Research Grant
[Cite as https://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/GNT1148142]Researchers: Dr Terry Kwok (Principal investigator) , Prof Barry Marshall , Prof Brendan Jenkins , Prof Richard Peek
Brief description The bacterium Helicobacter pylori is a major cause of gastric cancer and chronic gastritis. The bacterial protein CagL is a key disease-causing protein of H. pylori and potent stimulant of host immune responses. This study aims to understand how this virulent bacterial protein promotes cancer development, and to identify novel therapeutic targets and diagnostic markers for better management of gastric cancer and other severe chronic gastric diseases.
Funding Amount $667,828.00
Funding Scheme Project Grants
Notes Standard Project Grant
- nhmrc : GNT1148142
- PURL : https://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/GNT1148142