Modulators of sphingolipid synthesis - new therapeutics for disease control.

Lead Research Organisation: University of Edinburgh
Department Name: Sch of Chemistry

Abstract

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Description We are looking into how sphingolipids (SLs) found in every human cell and many of the key bacteria that live in the human gut. We are looking into the possible health benfits of SLs and the potential companies interested in developign this area.
Exploitation Route This Pathfinder award is being used by Ip-Pragmatics to write a report of potential commercial applications of SLs in human health.
Sectors Manufacturing, including Industrial Biotechology,Pharmaceuticals and Medical Biotechnology