Award
National Institute on Aging 11053814
Does GLUT5-mediated Fructose Metabolism drive Microglial Dysfunction in Aging and Alzheimer's Disease?
Recipient
University of Colorado Denver
Award Amount
$442,104.00
Ceiling
$442,104.00
Awarded
September 26, 2024
Identifier
11053814
This NIH grant funds research on how fructose metabolism via GLUT5 affects microglial dysfunction in aging and Alzheimer's disease, using genetic, metabolomic, and pharmacological approaches.
Description
The project focuses on the role of fructose metabolism in microglial dysfunction related to Alzheimer's disease. The project involves genetic tools development, metabolomics, bioinformatics, and pharmacological testing. The funding is provided by the National Institute on Aging (NIA).