Excellence in Research - Modified MSC-Derived Exosomes for Reprogramming Macrophage — NSF Award to University of Maryland Eastern
Large bone injuries can happen because of accidents, infections, weak bones, or surgeries to remove tumors. These problems affect many people and are hard for doctors to treat. One major reason bones heal slowly is because of long-lasting inflammation. There is an important immune cell called a macrophage that plays a
| Award title | Excellence in Research - Modified MSC-Derived Exosomes for Reprogramming Macrophage |
|---|---|
| Award ID | 2401861 |
| Awardee | University of Maryland Eastern Shore |
| City | PRINCESS ANNE |
| State | MD |
| Amount obligated | $546,600 |
| Principal investigator | Jiabing Fan |
| Program | HBCU-EiR - HBCU-Excellence in |
| Start date | 09/01/2024 |
| Abstract | Large bone injuries can happen because of accidents, infections, weak bones, or surgeries to remove tumors. These problems affect many people and are hard for doctors to treat. One major reason bones heal slowly is because of long-lasting inflammation. There is an important immune cell called a macrophage that plays a big role in inflammation. Macrophages can be in one of two forms: M1 or M2. M1 causes inflammation, while M2 reduces it. Changing M1 to M2 can help heal bone injuries. Stem cells f |
| Source | NSF Awards |
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