Project Code
MRCIIAR26Br Shytaj
Project Type
Wet lab
Research Theme
Infection, Immunity, Antimicrobial Resistance and Repair
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Summary
Human T-lymphotropic virus 1 (HTLV-1) causes lifelong infections and can lead to severe diseases like adult T-cell leukaemia/lymphoma (ATL), with limited treatment options. Our preliminary evidence shows HTLV-1 disrupts cellular metabolism, increasing oxidative stress to support rapid cell multiplication, potentially making infected cells reliant on antioxidant responses for their survival. This project aims to study the interplay between antioxidant metabolism and cell fate in the context of ATL. The final aim of the project is identifying key antioxidant pathways crucial for ATL survival and test potential therapies in cell models to selectively eliminate infected tumour cells.
Lead Supervisor
Dr Iart Luca Shytaj
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University Affiliation
Bristol