The goal of this proposal is to investigate the molecular mechanisms controlling angiogenesis, which is critical for sustaining tumor growth. BMK1/ERK5 is a newer member of mammalian MAP kinase family and is activated by angiogenic growth factors. Recently, data generated from our conditional knockout mice of BMK1 revealed that BMK1is critical for angiogenesis not only during the embryonic stage but also in adulthood, most likely through its role in endothelial cells (EC).To investigate and to define the function and molecular actions of BMK1pathway in EC and in angiogenesis, we propose (1) to investigate the signaling pathway(s) that interacts with or is regulated by the BMK1cascade in endothelial cells and (2) to explore the mechanism of action of the BMK1 cascade during angiogenesis. These proposed studies should provide new information on the regulatory mechanisms of neovascularization by which we hope to identify novel and important targets for a more effective and specific therapeutic intervention for human cancer through inhibiting tumor-associated angiogenesis

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Type
Research Project (R01)
Project #
5R01CA079871-08
Application #
7350882
Study Section
Tumor Microenvironment Study Section (TME)
Program Officer
Ault, Grace S
Project Start
2000-04-01
Project End
2011-02-28
Budget Start
2008-03-01
Budget End
2009-02-28
Support Year
8
Fiscal Year
2008
Total Cost
$315,569
Indirect Cost
Name
Scripps Research Institute
Department
Type
DUNS #
781613492
City
La Jolla
State
CA
Country
United States
Zip Code
92037
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