University of Mississippi · PhysiologyCardioprotection Research Lab
Ana Carolina Mieko Omoto · University, Mississippi
Research Focus
Dr. Ana Carolina Mieko Omoto's lab focuses on understanding how the brain's signaling systems can protect the heart from damage caused by blood flow loss during heart attacks. By exploring the role of brown adipose tissue and specific receptors in this process, the lab aims to develop new treatments that could improve heart function and prevent heart failure. Their research could lead to breakthroughs in how we manage and treat heart conditions, especially after ischemic events.
ischemic heart diseasemyocardial infarctionmelanocortin systembrown adipose tissuecardioprotectionmicroRNAsheart failurereperfusion injury
Research Aims
2AIM 01Investigate the role of brown adipose tissue-derived extracellular vesicles in heart protection after ischemic injury.
AIM 02Examine how activating brain melanocortin receptors improves cardiac function by increasing brown adipose tissue activity.
Skills the Lab Values
in vivo modelsECG monitoringhigh-resolution ultrasoundmolecular techniquesinfusion procedurescell culturemicroRNA analysisanimal surgery
Output against the department
Publications95bottom 26% of dept.210th of 286
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Citations858bottom 2% of dept.280th of 286
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