Investigating how Myopalladin affects heart muscle function and disease.
Myopalladin’s Role in Cardiac Muscle Function and Disease
This study is looking at a protein called Myopalladin that helps heart muscle cells work properly, and by understanding how it interacts with other parts of the cell, we hope to find new ways to treat heart diseases that affect many people.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R15 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Wichita State University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Wichita, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10606271 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on understanding the role of Myopalladin, a protein that is crucial for the function of cardiac muscle cells. By examining how Myopalladin interacts with actin filaments and other cellular components, the research aims to uncover mechanisms that contribute to various cardiac diseases, including cardiomyopathies. The approach involves biochemical assays and bioinformatics to analyze the cellular architecture and function in heart tissues. Patients may benefit from insights gained that could lead to new treatments for heart conditions.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals with known cardiac abnormalities or a family history of cardiac diseases.
Not a fit: Patients with non-cardiac related health issues or those without any cardiac abnormalities may not receive benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved treatments for heart diseases by targeting the underlying mechanisms of cardiac muscle dysfunction.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown promising results in understanding cardiac muscle function through similar biochemical approaches, indicating potential for success in this area.
Where this research is happening
Wichita, United States
- Wichita State University — Wichita, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Beck, Moriah R — Wichita State University
- Study coordinator: Beck, Moriah R
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.