How Stomach Cells Adapt to Heal Gastric Ulcers
Sox4 Dependent Parietal Cell Plasticity in Gastric Ulcer
['FUNDING_R03'] · YALE UNIVERSITY · NIH-11184216
This project explores how specific stomach cells change and adapt to help repair gastric ulcers, which are sores in the stomach lining.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R03'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | YALE UNIVERSITY (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (NEW HAVEN, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11184216 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
Gastric ulcers are a common problem, often caused by medications or infections, and can lead to serious health issues. While we understand many aspects of how ulcers heal, we still need to learn more about which specific cells are responsible for rebuilding the damaged stomach lining. This work focuses on special cells in the stomach called parietal cells, which normally produce acid. We aim to discover if these parietal cells can transform into other cell types to help repair the damage caused by ulcers and related conditions.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Patients who have experienced gastric ulcers or related stomach conditions like atrophic gastritis or Ménétrier’s disease might find this research relevant to their condition.
Not a fit: Patients without gastric ulcers or related stomach conditions would not directly benefit from this specific foundational research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could uncover new biological pathways that might be targeted to help the stomach heal itself more effectively after an ulcer.
How similar studies have performed: Preliminary work by this research team suggests that parietal cells can indeed change into other cell types, providing a strong foundation for this current investigation.
Where this research is happening
NEW HAVEN, UNITED STATES
- YALE UNIVERSITY — NEW HAVEN, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: HUH, WON JAE — YALE UNIVERSITY
- Study coordinator: HUH, WON JAE
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
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