Discovery Projects - Grant ID: DP0666256

Funding Activity

Website
https://dataportal.arc.gov.au/NCGP/Web/Grant/Grant/DP0666256

Funding Status
Closed

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Funded Activity Summary

The inhibition of muscle disuse atrophy in burrowing frogs. Prolonged muscle disuse, as a consequence of limb immobilisation, extended bed-rest or space travel, can lead to pathological changes resulting in muscle wasting. By examining a unique Australian frog that burrows underground and remains immobile for 9-12 months, and which shows no muscle wasting, we will significantly advance our understanding of the physiological mechanisms that inhibit muscle atrophy. Benefits of conducting this research will include: - understanding the role of antioxidants and endogenous opioids in reducing muscle wasting - training of postgraduate students - stimulating collaboration between The University of Queensland and CSIRO Livestock Industries.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 13-03-2006

End Date: 12-03-2011

Funding Scheme: Discovery Projects

Funding Amount: $844,000.00

Funder: Australian Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Comparative Physiology | Physiology | Zoology Not Elsewhere Classified

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

Biological sciences |

Other Keywords

Biological sciences | Comparative Physiology | Physiology | Zoology Not Elsewhere Classified

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