The role of purines in Age Related Macular Degeneration

Funding Activity

Website
http://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/1061419

Funding Status
Closed

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Funded Activity Summary

Age Related Macular degeneration (AMD) is a leading cause of blindess. In this project we will examine a possible cause for the development and progression of early AMD. In particular we will determine whether signaling of immune cells via receptors called purinergic receptors influences the removal of cellular debris as we age, predisposing people to the disease.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 01-01-2014

End Date: 01-01-2017

Funding Scheme: Project Grants

Funding Amount: $682,434.00

Funder: National Health and Medical Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Ophthalmology

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

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Other Keywords

macular degeneration | microglia | photoreceptors | purinergic receptors | retina

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