Project Details
Description
Bird Flu cause acute respiratory problems in infected people. Here we will study the role of the complement cascade in regulating lung injury in Bird Flu infected people. WE have discovered a protein which is upregulated in animals infected with Bird Flu. This protein leads to complement activation and maybe pathogenesis and tissue injury.
| Status | Finished |
|---|---|
| Effective start/end date | 2/1/07 → 1/31/09 |
Funding
- Institute of Infection and Immunity: US$148,960.00
ASJC Scopus Subject Areas
- Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine
- Infectious Diseases
- Immunology