Catherine A . Opere, BPharm, MBA, PhD

Department

Pharmacy Sciences

Position

Professor

Books

• A Review on Diverse Neurological Disorders
  Muili Fatima, Chapter 33 - Ocular neurodegenerative disorders [Book Chapter] 2024
• Crossref
  Yalzadeh Dariush, Ocular side effects of drugs administered systemically for treatment of nonocular diseases [Book Chapter] 2022
• Nutrition and Functional Foods in Boosting Digestion, Metabolism and Immune Health
  Ohia Sunny E., Current trend in the pharmacotherapy of digestive disorders [Book Chapter] 2021
• Phytopharmaceuticals for Brain Health
  Mitchell-Bush Leah, Interaction of Phytopharmaceuticals with Neurotransmitters in the Brain [Book Chapter] 2017
• Inflammation, Advancing Age and Nutrition: Research and Clinical Interventions
  Ohia S. E., Ocular Health, Vision, and a Healthy Diet [Book Chapter] 2013
• xPharm: The Comprehensive Pharmacology Reference
  Braig Elizabeth, Aquaporin Family [Book Chapter] 2011
• xPharm: The Comprehensive Pharmacology Reference
  Opere Catherine A., Bretylium [Book Chapter] 2011
• xPharm: The Comprehensive Pharmacology Reference
  Opere Catherine A., AQP1, Aquaporin 1 [Book Chapter] 2011
• xPharm: The Comprehensive Pharmacology Reference
  Braig Elizabeth, AQP4, Aquaporin 4 [Book Chapter] 2011
• xPharm: The Comprehensive Pharmacology Reference
  Opere Catherine A., AQP2, Aquaporin 2 [Book Chapter] 2011
• xPharm: The Comprehensive Pharmacology Reference
  Opere Catherine A., Procainamide [Book Chapter] 2011
• xPharm: The Comprehensive Pharmacology Reference
  Opere Catherine A., Bretylium [Book Chapter] 2009
• xPharm: The Comprehensive Pharmacology Reference
  Opere Catherine A., Procainamide [Book Chapter] 2008

Publications

• Pharmaceuticals (Basel, Switzerland)
  Mhatre Susmit, Glutathione Modulates Hydrogen Sulfide Release and the Ocular Hypotensive Action of Diallyl Polysulfide Compounds
  17:10, p. 1408 2024
• Pharmaceuticals (Basel, Switzerland)
  Bush Leah, Neuroprotective Actions of Hydrogen Sulfide-Releasing Compounds in Isolated Bovine Retinae
  17:10, p. 1311 2024
• Pharmaceuticals (Basel, Switzerland)
  Robinson Jenaye, Roles of Prostaglandins and Hydrogen Sulfide in an Outflow Model of the Porcine Ocular Anterior Segment Ex Vivo
  17:10, p. 1262 2024
• Pharmaceuticals (Basel, Switzerland)
  Heruye Segewkal H., Correction: Heruye et al. Current Trends in the Pharmacotherapy of Cataracts. Pharmaceuticals 2020, 13, 15
  17:7, p. 947 2024
• AAPS PharmSciTech
  Rai Anjali, Application of Quality by Design in the Development of Hydrogen Sulfide Donor Loaded Polymeric Microparticles
  25:5, p. 132 2024
• BioTechniques
  Mhatre Susmit, Comparison of colorimetric, spectroscopic and electrochemical techniques for quantification of hydrogen sulfide 2023
• Journal of Controlled Release
  Mhatre Susmit, Unmet needs in glaucoma therapy
  347, p. 256 - 269 2022
• Current Eye Research
  Heruye Segewkal H., Protective Action of Hydrogen Sulfide-Releasing Compounds against Oxidative Stress-Induced Cataract Formation in Cultured Bovine Lenses
  47:2, p. 239 - 245 2022
• New frontiers in ophthalmology (London)
  H Heruye Segewkal, Regulation of time-dependent lens opacification by hydrogen sulfide-releasing compounds
  7:2 2021
• The FASEB journal
  Singh Neetu, Developing an efficient ocular delivery system for the hydrogen sulfide releasing compound, diallyl trisulfide
  34:S1, p. 1 - 1 2020
• Pharmaceuticals
  Heruye Segewkal H., Current trends in the pharmacotherapy of cataracts
  13:1 2020
• Journal of Pharmacological and Toxicological Methods
  Heruye Segewkal, Standardization of a new method for assessing the development of cataract in cultured bovine lenses
  98 2019
• The FASEB journal
  Maffofou Leonce N, Regulation of Cataractogenesis in Cultured Bovine Lenses by ATB 343
  33:S1, p. 812.8 - 812.8 2019
• AIMS Neuroscience
  Kulkarni-Chitnis Madhura, Interaction between hydrogen sulfide, nitric oxide, and carbon monoxide pathways in the bovine isolated retina
  6:3, p. 104 - 115 2019
• The FASEB journal
  Bush Leah, Regulation of Hydrogen Sulfide Levels by Cannabinoids in the Bovine Isolated Retina
  32:S1, p. 825.12 - 825.12 2018
• The FASEB journal
  Robinson Jenaye, Relaxation of Porcine Isolated Irides by Novel Hydrogen Sulfide‐Releasing Compounds
  32:S1, p. 829.1 - 829.1 2018
• Neurochemical Research
  Bankhele Pratik, Comparative Effects of Hydrogen Sulfide-Releasing Compounds on [3H]D-Aspartate Release from Bovine Isolated Retinae
  43:3, p. 692 - 701 2018
• Proceedings for Annual Meeting of The Japanese Pharmacological Society
  Ohia Sunny E, A NEUROPROTECTIVE ACTION OF CANNABINOIDS IN THE BOVINE ISOLATED RETINA: ROLE OF HYDROGEN SULFIDE
  WCP2018, p. PO2-1-60 2018
• Journal of Ocular Pharmacology and Therapeutics
  Ohia Sunny E., Serotonin-2B/2C receptors mediate bovine ciliary muscle contraction
  34:1-2, p. 70 - 75 2018
• Journal of Ocular Pharmacology and Therapeutics
  Opere Catherine A., Regulation of excitatory amino acid transmission in the retina
  34:1-2, p. 107 - 118 2018
• Aaps Pharmscitech
  Patil A., Sustained-Release Delivery System of a Slow Hydrogen Sulfide Donor, GYY 4137, for Potential Application in Glaucoma
  18:6, p. 2291 - 2302 2017
• Journal of Ocular Pharmacology and Therapeutics
  Robinson J., Effects of Hydrogen Sulfide-Releasing Compounds on Aqueous Humor Outflow Facility in Porcine Ocular Anterior Segments, Ex Vivo
  33:2, p. 91 - 97 2017
• Journal of Ocular Pharmacology and Therapeutics
  Salvi Ankita, Effect of Hydrogen Sulfide Donors on Intraocular Pressure in Rabbits
  32:6, p. 371 - 375 2016
• Neurochemical Research
  Salvi Ankita, Pharmacological Actions of Hydrogen Sulfide Donors on Sympathetic Neurotransmission in the Bovine Anterior Uvea, in Vitro
  41:5, p. 1020 - 1028 2016
• Experimental Eye Research
  Kulkarni-Chitnis M., Inhibitory action of novel hydrogen sulfide donors on bovine isolated posterior ciliary arteries
  134, p. 73 - 79 2015
• The FASEB journal
  Mitchell Leah, Effect of L‐cysteine on Glutamate‐Induced Excitotoxicity in Bovine Neural Retina
  29:S1 2015
• The FASEB journal
  Nguyen Olivia, Involvement of Prostaglandins in the Pharmacological Actions of L‐Cysteine in Ocular Tissues
  29:S1 2015
• The FASEB journal
  Robinson Jenaye, Mechanism of Action in NaHS‐Induced Increase in Aqueous Humor Outflow
  29:S1 2015
• Neurochemical Research
  Jamil Jamal M., Role of the non-enzymatic metabolite of eicosapentaenoic acid, 5-epi-5-F3t-isoprostane in the regulation of [ (3)H]D-aspartate release in isolated bovine retina
  39:12, p. 2360 - 2369 2014
• AAPS PharmSciTech
  Ali H., In Vitro-Controlled Release Delivery System for Hydrogen Sulfide Donor
  15:4, p. 910 - 919 2014
• The FASEB journal
  Kulkarni Chitnis Madhura, Interaction between hydrogen sulfide and nitric oxide in isolated bovine retina (1060.2)
  28:S1, p. - n/a 2014
• The FASEB journal
  Robinson Jenaye, Involvement of KATP channels in hydrogen sulfide‐induced increase in aqueous humor outflow (1060.3)
  28:S1, p. - n/a 2014
• The FASEB journal
  Opere Catherine, Comparative pharmacological actions of N‐acetylcysteine and L‐cysteine on excitatory neurotransmission in bovine isolated retina (1060.4)
  28:S1, p. - n/a 2014
• Frontiers in Physiology
  Njie-Mbye Y. F., Lipid Peroxidation: Pathophysiological and Pharmacological Implications in the Eye, p. (10 pages) 2013
• Experimental Eye Research
  Chitnis Madhura Kulkarni, Pharmacological actions of the slow release hydrogen sulfide donor GYY4137 on phenylephrine-induced tone in isolated bovine ciliary artery
  116, p. 350 - 354 2013
• The FASEB journal
  Robinson Jenaye Danielle, Hydrogen Sulfide Increases Aqueous Humor Outflow in Porcine Trabecular Meshwork
  27:S1 2013
• The FASEB journal
  Okpobiri Anita Chinwe, Effect of Hydrogen Sulfide on Isolated Bovine Ocular Smooth Muscle
  27:S1 2013
• The FASEB journal
  Opere Catherine A, Regulation of Potassium‐induced [ 3 H]D‐Aspartate Release from Isolated Bovine Retina by 5‐epi‐5‐F 3t ‐Isoprostane: Role of Prostanoid Receptors
  27:S1 2013
• The FASEB journal
  Stroud Destinee Denea, Pharmacological Actions of L‐cysteine on Isolated Bovine Irides
  26:S1 2012
• Frontiers in Physiology
  Njie-Mbye Y. F., Hydrogen sulfide: role in ion channel and transporter modulation in the eye
  3:295, p. 1 - 9 2012
• Neurochemical Research
  Kulkarni Madhura, Endogenous production of hydrogen sulfide in isolated bovine eye
  36:8, p. 1540 - 1545 2011
• Current Eye Research
  Ohia Sunny E., Role of hydrogen sulfide production in inhibitory action of L-cysteine on isolated porcine irides
  35:5, p. 402 - 407 2010
• The FASEB journal
  Njie-Mbye Ya Fatou, Hydrogen Sulfide Stimulates Cyclic AMP Formation In Mammalian Retina Through the Adenylyl Cyclase Pathway
  24:S1, p. 962.2 - 962.2 2010
• The FASEB journal
  Opere Catherine Atieno, Peroxide‐Induced Production of Metabolites of Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids in Bovine Retina, in vitro
  24:S1, p. 971.2 - 971.2 2010
• Neurochemical Research
  Zhao Min, Role of Prostanoid Production and Receptors in the Regulation of Retinal Endogenous Amino Acid Neurotransmitters by 8-Isoprostaglandin E-2, Ex Vivo
  34:12, p. 2170 - 2180 2009
• Neurochemical Research
  Monjok E. M., Regulation of [(3)h] d: -aspartate release from mammalian isolated retinae by hydrogen sulfide
  34:11, p. 1962 - 1968 2009
• The FASEB journal
  Opere Catherine A, Regulatory effect of prostaglandin E2 on protein expression in bovine retinae, ex vivo
  23:S1 2009
• Neurochemical Research
  Kulkarni Kaustubh H., Effect of hydrogen sulfide on sympathetic neurotransmission and catecholamine levels in isolated porcine iris-ciliary body
  34:3, p. 400 - 406 2009
• Methods and Findings in Experimental and Clinical Pharmacology
  Opere Catherine A., Regulation of neurotransmitter release from ocular tissues by isoprostanes
  30:9, p. 697 - 701 2008
• The FASEB journal
  Zhao Min, Morphological actions of isoprostanes on bovine retina, ex vivo
  22:S1 2008
• The FASEB journal
  Opere Catherine Atieno, Regulation of retinal amino acid neurotransmitters by neuroprostanes and isoprostanes, in vitro and ex vivo
  22:S1 2008
• Neurochemical Research
  Liu Hong, Prejunctional inhibitory effects of isoprostanes on dopaminergic neurotransmission in bovine retinae, in vitro
  33:1, p. 37 - 42 2008
• The FASEB journal
  Opere Catherine Atieno, Effect of isoprostanes on dopamine concentrations in mammalian retinae, in vivo and in vitro
  21:6, p. A1176 - A1176 2007
• Current Eye Research
  Opere Catherine A., Inhibition of potassium- and ischemia-evoked [H-3] D-aspartate release from isolated bovine retina by cannabinoids
  31:7-8, p. 645 - 653 2006
• Neurochemical Research
  Kulkarni Kaustubh H., Regulation of norepinephrine release from isolated bovine irides by histamine
  31:7, p. 891 - 897 2006
• The FASEB journal
  Zhao Min, Inhibition of Evoked [3H] D‐Aspartate Release From Isolated Bovine Retina by PCP‐analog JS‐11‐37
  20:4, p. A243 - A243 2006
• Methods and Findings in Experimental and Clinical Pharmacology
  Ohia S. E., Ocular pharmacology of bicyclic hexahydroaporphines
  27:2, p. 87 - 93 2005
• Neurochemical Research
  Opere Catherine A., Dual effect of isoprostanes on the release of [3H]D-aspartate from isolated bovine retinae
  30:1, p. 129 - 137 2005
• Current Eye Research
  LeDay Angela M., Arachidonic acid metabolites and peroxide-induced inhibition of [ 3H]D-aspartate release from bovine isolated retinae
  28:5, p. 367 - 372 2004
• Neurochemical Research
  LeDay Angela M., Effect of Peroxides on [3H]D-Aspartate Release from Bovine Isolated Retinae
  29:4, p. 811 - 818 2004
• Journal of Ocular Pharmacology and Therapeutics
  Ohia Sunny E., Glucose-Deprivation-Induced [3H]D-Aspartate Release from Isolated Bovine and Human Retinae
  19:6, p. 599 - 609 2003
• Methods and Findings in Experimental and Clinical Pharmacology
  LeDay A. M., Effect of Hydrogen Peroxide on Amino Acid Concentrations in Bovine Retina and Vitreous Humor, Ex Vivo
  25:9, p. 695 - 701 2003
• Molecular and Cellular Biochemistry
  Ohia Sunny E., Safety and mechanism of appetite suppression by a novel hydroxycitric acid extract (HCA-SX)
  238:1-2, p. 89 - 103 2002
• Journal of Ocular Pharmacology and Therapeutics
  Harris Lydia C., Pharmacology of Serotonin Receptors Modulating Electrically-induced [[sup 3]H]-Norepinephrine Release From Isolated Mammalian Iris-Ciliary Bodies
  18:4, p. 339 - 348 2002
• Research Communications in Molecular Pathology and Pharmacology
  Ohia S. E., Effect of hydroxycitric acid on serotonin release from isolated rat brain cortex
  109:3-4, p. 210 - 216 2001
• Experimental Eye Research
  Harris Lydia C., [3H]-Serotonin Release from Bovine Iris-ciliary Body: Pharmacology of Prejunctional Serotonin (5-HT7) Autoreceptors
  73:1, p. 59 - 67 2001
• Journal of Ocular Pharmacology and Therapeutics
  Saha S. L., Assessment of the intraocular pressure-lowering activity of bicyclic derivatives of 1-substituted benzyloctahydroisoquinoline
  17:5, p. 413 - 420 2001
• Current Eye Research
  Ohia Sunny E., Hypoxia-induced [3H]D-aspartate release from isolated bovine retina
  23:5, p. 386 - 392 2001
• Journal of Ocular Pharmacology and Therapeutics
  Matutte Beverly, Role of catalase in pre- and postjunctional responses of mammalian irides to hydrogen peroxide
  16:5, p. 429 - 438 2000
• Neurochemical Research
  Graham Jennifer, Effect of inhibition of cyclooxygenase on pre- and postjunctional actions of peroxides in the iris-ciliary body
  25:4, p. 519 - 525 2000
• Neurochemical Research
  Ohia S. E., Human, bovine, and rabbit retinal glutamate-induced [3H]D-aspartate release
  25:6, p. 853 - 860 2000
• Neurochemical Research
  Awe S. Olubusayo, Effect of isoprostanes on sympathetic neurotransmission in the human isolated iris-ciliary body
  25:4, p. 491 - 496 2000
• General Pharmacology
  Opere Catherine A., Role of intracellular calcium in peroxide-induced potentiation of norepinephrine release from bovine isolated irides
  31:5, p. 793 - 798 1998
• Free Radical Research
  Opere Catherine A., Mechanism of peroxide-induced potentiation of sympathetic neurotransmission in bovine irides
  28:3, p. 283 - 292 1998
• Neurochemical Research
  Opere Catherine A., Prejunctional α2-adrenoceptors and peroxide-induced potentiation of norepinephrine release from the bovine iris
  23:8, p. 1093 - 1098 1998
• Journal of Ocular Pharmacology and Therapeutics
  Saha Shankar L., Bicyclic derivatives of hexahydroaporphine
  13:6, p. 497 - 505 1997
• Journal of Ocular Pharmacology and Therapeutics
  Opere C. A., Role of cyclic AMP in hydrogen peroxide-induced potentiation of sympathetic neurotransmission in the bovine iris
  13:3, p. 261 - 268 1997
• Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science
  Opere Catherine, Regulation of uveal sympathetic neurotransmission by peroxides
  38:5, p. 842 - 847 1997
• Journal of Ocular Pharmacology and Therapeutics
  Ohia S. E., Role of Cyclic AMP in Prostaglandin Mediated Responses in the Neural Retina
  11:1, p. 73 - 81 1995

Presentations

• Singh N, Opere CA, Singh S. Developing a novel lipid-based system of diallyl trisulfide (DATS) for sustained delivery of hydrogen sulfide for the treatment of glaucoma.2020 American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists, October 25-28, 2020. New Orleans, LA, USA. 2020
• From bench to bedside: the drug discovery process. Graduate student seminar series MPS 793. Zoom Meeting. 2020
• Developing an efficient ocular delivery system for the hydrogen sulfide releasing compound, diallyl trisulfide. Singh N, Opere CA, Singh S.2020 American Society for Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics. San Diego, CA. 2020
• Blanchard S, Opere CA.Integration of Pharmacology into an Occupational Therapy Health Conditions Course. Workshop proposal accepted. 2020 Annual AOTA meeting, March 27-30. Boston, MA. 2020
• Developing a novel lipid-based system of diallyl trisulfide for sustained delivery of hydrogen sulfide for the treatment of Glaucoma. Singh N, Opere CA, Singh S.Midwest Student Biomedical Research Forum, February 2020. Creighton University, Omaha, NE 2020
• Regulation of Cataractogenesis by Hydrogen Sulfide-NSAID Hybrid Compounds in Cultured Bovine Lenses. Opere CA 2020
• Ohia SE, Ya Fatou NM, Mitchell L, Robinson J, Ngele K, Opere CA. Regulation of Endogenous Hydrogen Sulfide Concentrations by Cannabinoid in Bovine Isolated Retina. 2020 ARVO Meeting. Baltimore, Maryland. 2020
• Opere CA, Bankhele P, Salvi A, Jamil J, Munt D, Njie-Mbye YF, Chitnis M, Ohia SE. "Comparative inhibition of neurotransmission by N-acetylcysteine and L-cysteine in bovine isolated retina." Presented at the: Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology Annual Meeting, abstract #1886, Orlando, FL May 4-8, 2014. 2014
• Njie-Mbye YF, Robinson J, Ezeudu C, Mitchell L, Chitnis MK, Opere CA, Ohia SE. "Effect of hydrogen sulfide releasing compounds on aqueous humor dynamics." Presented at the: Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology Annual Meeting, abstract #2890, Orlando, FL May 4-8, 2014. 2014
• Ohia SE, Chitnis MK, Njie-Mbye YF, Robinson J, Ezeudu C, Mitchell L, Opere CA, Whiteman M. "Effect of novel hydrogen sulfide donors (AP67 and AP72) on isolated bovine ciliary artery." Presented at the: Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology Annual Meeting, abstract #4348, Orlando, FL May 4-8, 2014. 2014
• Chitnis MK, Belford R, Robinson J, Mitchell L, Njie-Mbye YF, Opere CA, Ohia SE. "Interaction between hydrogen sulfide and nitric oxide in isolated bovine retina." Presented at the: Experimental Biology meeting, abstract #1060.2, San Diego, CA April 26-30, 2014. 2014
• Robinson J, Ezeudu C, Mitchell L, Chitnis MK, Opere CA, Ohia SE, Njie-Mbye YF. "Involvement of KATP channels in hydrogen sulfide-induced increase in aqueous humor outflow." Presented at the: Experimental Biology meeting, abstract #1060.3, San Diego, CA April 26-30, 2014. 2014
• Opere CA, Bankhele P, Salvi A, Jamil J, Munt D, Njie Mbye YF, Chitnis M, Ohia SE. "Comparative pharmacological actions of N-acetylcysteine and L-cysteine on excitatory neurotransmission in isolated bovine retina." Presented at the: Experimental Biology meeting, abstract #1060.4, San Diego, CA April 26-30, 2014. 2014
• Opere CA, Salvi A, Bankhele P, Jamil J, Njie-Mbye YF, Kulkarni K, Ohia SE. "Inhibitory action of hydrogen sulfide donor, ACS 67 on sympathetic neurotransmitter release in isolated bovine iris-ciliary bodies." Presented at the: ISER symposium, abstract #15, Sarasota, Fl, Sept 29-Oct 2, 2013. 2013
• Njie-Mbye YF, Robinson J, Kulkarni M, Opere CA, Ohia SE. "Hydrogen sulfide and aqueous humor outflow." Presented at the: ISER symposium, Abstract #4, Sarasota, Fl, Sept 29-Oct 2, 2013. 2013
• Jamil J, Kegey E, Flowers AF, Flyod NJ, Salvi A, Bankhele P, Guy A, Galano JM, Durand T, Njie-Mbye YF, Kulkarni M, Ohia SE, Opere CA. "Further studies on the role of arachidonic acid metabolites in the regulation of potassium-induced [3H]D-aspartate release from isolated bovine retinae by 5-epi-5-F3t-isoprostane." Presented at the: Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology Annual Meeting. ID: 1616232; abstract #6315; Seattle, WA, May 5-9, 2013. 2013
• Bankhele P, Jamal J, Salvi A, Njie Mbye YF, Kulkarni M, Ohia SE, Opere CA. "Further studies on the inhibition of [3H]D-aspartate release by hydrogen sulfide donors in isolated bovine retina." Presented at the: Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology Annual Meeting, Abstract #6325, Seattle, WA, May 5-9, 2013. 2013
• Salvi A, Bankhele P, Jamal J, Njie Mbye YF, Kulkarni M, Ohia SE, Opere CA. "Regulation of mammalian sympathetic neurotransmitter release and intraocular pressure by hydrogen sulfide donor, GYY 4137." Presented at the: Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology Annual Meeting, ID: 1615348; abstract #1976, Seattle, WA, May 5-9, 2013. 2013
• Njie-Mbye YF, Robinson J, Okpobiri A, Kulkarni M, Opere CA, Ohia SE. "Effect of NaHS, a fast-releasing hydrogen sulfide donor on aqueous humor outflow in porcine trabecular meshwork." Presented at the: Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology Annual Meeting, ID 1616794; abstract #3563; Seattle, WA, May 5-9, 2013. 2013
• Ohia SE, Okpobiri A, Njie-Mbye YF, Robinson J, Kulkarni M, Opere CA. "Pharmacological actions of L-cysteine on isolated bovine ciliary muscles." Presented at the: Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology Annual Meeting, ID 1616651, abstract #787; Seattle, WA, May 5-9, 2013. 2013
• Opere CA, Jamil J, Salvi A, Bankhele P, Flowers AF, Floyd N, Durand T, Galano JM, Guy A, Oger C, Njie-Mbye YF, Kulkarni K, Ohia SE. "Regulation of potassium-induced [3H]D-aspartate release from isolated bovine retina by 5-epi-5-F3t-isoprostane: Role of prostanoid receptors." Presented at the: Experimental Biology meeting, Abstract #7268, Boston, MA April 20-24, 2013. 2013
• Robinson J, Njie-Mbye YF, Okpobiri A, Kulkarni M, Opere CA, Ohia SE. "Hydrogen sulfide increases aqueous humor outflow in porcine trabecular meshwork." Presented at the: Experimental Biology meeting, Abstract #5025, Boston, MA April 20-24, 2013. 2013
• Okpobiri A, Njie-Mbye YF, Robinson J, Kulkarni M, Opere CA, Ohia SE. "Effect of hydrogen sulfide on isolated bovine ocular smooth muscle." Presented at the: Experimental Biology meeting, Abstract #5534, Boston, MA April 20-24, 2013. 2013
• Salvi A, Bankhele P, Jamal J, Njie-Mbye YF, Kulkarni M, Ohia SE, Opere CA. "Regulation of mammalian sympathetic neurotransmitter release and intraocular pressure by hydrogen sulfide donor, GYY 4137." Presented at the: Creighton University St. Alberts Day, Abstract #81, Harper Center, Creighton University, Omaha, NE, Mar 26, 2013. 2013
• Bankhele P, Jamil J, Salvi A, Opere CA. "Further studies on the Inhibition of [3H]D-aspartate release by hydrogen sulfide donors in isolated bovine retina." Presented at the: Creighton University St. Alberts Day, Abstract #83, Harper Center, Creighton University, Omaha, NE, Mar 26, 2013. 2013
• Opere CA, Flowers A, Floyd N, Kegey E, Jamil J, Durand T, Galano JM, Guy A, Oger C, Njie-Mbye YF, Ohia SE. "Enhancement of excitatory neurotransmitter release by metabolites of long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids in bovine retina, in vitro." Presented at the: Fourth European Workshop on Lipid Mediators, Pasteur Institute - Paris, September 27-28, 2012. 2012
• Opere CA, Jamil J, Salvi A, Bankhele P, Njie-Mbye YF, Kulkarni M, Ohia SE. "Inhibition of [3H]D-aspartate release by hydrogen sulfide in isolated bovine retina." Presented at the: Second International Conference on H2S Biology and Medicine, Abstract #P110, Atlanta, Georgia, Sept 20-22, 2012. 2012
• Njie-Mbye YF, Kulkarni M, Opere CA, Ohia SE. "Hydrogen Sulfide: Endogenous Production and Regulatory Role in Ocular Tissues." Presented at the: Second International Conference on H2S Biology and Medicine, Abstract #P41, Atlanta, Georgia, Sept 20-22, 2012. 2012
• Opere CA, Flowers A, Jamil J, Kegey E, Floyd N, Salvi A, Bankhele A, Durand T, Galano JM, Guy A, Oger C. "Regulation of excitatory neurotransmitter release by metabolites of long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids in bovine retina, in vitro." Presented at the: Frontiers in Lipid Biology, American Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (ASMB); International Conference on the Bioscience of Lipids (ICBL) and The Canadian Lipoprotein Conference (CLC), Abstract # 2374, Banff Alberta, Canada, September 5-8, 2012. 2012
• Chitnis MK, Njie-Mbye YF, Opere CA, Ohia SE. "Hydrogen sulfide-induced increase in cyclic AMP production in RPE-J cells: Role of prostanoids, adenyl cyclase and KATP channels." Presented at the: ISER meeting, Berlin, Germany, July 21-25, 2012. Abstract #P061 2012
• Opere CA, Flowers A, Floyd N, Kegey E, Jamil J, Durand T, Galano JM, Guy A, Oger C, Njie-Mbye YF, Ohia SE. "Role of prostanoid receptors in the excitatory effect of neuroprostanes on potassium induced [3H]D-aspartate release in isolated bovine retina." Presented at the : 19me journe IRPF de Chimie Sorze, France, 15 Juin 2012. 2012
• Kulkarni M, Njie-Mbye YF, Opere CA, Whiteman M, Ohia SE. "Effect of slow releasing hydrogen sulfide donor GYY4137 on isolated bovine ciliary artery." Presented at the: Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology Annual Meeting, Abstracts March 26, 2012 53:6866. May 6-9, 2012, Ft. Lauderdale, Fl. 2012
• Opere CA, Flowers AF, Floyd N, Kegey E, Jamil J, Durand T, Galano JM, Guy A, Oger C, Njie-Mbye YF, Ohia SE. "Role of prostanoid receptors in the excitatory effect of neuroprostanes on potassium induced [3H]D-aspartate release in isolated bovine retina." Presented at the: Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology Annual Meeting, Abstracts March 26, 2012 53:5386. May 6-9, 2012, Ft. Lauderdale, Fl. 2012
• Flowers AF, Floyd N, Kegey E, Jamil J, Durand T, Galano JM, Guy A, Njie-Mbye YF, Kulkarni K, Ohia SE, Opere CA. "Regulation of K+-induced [3H]D-aspartate release by synthetic neuroprostanes in isolated bovine retina." Presented at the: The Experimental Biology meeting, Journal. 2012;26:843.4. 2012
• Stroud DD, Kulkarni M, Njie-Mbye YF, Opere CA, Ohia SE. "Pharmacological actions of L-cysteine on isolated bovine irides." Presented at the: The Experimental Biology meeting, Journal. 2012;26:1049.4 2012
• Kegey E, Jamil JM, Harrison NC, Durand T, Galano JM, Guy A, Njie-Mbye YF, Ohia SE, Opere CA. "Role of prostanoid receptors in the inhibitory effect of 5-F2t-IsoP and its 5-epimer on potassium-induced [3H]D-aspartate release in isolated bovine retina." Presented at the: 8Th GERLI Lipidomics Meeting, Bioactive Lipids, Membranes and Bioactive lipids, Lyon, October, 25-28-2011. 2011
• Ali H, Opere CA, Singh S. "An easy to use, safe, and efficient spectrophotometric method for the determination of hydrogen sulfide released from its analogues." Presented at the: American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists, October, 23-27, 2011. Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, D.C. 2011
• Ali H, Opere CA, Singh S. "Phase-sensitive smart polymer-based sustained release delivery system for hydrogen sulfide analogue." Presented at the: Annual Meeting and Exposition, American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists, October, 23-27, 2011. Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, D.C. 2011
• Kegey E, Jamil JM, Harrison NC, Durand T, Galano JM, Guy A, Njie-Mbye YF, Ohia SE, Opere CA. "Role of prostanoid receptors in the inhibitory effect of 5-F2t-IsoP and its 5-epimer on potassium-induced [3H]D-aspartate release in isolated bovine retina." Presented at the: 2nd International conference on Enviromental Stressors in Biology and Medicine Siena, 5-7 October 2011 2011
• Kulkarni M, Njie-Mbye YF, Okpobiri I, Zhao M, Opere CA, Ohia SE. "Regulation of endogenous hydrogen sulfide production in isolated bovine retina by carbon monoxide and nitric oxide." Program/poster 5669/A581, May 5, 2011, Ft. Lauderdale, Fl. 2011
• Zhao M, Taylor M, Njie-Mbye YF, Kulkarni M, Opere CA, Ohia SE. "Hydrogen sulfide-induced relaxation of isolated bovine ciliary artery." Program/poster 2658/A139, May 3, 2011, Ft. Lauderdale, Fl. 2011
• Opere CA, Njie-Mbye YF, Jamil J, Durand T, Galano JM, Guy A, Kulkarni M, Zhao M, Ohia SE. "Regulation of cyclic AMP production in rat RPE-J cells by the synthetic neuroprostane," BA-12high. Program/poster 2067/D1074, May 2, 2011, Ft. Lauderdale, Fl. 2011
• Opere CA, Jamil JM, Wright A, Durand T, Galano JM, Guy A, Njie-Mbye YF, Ohia SE. "Neuroprostanes inhibit [3H]D-aspartate release in bovine retina, in vitro." Presented at the: Journes CHEVREUL 2011, "LIPIDS & BRAIN 2" Paris 28-30 March 2011. 2011
• Kegey E, Jamil J, Harrison N, Durand T, Galano JM, Guy A, Njie-Mbye YF, Ohia SE, Opere CA. "Role of prostanoid receptors in the inhibitory effect of synthetic isoprostanes on potassium-induced [3H]D-aspartate release in isolated bovine retina ." Presented at the: Experimental Biology Meeting, March 17, 2011 25:799.4 2011
• Opere CA, Jamil JM, Wright A, Durand T, Galano JM, Guy A, Njie-Mbye YF, Ohia SE. "Neuroprostanes inhibit [3H]D-aspartate release in bovine retina, in vitro." Presented at the: 7th GERLI Lipodomic Meeting: Lipids in all States, 3-6 October, Anglet-Biarritz, France, 2010. 2010
• Opere CA, Jamil JM, Wright A, Durand T, Galano JM, Guy A, Njie-Mbye YF, Ohia SE. "Neuroprostanes inhibit [3H]D-aspartate release in bovine retina, in vitro." Presented at the: Third European Workshop on Lipid Mediators, Pasteur Institute - Paris, June 3-4, 2010 2010
• Ohia SE, Kulkarni M, Njie-Mbye YF, Jackson D, Zhao M, Opere CA. "Measurement of hydrogen sulfide concentration in isolated bovine eyes." Presented at the: Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology Annual Meeting, May 2-6, 2010 Abstract #3305/D786. 2010
• Njie-Mbye YF, Kulkarni M, Jackson D, Zhao M, Opere CA, Ohia SE. "Mechanism of action of hydrogen sulfide on cyclic AMP formation in RPE-J cells." Presented at the: Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology Annual Meeting, May 2-6, 2010, Abstract # 3315/D796. 2010
• Opere CA, Jamil JM, Wright A, Durand T, Galano JM, Guy A, Njie-Mbye YF, Ohia SE. "Regulation of [3H]D-aspartate release by neuroprostanes in bovine retina, in vitro." Presented at the: Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology Annual Meeting, May 2-6, 2010, Abstract # 3315/D796. 2010
• Opere CA, Jamil J, Wright A, Njie-Mbye YF, Ohia SE. "Peroxide-induced production of metabolites of polyunsaturated fatty acids in bovine retina, in vitro." Presented at the: Experimental Biology Meeting, April 6, 2010 24:971.2 2010
• Njie-Mbye YF, Kulkarni M, Opere CA, Ohia SE. "Hydrogen sulfide stimulates cyclic AMP formation in mammalian retina through the adenylyl cyclase pathway." Presented at the: Experimental Biology Meeting, April 6, 2010 24:962.2 2010

Federal

• “Hydrogen sulfide-releasing compounds and IOP regulation”. Role: Co-Investigator (Co-I), Evaluate the regulation of aqueous humor dynamics by hydrogen sulfide donors in rabbits, in vivo. PI, Njie-Mbye YF, Texas Southern University; 2012-2015,NIH AREA R15 award.

Foundation/Association

• “Regulation of [3H]D-aspartate release by metabolites of LCPUFAs in bovine retina, in vitro.” Role: Principal Investigator (PI), 2011, FASEB/MARC Summer Research Opportunity Award.

• “Mechanisms by which arachidonic acid metabolites regulate excitatory neurotransmitters in bovine retina.” FASEB/MARC Summer Research Opportunity Award.

• “Regulation of [3H]D-aspartate release by metabolites of LCPUFAs in bovine retina, in vitro.” FASEB/MARC Summer Research Opportunity Award.

Other

• “Regulation of protein expression by isoprostanes in mammalian retina.” SPAHP Faculty Research Development Grant.

Awards

• Faculty/Student FASEB/MARC Travel Award
  Faculty/Student FASEB/MARC Travel Award to attend 2014 Experimental Biology meeting in San Diego, CA April 26 -30, 2014.
  FASEB/MARC
• Faculty/Student FASEB/MARC Travel Award
  Faculty/Student FASEB/MARC Travel Award to attend 2013 Society for Advancement of Hispanics/Chicanos and Native Americans in Science (SACNAS) meeting in San Antonio, TX, October 3-6, 2013.
  FASEB/MARC
• Faculty/Student FASEB/MARC Travel Award
  Faculty/Student FASEB/MARC Travel Award to attend 2013 Experimental Biology meeting in Boston, MA, April 20 -24, 2013.
  FASEB/MARC
• Faculty/Student FASEB/MARC Travel Award
  Faculty/Student FASEB/MARC Travel Award to attend 2012 Experimental Biology meeting in San Diego, CA, April 21 -26, 2012.
  FASEB/MARC
• Faculty/Student FASEB/MARC Travel Award
  Faculty/Student FASEB/MARC Travel Award to attend 2011 SACNAS meeting in San Jose, CA, Oct 27 - 30, 2011.
  FASEB/MARC
• Summer Research Opportunity Award
  Summer Research Opportunity Award, Office of MARC and Professional Development Programs, Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology
  Office of MARC
• Faculty/Student FASEB/MARC Travel Award
  Faculty/Student FASEB/MARC Travel Award to attend 2011 Experimental Biology meeting in Washington D.C., April 9-13, 2011.
  FASEB/MARC
• Faculty/Student FASEB/MARC Travel Award
  Faculty/Student FASEB/MARC Travel Award to attend 2010 Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minority Students (ABRCMS) meeting in Charlotte, NC November 10-13, 2010.
  FASEB/MARC
• Faculty/Student FASEB/MARC Travel Award
  Faculty/Student FASEB/MARC Travel Award to attend 2010 SACNAS meeting in Anaheim, CA, September 30 - October 3, 2010.
  FASEB/MARC
• Summer Research Opportunity Award
  Summer Research Opportunity Award, Office of MARC and Professional Development Programs, Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology
  Office of MARC
• SPAHP Summer Research Award
  SPAHP Summer Research Award (with Pharm.D. Student, Finnegan Anjanette)
  SPAHP Summer Research Award
• Faculty/Student FASEB/MARC Travel Award
  Faculty/Student FASEB/MARC Travel Award to attend 2010 Experimental Biology Meeting in Anaheim, CA, April 24-28, 2010.
  FASEB/MARC