Objective We will investigate the physiological function of novel genes involved in iron absorption in the animal in vivo, by using chitosan coated DNA nanoparticles to transfect genes directly into the mucosal cells of the small intestine of mice. Fields of science natural sciencesbiological sciencesgeneticsDNAengineering and technologynanotechnologynano-materials Programme(s) FP5-LIFE QUALITY - Specific Programme for research, technological development and demonstration on "Quality of life and management of living resources", 1998-2002 Topic(s) 1.1.1.-1. - Key action Food, Nutrition and Health Call for proposal Data not available Funding Scheme RGI - Research grants (individual fellowships) Coordinator KING'S COLLEGE LONDON EU contribution No data Address Coldharbour lane 123 SE5 9NU LONDON United Kingdom See on map Total cost No data