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​Developing novel small molecules as a therapeutic for coronary artery inflammation and consequential disease

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ABOUT US

Prokardia was founded by Professor Gemma Figtree - Head of the Australian Cardiovascular Alliance and Professor Michael Kassiou - Academic Director, The University of Sydney Drug Discovery Initiative.

Chronic low-grade inflammation contributes to the development of cardiovascular disease and the P2X7 receptor mediates inflammation and cellular death. Activation of P2X7R increases IL-1β and IL-18 which have been implicated in the development of many cardiovascular conditions including pulmonary hypertension and atherosclerosis.

THE SCIENCE

Atherosclerosis: Plaque volume and characteristics in Apolipprotein E knockout mice...

 PROGRAMS

Pulmonary hypertension: pulmonary and right ventricular fibrosis, as well as right ventricular ...

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SAB & MANAGEMENT

Professor in Medicine at the University of Sydney and interventional cardiologist at the...

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