Understanding how gut immune cells interact to manage inflammation and tolerance

Cell-cell interactions driving gut inflammation and tolerance

['FUNDING_CAREER'] · ROCKEFELLER UNIVERSITY · NIH-10896417

This study is looking at how immune cells in the gut work together, which could help us understand why some people have food allergies or gut inflammation, and it might lead to better treatments for these conditions.

Quick facts

Phase['FUNDING_CAREER']
Study typeNih_funding
SexAll
SponsorROCKEFELLER UNIVERSITY (nih funded)
Locations1 site (NEW YORK, UNITED STATES)
Trial IDNIH-10896417 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this research studies

This research investigates the complex interactions between immune cells in the gut, focusing on how these interactions can lead to either tolerance to food and bacteria or inflammation. By utilizing a novel technology called LIPSTIC, the study aims to identify specific dendritic cells and their roles in regulating immune responses. Patients may benefit from insights into how their immune systems react to food and pathogens, potentially leading to new treatments for conditions like food allergies and inflammatory bowel disease.

Who could benefit from this research

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include individuals suffering from food allergies or inflammatory bowel disease.

Not a fit: Patients with non-gut related immune disorders may not receive direct benefits from this research.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to new therapies for managing food allergies and inflammatory bowel diseases.

How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown promise in understanding immune cell interactions, but this specific approach using LIPSTIC technology is relatively novel.

Where this research is happening

NEW YORK, UNITED STATES

Researchers

About this research

  1. This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
  2. Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
  3. For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.

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