The role of NKT cell subsets in the regulation of EAE

Funding Activity

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Funded Activity Summary

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is the most cause of paralysis amongst young adults. Experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis (EAE) is an animal model of MS that recapitulates many features of the human disease. NKT cells are a group of T cells, whose actiavtion protects against EAE, in an as yet unidentified manner. These studies will provide critical information on the way in which NKT cells regulate immunity and will enhance development of therapies for MS.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 01-01-2009

End Date: 01-01-2011

Funding Scheme: NHMRC Project Grants

Funding Amount: $455,899.00

Funder: National Health and Medical Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Emergency medicine

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

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Other Keywords

autoimmune disease | autoimmune diseases | cytokines | immune regulation | lymphocyte | multiple sclerosis | neurodegeneration