Award
NIH Reporter #1R01EY037489-01A1
The role of retinal microsomal triglyceride transfer protein in vision
Recipient
University of Pennsylvania
Award Amount
$674,423.00
Ceiling
$674,423.00
Awarded
September 02, 2026
Identifier
1R01EY037489-01A1
The project investigates how MTP-dependent lipoprotein assembly and secretion help maintain retinal lipid balance and preserve vision, with potential relevance to degenerative retinal diseases and abetalipoproteinemia-associated vision loss.
Description
NIH-funded research project examining the role of retinal pigment epithelium microsomal triglyceride transfer protein (MTP) in retinal lipid trafficking, cholesterol balance, lipid-droplet function, and visual health.