Cardiopulmonary bypass and the acute release of activin A in inflammation

Funding Activity

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Funded Activity Summary

This is the first study to investigate the pattern of activin A release in cardiac surgery. Activin A was originally isolated as a reproductive hormone but in the last 10 years, a significant body of work has established its role in a variety of inflammatory and cardiovascular conditions. It has been shown to be an important early player in the inflammatory response to infection. We aim to define its role in inflammation associated with the use of heart-lung machine in cardiac surgery.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 01-01-2009

End Date: 01-01-2010

Funding Scheme: NHMRC Postgraduate Scholarships

Funding Amount: $52,914.00

Funder: National Health and Medical Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Nutrigenomics and personalised nutrition

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

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Other Keywords

Activin and inhibin | Cardiac surgery | Cytokine | Inflammation | Lipopolysaccharide