Award
National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences 4R00ES035864-03
Systemic travel of damaged DNA in photosensitive autoimmune disorders
Recipient
Duquesne University, Department of Chemistry
Award Amount
$249,000.00
Ceiling
$249,000.00
Awarded
June 12, 2026
Identifier
4R00ES035864-03
Research project awarded to Duquesne University to study the systemic travel of damaged DNA in autoimmune disorders, with an emphasis on UV-induced DNA damage and systemic inflammation, aiming to improve diagnostics and treatments.
Description
The project involves research on the systemic travel of damaged DNA in autoimmune disorders, focusing on UV-induced DNA damage and its role in systemic inflammation. The project aims to understand the circulation and impact of extracellular damaged DNA and develop better diagnostics and treatments for autoimmune diseases.