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Identification of neuroprotective therapies for the treatment of demyelinating disease [ 2008 - 2008 ]

Also known as: Protecting the nervous system from inflammation

Research Grant

[Cite as https://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/509088]

Researchers: Prof Trevor Kilpatrick (Principal investigator) ,  Prof Gary Egan Prof Helmut Butzkueven

Brief description Brain protection for Multiple Sclerosis (MS) In MS, the immune system repeatedly attacks the brain. Unfortunately, some of the resultant damage cannot be repaired, because it destroys some of the electrical cables (axons). In humans, destruction of axons is permanent and cumulative axonal loss due to repeated attacks ultimately leads to progressive disablity including, paraplegia, dementia, blindness and incontinence. This proposal aims to identify treatments to reduce axonal damage in MS.

Funding Amount $AUD 192,300.00

Funding Scheme NHMRC Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant

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