World's Best Scientists 2026 revealed!

D-Index & Metrics

Molecular Biology

D-Index
74
Citations
24686
World Ranking
1218
National Ranking
630

Research.com Recognitions

  • 1998 - Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences

Overview

Arnold J. Berk is affiliated with the University of California, Los Angeles in the United States. Their research spans various fields within biochemistry, genetics, and molecular biology, with particular emphasis on immunology and microbiology.

The scientist's work covers several subfields, including molecular biology, immunology, genetics, plant science, and epidemiology. Their main research topics involve genomics and chromatin dynamics, virus-based gene therapy, interferon and immune responses, RNA research and splicing, protein degradation and inhibitors, cytomegalovirus and herpesvirus research, as well as immunotherapy and immune responses.

Notable recent publications by Arnold J. Berk include:

  • "Promoter-specific changes in initiation, elongation, and homeostasis of histone H3 acetylation during CBP/p300 inhibition," published in 2021 in eLife
  • "Adenovirus E1A binding to DCAF10 targets proteasomal degradation of RUVBL1/2 AAA+ ATPases required for quaternary assembly of multiprotein machines, innate immunity, and responses to metabolic stress," published in 2023 in the Journal of Virology
  • "Adenovirus E1A Binding to DCAF10 Targets Degradation of AAA+ ATPases Required for Quaternary Assembly of Multiprotein Machines and Innate Immunity," published in 2020 in bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)
  • "Adenovirus small E1A directs activation of Alu transcription at YAP/TEAD- and AP-1-bound enhancers through interactions with the EP400 chromatin remodeler," published in 2024 in Nucleic Acids Research

Frequent co-authors collaborating with Arnold J. Berk include Nathan R. Zemke, Emily Hsu, William D. Barshop, Jihui Sha, and James A. Wohlschlegel.

The scientist frequently publishes in venues such as eLife, Journal of Virology, bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory), and Nucleic Acids Research.

Arnold J. Berk was recognized as a Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences in 1998.

Best Publications

  • Sizing and mapping of early adenovirus mRNAs by gel electrophoresis of S1 endonuclease-digested hybrids

    Arnold J. Berk;Phillip A. Sharp

  • Pre-early adenovirus 5 gene product regulates synthesis of early viral messenger RNAs

    Arnold J. Berk;Frank Lee;Tim Harrison;Jim Williams

  • Spliced early mRNAs of simian virus 40.

    Arnold J. Berk;Phillip A. Sharp

  • Inhibition of p53 transactivation required for transformation by adenovirus early 1B protein

    P. Renee Yew;Arnold J. Berk

  • Structure of the adenovirus 2 early mRNAs

    Arnold J. Berk;Phillip A. Sharp

  • Imaging Adenoviral-Directed Reporter Gene Expression in Living Animals with Positron Emission Tomography

    Sanjiv S. Gambhir;Jorge R. Barrio;Michael E. Phelps;Meera Iyer

  • Adenovirus proteins from both E1B reading frames are required for transformation of rodent cells by viral infection and DNA transfection.

    Douglas D. Barker;Arnold J. Berk

  • Recent lessons in gene expression, cell cycle control, and cell biology from adenovirus.

    Arnold J Berk

  • Holo-TFIID supports transcriptional stimulation by diverse activators and from a TATA-less promoter.

    Qiang Zhou;Paul M. Lieberman;Thomas G. Boyer;Arnold J. Berk

  • Adenovirus E1A activation domain binds the basic repeat in the TATA box transcription factor

    Wes S. Lee;C. Cheng Kao;Gene O. Bryant;Xuan Liu

  • Repetitive, non-invasive imaging of the dopamine D2 receptor as a reporter gene in living animals.

    D C MacLaren;S S Gambhir;N Satyamurthy;J R Barrio

  • Analysis of adenovirus transforming proteins from early regions 1A and 1B with antisera to inducible fusion antigens produced in Escherichia coli.

    Katherine R. Spindler;Debra S. E. Rosser;Arnold J. Berk

  • How proteins recognize the TATA box.

    Zong Sean Juo;Thang Kien Chiu;Paul M. Leiberman;Igor Baikalov

  • Adenovirus E1B oncoprotein tethers a transcriptional repression domain to p53.

    Patricia R Yew;Xuan Liu;Arnold J. Berk

  • Cloning of a transcriptionally active human TATA binding factor.

    C. Cheng Kao;Paul M. Lieberman;Martin C. Schmidt;Qiang Zhou

  • Imaging of adenoviral-directed herpes simplex virus type 1 thymidine kinase reporter gene expression in mice with radiolabeled ganciclovir.

    Sanjiv S. Gambhir;Jorge R. Barrio;Lily Wu;Meera Iyer

  • Mammalian Srb/Mediator complex is targeted by adenovirus E1A protein

    Thomas G. Boyer;Michelle E. D. Martin;Emma Lees;Robert P. Ricciardi

  • p53-Independent and -Dependent Requirements for E1B-55K in Adenovirus Type 5 Replication

    Josephine N. Harada;Arnold J. Berk

  • Resolving the functions of overlapping viral genes by site-specific mutagenesis at a mRNA splice site.

    Craig Montell;Eric F. Fisher;Marvin H. Caruthers;Arnold J. Berk

  • A unified nomenclature for protein subunits of mediator complexes linking transcriptional regulators to RNA polymerase II.

    Henri Marc Bourbon;Andres Aguilera;Aseem Z. Ansari;Francisco J. Asturias

Frequent Co-Authors

Lily Wu
Lily Wu University of California, Los Angeles
Richard B. Gaynor
Richard B. Gaynor Eli Lilly (United States)
C. Cheng Kao
C. Cheng Kao Indiana University
Craig Montell
Craig Montell University of California, Santa Barbara
Jorge R. Barrio
Jorge R. Barrio University of California, Los Angeles
Paul M. Lieberman
Paul M. Lieberman The Wistar Institute
Harvey R. Herschman
Harvey R. Herschman University of California, Los Angeles
Yuki Yamaguchi
Yuki Yamaguchi Tokyo Institute of Technology
Hiroshi Handa
Hiroshi Handa Tokyo Medical University

If you think any of the details on this page are incorrect, let us know.

Report an issue

We appreciate your kind effort to assist us to improve this page, it would be helpful providing us with as much detail as possible in the text box below:

Related Online Degrees & Career Pathways

Pursuing a degree in Molecular Biology opens up a range of possibilities, especially given today’s flexible learning options. Many students choose to advance their education through non profit online colleges, which offer accredited programs and support services designed to meet the needs of diverse learners.

For those serving in the armed forces or veterans, military friendly online schools provide tailored resources, flexible schedules, and financial support to help balance education and service commitments.

A background in molecular biology can also pair well with advanced degrees in related fields. For instance, professionals interested in bridging science with community impact may explore social work online master's programs, ideal for roles in healthcare, counseling, or advocacy.

Alternatively, those looking to quickly develop expertise in human behavior or research can consider fast track masters in psychology programs. These pathways can enhance your qualifications for research, clinical, or interdisciplinary roles after graduation.

Best Scientists Citing Arnold J. Berk

Trending Scientists

Recently Published Articles