Do H pylori outer membrane vesicles disrupt epithelial integrity?
2007 Research Project Grant Round
Approved for funding by CMRF
CMRF contribution: 10,000.00
for a 12 month period
Researcher 1: Dr Kenny Chitcholtan
University of Otago, Christchurch
Photo shows Kenny Chitcholtan in the laboratory
Researcher 1: Dr Kenny Chitcholtan
University of Otago, Christchurch
Researcher 2: Dr M Hampton
University of Otago, Christchurch
Researcher 1: Dr J Keenan
University of Otago, Christchurch
Specific Objective(s)/Aims for this research.
We will test the hypothesis that OMV disrupt the normal cellular processes involved in maintaining gastric epithelium integrity. This information will be valuable for understanding how normal gastric epithelial cells can transform into cancer cells.
