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Karin F.K. Ejendal

Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology · Purdue University West Lafayette

OpenAlex ORCID
Mid career · publishing since 2002Rising activity
Receptor Mechanisms and SignalingNeurobiology and Insect Physiology ResearchDrug Transport and Resistance MechanismsNeuropeptides and Animal PhysiologyBiosensors and Analytical Detection

Publications

47

Citations

1,633

Est. group size

~3

Recurring co-author estimate

Active years

24

Publishing since 2002

Research summary
AI-generated

Karin F.K. Ejendal's research focuses on cell signaling proteins called G protein-coupled receptors and adenylyl cyclases, which relay chemical signals inside cells, and how these can be targeted with small-molecule drugs for conditions like chronic pain. Her work also extends to biosensor development for detecting pathogens and antigens in point-of-care diagnostic tests, and includes studies of dopamine receptors in mosquitoes relevant to insect physiology and disease transmission. The lab combines pharmacology, molecular biology, and chemistry approaches to study receptor signaling and translate findings into diagnostic or therapeutic tools.

Cell signaling receptors (GPCRs) and adenylyl cyclase pathwaysDrug discovery for chronic pain (adenylyl cyclase inhibitors)Biosensors and point-of-care pathogen/antigen detectionInsect (mosquito) receptor pharmacologyProtein labeling and bioconjugation techniques

Publication output has fluctuated over the last decade, with periods of higher activity (e.g., 2019 and 2023) interspersed with lower or no output in other years, suggesting an irregular rather than steadily increasing or decreasing cadence.

Generated by claude-sonnet-5 from public bibliographic data · Jul 20, 2026

Publication cadence
Publications per year over the last 10 years — averaging 2.4/year recently
2017: 3 publications172018: 1 publication182019: 6 publications19202021: 3 publications212022: 1 publication222023: 8 publications8232024: 1 publication242025: 2 publications2526
Recent publications
Publishes in
  • bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)×3
  • Journal of Vascular Research×2
  • The FASEB Journal×2
  • Figshare×2
  • Lab on a Chip×1
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This profile was generated automatically from public scholarly data (OpenAlex). Group size and activity levels are estimates derived from co-authorship patterns.

Last updated Jul 20, 2026.

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