Effects of insulin-like growth factor-1 on human cord blood monocyte-derived dendritic cells


Grant Data
Project Title
Effects of insulin-like growth factor-1 on human cord blood monocyte-derived dendritic cells
Principal Investigator
Professor Lau, Yu Lung   (Principal Investigator (PI))
Co-Investigator(s)
Ms Liu Enmei   (Co-Investigator)
Dr Law Helen Ka Wai   (Co-Investigator)
Duration
12
Start Date
2002-11-01
Amount
98900
Conference Title
Effects of insulin-like growth factor-1 on human cord blood monocyte-derived dendritic cells
Presentation Title
Keywords
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Discipline
N/A
HKU Project Code
N/A
Grant Type
Small Project Funding
Funding Year
2002
Status
Completed
Objectives
To determine the effects IGF-1 on CB monocyte-derived DCs in terms of (1) DC maturation; (2) DC survival/apoptosis; (3) DC cytokine production; to intracellular signalling pathway and major transcription molecules involved.