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Signalling mechanisms of vomeronasal receptors and the molecular characterisation of pheromonal ligands.
Reference
BBS/E/B/0000N036
Principal Investigator / Supervisor
Dr Piers Emson
Co-Investigators /
Co-Supervisors
Institution
Babraham Institute
Department
Babraham Institute Department
Funding type
Research
Value (£)
7,732
Status
Completed
Type
Institute Project
Start date
01/01/2002
End date
30/09/2006
Duration
57 months
Abstract
Behaviour important to rodents including mating are perceived as chemical cues of 'pheromones'. Pheromones are detected by a specific part of the nose termed the vomeronasal organ (VNO). Pheromones are believed to be detected by receptors expressed on sensory nerve cells. We have cloned several mouse pheromone receptors and the aim of this project is to identify the signalling mechanisms activated by these receptors.
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Committee
Closed Committee - Biochemistry & Cell Biology (BCB)
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Research Priority
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Research Initiative
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Funding Scheme
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