Baojian Fan

Microglial GRB2 is essential for brain ventriculogenesis and CSF homeostasis

Microglia play essential yet poorly understood roles in brain development, including axon guidance, regulation of neurogenesis, and pruning of neuronal projections. Congenital hydrocephalus (CH), characterized by enlarged cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)-filled ventricles, is a leading...

Novel mutations of PIKFYVE identified in 322 sporadic cataract patients

BACKGROUND: PIKFYVE, a novel pathogenic gene causing congenital cataract, its association with sporadic cataracts has not been systematically investigated. This study aimed to explore PIKFYVE mutation profiles in major sporadic cataract subtypes. METHODS: We enrolled 322 sporadic...