Deciphering the role of homocysteine dysregulation in the pathogenesis of abdominal aortic aneurysm and the potential remedy
Grant Data
Project Title
Deciphering the role of homocysteine dysregulation in the pathogenesis of abdominal aortic aneurysm and the potential remedy
Principal Investigator
Professor Cheng, Stephen Wing Keung
(Principal Investigator (PI))
Co-Investigator(s)
Dr Cheuk Lai Yee Bernice
(Co-Investigator)
Duration
34
Start Date
2018-04-01
Amount
100000
Conference Title
Deciphering the role of homocysteine dysregulation in the pathogenesis of abdominal aortic aneurysm and the potential remedy
Presentation Title
Keywords
Abdominal aortic, elastin degradation, Homocysteine, inflammation, pathogenesis, vascular smooth muscle
Discipline
Others - Medicine, Dentistry and Health
HKU Project Code
05162436
Grant Type
Health and Medical Research Fund - Mini Grant
Funding Year
2017
Status
Completed
Objectives
To decipher the role of homocysteine(Hcy) dysregulation in the pathogenesis of abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) and the potential remedy.