Research Projects

Jun, 2018 - Mar, 2021

Mechanisms underlying the development of hyperresponsiveness commonly induced by T cell subsets in allergic diseases

Japan Society for the Promotion of Science  Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research  Grant-in-Aid for Challenging Research (Exploratory)
  • Kaminuma Osamu

Grant number
18K19561
Japan Grant Number (JGN)
JP18K19561
Grant amount
(Total)
6,370,000 Japanese Yen
(Direct funding)
4,900,000 Japanese Yen
(Indirect funding)
1,470,000 Japanese Yen

In allergic diseases, the hyperresponsiveness is developed in various organs, though the mechanism of its onset has not been elucidated. Based on our previous research, this study aimed to identify hyperresponsiveness-inducing factors by verifying the hypothesis "Molecules that are commonly produced / expressed by various T cell subsets cause hypersensitivity". Through the search for hyperresponsiveness-inducing factors, functional verification of candidate molecules, and re-evaluation of T cell-dependent hyperresponsiveness mouse models, we elucidated the possibility, with its underlying mechanisms, that neuropeptides produced by T cells are involved in the development of hyperresponsiveness. Furthermore, the requirement of reanalysis of the hyperresponsiveness-inducing factors, with considering the differences among the target organs as well as the biological responses, was suggested.

Link information
KAKEN
https://kaken.nii.ac.jp/grant/KAKENHI-PROJECT-18K19561
ID information
  • Grant number : 18K19561
  • Japan Grant Number (JGN) : JP18K19561