The role of dermal mast cells in limiting the pathology associated with chronic low-dose UVB irradiation of the skin.

Funding Activity

Website
http://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/539800

Funding Status
Closed

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Funded Activity Summary

Australians are subject to high levels of sun exposure , that consequently can lead to skin damage and skin cancer. The specific aims of our reseearch are to investigate the role of skin mast cells in the limitation of skin alterations associated with chronic low-dose ultraviolet B exposure. Understanding the innate mechanisms that protect against excessive skin damage and cancer might aid the development of better treatment modalities in the future.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 01-01-2009

End Date: 01-01-2011

Funding Scheme: NHMRC Project Grants

Funding Amount: $513,945.00

Funder: National Health and Medical Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Food properties (incl. characteristics and health benefits)

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

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Other Keywords

extracellular matrix | immune regulation | mast cells | photoageing | regulation of immune response | skin cancer | skin cancer, skin neoplasm | tissue remodeling | ultraviolet radiation exposure | vitamin D

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