Amelioration of cigarette smoke-induced mucus hypersecretion by Dendrobium officinale polysaccharides – relevant to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Grant Data
Project Title
Amelioration of cigarette smoke-induced mucus hypersecretion by Dendrobium officinale polysaccharides – relevant to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Principal Investigator
Dr Mak, Judith Choi Wo
(Principal Investigator (PI))
Co-Investigator(s)
Dr Zhang Yanbo
(Co-Investigator)
Dr Liang Yingmin
(Co-Investigator)
Duration
33
Start Date
2018-04-01
Amount
1141824
Conference Title
Amelioration of cigarette smoke-induced mucus hypersecretion by Dendrobium officinale polysaccharides – relevant to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Presentation Title
Keywords
Chronic obstructive, Cigarette smoking, Dendrobium officinale, Inflammation, Mucus, Oxidative stress
Discipline
Others - Medicine, Dentistry and Health
HKU Project Code
15161911
Grant Type
Health and Medical Research Fund - Full Grant
Funding Year
2017
Status
Completed
Objectives
We ultimately aim to determine whether or not DOP can reduce mucin viscosity in a rodent model of passive smoking.