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The role of the ERK5/BMK1 MAPK pathway in cell growth and oncogenic transformation
Reference
BBS/E/B/0000Q498
Principal Investigator / Supervisor
Dr Simon Cook
Co-Investigators /
Co-Supervisors
Institution
Babraham Institute
Department
Babraham Institute Department
Funding type
Research
Value (£)
3,711
Status
Completed
Type
Institute Project
Start date
01/04/2003
End date
07/11/2004
Duration
19 months
Abstract
Many cancer cells depend on the ERK1/2 pathway for their continued growth. Consequently many drug companies are trying to find new inhibitors of this pathway as they may be future drugs for treatment of cancer. Indeed, some drugs have already been described which prevent activation of the ERK1/2 pathway and have desirable biological properties. However, recent studies suggest these drugs may inhibit the related ERK5 pathway. This project aims to determine if that is the case and, if so, if that is a desirable property.
Summary
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Committee
Closed Committee - Biochemistry & Cell Biology (BCB)
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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