Tolerogenic Dendritic Cells in Kidney Transplantation: studies in Common Marmoset Monkeys

Funding Activity

Website
http://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/563800

Funding Status
Closed

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Funded Activity Summary

Kidney transplantation is the preferred treatment for end-stage kidney disease, but requires immunosuppressive drugs to prevent transplant rejection. However, long-term immunosuppression can have toxic side effects and increase the risks of infection and cancer. This research examines the therapeutic potential of dendritic cells (a specialised immune cell-type) to promote tolerance of the transplant kidney, while enabling maintenance of normal immune function and avoidance of immunosuppression.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 01-01-2009

End Date: 01-01-2013

Funding Scheme: NHMRC Postgraduate Scholarships

Funding Amount: $124,014.00

Funder: National Health and Medical Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Dermatology

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

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Other Keywords

Dendritic cell | Immunological tolerance | Kidney transplantation | Primates

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