| Keri Williams
2,3,7,8 Tetrachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin: Targeting Toxins
| Division: | Biotechnology | | Category: | Senior | | Region: | Cariboo Mainline | | City: | Merritt, BC | | School: | Merritt Secondary School | | Abstract: | Interaction between the 2,3,7,8 tetrachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin and the Ah and CD95 cell receptors leads to premature cell apoptosis, birth defects and promotion of cancer cells. In this study toxic steps were identified and potential cytotoxic pathways were developed. The viral Flice Inhibitory Protein (Flip-c) and the flavonoid, Quercetin were identified as potential toxicity inhibitors. These results could help to reduce incidence of cancer. |
| Awards | Value | The Canadian Society for the Weizmann Institute of Science Scholarships
Louis D. Craig Scholarship
Sponsor: The Canadian Society for the Weizmann Institute of Science (Weizmann Canada) | $8 000.00 | The Manning Innovation Achievement Award
and $4000 Manning Young Canadian Innovation Award
Sponsor: Ernest C. Manning Awards Foundation | $4 000.00 | Honourable Mention - Biotechnology & Pharmaceutical Sciences
Senior
Sponsor: Rx&D Health Research Foundation | $100.00 | | Total | $12 100.00 | |
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