Understanding how clathrin splicing affects muscle development in myotonic dystrophy type 1
Official title: Clathrin alternative splicing in skeletal muscle development
Funded at Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill · NIH-11062349 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how changes in a specific protein affect muscle strength and development in people with myotonic dystrophy type 1, with the goal of finding new ways to help improve muscle function.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Fellowship grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Chapel Hill, United States) |
| Project start | April 1, 2024 |
| Project end | March 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $76,756 |
| NIH project number | 5F32AR084326-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11062349 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals diagnosed with myotonic dystrophy type 1, particularly those experiencing muscle weakness.
✕Less likely to help
Patients without myotonic dystrophy type 1 or those with other unrelated muscle disorders may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the cellular and molecular mechanisms behind myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1), a condition characterized by progressive skeletal muscle weakness. It focuses on how the mis-regulation of clathrin heavy chain (Cltc) splicing impacts muscle function and development. By studying muscle samples from DM1 patients, the research aims to uncover the role of alternative splicing in muscle contractile function and identify potential pathways for therapeutic intervention. The approach includes examining the expression of protein isoforms and their effects on muscle maturation.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to new therapeutic strategies for improving muscle function in patients with myotonic dystrophy type 1.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that targeting alternative splicing can lead to improvements in muscle function, indicating potential success for this approach.
Where this research is happening
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Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Cote, Jessica Leigh — Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill
- Study coordinator: Cote, Jessica Leigh
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About this research
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