# NIH Reporter #1F31DE036094-01

Investigating the Role of AP-1 During Craniofacial Ligament Regeneration

**Recipient:** Columbia University Health Sciences

**Award Amount:** $50,914.00
**Ceiling:** $50,914.00

**Awarded:** August 24, 2026

**Identifier:** 1F31DE036094-01

The project investigates how AP-1 transcription factors contribute to scar-free ligament regeneration in zebrafish, with the goal of improving understanding of ligament healing and informing future treatments.

### Description

Research project using chemical and genetic approaches to test whether AP-1 is required for craniofacial ligament regeneration in zebrafish and identify AP-1 targets activated during regeneration.

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