Protection by zinc and metallothionein against pathogenic mechanisms in atherogenesis

Informazioni relative al progetto

MARGARITA APOSTOLOVA

ID dell’accordo di sovvenzione: QLG1-CT-2000-51147

Progetto chiuso

Data di avvio 22 Marzo 2001

Data di completamento 21 Marzo 2003

Finanziato da

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

Costo totale € 114 672,00

Contributo UE € 114 672,00

Coordinato da

ROWETT RESEARCH INSTITUTE
United Kingdom

Obiettivo

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.

Campo scientifico

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

Programma(i)

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

Argomento(i)

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

Invito a presentare proposte

Data not available

Meccanismo di finanziamento

RGI - Research grants (individual fellowships)

Coordinatore

ROWETT RESEARCH INSTITUTE

• Contributo UE: Nessun dato
• Indirizzo: Greenburn Road ; AB21 9SB ABERDEEN ; Regno Unito
• Costo totale: Nessun dato