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Elucidation of intracellular signalling pathways contributing to IGF receptor-specific regulation of gene expression

ReferenceC20109
Principal Investigator / Supervisor Professor Kenneth Siddle
Co-Investigators /
Co-Supervisors
Institution University of Cambridge
DepartmentClinical Biochemistry
Funding typeResearch
Value (£) 200,273
StatusCompleted
TypeResearch Grant
Start date 10/03/2004
End date 09/03/2007
Duration36 months

Abstract

The insulin-like growth factor (IGF) receptor acts to promote mitogenesis, inhibit apoptosis and induce differentiation, in part by regulating gene transcription. We have identified genes that are regulated by the IGF receptor but not the very closely regulated insulin receptor, and the aim of the project is to elucidate signalling pathways responsible for this differential regulation. By using chimeric and mutant receptors we will identify sequences within the IGFR required for specific regulation of gene expression and identify proteins interacting with these sequences. We will determine whether receptor-specific effects arise from differential activation of known signalling pathways or recruitment of novel signalling components.

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Committee Closed Committee - Biochemistry & Cell Biology (BCB)
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