Aytan Musayeva

Assistant Professor

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

faculty

COM | Ophthalmology Faculty

14 h-index 45 pubs 674 cited

Research Areas

Neuroscience and Neuropharmacology Research Retinal Diseases and Treatments Phytochemicals and Antioxidant Activities Ocular Surface Disorders Corneal Epithelial Stem Cells Immune Response and Inflammation Ischemia-Reperfusion Injury

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Aytan Musayeva's research focuses on the physiological and pathophysiological mechanisms underlying ocular surface disorders. Her work investigates the roles of neuropeptides, such as substance P and calcitonin gene-related peptide, in conditions like corneal epithelial stem cell dysfunction, dry eye disease, and ischemia-reperfusion injury in the retina. Musayeva has published on the protective effects of compounds like betulinic acid and resveratrol against retinal injury, and the impact of specific gene knockouts, such as the M3 muscarinic acetylcholine receptor, on ocular health. Her research also characterizes the cellular changes in the cornea following exposure to chemical agents. Musayeva holds an h-index of 14 with over 45 publications and 674 citations.