Dollars for Profs
Dig Into University Researchers' Outside Income and Conflicts of Interest
Published Dec. 6, 2019
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Conflict of Interest
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Bruce Freeman
University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh, Department: Pharmacology
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Complexa, Inc.
Other : IP rights to UPitt/UAB - licensed
Dr. Freeman’s conflict arises due to his interest as an inventor of the intellectual property being evaluated/developed in this human subject research, which the University of Pittsburgh and the University of Alabama, Birmingham licensed to Complexa. Dr. Freeman also has an ownership interest in the company.
The Effects of Nitrate/Nitrite and Conjugated Linoleic Acid Supplementation on the Obese Asthmatic Pathology
Project Narrative This project will determine the effects of nitrogen oxides (NOx, nitrate and nitrite) and conjugated linoleic acid (cLA) on airway hyperresponsiveness and systemic and airway-specific inflammation in obese asthmatics. These species have reported individual beneficial effects on cardiovascular function, inflammatory signaling, airway hyperresponsiveness and metabolic syndrome. In addition to their individual benefits, these species are the precursors of nitro-conjugated linoleic acid (NO2-cLA). NO2-cLA is an electrophilic nitro fatty acid with pleiotropic signaling properties and has been shown to abrogate inflammation. Obese asthmatics suffer from chronic, systemic inflammation that contributes to complications in lung function. In addition, increased body mass index is associated with nitric oxide synthase uncoupling leading to low nitric oxide bioavailability and increased formation of superoxide. This dietary supplement (NOx + cLA) approach will address obesity- derived and asthma-derived inflammation, increase nitric oxide bioavailability and reduce airway hyperresponsiveness.
Filed on July 14, 2016.
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| Name | Institution | Type | Company | Disclosed Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bruce Freeman | University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh | Conflict of Interest | Complexa, Inc. | Value cannot be readily determined |
| Bruce Freeman | University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh | Conflict of Interest | Complexa, Inc. | Value cannot be readily determined |
| Bruce Freeman | University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh | Conflict of Interest | Complexa, Inc. | Value cannot be readily determined |
| Bruce Freeman | University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh | Conflict of Interest | Complexa, Inc. | Value cannot be readily determined |
| Bruce Freeman | University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh | Conflict of Interest | Complexa, Inc. | Value cannot be readily determined |
| Bruce Freeman | University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh | Conflict of Interest | Complexa, Inc. | Value cannot be readily determined |
| Bruce Freeman | University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh | Conflict of Interest | Complexa, Inc. | Value cannot be readily determined |
| Bruce Freeman | University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh | Conflict of Interest | Complexa, Inc. | Value cannot be readily determined |
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