Award
National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases 5R01AR085116-02
Molecular Mechanisms of Myoblast Fusion
Recipient
UT Southwestern Medical Center
Award Amount
$395,812.00
Ceiling
$395,812.00
Awarded
January 26, 2026
Identifier
5R01AR085116-02
This NIH grant supports research into the molecular mechanisms of myoblast fusion, essential for muscle development and regeneration, aiming to understand actin polymerization and related processes to inform therapies for muscle degenerative diseases.
Description
Research grant focusing on the molecular and cellular mechanisms of muscle cell fusion, with specific aims involving actin dynamics and mechanotransduction.