2011 Fiscal Year Final Research Report
The mechanism of inflammation in autoimmune response during the acute phase of Kawasaki disease.
Project/Area Number |
22790969
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Research Category |
Grant-in-Aid for Young Scientists (B)
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Allocation Type | Single-year Grants |
Research Field |
Pediatrics
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Research Institution | University of Toyama |
Principal Investigator |
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Project Period (FY) |
2010 – 2011
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Keywords | 川崎病 / マイクロRNA / VEGF-A / 血管炎 |
Research Abstract |
We identified 5 miRs, miR-93, miR-877, miR-92b, miR-182 and miR-296-5p, which were highly specific to the acute phase of Kawasaki disease. In particular miR-93 likely controlled the expression of VEGFA and probably has an important role in pathogenesis.
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Research Products
(5 results)