 shared publication Kristi A. Wharton John Brown University 1 shared publication Xi Chu John Brown University 1 shared publication

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