Protection by zinc and metallothionein against pathogenic mechanisms in atherogenesis

Información del proyecto

MARGARITA APOSTOLOVA

Identificador del acuerdo de subvención: QLG1-CT-2000-51147

Proyecto cerrado

Fecha de inicio 22 Marzo 2001

Fecha de finalización 21 Marzo 2003

Financiado con arreglo a

• Specific Programme for research, technological development and demonstration on "Quality of life and management of living resources", 1998-2002

Coste total € 114 672,00

Aportación de la UE € 114 672,00

Coordinado por

ROWETT RESEARCH INSTITUTE
United Kingdom

Objetivo

The role of zinc and metallothionein in preventing vascular endothelial cell apoptosis induced by pro-atherogenic dietary factors will be studied at whole animal, cell culture and molecular levels. Studies will focus on the modulation of signalling mechanisms in human and transgenic mouse cells.

Ámbito científico

• natural sciences › chemical sciences › inorganic chemistry › transition metals

Programa(s)

• FP5-LIFE QUALITY - Specific Programme for research, technological development and demonstration on "Quality of life and management of living resources", 1998-2002

Tema(s)

• 1.1.1.-7. - Chronic and degenerative diseases, cancer, diabetes, cardivascular diseases and rare diseases

Convocatoria de propuestas

Data not available

Régimen de financiación

RGI - Research grants (individual fellowships)

Coordinador

ROWETT RESEARCH INSTITUTE

• Aportación de la UE: Sin datos
• Dirección: Greenburn Road ; AB21 9SB ABERDEEN ; Reino Unido
• Coste total: Sin datos