NAFLD, NASH And Hepatocellular Carcinoma: Mechanisms & Potential Treatments
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$692,992.00
Summary
Liver cancer is one of the most common and fatal cancers world-wide. In developed countries, the past three decades has seen its incidence treble becoming the fastest rising cause of cancer deaths. In some patients liver cancer seems to be caused by obesity. The reason why some obese patients get liver cancer and others do not is unknown. In addition, there are few treatment options. In these studies we will research what causes liver cancer in obesity and test two new potential therapies.
The Role Of TRPM2 Channels In Oxidative Stress-induced Liver Damage
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$576,265.00
Summary
Oxidative stress plays a central role in liver injury induced by drug toxicity, ischemia-reperfusion, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and viral hepatitis. A hallmark feature of oxidative-stress mediated hepatocellular death is Ca2+ and Na+ overload which suggest activation of ion channels on the plasma membrane. This project will investigate the role of Transient Receptor Potential Melastatine 2 (TRPM2) non-selective channels in oxidative stress-induced hepatocellular death.