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Development of an Animal Model of Electromuscular Incapacitation Device Induced Malignant Hyperthermia

Award Information

Awardee
Maroon Biotech, Inc.
Award #
2007-IJ-CX-K230
Funding Category
Continuation
Location

Chicago, IL

Awardee County
Cook
Congressional District
7
Status
Closed
Funding First Awarded
2007
Total funding (to date)
$676,275
Original Solicitation
National Institute of Justice Continuation Awards

Description of original award (Fiscal Year 2007, $347,625)

The purpose of this project is to develop a standardized animal model of EMI-induced malignant hyperthermia (MHT) by administering drugs known to increase temperature along with EMI stimuli sufficient to precipitate MHT. This project will include analysis of the pathophysiology associated with EMI-induced MHT and an analysis of histopathological changes in tissue damaged by EMI-induced MHT. It will lead to the development of safer, more effective conducted energy devices for law enforcement application.

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Date Created: September 10, 2007