The role of P2X7 and P2X4 receptor mediated innate phagocytosis in pathogenesis and treatment of neurodegenerative diseases [ 2012 - 2016 ]

Research Grant

Researchers Dr Baijun (Ben) Gu

Brief description This project will identify how inherited variation in two proteins of the brain can accelerate the removal of neurones and predispose to a range of neurodegenerative diseases. Knowledge of the biological basis of this finding will allow a search for new compounds which will slow and protect against this form of neurodegeneration.

Funding Amount 711228

Funding Scheme Future Fellowships