Emily C. Whang

This study identifies Aster-A as a cholesterol transporter in T cells that regulates immune signaling and metabolic responses by controlling membrane cholesterol levels.

This study shows that vertical sleeve gastrectomy in mice reduces plasma cholesterol without weight loss by enhancing bile acid synthesis and hepatobiliary elimination.

This study shows that reducing hepatic LBP in mice limits inflammation but not fibrosis in MAFLD, suggesting inflammation may not be a primary driver of fibrosis.

The paper identifies the Aster pathway as critical for dietary cholesterol uptake and shows it can be targeted with a small molecule inhibitor.