Expression of microRNA-146 in osteoarthritis cartilage
Project/Area Number |
20791044
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Research Category |
Grant-in-Aid for Young Scientists (B)
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Allocation Type | Single-year Grants |
Research Field |
Orthopaedic surgery
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Research Institution | Hiroshima University |
Principal Investigator |
NAKASA Tomoyuki Hiroshima University, 病院, 病院助教 (60467769)
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Project Period (FY) |
2008 – 2009
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Project Status |
Completed (Fiscal Year 2009)
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Budget Amount *help |
¥3,380,000 (Direct Cost: ¥2,600,000、Indirect Cost: ¥780,000)
Fiscal Year 2009: ¥1,690,000 (Direct Cost: ¥1,300,000、Indirect Cost: ¥390,000)
Fiscal Year 2008: ¥1,690,000 (Direct Cost: ¥1,300,000、Indirect Cost: ¥390,000)
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Keywords | 病理学 / 再生医学 / 細胞 / 組織 / 生体分子臨床 / 細胞・組織 / 生体分子 / 臨床 |
Research Abstract |
The aim of this study was to identify the expression pattern of microRNA-146 (miR-146) in osteoarthritis (OA) cartilage. MiR-146 is intensely expressed in low grade OA cartilage, especially in superficial zone. MiR-146 might play a role in OA cartilage pathogenesis.
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Report
(3 results)
Research Products
(4 results)