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The microenvironmental niche in cancer progression [ 2012 - 2014 ]

Also known as: Pericytes in cancer progression

Research Grant

[Cite as https://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/1025874]

Researchers: A/Pr Pritinder Kaur (Principal investigator) ,  Dr Holger Schlueter

Brief description It is well accepted that the cells in the local environment of cancers can help to promote the growth and spread of tumour cells. We have shown that a cell type known as the pericyte previously thought to be involved in controlling tumour expansion by affecting new blood vessel formation, may directly influence tumour growth, a notion that will be tested in human skin and ovarian cancer models. We will also test if pericyte markers can predict those cancer patients at greater risk of relapse.

Funding Amount $AUD 562,742.09

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant

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ACN 633 798 857