Understanding how centrosomes are formed and regulated in cells
Official title: Proteolytic Regulation of Centrosome Assembly
Funded at Oakland University · NIH-10515144 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at how tiny structures in our cells, called centrosomes, are put together and how certain proteins help control their number, which is important for healthy cell division; understanding this could help us learn more about conditions like cancer and developmental issues.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R15 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Oakland University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Rochester, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2022 |
| Project end | August 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2022 |
| Award (this year) | $450,000 |
| NIH project number | 1R15GM147857-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10515144 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals with genetic conditions or cancers linked to centrosome dysfunction.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with conditions unrelated to centrosome regulation or those who do not have genetic predispositions to such disorders may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the mechanisms behind centrosome assembly, which are crucial for accurate cell division. By using the early embryo of the C. elegans model organism, the study aims to explore how specific proteins, particularly the anaphase promoting complex/cyclosome (APC/C) and its coactivator FZR-1, regulate the number of centrosomes through targeted degradation of certain factors. This research could help clarify the genetic basis of disorders linked to abnormal centrosome numbers, such as cancers and developmental defects.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to new insights into the treatment and prevention of cancers and developmental disorders associated with centrosome abnormalities.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that understanding centrosome regulation can lead to significant advancements in cancer treatment, indicating that this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
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Oakland University
Rochester, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Song, Mi Hye — Oakland University
- Study coordinator: Song, Mi Hye
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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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