IMPROVING THE EFFECTIVENESS AND SAFETY OF EPIGENETIC EDITING IN BRAIN REGENERATION
REGENERAR aims to develop a non-viral delivery system to reprogram glial cells into neurons for treating CNS injuries, focusing on safety, targeting, and stakeholder collaboration.
Projectdetails
Introduction
The central nervous system has a limited capacity for self-repair. Therefore, technologies to replace lost neurons after an injury, including stroke or neurodegenerative diseases, are of great need.
Project Overview
The project REGENERAR aims to develop a non-viral delivery formulation up to TRL4 for the delivery of an epigenetic reprogramming formulation to reprogram glial cells into neurons.
Testing and Evaluation
The in vitro safety and targeting of the formulation will be tested against glial cells and organotypic cortical slice cultures. Several routes of administration will be tested to enhance the accumulation of the formulation in the brain.
In Vivo Assessment
In addition, the in vivo safety, elimination, targeting, and epigenetic reprogramming will be evaluated.
Toxicological Studies
Toxicological studies will be performed in GLP conditions to evaluate both in vivo systemic and local (brain) effects of the formulation.
Stakeholder Involvement
The development of the non-viral formulation will take into account the contributions of key stakeholders in the area of gene editing, health institutions, patient associations, among others.
Future Planning
A roadmap will be developed for upscaling innovation to higher TRLs upon the end of the action.
Financiële details & Tijdlijn
Financiële details
Subsidiebedrag | € 2.943.233 |
Totale projectbegroting | € 2.943.233 |
Tijdlijn
Startdatum | 1-3-2024 |
Einddatum | 29-2-2028 |
Subsidiejaar | 2024 |
Partners & Locaties
Projectpartners
- UNIVERSIDADE DE COIMBRApenvoerder
- HELMHOLTZ ZENTRUM MUENCHEN DEUTSCHES FORSCHUNGSZENTRUM FUER GESUNDHEIT UND UMWELT GMBH
- SOCIEDADE PORTUGUESA DE INOVACAO CONSULTADORIA EMPRESARIAL E FOMENTO DA INOVACAO SA
- FRAUNHOFER GESELLSCHAFT ZUR FORDERUNG DER ANGEWANDTEN FORSCHUNG EV
- Single Technologies AB
- HOVIONE FARMACIENCIA SA
Land(en)
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