Understanding the structure/function relationships of the iron regulatory peptide hepcidin [ 2011 - 2014 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Dr Richard Clark (Principal investigator) ,  Prof David Craik

Brief description This project seeks to understand the interactions between the peptide hormone hepcidin and its receptor and use this information to develop new drugs. Hepcidin is the major iron-regulatory hormone in humans and a range of iron-related diseases are caused by incorrect levels of this hormone. Many Australians are affected by these diseases so the development of hepcidin-based treatments has the potential to have significant impact on the overall health of the community.

Funding Amount $AUD 365,126.43

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant