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Aaron S. Romero

University of New Mexico

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Cell Biology· 2 Pharmacology & Toxicology· 1 Physiology· 1

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Research Focus:differential expression· 4 Approach:statistical model· 4 Assay:bulk RNA-seq· 3 Research Focus:cell type annotation· 3 Organism:mouse· 3 Assay:metabolomics· 2 Assay:ATAC-seq· 1 Research Focus:cell-cell communication· 1

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Dietary Microplastics Engage Gut Mechanosensory-Endocrine Signaling and Disrupt Bone Homeostasis

Aaron S. Romero, Sumira Phatak, Sanchiti Patil, Hamid Y. Dar, Jaclyn A. Rivas, Olufunmilola Oyebamiji, Brianna B. Maes, Siem S. Goitom, Crystal Madera Enriquez, Jazmin Orozco, Cristina N. Coffman, Ruixuan Liu, Julie In, Matthew J. Campen, Kel Cook, , Eliseo F. Castillo

This study shows that dietary microplastics alter gut neuroendocrine signaling and disrupt bone health in mice, with effects dependent on sex and diet.

bioRxiv · Jun 26, 2026 · PreprintPhysiology

Metabolomic, Lipidomic, and Enterohormone Changes in the Progression from MASLD to MASH

Jaclyn A. Rivas, Alexandria C. Murphy, Praveena Prasad, Mahmoud S. Yahia, Siem S. Goitom, Aaron S. Romero, Crystal Madera Enriquez, Brianna B. Maes, Prithvi Reddy Akepati, Marcus A. Garcia, Fredine T. Lauer, Rama R. Gullapalli, Kristen M. Gonzales, Jessica Gross, Jing Pu, , Eliseo F. Castillo

This study examines metabolomic, lipidomic, and enterohormone changes during progression from MASLD to MASH in mice, identifying cholic acid elevation and altered enteroendocrine hormone levels.

Metabolism · May 20, 2026Peer-reviewedCell Biology

Photoaged microplastics disrupt endothelial stretch-sensitive ion channels to impair calcium signaling and vascular integrity

Seul-Ki Park, Jae Min Cho, Enbo Zhu, Khoa Vu, Jing Wang, Peng Zhao, Aaron S. Romero, Matthew J. Campen, Srinivasa Reddy, Eliseo F. Castillo, Tzung K. Hsiai

This study shows photoaged microplastics impair endothelial calcium signaling and vascular integrity by disrupting Piezo1-Notch mechanotransduction.

bioRxiv · May 5, 2026 · PreprintCell Biology

In vivo exposure of mixed microplastic particles in mice and its impacts on the murine gut microbiome and metabolome

Kyle Joohyung Kim, Marcus A. Garcia, Aaron S. Romero, Yan Jin, Jinhua Chi, Matthew J. Campen, Haiwei Gu, Jason R Richardson, Eliseo F. Castillo, Julia Yue Cui

This study shows that microplastic exposure alters gut microbiome composition and serum metabolome in mice, with sex-specific and dose-dependent effects.

Toxicological Sciences · Oct 25, 2025Peer-reviewedPharmacology & Toxicology