Viral-induced neuronal fusion: Uncovering a new cause of neurological dysfunction.
- Funded by National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC)
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Grant number: GA410450
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Key facts
Disease
COVID-19Start & end year
20252027Known Financial Commitments (USD)
$551,408.97Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC)Research Location
AustraliaLead Research Institution
The University of QueenslandResearch Priority Alignment
N/A
Research Category
Pathogen: natural history, transmission and diagnosticsResearch Subcategory
Pathogen morphology, shedding & natural historySpecial Interest Tags
N/AStudy Type
Non-ClinicalClinical Trial Details
N/ABroad Policy Alignment
PendingAge Group
Not ApplicableVulnerable Population
Not applicableOccupations of Interest
Not applicable
Abstract
Viruses can infect our nervous system, producing diseases that affect millions of people every year. Most viruses enter our cells by fusing with them. Once inside, they induce cells to fuse with other cells to propagate the infection through our body. However, it is not known if brain neurons infected by viruses can fuse with other neurons. We aim to determine if the fusion of neurons represents a major cause of the chronic neurological symptoms associated with COVID-19 and herpes infections.