Award
National Cancer Institute PA-23-272
Investigating the Antioxidant Role of Lipoprotein Uptake in Kidney Cancer
Recipient
UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX
Award Amount
$41,819.00
Ceiling
$41,819.00
Awarded
April 03, 2026
Identifier
PA-23-272
Research project funded by the National Cancer Institute to study the antioxidant role of lipoprotein uptake in kidney cancer, specifically clear cell renal cell carcinoma, to identify therapeutic targets.
Description
This project investigates how lipoprotein uptake affects the progression of clear cell renal cell carcinoma (ccRCC) by enhancing tumor antioxidant defenses. The study aims to identify the roles of different lipoprotein classes in ccRCC and explore targeted therapies to improve treatment outcomes.