Research Grant
[Cite as https://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/570829]Researchers: Prof Clare Hawkins (Principal investigator) , Prof Michael Davies
Brief description Considerable evidence links the heme enzyme myeloperoxidase with atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries), a disease that kills approximately 40% of Australians, and particularly people who smoke. The reasons for the elevated risk in smokers is not fully understood, though it is known that they have elevated thiocyanate levels - a major substrate for myeloperoxidase. The role of myeloperoxidase and thiocyanate in lipoprotein damage in atherosclerosis will be addressed in this project.
Funding Amount $AUD 357,930.49
Funding Scheme NHMRC Project Grants
Notes Standard Project Grant
- nhmrc : 570829
- PURL : https://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/570829
