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Role of imprinted XLalphaS in postnatal physiology and its interaction with Gs-alpha
Reference
BBS/E/B/0000M147
Principal Investigator / Supervisor
Dr Gavin Kelsey
Co-Investigators /
Co-Supervisors
Institution
Babraham Institute
Department
Babraham Institute Department
Funding type
Research
Value (£)
110,364
Status
Completed
Type
Institute Project
Start date
01/04/2005
End date
31/07/2008
Duration
40 months
Abstract
We inherit similar sets of genes from both our parents. A small number of genes are different in that one of the two copies is silenced; these are called imprinted genes. This silencing appears to be an important means of controlling these genes¿ activities and seems to be important in helping to control some of our bodies key processes, such as regulating food intake, regulating blood sugar levels and the amount we store as fat. Because imprinted genes have only one active copy, it is particularly important that we understand how they work and the consequences of losing this single active copy.
Summary
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Committee
Closed Committee - Genes & Developmental Biology (GDB)
Research Topics
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Research Priority
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Research Initiative
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Funding Scheme
X – not Funded via a specific Funding Scheme
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