Kenneth Myers
Overview
Our research investigates the cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying actin cytoskeletal remodeling and mRNA translational regulation during the development of the mammalian nervous system.
Education
Degrees
- PhD from University of Virginia
- BS from University of North Carolina at Asheville
Research
Publications
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Actin capping protein regulates postsynaptic spine development through CPI-motif interactions.
Front Mol Neurosci Volume: 15 Page(s): 1020949
01/01/2022 Authors: Myers KR; Fan Y; McConnell P; Cooper JA; Zheng JQ -
LIM and SH3 protein 1 localizes to the leading edge of protruding lamellipodia and regulates axon development.
Mol Biol Cell Volume: 31 Page(s): 2718 - 2732
11/15/2020 Authors: Pollitt SL; Myers KR; Yoo J; Zheng JQ -
VE-cadherin endocytosis controls vascular integrity and patterning during development
Volume: 140 Page(s): S21 - S21
07/01/2020 Authors: Grimsley-Myers CM; Isaacson R; Cadwell C; Campos J; Hernandes M; Myers K; Seo T; Giang W; Griendling K; Kowalczyk A -
VE-cadherin endocytosis controls vascular integrity and patterning during development.
J Cell Biol Volume: 219
05/04/2020 Authors: Grimsley-Myers CM; Isaacson RH; Cadwell CM; Campos J; Hernandes MS; Myers KR; Seo T; Giang W; Griendling KK; Kowalczyk AP -
The Nebulin Family LIM and SH3 Proteins Regulate Postsynaptic Development and Function.
J Neurosci Volume: 40 Page(s): 526 - 541
01/15/2020 Authors: Myers KR; Yu K; Kremerskothen J; Butt E; Zheng JQ -
Spontaneous Local Calcium Transients Regulate Oligodendrocyte Development in Culture through Store-Operated Ca2+ Entry and Release.
eNeuro Volume: 7
01/01/2020 Authors: Rui Y; Pollitt SL; Myers KR; Feng Y; Zheng JQ -
Regulation of dendritic complexity and synapse formation by the actin-bundling protein LASP2.
Volume: 29
12/15/2018 Authors: Myers KR; Yu K; Zheng JQ -
Phosphoinositide-dependent enrichment of actin monomers in dendritic spines regulates synapse development and plasticity.
J Cell Biol Volume: 216 Page(s): 2551 - 2564
08/07/2017 Authors: Lei W; Myers KR; Rui Y; Hladyshau S; Tsygankov D; Zheng JQ -
Novel functions of LIM and SH3 domain proteins in regulating dendritic development and synapse formation.
Volume: 28
01/01/2017 Authors: Myers KR; Zheng JQ -
Oligodendroglial defects during quakingviable cerebellar development.
Dev Neurobiol Volume: 76 Page(s): 972 - 982
09/01/2016 Authors: Myers KR; Liu G; Feng Y; Zheng JQ