ICR State FY20

In FY20, the ICR supported 15 research projects across the disciplines of biology, chemistry, agronomy, physiology, psychology, marketing, engineering, and computer information science. Funded projects included several multi-year projects, and projects that seek to develop partnerships with individuals and institutions outside of Colorado State University Pueblo such as the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Dr. Libby Stuyt, Dr. Eun Soo Kim, and Dr. Kyungho Lee.

Identification And Characterization of Hemp Components That Control Abnormal Proliferation of Human Rheumatoid Arthritis Fibroblast-like Synoviocytes And Triple-negative Breast Cancer Cells (Partnership Project)  (2020)

Dr. Sang Hyuck Park, Dr.Kyungho Lee

Both Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) are characterized by abnormal proliferation and an association with an affected immune response. Abnormal proliferation and inflammation disrupt endoplasmic reticulum (ER) homeostasis and induce the unfolded protein response (UPR). The UPR is associated with the pathogenesis of various human diseases […]

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Formation of Cannabinoids in Glandular Trichomes of Cannabis (Partnership Project) (2020)

Dr. Sang Hyuck Park, Dr. Eun Soo Kim

This study will provide a base for a future thrust relating to a selection of hemp varieties. According to the morphological aspect, three types of glandular trichomes in Cannabis sativa are recognized: bulbous, capitate-sessile, and capitate-stalked trichomes. Capitate-stalked trichomes have garnered research interest, whereas the other two types of trichomes have […]

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Capturing Archaeal Biochemistry to Build Bigger Botanical Biomass in Cannabis (Partnership Project) (2020)

Dr. Nate Bickford

Oxidative stress is a byproduct of harsh environmental conditions and can limit efficient growth throughout the three kingdoms of life. Ultra-reactive side-products of an oxygen-based metabolism can damage critical cellular components and force programmed cell death. In plants, the cell’s redox status is intimately tied to interpreting environmental cues. Our preliminary data […]

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