Procoagulant Expression in the Antiphospholipid Syndrome [ 2001 - 2003 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof H Patrick Mcneil (Principal investigator) ,  E/Pr Carolyn Geczy

Brief description This study proposes to investigate how white blood cells contribute to clotting that occurs in patients with an immune disorder called the Antiphospholipid Syndrome. This condition is more common than is generally known, and accounts for about one fifth of clots in the legs and about one third of strokes that occur in young people. It is also a common cause of miscarriages. The study focuses on how activation of the immune system, and inflammation interact to make certain white blood cells express a molecule called Tissue Factor, which initiates blood clots.

Funding Amount $AUD 196,527.54

Funding Scheme NHMRC Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant