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Investigating the action of clozapine on the epidermal growth factor system: implications for antipsychotic drug action [ 2010 - 2012 ]

Also known as: Clozapine and the EGF system

Research Grant

[Cite as https://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/628802]

Researchers: Prof Suresh Sundram (Principal investigator) ,  A/Pr Peter Crouch Dr David Bowser

Brief description Current treatments for schizophrenia are ineffective for up to half of sufferers leaving the toxic drug clozapine as the only resort. This project aims to investigate if the unique effectiveness of clozapine is due to a novel action in brain cells that we have identified. The project will delineate this mechanism and from this may lead to the development of a new way of treating schizophrenia and insights into the causes of this disorder.

Funding Amount $AUD 364,535.32

Funding Scheme NHMRC Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant

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