Characterisation of autoreactive T cells in chronic idiopathic urticaria would improve its diagnosis and treatment.

Funding Activity

Website
http://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/1039183

Funding Status
Closed

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Funded Activity Summary

Chronic idiopathic urticaria (CIU) is a disease in which itchy hives recur due to no apparent trigger. It is an autoimmune disease in which the immune system reacts against certain cells in the skin, called mast cells and basophils. It is unclear how this occurs. Once activated, mast cells and basophils release a chemical called histamine, which is responsible for the rash. I aim to identify the immune reactions that occur in CIU, develop reliable tests for diagnosis and improve treatment of CIU.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 01-01-2012

End Date: 01-01-2014

Funding Scheme: Postgraduate Scholarships

Funding Amount: $97,182.00

Funder: National Health and Medical Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Autoimmunity

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

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Other Keywords

autoimmune disease | clinical immunology | immunodiagnostic technique | immunopathology | skin immunology

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