Principal Investigators
Dr Yann Gambin
Institution
University of New South Wales
Contact information of lead PI
Country
Australia
Title of project or programme
Prion-like behaviour in immunity: super-sized signalling platforms?
Source of funding information
National Health and Medical Research Council
Total sum awarded (Euro)
415,777
Start date of award
01/01/2016
Total duration of award in years
3
Keywords
Research Abstract
Prions have been mostly associated with pathologies but recent discoveries show that prion-like behaviour may be beneficial, enhancing our immune response for example. To test this, we want to systematically explore all human proteins involved in the defence against pathogens, find new prion-like trends and probe their role in the innate immune response.
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Types: Investments < €500k
Member States: Australia
Diseases: N/A
Years: 2016
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