Understanding Vitamin A's Role in Kidney Health
Gene Nutrient Interactions in Kidney Function
This research explores how Vitamin A affects kidney function and aims to find new ways to protect against kidney disease.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Weill Medical Coll of Cornell Univ NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11161620 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
Kidney disease is a common and serious health issue, and we need better ways to prevent and treat it. This project looks at Vitamin A, an essential nutrient, and its role in adult kidney health. Researchers previously found that a specific protein, RARβ, helps protect against chronic kidney disease, especially when linked to obesity. Now, they are building on these findings to further understand how Vitamin A and related compounds can be used to develop new treatments.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Adults with or at risk for acute or chronic kidney disease, particularly those with obesity-related kidney issues, might eventually benefit from this research.
Not a fit: Patients without kidney disease or related conditions would not directly benefit from this specific research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could lead to new treatments or preventive strategies for acute and chronic kidney disease.
How similar studies have performed: Previous work by these researchers has successfully shown that a specific compound can help protect against kidney disease, and this project builds on those promising results.
Where this research is happening
New York, United States
- Weill Medical Coll of Cornell Univ — New York, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Gudas, Lorraine J — Weill Medical Coll of Cornell Univ
- Study coordinator: Gudas, Lorraine J
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.