Antioxidant glutathione peroxidase (GPx) mimetics and atherosclerosis: a role for targeted antioxidant therapy. [ 2009 - 2011 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: A/Pr Judy De Haan (Principal investigator) ,  Dr Marija Tauschek (Funded by) ,  Prof Mark Cooper

Brief description This proposal investigates the use of antioxidant therapy, targeted at increasing the function of the body's important antioxidant enzyme GPx1, to reduce atherosclerosis both in a non-diabetic and diabetic setting. Strong clinical evidence and our recently published data support an important role for GPx1 in limiting atherosclerosis. We will now investigate the molecular mechanisms involved in mediating these effects and whether compounds that mimic GPx1 function reduce atherosclerosis.

Funding Amount $AUD 358,319.14

Funding Scheme NHMRC Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant