Investigating the role of glycogen in lung adenocarcinoma development
Aberrant Glycogen in Lung Adenocarcinoma Tumorigenesis
This study is looking at how glycogen affects the growth of lung adenocarcinoma, a common type of lung cancer, and aims to find new ways to understand and treat it better by using advanced imaging to see glycogen levels in lung tissues from patients.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Florida NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Gainesville, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10904804 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on lung adenocarcinoma, a common and deadly form of lung cancer, by exploring the role of glycogen in tumor growth. The team has developed advanced imaging technology to visualize glycogen levels in lung tissues with high precision. By analyzing samples from patients, they aim to identify specific glycogen characteristics that could lead to better understanding and treatment options for lung adenocarcinoma. The goal is to uncover molecular mechanisms that could pave the way for personalized therapies.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are patients diagnosed with lung adenocarcinoma who are seeking new treatment options.
Not a fit: Patients with other types of lung cancer, such as lung squamous cell carcinoma, may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to new, targeted treatments for lung adenocarcinoma, improving survival rates and patient outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown promising results in understanding the role of glycogen in cancer, but this specific approach using advanced imaging technology is relatively novel.
Where this research is happening
Gainesville, United States
- University of Florida — Gainesville, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Sun, Ramon C. — University of Florida
- Study coordinator: Sun, Ramon C.
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.