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Project Number: | IK2RX002305-01A2 |
| Title: | PLGA Nanoparticles as a Localized Therapy for Experimental Autoimmune Neuritis? |
| Principal Investigator: | Kelly Langert |
| Location: | Hines, IL |
| Congressional District Code: | 7 |
| Research Service: | Rehabilitation R&D |
| Project Period: | July 2017 - June 2022 |
| FY 2021 Funding Amount: | $151,394 |
| Total Award Amount (all years): |
$816,461 |
| Abstract: |
View full abstract and other project information on NIH RePORTER Go To NIH RePORTER Excerpt: Inflammatory peripheral neuropathies constitute one of the largest and least understood spectrums of neurologic disorders. Among these disorders is acute inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (AIDP), a disabling inflammatory autoimmune disease of the peripheral nervous system. Inflammatory peripheral neuropathies collectively represent a major socioeconomic strain to our Veteran patient population and to the Veterans Health Administration. Despite overwhelming prevalence and socioeconomic im... |