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Leah Epstein

The Graduate Center, CUNYORCID 0009-0004-9282-0715Unclaimed ORCID profile · follow to get notified of new preprints

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Approach:experimental assay· 2 Organism:bacteria (other)· 1 Research Focus:cell signaling & trafficking· 1 Assay:proteomics· 1

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Kevin H. GardneriD· 2 shared Brad D. PriceiD· 1 shared Bruce A. JohnsoniD· 1 shared Chung-Ta HaniD· 1 shared Danielle SwingleiD· 1 shared Denize C. FavaroiD· 1 shared Eta A. IsiorhoiD· 1 shared Hannah RusselliD· 1 shared

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Hydraulic Activation of the AsLOV2 Photoreceptor

Shiny Maity, Jackson Sheppard, Hannah Russell, Chung-Ta Han, Leah Epstein, Bruce A. Johnson, Brad D. Price, Ruixian Han, Lokeswara Rao Potnuru, Jinlei Cui, Mark S. Sherwin, Joan‐Emma Shea, Janet E. Lovett, Kevin H. Gardner, Songi Han

This study shows blue light or high pressure activates AsLOV2 by expelling structured water, causing conformational changes and suggesting hydration water drives protein mechanics.

bioRxiv · Jun 19, 2025 · PreprintBiophysics

Variations in kinase and effector signaling logic in a bacterial two component signaling network

Danielle Swingle, Leah Epstein, Ramisha Aymon, Eta A. Isiorho, Rinat R. Abzalimov, Denize C. Favaro, Kevin H. Gardner

This study investigates the unique signaling mechanisms of the RT-HK kinase in the GSR network of Rubellimicrobium thermophilum, revealing inverted logic and specific downstream interactions.

Journal of Biological Chemistry · Apr 22, 2025Peer-reviewedBiochemistry