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Srinivasa T. Reddy is a Professor in the Department of Pharmacology at UCLA, with overlapping appointments in the Department of Medicine and the Interdepartmental Program in Molecular and Medical Pharmacology. His research interests focus on understanding the expression, regulation, and mechanisms of action of enzymes involved in lipid and lipoprotein metabolism, as well as their role in the development of inflammatory diseases. He leads several ongoing projects in his laboratory, including investigations into the role of cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) in resolving inflammation in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and the functions of Paraoxonase 2 (PON2) in ischemia/reperfusion injury, heart failure, and obesity. Dr. Reddy's work includes the development of apoA-I mimetic peptides as a new therapeutic strategy for treating inflammatory diseases, stemming from over fifteen years of research in the field. He collaborates with colleagues across various UCLA institutions to advance the understanding and potential treatment of these conditions.
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