Project number:
1992-125.22
Project Status:
Completed
Budget expenditure:
$30,000.00
Principal Investigator:
Craig Davis
Organisation:
University of Queensland (UQ)
Project start/end date:
5 Dec 1994
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20 Oct 1998
Contact:
FRDC
SPECIES
1. To evaluate the levels of theraputic activity in different species of Beche-de-Mer to identify the richest sources for these potential pharmaceuticals.
2. To improve the extraction and purification protocols to facilitate fractionation of Beche-de-mer species.
3. To examine different methods of post catch handling to preserve the therapeutic activities.
4. To test these stabilised fractions for therapeutic activities in animal models commonly used to trial drugs for human use.
