# NIH Reporter #5I01CX001353-08

Modulation of mitochondrial respiration to treat colitis

**Recipient:** VA MEDICAL CENTER - LEXINGTON, KY

**Awarded:** September 18, 2026

**Identifier:** 5I01CX001353-08

Research project awarded by Veterans Affairs focusing on mitochondrial respiration modulation to treat colitis using a novel gold-based drug, AuPhos, aimed at veterans with inflammatory bowel disease.

### Description

This project involves research on mitochondrial function and ulcer healing in models of colitis, with a focus on a novel gold-based drug, AuPhos, developed for therapeutic use in veterans with IBD.

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