Developing tools to study carbohydrate-protein interactions
Official title: Glycoscience Tools and Therapeutics
Funded at University of Kansas Lawrence · NIH-11061035 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about finding better ways to understand how carbohydrates and proteins work together in our bodies, which could help improve treatments for various health issues.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Kansas Lawrence NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Lawrence, United States) |
| Project start | July 1, 2023 |
| Project end | April 30, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $382,500 |
| NIH project number | 5R35GM151083-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11061035 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals with conditions related to carbohydrate-protein interactions, such as certain metabolic disorders or diseases influenced by glycosylation.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with conditions unrelated to carbohydrate-protein interactions may not receive any benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on improving the understanding of carbohydrate-protein interactions, which are crucial for various physiological processes. The team aims to develop innovative tools that can identify these interactions more effectively, overcoming challenges posed by weak binding affinities. By utilizing widely available techniques, the research seeks to bridge the gap between discovery and practical applications in the field of glycobiology. This could lead to advancements in how we study and manipulate these interactions for therapeutic purposes.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could enhance the development of new diagnostic and therapeutic strategies targeting carbohydrate-protein interactions.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown promise in utilizing glycan microarrays and other biophysical techniques to study carbohydrate-protein interactions, indicating a potential for success in this novel approach.
Where this research is happening
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University of Kansas Lawrence
Lawrence, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Farrell, Mark Patrick — University of Kansas Lawrence
- Study coordinator: Farrell, Mark Patrick
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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.