Award
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute 5R01HL168633-03
The serotonergic system in periaortic fat regulates regional aortopathy development
Recipient
University of Kentucky
Award Amount
$636,045.00
Ceiling
$636,045.00
Awarded
August 15, 2025
Identifier
5R01HL168633-03
This NIH-funded research project investigates how serotonin in periaortic fat influences regional aortopathy development, aiming to understand the role of macrophage serotonin receptors in disease progression.
Description
A research project focused on mechanisms of regional aortopathies related to serotonin signaling in periaortic fat, including defining regional differences in serotonin synthesis and macrophage mechanisms.