The role of the secreted SVS7 protein in bone Homeostasis

Funding Activity

Website
http://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/572671

Funding Status
Closed

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Funded Activity Summary

Osteoporosis is a disease characterized by low bone mass and structural deterioration of bone tissue leading to bone fragility and an increased susceptibility to fractures caused by imbalance between cells that are constantly reabsorbing and reforming bone. The cost to society with our aging population and individuals who become disabled by hip fractures could triple by the year 2040.The proposed project studies a novel factor that controls bone mass. Its potential is for therapeutic treatment.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 01-01-2009

End Date: 01-01-2011

Funding Scheme: NHMRC Project Grants

Funding Amount: $605,122.00

Funder: National Health and Medical Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Orthopaedics

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

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Other Keywords

Asceptic loosening | Osteoarthritis | Osteoclast | Osteopenia | Osteoporosis | bone resorption | protein in bone mass | total hip replacement

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