THE ROLE OF THE HEPATOCYTE IN EXTRACELLULAR MATRIX INTERACTIONS IN LIVER FIBROGENESIS [ 2008 - 2011 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Nicholas Shackel (Principal investigator) ,  A/Pr Susan Mclennan ,  Dr Fiona Warner

Brief description This study focuses on the main cell within the liver, the hepatocyte, and its role in the development of liver fibrosis. Liver fibrosis arising from liver injury has a common progression characterised by loss of liver structure and the development of dense fibrous bands of tissue in the condition known as cirrhosis. The importance of the outlined research plan is that for the first time the hepatocyte has been identified as having a significant role in the development of liver fibrosis.

Funding Amount $AUD 540,438.35

Funding Scheme NHMRC Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant