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Project Number: | I01BX002424-01A1 |
| Title: | Anti-arthritic activity and therapeutic use of novel joint-homing peptides |
| Principal Investigator: | Kamal Moudgil |
| Location: | Baltimore, MD |
| Congressional District Code: | 7 |
| Research Service: | Biomedical Laboratory R&D |
| Project Period: | April 2015 - December 2021 |
| FY 2021 Funding Amount: | $0 |
| Total Award Amount (all years): |
$1,307,482 |
| Abstract: |
View full abstract and other project information on NIH RePORTER Go To NIH RePORTER Excerpt: DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic debilitating disease affecting over 1% of Americans. Women are affected about 3 times more often than men. RA also constitutes a major health problem among the U.S. Veterans. The Veteran population is aging, and the number of women serving in the military is gradually increasing. In addition, Veterans in combat zones are exposed to extreme stress and toxic substances in different forms. All these factors may... |