Astrocyte Regulation of Ammonia and Glutamate in Neonatal Hypoxia-Ischaemia [ 2010 - 2012 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof David Pow (Principal investigator) ,  A/Pr Nigel Barnett ,  Dr Barbara Lingwood ,  Dr Kathryn Buller ,  Dr Stella Bjorkman
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Brief description Lack of oxygen is a common problem for newborn infants, ocurring during events such as a difficult labour, and can lead to brain damage. We have discovered that a protein in the brain which normally removes ammonia (a toxic product of metabolism) is rapidly lost after a brief period of low oxygen. We propose that a build up of ammonia in the brain may be a key damaging event in hypoxia-related brain injury, and that it will be ameniable to therapeutic intervention.

Funding Amount $AUD 523,804.09

Funding Scheme NHMRC Project Grants

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