Research Grant
[Cite as https://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/509199]Researchers: Prof Francis Carbone (Principal investigator) , Prof David Tscharke
Brief description Eczema (atopic dermatitis) is a frequent allergy in Australia. People with eczema can suffer very severe skin infections with some viruses, including the virus that causes cold sores, but we do not know why this happens. A newly discovered protein called TSLP is now known to be made by skin affected by eczema and there is evidence that TSLP may interfere with the way the body fights viruses. We will examine whether TSLP programs the immune system so that it is less able to fight viruses.
Funding Amount $AUD 504,097.08
Funding Scheme NHMRC Project Grants
Notes Standard Project Grant
- nhmrc : 509199
- PURL : https://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/509199
