Delineating the Relationship between Iron and Peroxisomal Disorders: The Role of the Peroxisomal Enzyme GNPAT in Iron-Overload Disorders [ 2015 - 2018 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof V. Nathan Subramaniam (Principal investigator) ,  Dr Daniel Wallace ,  Prof Grant Ramm

Brief description Hereditary haemochromatosis is one of the most common genetic disorders in humans, affecting 1 in 200 Australians. We have identified a change in a peroxisomal gene which may affect iron levels in humans. The prevalence of this gene change in Australian haemochromatosis patients will be examined followed by a systematic analysis of how this protein controls iron levels in the body. Our goal is to identify and diagnose genetic changes which influence iron loading in haemochromatosis patients.

Funding Amount $AUD 700,767.95

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant