Aquaporins constitute a family of transmembrane proteins that function to transport water
and other small solutes across the cell membrane. Aquaporins family members are found in …

Connexin (Cx)-forming channels play essential roles in maintaining lens homeostasis and
transparency. We showed here channel-independent roles of Cx50 in cell–cell adhesion …

How neural circuits form and function has been an area of scientific research for over a
century. In my doctoral thesis, I aim to add to our understanding of these processes at a …

In mice, the contraction of the ciliary muscle via the administration of pilocarpine reduces the
zonular tension applied to the lens and activates the TRPV1-mediated arm of a dual …

Ischemic stroke, accounting for 87% of stroke cases globally is a considerable source of
morbidity and mortality. After the initial thromboembolism of a cerebral vessel, secondary …

The ocular lens is responsible for focusing of light onto the retina and must maintain
transparency to effectively transmit light. Age related nuclear cataract is the most common …