Modulating effects of body defense molecule and inflammatory gene polymorphisms on arterial stiffness in Kawasaki disease

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Grant Data
Project Title
Modulating effects of body defense molecule and inflammatory gene polymorphisms on arterial stiffness in Kawasaki disease
Principal Investigator
Professor Cheung, Yiu Fai   (Principal Investigator (PI))
Co-Investigator(s)
Professor Lau Yu Lung   (Co-Investigator)
Duration
24
Start Date
2004-11-01
Amount
61800
Conference Title
Modulating effects of body defense molecule and inflammatory gene polymorphisms on arterial stiffness in Kawasaki disease
Presentation Title
Keywords
kawasaki disease
Discipline
Paediatrics
HKU Project Code
N/A
Grant Type
Small Project Funding
Funding Year
2004
Status
Completed
Objectives
To test the hypothesis that polymorphisms of these candidate genes, in isolation or combination, modulate systemic arterial stiffness in patients with a history of KD.