Degradable nanocapsules for thromboprophylaxis and treatment of acute thrombosis

Funding Activity

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Funded Activity Summary

The consequences of fat build up in vessels such as heart attacks and brain infarcts are the major cause of death in Australia. Clot busters have been proven to be beneficial for patients with heart attacks, clots in the legs or lungs and brain infarcts. However, the currently available drugs have major limitations in efficacy and in safety. The aim of this project is to develop novel drugs that have the potential to improve both significantly.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 01-01-2018

End Date: 01-01-2021

Funding Scheme: Project Grants

Funding Amount: $1,158,447.00

Funder: National Health and Medical Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Medical Biotechnology not elsewhere classified

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

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Other Keywords

drug delivery systems | myocardial infarction | nanotechnology | stroke | thrombolysis treatment