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Genomic Profiling to Understand the Pathogenesis of BIA-ALCL Print

The ASERF Scientific Research Committee and Board of Directors are pleased to announce the following grant award:

Researcher: Nandu Nairn, MD

Grant Award: ASERF Interim Grant

Amount Awarded: $ 10,000

Project Name: Genomic Profiling to Understand the Pathogenesis of BIA-ALCL

Project Summary:

Hypothesis:
We hypothesize that micro and nano-silica nanoparticles with polyurethane may differentially affect the induction of new biomarkers that can potentially influence the pathogenesis of BIA-ALCL.

Accordingly, we propose following specific aim:  

Specific Aim:
To study the comparative effect of nano, micro, and macro silica gel in combination with the polyurethane on global mRNA profiling in T-Cell. Hypothesis: a) silica and polyurethane is the basic implant materials; b) comparison of different sizes will reveal their physiological implications; c) The mRNA profiling will reveal novel yet unidentified molecular factors associated with the implant materials; d) identification of novel molecular markers specific to implant constituents may lead to better treatment approach in BIA-ALCL.

Significance:
Currently more than 11 million women worldwide have breast implants and this number is continuously increasing. Recent reports of BIA-ALCL can be a significant health concern for women with implants. As such, examination of the molecular basis of BIA-ALCL may reveal specific biomarkers leading to better therapeutic approach.

 


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