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Project Number: | I01BX001232-05A1 |
| Title: | Role of Cu Transporter Proteins in Atherosclerosis |
| Principal Investigator: | Tohru Fukai |
| Location: | Augusta, GA |
| Congressional District Code: | 7 |
| Research Service: | Biomedical Laboratory R&D |
| Project Period: | January 2016 - December 2020 |
| FY 2021 Funding Amount: | $0 |
| Total Award Amount (all years): |
$1,024,734 |
| Abstract: |
View full abstract and other project information on NIH RePORTER Go To NIH RePORTER Excerpt: DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): Atherosclerosis, which is regulated by inflammation, endothelial cell (EC) barrier dysfunction, and oxidative stress, is the major cause of aortic aneurysm (AA), and mortality in Veteran population. Copper (Cu), an essential nutrient, is involved in normal function while excess Cu contributes to inflammatory diseases including atherosclerosis with unknown mechanism. Since excess Cu is toxic, bioavailability of intracellular Cu is tightly controlle... |