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Overview

Joseph J. LoTurco is affiliated with the University of Connecticut in the United States. Their research primarily spans the field of Biochemistry, Genetics, and Molecular Biology, with specific contributions in Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Genetics, Materials Chemistry, and Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials.

Their recent publications demonstrate a focus on diverse topics including Genetics and Neurodevelopmental Disorders, Quantum Dots Synthesis and Properties, RNA Interference and Gene Delivery, Microtubule and Mitosis Dynamics, Retinal Development and Disorders, Ubiquitin and Proteasome Pathways, and Nanocluster Synthesis and Applications.

Key recent papers include:

  • BRAFV600E expression in neural progenitors results in a hyperexcitable phenotype in neocortical pyramidal neurons (2020) published in Journal of Neurophysiology
  • Restriction-In-Motion of Surface Ligands Enhances Photoluminescence of Quantum Dots-Experiment and Theory (2022) published in Advanced Materials Interfaces
  • KATNAL2 mutations link ciliary dysfunction to hydrocephalus and autism (2024) published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences
  • Cellular Localization, Aggregation, and Cytotoxicity of Bicelle-Quantum Dot Nanocomposites (2023) published in ACS Applied Bio Materials
  • Synaptic Proteomes of Cortical Interneuron Classes Revealed by Antibody Directed Proximity Labeling (2024) published in bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)

The scientist has collaborated frequently with several coauthors, including Justin M. Fang, Sayan Basu, Mu-Ping Nieh, Jean-Bernard Manent, and James He, each with multiple joint publications.

Recurring publication venues for their work include Neuro-Oncology, Developmental Neuroscience, Journal of Neurophysiology, Advanced Materials Interfaces, and Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.

Best Publications

  • GABA and glutamate depolarize cortical progenitor cells and inhibit DNA synthesis

    Joseph J. LoTurco;David F. Owens;Mark J.S. Heath;Marion B.E. Davis

  • RNAi reveals doublecortin is required for radial migration in rat neocortex.

    Jilin Bai;Raddy L Ramos;James B Ackman;Ankur M Thomas

  • DCDC2 is associated with reading disability and modulates neuronal development in the brain

    Haiying Meng;Shelley D. Smith;Karl Hager;Matthew Held

  • A Critical Function for β-Amyloid Precursor Protein in Neuronal Migration Revealed by In Utero RNA Interference

    Tracy L. Young-Pearse;Jilin Bai;Rui Chang;Jessica B. Zheng

  • From genes to behavior in developmental dyslexia

    Albert M Galaburda;Joseph LoTurco;Franck Ramus;R Holly Fitch

  • Electrophysiological differentiation of new neurons in the olfactory bulb.

    Ottorino Belluzzi;Mascia Benedusi;James Ackman;Joseph J. LoTurco

  • The chromosome 6p22 haplotype associated with dyslexia reduces the expression of KIAA0319, a novel gene involved in neuronal migration

    Silvia Paracchini;Ankur Thomas;Sandra Castro;Cecilia Lai

  • Neuronal Differentiation of Precursors in the Neocortical Ventricular Zone Is Triggered by BMP

    Weiwei Li;Catherine A. Cogswell;Joseph J. LoTurco

  • Cell Coupling and Uncoupling in the Ventricular Zone of Developing Neocortex

    Kevin Bittman;David F. Owens;Arnold R. Kriegstein;Joseph J. LoTurco

  • Initial expression and endogenous activation of NMDA channels in early neocortical development.

    JJ LoTurco;MG Blanton;AR Kriegstein

  • The multipolar stage and disruptions in neuronal migration.

    Joseph J. LoTurco;Jilin Bai

  • DYX1C1 functions in neuronal migration in developing neocortex

    Y. Wang;M. Paramasivam;A. Thomas;J. Bai

  • Mutual antagonism between Sox10 and NFIA regulates diversification of glial lineages and glioma subtypes

    Stacey M Glasgow;Wenyi Zhu;C Claus Stolt;Teng-Wei Huang

  • A method for stable transgenesis of radial glia lineage in rat neocortex by piggyBac mediated transposition

    Fuyi Chen;Joseph LoTurco

  • Dcx reexpression reduces subcortical band heterotopia and seizure threshold in an animal model of neuronal migration disorder.

    Jean Bernard Manent;Yu Wang;Yoonjeung Chang;Murugan Paramasivam

  • Olig2-dependent developmental fate switch of NG2 cells

    Xiaoqin Zhu;Hao Zuo;Brady J. Maher;David R. Serwanski

  • New and Improved Tools for In Utero Electroporation Studies of Developing Cerebral Cortex

    Joseph LoTurco;Jean-Bernard Manent;Faez Sidiqi

  • Differential regulation of connexin 26 and 43 in murine neocortical precursors.

    K. S. Bittman;J. J. LoTurco

  • Disruption of Neuronal Migration by RNAi of Dyx1c1 Results in Neocortical and Hippocampal Malformations

    Glenn D. Rosen;Jilin Bai;Yu Wang;Christopher G. Fiondella

  • Developmental disruptions and behavioral impairments in rats following in utero RNAi of Dyx1c1.

    Steven W. Threlkeld;Melissa M. McClure;Jilin Bai;Yu Wang

  • ZNF804a regulates expression of the schizophrenia-associated genes PRSS16, COMT, PDE4B, and DRD2.

    Matthew J. Girgenti;Joseph J. LoTurco;Brady J. Maher;Brady J. Maher

Frequent Co-Authors

Albert M. Galaburda
Albert M. Galaburda Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Glenn D. Rosen
Glenn D. Rosen Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Albert J. Becker
Albert J. Becker University Hospital Bonn
Antonio V. Delgado-Escueta
Antonio V. Delgado-Escueta University of California, Los Angeles
Arnold R. Kriegstein
Arnold R. Kriegstein University of California, San Francisco
Angel L. De Blas
Angel L. De Blas University of Connecticut
Juha Kere
Juha Kere Karolinska Institute
Robert L. Rennaker
Robert L. Rennaker The University of Texas at Dallas
Michael P. Kilgard
Michael P. Kilgard The University of Texas at Dallas
Joel Gelernter
Joel Gelernter Yale University

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