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Targeting translational control by modulating miRNA function as a novel way to treat respiratory infections and inflammatory disease [ 2014 - 2017 ]

Also known as: New way of treating respiratory infections and airway inflammatory diseases by targeting miRNA

Funded by National Health and Medical Research Council
Managed by The University of Newcastle
Managed by University of Newcastle
Provided by   National Health and Medical Research Council

Research Grant

[Cite as https://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/1062278]

Researchers: Prof Paul Foster (Principal investigator)

Brief description Among the major health issues of today is our inability to effectively treat bacterial infections and the emergence of antibiotic resistant microbes. MicroRNA are small molecules that control the levels of proteins in immune cells that fight infections. In this project we will determine if inhibiting miRNA function in the lung enhances defence against microbial invasion and is a new therapeutic approach to treat infection driven diseases of the airways such asthma and emphysema.

Funding Amount $AUD 700,623.12

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant

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Cardiorespiratory Medicine and Haematology | Medical and Health Sciences | Respiratory Diseases | asthma | asthma exacerbation | infection | innate immunity | interleukins (IL) | microrna |
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