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Beta2-microglobulin amyloid: formation inhibition and potential therapies

ReferenceB08151
Principal Investigator / Supervisor Professor Sheena Radford
Co-Investigators /
Co-Supervisors
Institution University of Leeds
DepartmentInst of Molecular & Cellular Biology
Funding typeResearch
Value (£) 135,896
StatusCompleted
TypeResearch Grant
Start date 26/02/1998
End date 26/02/2001
Duration36 months

Abstract

We will investigate the mechanism of amyloidosis of beta 2-microglobulin at the molecular level and attempt to find inhibitors of the process, designed rationally, or by screening a library of compounds supplied by British Biotech Pharmaceuticals Ltd. We will determine the folding pathway of beta 2-microglobulin using a range of biophysical methods and will investigate the role of any partially folded states in the process of fibrillogenesis.

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Committee Closed Committee - Biomolecular Sciences (BMS)
Research TopicsX – not assigned to a current Research Topic
Research PriorityX – Research Priority information not available
Research Initiative X - not in an Initiative
Funding SchemeX – not Funded via a specific Funding Scheme
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