Understanding how immune cells respond to bacterial infections
Innate Immune signal transduction specificity in inflammatory disease
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY · NIH-11042711
This study is looking at how a protein in your immune cells helps them fight off bacterial infections, and it's for anyone interested in finding new ways to manage conditions caused by too much inflammation, like allergies or autoimmune diseases.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (CLEVELAND, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11042711 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research investigates how a specific protein complex in immune cells helps them recognize and respond to bacterial infections. By studying the NOD2:RIPK2 complex, the researchers aim to understand how to balance the immune response—too little can lead to infections, while too much can cause inflammatory diseases. They are developing drugs to inhibit this complex when it becomes overly active, which could help manage conditions related to excessive inflammation. The research involves advanced techniques like mass spectrometry to identify how this signaling pathway works.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals with inflammatory diseases linked to bacterial infections or those experiencing immune system dysregulation.
Not a fit: Patients with non-inflammatory conditions or those not affected by bacterial infections may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to new treatments for patients suffering from inflammatory diseases caused by bacterial infections.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown promise in targeting immune signaling pathways, suggesting that this approach could lead to significant advancements in treatment.
Where this research is happening
CLEVELAND, UNITED STATES
- CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY — CLEVELAND, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: ABBOTT, DEREK W — CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY
- Study coordinator: ABBOTT, DEREK W
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: bacteria infection, bacterial disease, Bacterial Infections