Prevention of placental oxidative stress and inflammation by dietary omega-3 fatty acids

Funding Activity

Website
http://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/572621

Funding Status
Closed

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Funded Activity Summary

Several pregnancy disorders that result in low birthweight involve aberrant function of the placenta. In this project we will examine one of the key mechanisms underlying placental dysfunction, namely oxidative stress, and determine whether its adverse effects can be limited by supplementation with dietary omega 3 fatty acids. The outcomes of this project will help guide future clinical studies on the possible beneficial effects of omega-3 fatty acids in pregnancy.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 01-01-2009

End Date: 01-01-2011

Funding Scheme: NHMRC Project Grants

Funding Amount: $547,970.00

Funder: National Health and Medical Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Reproduction

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

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Other Keywords

Fetal growth | Inflammation | Intrauterine growth retardation | Ischaemia-reperfusion | Oxidative Stress | Placenta | Preeclampsia | Pregnancy

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