Synopsis of recent research by authors named "Amei Liu"
- Amei Liu's recent research primarily focuses on understanding lumen formation in notochord development, particularly investigating the role of specific proteins like ELMOD3 and Flotillin2 in vesicle trafficking and tubulogenesis.
- Liu's studies utilized advanced techniques such as 4D proteomics to identify proteins involved in lumen inflation within the ascidian Ciona savignyi, revealing intricate biological pathways essential for tubular organ morphogenesis.
- Additionally, Liu has explored the impact of environmental factors, such as maternal exposure to disinfection by-products, on neonatal neurobehavioral development, emphasizing the need to understand oxidative stress's mediating role in this context.