Differences in PMCA expression in lower limb arteries
Research type
Research Study
Full title
Can a difference in plasma membrane CALcium ATPase (PMCA) expression be detected in peripheral ARTeries? CALATART2
IRAS ID
251947
Contact name
Michael Wall
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
The Dudley Group NHS Foundation NHS Trust
Duration of Study in the UK
0 years, 5 months, 30 days
Research summary
The pilot study (CALATART)demonstrated that it is possible to detect a molecule in the arteries of the leg that has been shown to reduce the bodies ability to grow new blood vessels. The study is designed to see if in healthy vessels and in differing medical conditions if a variation in the molecules expression can be identified.
REC name
West Midlands - Black Country Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
20/WM/0282
Date of REC Opinion
23 Nov 2020
REC opinion
Further Information Favourable Opinion