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Investigation of pentosan polysulphate as a potential prophylactic agent against the transmission of nvCJD by blood products (04/03)

ReferenceBBS/E/I/00000692
Principal Investigator / Supervisor Mrs Christine Farquhar
Co-Investigators /
Co-Supervisors
Institution The Pirbright Institute
DepartmentThe Pirbright Institute Department
Funding typeResearch
Value (£) 157,240
StatusCompleted
TypeInstitute Project
Start date 01/05/1999
End date 31/03/2007
Duration95 months

Abstract

1.to evaluate whether pentosan polysulphate (PPS) has general efficacy in reducing susceptibility to TSE agents at doses, and by routes, that are clinically relevant and without deleterious effects. 2.to determine the tissue and cellular location of PPS and its metabolites . 3.to determine the in vivo effects of pentosan on PrP accumulation.

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Committee Closed Committee - Agri-food (AF)
Research TopicsX – not assigned to a current Research Topic
Research PriorityX – Research Priority information not available
Research Initiative X - not in an Initiative
Funding SchemeX – not Funded via a specific Funding Scheme
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