Award
Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development 5F31HD115407-02
Understanding the Role of NAD Deficiency in a Mendelian Disorder of Tryptophan Metabolism
Recipient
Baylor College of Medicine
Award Amount
$47,314.00
Ceiling
$47,314.00
Awarded
January 16, 2026
Identifier
5F31HD115407-02
This NIH-funded research project studies NAD deficiency caused by KMO enzyme disruption, focusing on congenital anomalies and neurodevelopmental delays using mouse models, aiming to understand metabolic mechanisms and potential prevention strategies.
Description
Research project investigating the role of NAD deficiency in a Mendelian disorder of tryptophan metabolism using mouse models to study birth defects and neurodevelopmental abnormalities related to KMO deficiency.