Molecular investigations of the neuroprotective activity of estrogen, phytoestrogens, and phytosterols

Funding Activity

Website
http://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/573111

Funding Status
Closed

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Funded Activity Summary

Estrogen protects women from heart and brain disease but more women will spend over a third of their lives in the postmenopausal state, which is characterized by reduced estrogen levels. Many studies suggest that estrogen-like compounds produced by plants may provide health benefits and alleviate the symptoms of menopause. We investigate the protective effects of such compounds in nerve cells, to address the unmet need for safe and effective prevention and treatment of neurological diseases.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 01-01-2009

End Date: 01-01-2011

Funding Scheme: NHMRC Project Grants

Funding Amount: $270,872.00

Funder: National Health and Medical Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Medical biochemistry and metabolomics not elsewhere classified

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

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Other Keywords

Brain injury | Estrogen | Menopause | Molecular signaling pathways | Natural products | Neurodegenerative diseases | Neuroprotection | Phytoestrogen | Stroke | Women's health

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