Research Grant
[Cite as https://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/628680]Researchers: A/Pr John Drago (Principal investigator) , Prof Andrew Lawrence
Brief description Cigarette smoking is the single largest preventable cause of death and disease in Australia and worldwide. Nicotine contained in tobacco products acts on brain nicotine receptors, which plays an intrinsic role in addiction. One type of receptor for nicotine found in regions of the brain associated with drug-seeking behaviour is called alpha4 nicotinic receptors. We have made a mouse with a mutation in this nicotine receptor to study nicotine addiction and anxiety.
Funding Amount $AUD 581,315.95
Funding Scheme NHMRC Project Grants
Notes Standard Project Grant
- nhmrc : 628680
- PURL : https://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/628680
