M. D. Ewing Source Confirmed

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Researcher

John Brown University

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2 h-index 3 pubs 7 cited

Research Areas

Muscle Physiology and Disorders Cardiomyopathy and Myosin Studies Ion channel regulation and function Muscle activation and electromyography studies Genetic Neurodegenerative Diseases

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OverviewAI-generated summary

Dr. M.D. Ewing's research encompasses muscle physiology, genetic neurodegenerative diseases, and ion channel regulation. His work elucidates the molecular mechanisms underlying muscle disorders, with a particular focus on cardiomyopathy and myosin function. Recent investigations have explored the role of Muscle-Specific Kinase (MuSK) and Bone Morphogenetic Protein (BMP) signaling pathways in regulating neuromuscular junction excitability and myofiber size. These studies, published in 2022, 2023, and most recently in 2025, demonstrate how the MuSK-BMP pathway influences Nav1.4 localization and Akt-mTOR signaling, ultimately impacting muscle function. His broader research interests include muscle activation and electromyography.

Metrics

  • h-index: 2
  • Publications: 3
  • Citations: 7

Selected Publications

  • MuSK Regulates Neuromuscular Junction Nav1.4 Localization and Excitability (2025) DOI
  • The MuSK-BMP pathway regulates synaptic Nav1.4 localization and muscle excitability (2023) DOI

Collaborators

Researchers in the database who share publications

Justin R. Fallon John Brown University 3 shared publications Lauren A. Fish John Brown University 3 shared publications Diego Jaime John Brown University 3 shared publications Laura A. Madigan John Brown University 2 shared publications Kristi A. Wharton John Brown University 2 shared publications Xi Chu John Brown University 2 shared publications I. Chen John Brown University 1 shared publication

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