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Overview

Nicos A. Petasis is affiliated with the University of Southern California in the United States. Their research primarily spans the fields of Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology, and Medicine. Petasis's work also extends into several subfields including Molecular Biology, Neurology, Nutrition and Dietetics, Organic Chemistry, and Biochemistry, reflecting a diverse range of scientific interests.

The scientist's recent publications cover multiple specialized topics and have appeared in various peer-reviewed journals. Notable papers include:

  • Synthon-based ligand discovery in virtual libraries of over 11 billion compounds (2021, Nature)
  • Human leukocytes selectively convert 4 S,5 S-epoxy-resolvin to resolvin D3, resolvin D4, and a cys-resolvin isomer (2021, Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences)
  • Elucidating the structure and functions of Resolvin D6 isomers on nerve regeneration with a distinctive trigeminal transcriptome (2021, The FASEB Journal)
  • ELV-N32 and RvD6 isomer decrease pro-inflammatory cytokines, senescence programming, ACE2 and SARS-CoV-2-spike protein RBD binding in injured cornea (2021, Scientific Reports)
  • PCTR1 Enhances Repair and Bacterial Clearance in Skin Wounds (2021, American Journal Of Pathology)

The following topics are prominently featured within Petasis's body of work:

  • Fatty Acid Research and Health
  • Advanced Glycation End Products research
  • Eicosanoids and Hypertension Pharmacology
  • Carbohydrate Chemistry and Synthesis
  • Computational Drug Discovery Methods
  • Neonatal Respiratory Health Research
  • S100 Proteins and Annexins

Frequent co-authorship collaborations include the following researchers:

  • Robert Nshimiyimana
  • Nicolás G. Bazán
  • Charles N. Serhan
  • Bokkyoo Jun
  • Haydee E. P. Bazán

Petasis's contributions are regularly published in scientific journals such as Scientific Reports, Cancer Research, UNC Libraries, Nature, and the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. This demonstrates a consistent presence across multidisciplinary and reputable platforms.

Recognition in the scientific community includes being named a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) in 2013.

Best Publications

  • Resolvins and Protectins in Inflammation-Resolution

    Charles N. Serhan;Nicos A. Petasis

  • Stereochemical assignment, antiinflammatory properties, and receptor for the omega-3 lipid mediator resolvin E1

    Makoto Arita;Francesca Bianchini;Julio Aliberti;Alan Sher

  • Resolvin D1 binds human phagocytes with evidence for proresolving receptors

    Sriram Krishnamoorthy;Antonio Recchiuti;Nan Chiang;Stephanie Yacoubian

  • Cutting edge: lipoxins rapidly stimulate nonphlogistic phagocytosis of apoptotic neutrophils by monocyte-derived macrophages.

    Catherine Godson;Siobhan Mitchell;Killeen Harvey;Nicos A. Petasis

  • Titanium-mediated carbonyl olefinations. 1. Methylenations of carbonyl compounds with dimethyltitanocene

    Nicos A. Petasis;Eugene I. Bzowej

  • Resolvin D2 is a potent regulator of leukocytes and controls microbial sepsis

    Matthew R. Spite;Lucy V. Norling;Lucy V. Norling;Lisa Summers;Rong Yang

  • Resolvin E1, an endogenous lipid mediator derived from omega-3 eicosapentaenoic acid, protects against 2,4,6-trinitrobenzene sulfonic acid-induced colitis

    Makoto Arita;Masaru Yoshida;Song Hong;Eric Tjonahen

  • Resolvin D1 and Its Aspirin-triggered 17R Epimer STEREOCHEMICAL ASSIGNMENTS, ANTI-INFLAMMATORY PROPERTIES, AND ENZYMATIC INACTIVATION

    Yee Ping Sun;Sungwhan F. Oh;Jasim Uddin;Rong Yang

  • Anti-Inflammatory Actions of Neuroprotectin D1/Protectin D1 and Its Natural Stereoisomers: Assignments of Dihydroxy-Containing Docosatrienes

    Charles N. Serhan;Katherine Gotlinger;Song Hong;Yan Lu

  • The boronic acid mannich reaction: A new method for the synthesis of geometrically pure allylamines

    Nicos A. Petasis;Irini Akritopoulou

  • Macrophage proresolving mediator maresin 1 stimulates tissue regeneration and controls pain

    Charles N. Serhan;Jesmond Dalli;Sergey Karamnov;Alexander Choi

  • Synthon-based ligand discovery in virtual libraries of over 11 billion compounds

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  • RvE1 protects from local inflammation and osteoclast- mediated bone destruction in periodontitis

    H. Hasturk;A. Kantarci;T. Ohira;M. Arita

  • Aspirin-triggered 15-Epi-Lipoxin A4 (LXA4) and LXA4 Stable Analogues Are Potent Inhibitors of Acute Inflammation: Evidence for Anti-inflammatory Receptors

    Tomoko Takano;Stefano Fiore;Jane F. Maddox;Hugh R. Brady

  • Reduced Inflammation and Tissue Damage in Transgenic Rabbits Overexpressing 15-Lipoxygenase and Endogenous Anti-inflammatory Lipid Mediators

    Charles N. Serhan;Ashish Jain;Sylvie Marleau;Clary Clish

  • Design of lipoxin A4 stable analogs that block transmigration and adhesion of human neutrophils.

    Charles N. Serhan;Jane F. Maddox;Nicos A. Petasis;Irini Akritopoulou-Zanze

  • Defective lipoxin-mediated anti-inflammatory activity in the cystic fibrosis airway.

    Christopher L. Karp;Leah M. Flick;Kiwon W. Park;Samir Softic

  • Highly Stereocontrolled One-Step Synthesis of anti-β-Amino Alcohols from Organoboronic Acids, Amines, and α-Hydroxy Aldehydes

    Nicos A. Petasis;Ilia A. Zavialov

  • The synthesis of carbocyclic eight-membered rings

    Nicos A. Petasis;Michael A. Patane

  • Green tea polyphenols block the anticancer effects of bortezomib and other boronic acid–based proteasome inhibitors

    Encouse B. Golden;Philip Y. Lam;Adel Kardosh;Kevin J. Gaffney

  • Lipoxin A4 Stable Analogs Are Potent Mimetics That Stimulate Human Monocytes and THP-1 Cells via a G-protein-linked Lipoxin A4 Receptor

    Jane F. Maddox;Mohamed Hachicha;Tomoko Takano;Nicos A. Petasis

Frequent Co-Authors

Charles N. Serhan
Charles N. Serhan Brigham and Women's Hospital
Axel H. Schönthal
Axel H. Schönthal University of Southern California
Nicolas G. Bazan
Nicolas G. Bazan Louisiana State University
K. C. Nicolaou
K. C. Nicolaou Rice University
Florence M. Hofman
Florence M. Hofman University of Southern California
Clary B. Clish
Clary B. Clish Broad Institute
Nan Chiang
Nan Chiang Brigham and Women's Hospital
Jesmond Dalli
Jesmond Dalli Queen Mary University of London
Catherine Godson
Catherine Godson University College Dublin

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