Role of B lymphocytes and potential therapeutic efficacy of Bruton's tyrokine kinase inhibitor in neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder


Grant Data
Project Title
Role of B lymphocytes and potential therapeutic efficacy of Bruton's tyrokine kinase inhibitor in neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder
Principal Investigator
Dr Chan, Koon Ho   (Principal Investigator (PI))
Co-Investigator(s)
Dr Yick Leung Wah   (Co-Investigator)
Duration
24
Start Date
2023-01-01
Amount
1166064
Conference Title
Role of B lymphocytes and potential therapeutic efficacy of Bruton's tyrokine kinase inhibitor in neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder
Presentation Title
Keywords
neuromyelitis optica, aquaporin-4 autoantibodies, autoimmunity, B lymphocytes, Bruton's tyrosine kinase
Discipline
Neurobiology and Neuromedicine,Allergy/Immunology
Panel
Biology and Medicine (M)
HKU Project Code
17101022
Grant Type
General Research Fund (GRF) 2022/23
Funding Year
2022
Status
On-going
Objectives
Refer to ES