Obesity and Protective Properties of High-Density Lipoproteins

Funding Activity

Website
http://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/1052108

Funding Status
Closed

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Funded Activity Summary

High-density lipoproteins (HDL) are the good form of cholesterol and protect against heart disease. Obesity is associated with a high risk of heart disease and low HDL levels. The effects of obesity on the ability of HDL to prevent plaque build up in the artery wall has not been studied. This project will study how obesity affects the ability of HDL to stop plaque formation. This will provide important information linking two major health problems in Australia, obesity and heart disease.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 01-01-2013

End Date: 01-01-2016

Funding Scheme: Project Grants

Funding Amount: $391,265.00

Funder: National Health and Medical Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Cardiology (incl. Cardiovascular Diseases)

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

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Other Keywords

adipocytes | atherosclerosis | cardiovascular disease prevention | cardiovascular risk | high density lipoproteins (HDL) | lipoproteins | obesity

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