Simultaneous Targeting Of Contraception And Sexually Transmitted Disease
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$681,380.00
Summary
This research will generate a completely novel topical contraceptive agent that becomes activated on contact with semen and will simultaneously protect the user against both unwanted fertility and sexually transmitted disease. A prototype compound has already been developed and patented. This research is aimed at the chemical optimization of this reagent, analysis of its mechanism-of-action and characterization of its anti-microbial activity against chlamydia, gonorrhoea, herpes simplex and HIV