Understanding Cell Division and Growth in Cancer
Mechanisms of mitosis and size control in Xenopus
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA BERKELEY · NIH-11051896
This research explores how cells divide and control their size, which is important for understanding diseases like cancer.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA BERKELEY (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (BERKELEY, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11051896 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
Our cells constantly divide and grow, a process that is often disrupted in diseases like cancer. This research looks closely at how cells manage their division and control their size, using a frog model to observe these fundamental processes. We aim to uncover the exact molecular and physical steps that ensure cells divide correctly. By understanding these basic rules of cell life, we hope to gain new insights into what goes wrong when cells grow out of control in cancer.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: This foundational research is not for direct patient participation but aims to benefit future patients with various cancers by providing new insights into disease mechanisms.
Not a fit: Patients seeking immediate treatment options would not directly benefit from this basic science research, as it focuses on fundamental biological processes.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: A deeper understanding of how cells divide and grow could lead to new strategies for developing treatments that specifically target cancer cells.
How similar studies have performed: Basic research into cell division has a long history of success in revealing fundamental biological principles, but the specific molecular and biophysical mechanisms being explored here are still not fully understood.
Where this research is happening
BERKELEY, UNITED STATES
- UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA BERKELEY — BERKELEY, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: HEALD, REBECCA W — UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA BERKELEY
- Study coordinator: HEALD, REBECCA W
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.
Conditions: Cancers