Cyclic nucleotide induced degeneration in the vertebrate retina

Funding Activity

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Funded Activity Summary

Retinitis Pigmentosa is a leading cause of human blindness that is currently untreatable. Elevated cyclic nucleotide levels have been shown to have a causal link with the degenerative process. This proposal will develop animal models of retinal degeneration as well as use a genetic mutant showing elevated cyclic nucleotides to identify the mechanism for retinal degeneration. In addition, potential therapeutic options will be investigated using currently available drugs.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 01-01-2001

End Date: 01-01-2003

Funding Scheme: NHMRC Project Grants

Funding Amount: $196,527.00

Funder: National Health and Medical Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Medical virology

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Other Keywords

Amino acids | Degeneration | Metabolism | Neurochemistry | Neurodegeneration | Neuronal degeneration | Retina | Retinitis pigmentosa