The proposed research project has 4 specific aims. 1) Define the time course and population dynamics of lymphocyte recruitment into the murine skin, map the topography of lymphocyte accumulation and characterize lymphocyte and plasma flow in the associated microvessels 2) Extend the objectives of Specific Aim # 1 to the mouse lung and gut 3) Define the morphometric structural features of the skin, gut and lung inflammatory microcirculation 4) Identify the functional consequences of structural adaptations in the inflammatory microcirculation. The proposed """"""""microhemodynamic"""""""" hypothesis is that lymphocyte transmigration will be regulated by the development of vascular structural adaptations in the microcirculation called """"""""microangiectasias"""""""". The first and second aims will be accomplished through antigen sensitization/challenge of mouse tissues H&E histology, immunohistochemistry, fluorescence intravital microscopy and 3D tissue sections.
The third aim will focus on the use of 3D tissue sections and corrosion casting/scanning electron microscopy to make detailed observations of the inflammatory microcirculation.
The fourth aim will be achieved through the use of advanced mathematics to predict endothelial wall shear stress in the areas of lymphocyte transmigration. This proposal aims to elucidate a fundamental mechanism regulating lymphocyte transmigration.

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
Type
Postdoctoral Individual National Research Service Award (F32)
Project #
1F32HL078358-01
Application #
6836728
Study Section
Special Emphasis Panel (ZRG1-F07 (20))
Program Officer
Mondoro, Traci
Project Start
2004-07-15
Project End
2006-07-14
Budget Start
2004-07-15
Budget End
2005-07-14
Support Year
1
Fiscal Year
2004
Total Cost
$49,928
Indirect Cost
Name
Brigham and Women's Hospital
Department
Type
DUNS #
030811269
City
Boston
State
MA
Country
United States
Zip Code
02115