Award
National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases 5R01AR085590-02
Investigation in the role of L-type Ca2+ channel CaV1.2 in Achilles tendinopathy
Recipient
University of Rochester
Award Amount
$452,394.00
Ceiling
$452,394.00
Awarded
June 19, 2026
Identifier
5R01AR085590-02
Research project funded by NIAMS to study the role of CaV1.2 calcium channel in Achilles tendinopathy and evaluate L-type calcium channel blockers as potential treatments.
Description
The project aims to investigate the role of the CaV1.2 calcium channel in Achilles tendinopathy, exploring its expression, regulation, and potential as a therapeutic target using mouse models and human tissues.