University of Nevada, Reno
Reno, Nevada, United States
Purpose
to study how the uterine muscle that is regulated by a unique potassium channel which allows it to remain relaxed while a growing fetus continues to exert increasing pressure in order to find a treatment for preterm delivery.
Division
Global Health
Date
April 2011
Region Served
GLOBAL
Committed amount
$100,000
Grant topic
Discovery and Translational Sciences
Duration (months)
19
Grantee location
Reno, Nevada, United States
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