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Structural studies of the transmembrane proteins Phospholemman and ErbB-2

ReferenceB19450
Principal Investigator / Supervisor Dr Andreas Kukol
Co-Investigators /
Co-Supervisors
Institution University of Warwick
DepartmentBiological Sciences
Funding typeResearch
Value (£) 189,484
StatusCompleted
TypeResearch Grant
Start date 01/09/2003
End date 31/08/2006
Duration36 months

Abstract

Recently developed infrared spectroscopic techniques, based on specific labelling, enables the determination of orientation and interaction of transmembrane helices. In combination with molecular modelling detailed structural models of transmembrane helical bundles can be obtained. Incorporating novel developments, this technique will be employed to study Phospholemman, a cardiac ion channel and the transmembrane domain of the mutant oncogenic ErbB-2 receptor. The potential results of this project will enhance our understanding of transmembrane protein structure and also provide valuable basic knowledge towards understanding the mechanisms of heart diseases in the case of phospholemman and breast cancer in the case of ErbB-2.

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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
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Funding SchemeX – not Funded via a specific Funding Scheme
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