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Stephen A. Knerler

Emory University

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Pharmacology & Toxicology· 2 Microbiology· 1 Neuroscience· 1

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Approach:experimental assay· 4 Organism:human· 3 Organism:rat· 3 Assay:bulk RNA-seq· 2 Research Focus:drug response / drug discovery· 2 Research Focus:benchmarking· 1 Research Focus:cell type annotation· 1 Research Focus:differential expression· 1

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Dionna W. WilliamsiD· 4 shared Hannah N. WilkinsiD· 3 shared Jose J. Rosado‐FrancoiD· 3 shared Rodnie Colón OrtiziD· 3 shared A C PriceiD· 2 shared Alicia MercadoiD· 2 shared Alysha L. EllisoniD· 2 shared Benjamin C. OrsburniD· 2 shared

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Primary Human Macrophages Exhibit Functional CYP3A4 Activity with Marked Expression-Function Discordance and Cocaine-Induced Catalytic Activation

A C Price, Stephen A. Knerler, Rodnie Colón Ortiz, Jareb J. Pérez-Caraballo, Alysha L. Ellison, Cory J. White, Jose J. Rosado‐Franco, Hannah N. Wilkins, Alicia Mercado, Kiara Mehta, Oluwatofunmi Oteju, Parker K. Stevenson, Kimberly S. Williams, Peter J. Gaskill, Dionna W. Williams

This study shows human macrophages have functional CYP3A4 activity, with expression and function discordance, and cocaine increases CYP3A4 activity across donors.

bioRxiv · Oct 25, 2026 · PreprintPharmacology & Toxicology

Antiviral and Anti-inflammatory Effects of Cannabidiol in HIV/SIV Infection

Alysha L. Ellison, Jose J. Rosado‐Franco, Labib Mamun, Stephen A. Knerler, Marzieh Daniali, Kiara Mehta, Sierra Williams-McLeod, Jade Alvarez, Savoya S. Joyner, Ryan G. Vandrey, Elise M. Weerts, Peter J. Gaskill, Michael J. Corley, Lishomwa C. Ndhlovu, Dionna W. Williams

This study shows CBD reduces viral replication and immune activation in HIV/SIV models, suggesting it could be a useful adjunct to antiretroviral therapy.

Brain Behavior and Immunity · Jun 2, 2026Peer-reviewedMicrobiology

Drug Metabolism and Transport Capacity of Endothelial Cells, Pericytes, and Astrocytes: Implications for CNS Drug Disposition

Hannah N. Wilkins, Stephen A. Knerler, Ahmed Warshanna, Rodnie Colón Ortiz, Kate Haas, Benjamin C. Orsburn, Dionna W. Williams

The paper evaluates drug metabolism and transport in BBB cell types, finding distinct capacities in endothelial cells, pericytes, and astrocytes that affect CNS drug disposition.

ACS Pharmacology & Translational Science · Oct 18, 2024Peer-reviewedPharmacology & Toxicology

Cocaine Regulates Antiretroviral Therapy CNS Access Through Pregnane-X Receptor-Mediated Drug Transporter and Metabolizing Enzyme Modulation at the Blood Brain Barrier

Rodnie Colón Ortiz, Stephen A. Knerler, Lisa B. Fridman, Alicia Mercado, A C Price, Jose J. Rosado‐Franco, Hannah N. Wilkins, Bianca R. Flores, Benjamin C. Orsburn, Dionna W. Williams

This study investigates how cocaine affects the transport and metabolism of antiretroviral drugs across the blood-brain barrier by modulating drug transporters and enzymes.

Fluids and Barriers of the CNS · Jan 10, 2024Peer-reviewedNeuroscience