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Tight junctions are junctions between cells that are needed for epithelia (e.g. skin, kidney, intestine) to act as barriers. This proposal would determine the structure of proteins in the membrane ofthe tight junction and use this information to elucidate the mechanism by which they function. This work has widespread significance for understanding diseases due to epithelial barrier dysfunction

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS)
Type
Research Project--Cooperative Agreements (U01)
Project #
5U01GM094627-04
Application #
8516057
Study Section
Special Emphasis Panel (ZGM1-CBB-0)
Project Start
Project End
Budget Start
2013-07-01
Budget End
2014-06-30
Support Year
4
Fiscal Year
2013
Total Cost
$308,754
Indirect Cost
$74,741
Name
University of Kansas
Department
Type
DUNS #
016060860
City
Kansas City
State
KS
Country
United States
Zip Code
66160
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