Award
NIH Reporter #5R01HL174450-03
Leukotriene B4 Regulation in Heart
Recipient
Utah State Higher Education System--University of Utah
Awarded
August 21, 2026
Identifier
5R01HL174450-03
NIH-funded research project studying leukotriene B4's role in heart conditions related to diabetes and arrhythmias, aiming to develop targeted therapies.
Description
This is a research project funded by NIH, focusing on leukotriene B4 mechanisms in heart related to diabetes and arrhythmias. The project involves advanced optical, electrophysiological, genetic, and pharmacological studies in guinea pig and human ventricular myocytes. The goal is to develop targeted therapies for ventricular arrhythmias in diabetic patients.