Award
The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio 4UC2AR082195-02
Comprehensive functional phenotyping of trigeminal neurons innervating temporomandibular joint (TMJ) tissues in male female and aged mice primates and humans with and without TMJ disorders (TMJD)
Recipient
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HLTH SCIENCE CENTER
Award Amount
$2,953,810.00
Ceiling
$2,953,810.00
Awarded
September 08, 2025
Identifier
4UC2AR082195-02
Research project focused on studying trigeminal neurons in TMJ tissues across species to identify therapeutic targets for TMJ disorders.
Description
This project aims to elucidate the functions, types, neuroanatomical distributions, and plasticity of trigeminal neurons innervating TMJ tissues across mice, primates, and humans, with potential for identifying therapeutic targets for TMJD.