The role of adiponectin in hepatocellular carcinoma

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Website
http://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/571275

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Closed

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Funded Activity Summary

Primary liver cancer or hepatocellular carcinoma is a leading cause of cancer deaths worldwide and accounts for approximately 1000 deaths in Australia annually with a rising incidence in both men and women. It is associated with chronic viral hepatitis and liver cirrhosis. Even in patients with viral hepatitis, obesity has been shown to increase the risk of cirrhosis and liver cancer. This study will investigate the role of the fat tissue derived molecule adiponectin in liver cancer.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 01-01-2009

End Date: 01-01-2012

Funding Scheme: NHMRC Postgraduate Scholarships

Funding Amount: $125,922.00

Funder: National Health and Medical Research Council

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Other Keywords

angiogenesis | hepatocarcinogenesis | liver cancer | metabolic syndrome | obesity

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