Understanding how crowded environments affect cell growth and division
Mechanics of cell growth and division
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN FRANCISCO · NIH-10872280
This study looks at how a crowded environment inside cells affects their growth and division, which could help us understand diseases like cancer and improve treatments for patients.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN FRANCISCO (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (SAN FRANCISCO, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10872280 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research investigates the effects of a crowded cellular environment on the processes of cell growth and division. It focuses on how the density of cellular components, such as proteins and nucleic acids, influences cellular functions during different stages of the cell cycle and in various physiological and disease states. By examining the physical and molecular mechanisms at play, the research aims to uncover how these factors impact critical processes like mitosis and chromosome mobility. Patients may benefit from insights gained into cellular behavior that could inform treatments for diseases like cancer.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research include individuals with conditions related to abnormal cell growth, such as cancer or age-related diseases.
Not a fit: Patients with stable, non-progressive conditions that do not involve cellular growth or division may not receive benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to new strategies for treating diseases by improving our understanding of cell growth and division.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown promising results in understanding cellular processes in crowded environments, suggesting that this approach could yield valuable insights.
Where this research is happening
SAN FRANCISCO, UNITED STATES
- UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN FRANCISCO — SAN FRANCISCO, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: CHANG, FRED — UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN FRANCISCO
- Study coordinator: CHANG, FRED
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