Washington University in St Louis · BiologyCell Communication and Efferocytosis Lab
Kodi S Ravichandran · Saint Louis, Missouri
Research Focus
Dr. Kodi S. Ravichandran's lab at Washington University focuses on how certain molecules in our cells help with communication and the removal of dying cells, which is crucial in maintaining health. Their research explores how these processes affect cell differentiation, particularly in fat cells, and how specialized proteins in immune cells help manage the cleanup of cellular debris during inflammation. Through their work, they hope to uncover new insights that could lead to better treatments for conditions like obesity and inflammatory diseases.
phosphatidylserinedifferentiationefferocytosismacrophagessolute carrier proteinsinflammationadipogenesiscell communicationapoptosis
Research Aims
5AIM 01Investigate the role of phosphatidylserine exposure in cell differentiation.
AIM 02Examine the influence of scramblases on phosphatidylserine exposure in preadipocytes.
AIM 03Characterize the relationship between solute carrier proteins and inflammation during efferocytosis.
AIM 04Identify zinc-induced genes and their roles in macrophage responses.
AIM 05Elucidate the functions of specific transporters in macrophages within various disease contexts.
Skills the Lab Values
cell cultureCRISPR/Cas9RNA sequencingflow cytometrymicroscopyin vitro experimentsgene expression analysisanimal modelsdata mining
Output against the department
Publications305top 18% of dept.189th of 1,033
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Citations31ktop 11% of dept.112th of 1,033
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