Protection by zinc and metallothionein against pathogenic mechanisms in atherogenesis

Informations projet

MARGARITA APOSTOLOVA

N° de convention de subvention: QLG1-CT-2000-51147

Projet clôturé

Date de début 22 Mars 2001

Date de fin 21 Mars 2003

Financé au titre de

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

Coût total € 114 672,00

Contribution de l’UE € 114 672,00

Coordonné par

ROWETT RESEARCH INSTITUTE
United Kingdom

Objectif

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.

Champ scientifique

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

Programme(s)

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

Thème(s)

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

Appel à propositions

Data not available

Régime de financement

RGI - Research grants (individual fellowships)

Coordinateur

ROWETT RESEARCH INSTITUTE

• Contribution de l’UE: Aucune donnée
• Adresse: Greenburn Road ; AB21 9SB ABERDEEN ; Royaume-Uni
• Coût total: Aucune donnée