Research Grant
[Cite as https://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/606652]Researchers: Prof Kate Denton (Principal investigator) , Prof Robert Widdop , Prof Roger Evans
Brief description Being female is associated with better renal function, resistenace to renal injury and hypertension, but it is not understood why. Our work demonstrates that women have more angiotensin type 2 receptors (AT2R) in the kidney then men. In men AT2R have been suggested to protect against hypertension and renal damage. We predict that the effects of AT2R stimulation will be greater in women and therefore the protective benefits greater.
Funding Amount $AUD 605,939.34
Funding Scheme NHMRC Project Grants
Notes Standard Project Grant
- nhmrc : 606652
- PURL : https://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/606652
