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Overview

Robert Levenson is affiliated with Pennsylvania State University in the United States. Their research primarily focuses on Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology, with particular attention to Molecular Biology as a core subfield. Other relevant subfields of their work include Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics, Biomaterials, and Microbiology.

The scientist's investigations cover several advanced topics such as:

  • Advanced biosensing and bioanalysis techniques
  • RNA and protein synthesis mechanisms
  • Chemical synthesis and analysis
  • Cephalopods and marine biology
  • Silk-based biomaterials and applications
  • Antimicrobial peptides and activities

Robert Levenson has contributed to multiple recent papers spanning from 2022 to 2025. Key publications include:

  • "Electrochemically-Driven Secondary Folding and Assembly of Peptides and Proteins," 2022, ECS Meeting Abstracts
  • "Abstract 1963: Reflectin protein shows length-dependent condensate and particulate gel formation in HeLa cells," 2023, Journal of Biological Chemistry
  • "Abstract 1974: Production of Tandem Repeat Reflectin Proteins with Tunable Properties Using Rolling Circle Amplification," 2023, Journal of Biological Chemistry
  • "Abstract 1377 Colocalization and dynamics of reflectin biomolecular condensates," 2024, Journal of Biological Chemistry
  • "Abstract 2924 Cellular Assembly and Dynamics of Cephalopod Reflectins," 2025, Journal of Biological Chemistry

The Journal of Biological Chemistry is the predominant venue for Robert Levenson's publications, representing four of their known works. They have also published in ECS Meeting Abstracts.

Collaborations have been frequent with the following coauthors:

  • Susan Walsh
  • Lê Sỹ Vinh
  • Rika Watanabe
  • Eloïse Masquelier
  • Sheng-Ping Liang

Their research involves significant study of proteins related to cephalopods and reflectin biomolecular condensates, often employing biochemical and molecular biological techniques. The papers indicate engagement with protein folding, assembly, and cellular dynamics, with a focus on tunable protein properties and gel formation in cellular contexts.

Best Publications

  • Regional, cellular, and subcellular variations in the distribution of D1 and D5 dopamine receptors in primate brain.

    Clare Bergson;Ladislav Mrzljak;John F. Smiley;Mariamma Pappy

  • Localization of dopamine D4 receptors in GABAergic neurons of the primate brain

    L. Mrzljak;C. Bergson;M. Pappy;R. Huff

  • Identification of a putative isoform of the Na,K-ATPase beta subunit. Primary structure and tissue-specific expression.

    P. Martin-Vasallo;W. Dackowski;J. R. Emanuel;Robert Levenson

  • Three differentially expressed Na,K-ATPase alpha subunit isoforms: structural and functional implications.

    Victoria L. M. Herrera;Janet R. Emanuel;Nelson Ruiz-Opazo;Robert Levenson

  • Antisera specific for the alpha 1, alpha 2, alpha 3, and beta subunits of the Na,K-ATPase: differential expression of alpha and beta subunits in rat tissue membranes.

    Andrew W. Shyjan;Robert Levenson

  • D2/D3 dopamine receptor heterodimers exhibit unique functional properties.

    Marco Scarselli;Francesca Novi;Ester Schallmach;Ridwan Lin

  • Cell-specific expression of mRNAs encoding Na+,K(+)-ATPase alpha- and beta-subunit isoforms within the rat central nervous system.

    Alan G. Watts;Graciela Sanchez-Watts;Janet Rettig Emanuel;Robert Levenson

  • Dual Signaling Regulated by Calcyon, a D1 Dopamine Receptor Interacting Protein

    Nelson Lezcano;Ladislav Mrzljak;Steven Eubanks;Robert Levenson

  • Evidence that a Na+/Ca2+ antiport system regulates murine erythroleukemia cell differentiation.

    R L Smith;I G Macara;R Levenson;D Housman

  • Interaction with neuronal calcium sensor NCS-1 mediates desensitization of the D2 dopamine receptor.

    Nadine Kabbani;Laszlo Negyessy;Ridwan Lin;Patricia Goldman-Rakic

  • Dopamine receptor-interacting proteins: the Ca2+ connection in dopamine signaling

    Clare Bergson;Robert Levenson;Patricia S Goldman-Rakic;Michael S Lidow

  • Dopamine D2 and D3 receptors are linked to the actin cytoskeleton via interaction with filamin A.

    Ridwan Lin;Kelly Karpa;Nadine Kabbani;Patricia Goldman-Rakic

  • Identification of the Mammalian Na,K-ATPase β3 Subunit *

    Nasir Malik;Victor A. Canfield;Marie-Claire Beckers;Philippe Gros

  • Ciliary neurotrophic factor activates spinal cord astrocytes, stimulating their production and release of fibroblast growth factor-2, to increase motor neuron survival.

    Phillip J. Albrecht;John P. Dahl;Olivia K. Stoltzfus;Robert Levenson

  • Evolution and expression of D2 and D3 dopamine receptor genes in zebrafish

    Wendy Boehmler;Sophie Obrecht-Pflumio;Victor Canfield;Christine Thisse

  • The dopamine D3 receptor interacts with itself and the truncated D3 splice variant d3nf: D3-D3nf interaction causes mislocalization of D3 receptors.

    Kelly D. Karpa;Ridwan Lin;Nadine Kabbani;Robert Levenson

  • Transmembrane Organization of Mouse P-glycoprotein Determined by Epitope Insertion and Immunofluorescence

    Christina Kast;Victor Canfield;Robert Levenson;Philippe Gros

  • D4 Dopamine receptor genes of zebrafish and effects of the antipsychotic clozapine on larval swimming behaviour.

    W. Boehmler;T. Carr;C. Thisse;B. Thisse

  • Rat-brain Na,K-ATPase beta-chain gene: primary structure, tissue-specific expression, and amplification in ouabain-resistant HeLa C+ cells.

    R. W. Mercer;Jay W Schneider;A. Savitz;J. Emanuel

  • Neurons and astroglia express distinct subsets of Na,K-ATPase α and β subunits

    Richard Cameron;Laura Klein;Andrew W. Shyjan;Pasko Rakic

Frequent Co-Authors

Christine Thisse
Christine Thisse University of Virginia
Bernard Thisse
Bernard Thisse University of Virginia
Philippe Gros
Philippe Gros McGill University
Wade H. Berrettini
Wade H. Berrettini University of Pennsylvania
Edward J. Benz
Edward J. Benz Harvard University
Ian G. Macara
Ian G. Macara Vanderbilt University
Michael S. Lidow
Michael S. Lidow University of Maryland, Baltimore
Danielle Malo
Danielle Malo McGill University

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