The role of sirtuin (SIRT) proteins in the mechanisms that regulate infection induced preterm birth

Funding Activity

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Funded Activity Summary

Being born too early is the major cause of perinatal morbidity and mortality and accounts for the majority of neonatal deaths. The aim of this project is to gain a better understanding of the mechanisms involved in premature birth with a view to future development of clinically useful interventions to reduce the high rates of mortality and long-term disability.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 01-01-2014

End Date: 01-01-2016

Funding Scheme: Project Grants

Funding Amount: $516,430.00

Funder: National Health and Medical Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

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Other Keywords

early brain development | inflammation | inflammatory cytokines | intrauterine infection | mouse models | premature labour | premature rupture of membranes | prostaglandins