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Mechanism of axonal mitochondrial transport and quality control: impact on neuronal homeostasis and neurodegeneration

ReferenceBBS/E/B/0000H118
Principal Investigator / Supervisor Professor Michael Philip Coleman
Co-Investigators /
Co-Supervisors
Institution Babraham Institute
DepartmentBabraham Institute Department
Funding typeResearch
Value (£) 11,970
StatusCurrent
TypeInstitute Project
Start date 01/10/2011
End date 30/09/2015
Duration48 months

Abstract

Recently a novel mechanism was proposed for Parkinson’s disease which also has important implications for how mitochondria are maintained during normal ageing. However, the mechanism was worked out in a non-neuronal cell line. The aim of this project is to understand mechanisms by which mitochondria are maintained during ageing in neurons, and most specifically in their axons.

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Committee Not funded via Committee
Research TopicsAgeing, Neuroscience and Behaviour
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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