B. A. Bell

Microsomal triglyceride transfer protein is necessary to maintain lipid homeostasis and retinal function

This study shows that RPE-specific MTP is essential for maintaining retinal lipid homeostasis and visual function, but not for plasma lipoprotein metabolism.

β-actin is essential for structural integrity and physiological function of the retina

This study shows that β-actin is essential for maintaining normal retinal structure and function, as β-to-γ actin replacement leads to age-related degeneration in mice.

Effects of artificially introduced Enterococcus faecalis strains in experimental necrotizing enterocolitis

This study introduces E. faecalis strains into neonatal rats and finds that some strains increase necrotizing enterocolitis pathology.

Prolonged Ocular Exposure Leads to the Formation of Retinal Lesions in Mice

This study investigates retinal lesion formation in mice following prolonged ocular exposure during anesthesia recovery, finding that unprotected eyes in open chambers develop significant lesions, while protected eyes show no complications.

Development of a Cx46 targeting strategy for cancer stem cells

This study identifies clofazimine as a Cx46 inhibitor that targets glioblastoma cancer stem cells by disrupting gap junction communication, enhancing the efficacy of temozolomide.