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Long-noncoding RNAafu-182- A novel regulator of fungal triazole tolerance

NIAID - National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases

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PROJECT SUMMARY Invasive infections related to the saprophytic mold Aspergillus fumigatus are on the rise, and drug resistance often exacerbates the problem. The mechanisms of fungal adaptation to the azole drugs are not clear. Recently, it has been shown that A. fumigatus can form persistent colonies in response to azole drugs. Long non-coding (lnc)RNAs have been associated with stress adaptation that may eventually lead to resistance. This research team has identified a lncRNA, afu-182, that acts as a negative regulator of azole tolerance. This project will now use innovative approaches to identify the role(s) of afu-182 and delineate the azole response network in A. fumigatus. Aim 1 will characterize the roles of the RTM family of proteins, a class of protein that is involved in ameliorating xenobiotic stress, and define their regulation by afu-182. Aim 2 will study the structure-function relationship of afu-182 to understand the mechanistic basis of afu-182 action. Aim 3 will study a closely related homothallic fungus, Aspergillus nidulans, with a short, defined sexual cycle in an unbiased forward-genetics approach to identify novel factors in azole response. Using a new fundamental paradigm of study, this project will determine the novel mechanisms of azole response in Aspergilli, which will eventually reveal new strategies to combat the rise of azole drug resistance.

Grant Summary

Long-noncoding RNAafu-182- A novel regulator of fungal triazole tolerance is a NIAID - National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases grant providing up to $418K for university, nonprofit, healthcare org. Applications are due 2031-03-31 (open). Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.

Focus Areas

health research

Eligibility

universitynonprofithealthcare org

How to Apply

Funding Range

Up to $418K

Deadline

2031-03-31

Complexity
High
  1. 1Confirm your organization is eligible for Long-noncoding RNAafu-182- A novel regulator of fungal triazole tolerance from NIAID - National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
  2. 2Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
  3. 3Draft your application narrative and budget addressing the funder's priorities and review criteria. FindGrants can draft each section for you to review and edit.
  4. 4Review every section against the requirements checklist, then export a submission-ready application pack and submit it to NIAID - National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases before the deadline.
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Who is eligible for the Long-noncoding RNAafu-182- A novel regulator of fungal triazole tolerance?

Long-noncoding RNAafu-182- A novel regulator of fungal triazole tolerance is offered by NIAID - National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases and is generally open to university, nonprofit, healthcare org. It is open to organizations nationwide unless the funder specifies otherwise. Review the specific eligibility terms before applying, since funders set their own requirements around organization type, location, and the population or project being served.

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Long-noncoding RNAafu-182- A novel regulator of fungal triazole tolerance provides up to $418K per award from NIAID - National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs rather than the maximum figure.

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Applications for Long-noncoding RNAafu-182- A novel regulator of fungal triazole tolerance are due 2031-03-31 (open). Because deadlines can change, verify the date with the funder, NIAID - National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, and give yourself enough time to prepare a complete, competitive application before the close date.

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