The impact of obesity on immunological tolerance of the fetus

Funding Activity

Website
http://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/1045630

Funding Status
Closed

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Funded Activity Summary

Obesity increases the risk of miscarriage during pregnancy. The reasons for this are not known, although it is thought that abnormal levels of hormones and metabolic parameters are a contributing factor. We hypothesise that the immune system plays a role. In this project we will determine if obesity upsets the fine-tuning of the immune system that is crucial for successful pregnancy. Understanding the reason behind adverse pregnancy outcome will allow appropriate management of maternal obesity.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 01-01-2013

End Date: 01-01-2016

Funding Scheme: Project Grants

Funding Amount: $378,366.00

Funder: National Health and Medical Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Immunology not elsewhere classified

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

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Other Keywords

T cells | obesity | pregnancy | regulatory T cells | tolerance

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