A proposal is presented for the formal training of a veterinary surgeon in the molecular and genetic aspects of cartilage repair. The candidate is board certified with the American College of Veterinary Medicine, and possesses a Master of Science in Pharmacology and a PhD in Cellular and Molecular Biology. The training proposed in the grant would prepare the candidate for a career as an independent, nationally competitive research scientist. There are two phases in which the training is divided. Phase I will consist of intense training in the development of a gene therapeutic vector and microarray and proteomic analysis as they relate to cartilage repair. As the candidate masters various scientific and laboratory skills in vector development, genomics and proteomics, she will transition to Phase II and carry out the animal studies in a more independent manner while having her mentors available to consult on study design, execution and analysis. Arthritis is the most prevalent disease affecting humans. Despite extensive drug therapy, there is no cure. Growth factors are known to have important biologic effects in intrinsic repair.
The aim of the proposed research is to develop a gene therapy protocol for the sustained local release of Insulin-Like Growth Factor-l (IGF-I) in amounts sufficient to promote healing of equine articular cartilage. IGF-I has an important role in cartilage development and homeostasis, and in previous studies has been shown to promote healing in experimentally injured cartilage. An important limitation however has been the inability to sustain therapeutic levels of IGF-I at the site of injury. To overcome this limitation, it is proposed to use an adenoassociated or lentiviral vector to introduce an IGF-I gene construct into equine chondrocytes and synoviocytes. After extensive testing in vitro, genetically modified chondrocytes would be imported into experimentally injured joints, with the resulting repair tissue examined at predetermined intervals. The outlined plan of training and the resources available provide the candidate with an outstanding opportunity to develop expertise and scientific independence in gene therapy approaches to cartilage disease. Lay:Despite extensive drug therapy for arthritis there is no cure. Gene therapy involves the transfer of therapeutic genes (DMA) to improve cartilage repair. This proposal involves the development of Insulin-Like Growth Factor-l gene therapy to improve cartilage health and reduce the incidence of osteoarthritis following cartilage injury.

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS)
Type
Clinical Investigator Award (CIA) (K08)
Project #
5K08AR054903-02
Application #
7683891
Study Section
Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases Special Grants Review Committee (AMS)
Program Officer
Wang, Fei
Project Start
2008-09-01
Project End
2013-06-30
Budget Start
2009-07-01
Budget End
2010-06-30
Support Year
2
Fiscal Year
2009
Total Cost
$122,364
Indirect Cost
Name
Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Department
Type
DUNS #
785979618
City
Fort Collins
State
CO
Country
United States
Zip Code
80523
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