Award
NIH Reporter #5R21AG077125-02
Protein modification and the aging phenotype of human skeletal muscle
Recipient
National Institute on Aging (NIA), part of the NIH
Award Amount
$219,847.00
Ceiling
$219,847.00
Awarded
May 20, 2024
Identifier
5R21AG077125-02
Award for research on protein modification and aging in human skeletal muscle, focusing on MyBP-C's role in muscle contractility to address age-related muscle decline.
Description
The project focuses on molecular mechanisms of muscle aging, specifically the role of Myosin Binding Protein C (MyBP-C) in skeletal muscle contractility. The award is part of NIH's efforts to understand aging and develop interventions for age-related muscle decline. The project involves translating pre-clinical findings to human studies.