Regulation Of Macrophage Function And Gene Expression By The Th2-Promoting Stimulus, ES-62 [ 2004 - 2006 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Matthew Sweet (Principal investigator) ,  Prof David Hume

Brief description White blood cells are responsible for co-ordinating the immune response against foreign micro-organisms. Macrophages are a particular type of white blood cell that attempt to destroy microbes during the initial stages of an infection, but also release toxic substances that are responsible for pathology and side effects during many immune responses. This project aims to address how macrophages are involved in a particular type of immune response that develops when individuals are susceptible to certain diseases including asthma and diseases associated with intracellular infections. We are identifying genes expressed in macrophages during these immune responses that are likely to be involved in susceptibility to such diseases.

Funding Amount $AUD 465,750.00

Funding Scheme NHMRC Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant