Fluid shear is the mechanical force exerted by the movement of fluids over cell surfaces and has been found to play an important role in cellular differentiation, development and function.

She tested whether the blueberry polyphenols played a role in adipocyte differentiation, which is the process where a relatively unspecialized cell acquires the specialized features of an adipocyte.

SATB1 is a nuclear protein well known for its crucial role in regulating gene expression during the differentiation and activation of t cells, making it a key player in the immune system.