Core B will be responsible for the analysis of atmospheric 14C by Accelerator Mass Spectrometry (AMS) in samples of DNA collected from female and male human hearts as a function of age. Cardiomyocytes, endothelial cells (ECs), and fibroblasts will be evaluated separately to define their average age and turnover rate. Additionally, the levels of 14C-labeled or 3H-labeled thymidine in the various cardiac cell populations of mice and dogs injected with this isotope during the course of life will be part of the assays to be performed in this core. The delivery of the isotope will allow the measurement of 14C or 3H not only in cardiomyocytes, ECs, and fibroblasts, but also in smaller cell classes including vascular smooth muscle cells (SMCs) and cardiac stem cells (CSCs). By this approach, AMS will provide an independent value of the age and renewal of each cardiac cell category with aging and gender in animals and humans.

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Institute on Aging (NIA)
Type
Research Program Projects (P01)
Project #
1P01AG043353-01
Application #
8464853
Study Section
Special Emphasis Panel (ZAG1-ZIJ-7 (01))
Project Start
Project End
Budget Start
2012-12-01
Budget End
2013-11-30
Support Year
1
Fiscal Year
2013
Total Cost
$250,276
Indirect Cost
$19,052
Name
Brigham and Women's Hospital
Department
Type
DUNS #
030811269
City
Boston
State
MA
Country
United States
Zip Code
02115
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