Research Grant
[Cite as https://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/1147404]Researchers: Prof Stuart Graham (Principal investigator) , Dr Vivek Gupta , Prof Mark Baker
Brief description Glaucoma causes blindness and despite our best treatment many patients continue to progress. A new approach is needed to protect the cells that die in the retina. We have established that a common protease – plasmin – is involved in the process, and a protein that normally regulates it – neuroserpin – is downregulated in the disease. We aim to modify neuroserpin using an ocular gene therapy approach and show it could be used as a novel therapy in glaucoma.
Funding Amount $AUD 648,965.07
Funding Scheme Project Grants
Notes Standard Project Grant
- nhmrc : 1147404
- PURL : https://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/1147404