Microarray analysis of Vegf-b knockout mice. [ 2002 - 2004 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Dr Graham Kay (Principal investigator)

Brief description The properties of Vegf-B suggest that it may play a role in new blood vessel formation (angiogenesis) especially during the development of the heart. Mice with the Vegf-b gene deleted are viable and fertile but display cardiac dysfunction as the animals age and in experimental conditions of ischemia. Comparison of total gene expression in the hearts of mice lacking Vegf-B with those of normal mice will identify genes involved in blood vessel formation during cardiac development and maintenance. The genes identified will be targets for designing potential new drugs and therapies for cardiovascular disease.

Funding Amount $AUD 226,320.00

Funding Scheme NHMRC Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant