Linkage Projects - Grant ID: LP0219239

Funding Activity

Website
http://dataportal.arc.gov.au/NCGP/Web/Grant/Grant/LP0219239

Funding Status
Closed

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Funded Activity Summary

Natural Therapeutic Products from Shark Bile. Scymnol and its sulfate are natural therapeutic products from shark bile with highly potent anti-oxidant and liver-protective activities. The Industry Partner and Macrides have co-patented the synthesis of scymnol to avoid using scarce natural resources. However, unresolved problems in scale-up of production have prevented them from supplying the growing demands of cosmetic and health food companies. Our research group has recently developed a potential synthetic route for scymnol sulfate. The present project aims to develop a commercially-viable scale-up of this synthesis for manufacturing scymnol and scymnol sulfate to solve current supply problems; and to provide essential safety information for their appropriate use; and evaluate potential new therapeutic uses.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 18-06-2002

End Date: 30-06-2006

Funding Scheme: Linkage Projects

Funding Amount: $265,000.00

Funder: Australian Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Toxicology (Incl. Clinical Toxicology) | Organic Chemistry | Biological And Medical Chemistry | Organic Chemical Synthesis |

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

Digestive system and disorders | Treatments (e.g. chemicals, antibiotics) | Treatments (e.g. chemicals, antibiotics)

Other Keywords

Biological And Medical Chemistry | Digestive system and disorders | Organic Chemical Synthesis | Organic Chemistry | Toxicology (Incl. Clinical Toxicology) | Treatments (e.g. chemicals, antibiotics)

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