Objective
PROLIGEN aims to enhance the endogenous regenerative capacity of injured kidneys based on information derived from genomics/proteomics and functional genomics. The approach of PROLIGEN is: a) To define and identify set of genes/proteins associated with functional recovery from renal injury. b) To build up high throughput test systems to follow the basic biological process involved in regeneration and to use these read out systems for functional genomics. And c) to develop biologicals and cell based therapy to foster proliferation. PROLIGEN differs from previous approaches in that we split the regeneration process into the different main biological process (apoptosis, formation of pro- versus anti-inflammatory mediators/macrophage phenotype and cell proliferation), and we aim to study regeneration as the result of their interdependence. We take into account that macrophages are at the centre of a complex regulatory network receiving and distributing signals from and to all biological process, thus affecting recovery. At variance with previous studies we particularly focus not only on the identification of markers relevant for regeneration rather than the use of functional genomic technology which provide a new network of gene function and new platforms to deliver a new cellular based therapy strategy. Experiments will be carried out in vivo and in vitro using rodent, tubular cell and macrophage culture. Genomics, functional genomics and recombinant protein synthesis SMEs and prominent experts in fundamental biological process associated to the renal ischemia/reperfusion and regeneration processes will provide the necessary knowledge and critical mass to reach the goal of this project; namely and foremost, the development of intervention strategies for amelioration of acute renal failure and promotion of regeneration and healing.
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Call for proposal
FP6-2005-LIFESCIHEALTH-7
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Funding Scheme
STREP - Specific Targeted Research ProjectCoordinator
MADRID
Spain