2022 Fiscal Year Final Research Report
Functional analysis of ApoA-I/HDL binding protein for the treatment of atherosclerosis(Fostering Joint International Research)
Project/Area Number |
16KK0203
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Research Category |
Fund for the Promotion of Joint International Research (Fostering Joint International Research)
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Allocation Type | Multi-year Fund |
Research Field |
Biological pharmacy
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Research Institution | Osaka Medical and Pharmaceutical University (2022) The University of Tokushima (2016-2017) |
Principal Investigator |
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Project Period (FY) |
2017 – 2022
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Keywords | 動脈硬化 |
Outline of Final Research Achievements |
High-density lipoprotein (HDL) is known to show preventive effects against atherosclerotic diseases such as myocardial infarction and ischemic stroke by releasing lipids from lesions and suppressing inflammation. In this study, we demonstrated that ApoA-I binding protein (AIBP), a protein that binds to HDL, has anti-inflammatory effects, suggesting that recombinant AIBP protein can be used as a therapeutic agent against atherosclerosis.
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Free Research Field |
生化学
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Academic Significance and Societal Importance of the Research Achievements |
HDLが動脈硬化に対して予防的・抑制的に働くことは知られているが、HDLを利用することによって動脈硬化を治療する薬はまだ実現していない。本研究によって得られた研究成果の学術的・社会的意義は、HDLの作用を増強すると考えられるAIBPの機能が明らかとなり、微生物によって作成されたAIBPタンパク質が動脈硬化に対する予防や治療に利用されうることが示されたという点にある。
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