Award
NIH Reporter #1R01AR088153-01
Intramuscular fat and endocrine signaling in muscular dystrophy
Recipient
University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, United States
Award Amount
$381,527.00
Ceiling
$381,527.00
Awarded
September 11, 2026
Identifier
1R01AR088153-01
Research grant awarded to study the endocrine role of intramuscular fat in muscular dystrophy and its systemic metabolic effects, potentially identifying new therapeutic targets.
Description
This grant supports research on the endocrine functions of intramuscular adipose tissue in muscular dystrophy, aiming to identify biomarkers or therapeutic targets related to metabolic dysfunction. The project will determine whether intramuscular adipose tissue acts as an endocrine organ that releases adipokines into the bloodstream and contributes to liver fat accumulation, improving metabolic monitoring and supporting safer use of emerging gene and drug therapies.