# 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.

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