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The communication of complex information in rodent scent marks through proteins and low molecular weight components
Reference
S13738
Principal Investigator / Supervisor
Professor Jane Hurst
Co-Investigators /
Co-Supervisors
Professor Robert Beynon
Institution
University of Liverpool
Department
Veterinary Clinical Science
Funding type
Research
Value (£)
420,876
Status
Completed
Type
Research Grant
Start date
01/01/2001
End date
30/04/2004
Duration
40 months
Abstract
This programme will use a combined biochemical and behavioural approach to decipher the role of volatile and involatile urine components (especially the highly polymorphic family of Major Urinary Proteins, or MUPs) in the communication of complex information in mice. We will explore the role of MUP heterogeneity in communication, both in expression of identity and in temporal signalling. The relationship between MUP and MHC-mediated individuality signalling will be determined and analysis of the time-dependent loss of the components of urine marks will be correlated with the decay of investigation and response. Our approach will allow the construction of an integrated model of the communication of complex information through scent marking in mammals.
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Committee
Closed Committee - Animal Sciences (AS)
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Research Priority
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Funding Scheme
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