Award
University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo 5UG3CA290375-03
Discovery of novel natural TEAD inhibitors for the chemoprevention of liver tumors
Recipient
University of Hawaii at Hilo, Schools of Pharmacy
Award Amount
$199,708.00
Ceiling
$199,708.00
Awarded
May 01, 2026
Identifier
5UG3CA290375-03
Award for research on natural TEAD inhibitors to prevent liver tumors, focusing on Hawaiian natural sources, funded by the National Cancer Institute.
Description
This project aims to identify natural products that inhibit TEAD palmitoylation for liver cancer prevention, with a focus on Hawaiian microorganisms and natural sources. The project is funded by the National Cancer Institute and involves in vitro and in vivo studies.