In this revised R29 application, we plan to characterize pancreatic reg I. Preliminary experiments have shown that reg I expression correlates with insulin gene expression, islet proliferation and even beta-cell function. The human protein is mitogenic to beta- and ductal cells, indicating that its mechanism of action is probably through induction of proliferation. A biologically active fragment has been isolated. Experiments in this grant are focused on the mechanism of rat reg I action.
Our Specific Aims are: (1) Isolate rat reg I protein and determine mitogenesis on pancreatic-derived cells. (2) Perform bindings studies of rat reg I protein with pancreatic target cells. (3) Determine whether pancreatic reg I is critical for normal islet function. Research design and methods: Rat reg I has been cloned into an expression vector and recombinant protein produced. Mitogenesis of the protein and the biologically active fragment to pancreatic-derived cells will be assayed by thymidine and BrdU incorporation. Binding studies to pancreatic target cells will be performed using radiolabelled protein. To characterize the role of reg I in beta-cell function, a rat model of acinar cell loss has been developed. Progressive loss of pancreatic reg I will be correlated with impaired glucose tolerance. Candidate: The candidate is a gastrointestinal surgeon interested in basic pancreatic physiology, and has proven ability as an independent investigator. Environment: Research will be carried out in the laboratory of the candidate. A formal collaboration has been established with the Diabetes Research and Training Center, which contains molecular, antibody and receptor analysis Research facilities.

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
Type
Research Project (R01)
Project #
5R01DK054511-02
Application #
2882818
Study Section
Surgery, Anesthesiology and Trauma Study Section (SAT)
Program Officer
Serrano, Jose
Project Start
1998-05-01
Project End
2003-02-28
Budget Start
1999-03-01
Budget End
2000-02-29
Support Year
2
Fiscal Year
1999
Total Cost
Indirect Cost
Name
Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Department
Surgery
Type
Schools of Medicine
DUNS #
009095365
City
Bronx
State
NY
Country
United States
Zip Code
10461
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