Understanding how Dusp4 affects muscle health
The Functional Role of Dusp4 in Skeletal Muscle
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · UNIVERSITY OF NORTH FLORIDA · NIH-11137117
This study is looking at a protein called Dusp4 to see how it affects muscle growth and loss, especially when muscles shrink, and it aims to find ways to help keep your muscles healthy.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH FLORIDA (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (JACKSONVILLE, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11137117 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research investigates the role of Dusp4, a protein that may influence muscle growth and wasting. It focuses on how Dusp4 interacts with signaling pathways in skeletal muscle, particularly during conditions like atrophy when muscle mass decreases. By analyzing gene expression in muscle tissue, the study aims to uncover how Dusp4's regulation of these pathways can impact muscle health. This could lead to new insights into maintaining muscle mass in various conditions.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include individuals experiencing muscle atrophy due to aging, injury, or neurological conditions.
Not a fit: Patients with stable muscle mass and no underlying conditions affecting muscle health may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to new strategies for preventing muscle loss and improving muscle health in patients.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promising results in understanding muscle signaling pathways, making this approach potentially impactful.
Where this research is happening
JACKSONVILLE, UNITED STATES
- UNIVERSITY OF NORTH FLORIDA — JACKSONVILLE, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: WADDELL, DAVID SCOTT — UNIVERSITY OF NORTH FLORIDA
- Study coordinator: WADDELL, DAVID SCOTT
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.