Award
National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health 1F31AT013158-01A1
Evaluating Ghost Pipe (Monotropa uniflora) as a Potential Source of Novel Analgesic Compounds
Recipient
Pennsylvania State University, The, University Park, PA, United States
Award Amount
$36,518.00
Ceiling
$36,518.00
Awarded
April 04, 2025
Identifier
1F31AT013158-01A1
Research project funded to explore ghost pipe plant for new pain relief compounds through chemical and biological testing.
Description
This project aims to investigate ghost pipe as a source of novel analgesic compounds by examining its phytochemicals and pain modulatory activities. The research includes chemical profiling, receptor binding assays, anti-inflammatory testing, and in vivo models to identify active compounds and understand their mechanisms.