Investigating how redox biology affects cardiovascular health
Official title: Redox Molecular Signaling Core
Funded at Louisiana State Univ Hsc Shreveport · NIH-10879015 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about helping scientists learn more about how certain molecules affect heart health, especially when there's not enough oxygen, so they can find better ways to understand and treat heart diseases.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Louisiana State Univ Hsc Shreveport NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Shreveport, United States) |
| Project start | August 1, 2023 |
| Project end | June 30, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $399,854 |
| NIH project number | 5P20GM121307-07 |
| Project ID | NIH-10879015 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals with cardiovascular diseases or those at high risk for developing such conditions.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with non-cardiovascular related health issues may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on understanding the role of redox biology in cardiovascular diseases by providing advanced tools and training for researchers. It aims to measure and analyze reactive oxygen, nitrogen, and sulfur species that influence cell function and signaling in cardiovascular tissues. The project includes a specialized facility for conducting experiments on cell cultures under hypoxic conditions, which mimics low oxygen levels in the body. By developing new methods and models, the research seeks to enhance our understanding of how oxidative stress impacts heart health.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to new insights and treatments for cardiovascular diseases, potentially improving patient outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research in redox biology has shown promising results in understanding and treating cardiovascular conditions, indicating that this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
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Louisiana State Univ Hsc Shreveport
Shreveport, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Orr, Anthony Wayne — Louisiana State Univ Hsc Shreveport
- Study coordinator: Orr, Anthony Wayne
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.