In applying for the Mentored Research Scientist Development Award, the principal investigator is requesting support for an intensive program of training under the supervision of Dr. Susan Lord, Professor of Pathology, and Dr. Robert Roubey, Associate Professor of Medicine, at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The objectives of this proposal are designed to strengthen the applicant's scientific background in the biochemical basis of coagulation and cell biology. The award, if funded, will facilitate the long-term goals of the applicant in developing an independent scientific research career in the field of hemostasis and thrombosis. The Candidate and her mentors have developed a career development plan which includes: a) assurance of protected research time of 100 %, b) a training program exposing the Candidate to new areas of scientific investigation in biochemistry, biology and medicine, and c) graduate level studies to reinforce the laboratory experience. The studies proposed in this application will extend the applicant's previous work in hemostasis and thrombosis research. The prevalence of venous thrombosis associated with the primary Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS) may be as high as 0.3 to 1% of the general population, possibly making APS one of the most common autoimmune diseases. It is hypothesized that antibodies against the plasma protein B2GPI are involved in the pathogenesis of this disease. Annexin A2 has recently been identified as the cellular receptor for B2GPI. To study the biological and cellular interactions of anti-B2GPI antibodies, the following specific aims will be addressed: 1) Determining whether annexin A2 mediates anti-B2GPI antibody-regulated expression of TF activity, 2) Determining whether annexin A2-mediated fibrinolytic activity is regulated by B2GPI or B2GPI/anti-B2GPI, and 3) Determining whether APS autoantibodies alter the structure and fibrinolytic susceptibility of the fibrin clot. It is expected that these proposed studies will contribute to a fundamental understanding of pathogenic mechanisms for thrombosis in APS and lead to future investigations addressing therapeutic interventions in APS.

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS)
Type
Research Scientist Development Award - Research & Training (K01)
Project #
5K01AR051021-05
Application #
7462459
Study Section
Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases Special Grants Review Committee (AMS)
Program Officer
Mancini, Marie
Project Start
2004-07-01
Project End
2009-06-30
Budget Start
2008-07-01
Budget End
2009-06-30
Support Year
5
Fiscal Year
2008
Total Cost
$102,911
Indirect Cost
Name
University of North Carolina Chapel Hill
Department
Pathology
Type
Schools of Medicine
DUNS #
608195277
City
Chapel Hill
State
NC
Country
United States
Zip Code
27599
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