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Glycan specificity and dependence in rotavirus host cell invasion [ 2010 - 2012 ]

Also known as: The role of carbohydrates in rotavirus infection

Research Grant

[Cite as http://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/597439]

Researchers: Prof Mark Von Itzstein (Principal investigator) ,  A/Pr Barbara Coulson A/Pr Thomas Haselhorst Prof Helen Blanchard

Brief description Rotavirus is a global pathogen that causes acute gastroenteritis resulting in dehydration and high levels of infant mortality. Annually, infections cause 138 million cases of infantile gastroenteritis and an estimated average of 600,000 deaths. Within Australia ~10,000 children under 5 yrs old are admitted to hospital annually with severe rotavirus-induced diarrhoea. This project will investigate the role of carbohydrates in rotavirus infection to help design new vaccines and inhibitors.

Funding Amount $AUD 636,602.31

Funding Scheme NHMRC Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant

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