Name:
Institution:
Type:
PI
Grant Award Details
New noncoding RNA chemical entity for heart failure with preserved ejection fraction.
Grant Type:
Grant Number:
DISC2-13009
Project Objective:
- Identify a new noncoding RNA chemical entity, TY4 or modified TY4, that is effective in treating heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) in rodent models.
Investigator:
Disease Focus:
Heart Disease
Heart failure
Human Stem Cell Use:
Adult Stem Cell
Award Value:
$1,397,412
Status:
Active
Grant Application Details
Application Title:
- New noncoding RNA chemical entity for heart failure with preserved ejection fraction.
Public Abstract:
Research Objective
Modified synthetic noncoding RNA molecule
Impact
Heart failure with preserved ejection fraction
Major Proposed Activities
- Lead optimization
- Perform extensive preclinical testing and select a therapeutic candidate.
- Develop and test preliminary potency assays based on mechanistic insights.
- Demonstration of injury-modifying bioactivity in a clinically-relevant human progenitor cell population.
- Optimize formulation and dosing for intravenous delivery, assessing biodistribution.
- Optimize formulation and dosing for oral delivery. Plus Activity 7: Regulatory planning.
Statement of Benefit to California:
The target indication is heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF), a highly lethal disease refractory to medical intervention. HFpEF is increasing in prevalence, and now accounts for most hospital admissions for heart failure in California. HFpEF disproportionately afflicts disadvantaged populations (women, Blacks and Latinos, and the elderly). Because the therapeutic candidate is universally applicable, the societal benefits of success here are expected to be profound.
