Creating and banking cell lines and serum samples for muscular dystrophy research
Muscular Dystrophy Cell Line and Serum Banking Core
This study is working on creating special cell lines and serum samples from people with muscular dystrophy to help researchers find better treatments, using a method that turns skin cells into muscle-like cells without needing painful biopsies.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Research Inst Nationwide Children's Hosp NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Columbus, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10992525 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing and banking cell lines and serum samples from individuals with muscular dystrophy to facilitate the study of genetic therapies. By using a technique that transforms skin cells into muscle-like cells, researchers aim to overcome challenges associated with obtaining muscle cells through invasive biopsies. The project will expand the collection of these unique cell lines and serum samples, which will be used for various collaborative research efforts aimed at improving treatment options for muscular dystrophy patients.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation include individuals diagnosed with muscular dystrophy who are willing to provide skin biopsies and serum samples.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have muscular dystrophy or those who are unable to provide the necessary biological samples may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective genetic therapies for individuals with muscular dystrophy.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in using similar techniques for creating cell lines, indicating a promising approach for this project.
Where this research is happening
Columbus, United States
- Research Inst Nationwide Children's Hosp — Columbus, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Wein, Nicolas — Research Inst Nationwide Children's Hosp
- Study coordinator: Wein, Nicolas
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.