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Function of latrophilins: a novel family of G-protein coupled receptors

ReferenceBBS/E/B/0000L924
Principal Investigator / Supervisor Dr Piers Emson
Co-Investigators /
Co-Supervisors
Institution Babraham Institute
DepartmentBabraham Institute Department
Funding typeResearch
Value (£) 20,899
StatusCompleted
TypeInstitute Project
Start date 01/10/2001
End date 30/09/2006
Duration60 months

Abstract

The brain contains a large number of receptors for the black widow spider venom toxin (latrotoxin). The aim of this project is to understand the mechanisms by which these receptors normally signal and to try and identify the normal agent or 'ligand' which signals to these receptors.

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Committee Closed Committee - Biochemistry & Cell Biology (BCB)
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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