The Healthy and Degenerating Neuron

Title of project or programme
The Healthy and Degenerating Neuron
Principal Investigators of project/programme grant

Address of institution of lead PI

Country
United Kingdom
Source of funding information
Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council
Total sum awarded (Euro)
1991392
Start date of award
01-08-2008
Total duration of award in months
36
The project/programme is most relevant to
Prion disease
Keywords

Research abstract in English
We aim to use our extensive experience in TSEs to characterise the healthy and degenerating neuron, establish how homeostasis is maintained, and identify specific defects that occur as the cell begins to age. We aim to use TSE models to study the early events and late events of neurodegeneration in the CNS. Understanding such mechanisms may be of significance in all neurodegenerative disease and identify potential strategies for intervention to block the neurodegenerative process. The objectives of this theme are: To determine the normal function of PrP. To define the mechanisms of neurodegeneration. To identify and quantify changes in CNS and FDC gene expression related to TSE disease progression. Identify and quantify similarities and differences in disease associated changes between scrapie susceptible and resistant sheep. To study cellular maintenance and homeostasis in the presence of misfolded protein. To examine mechanisms of neurogenesis and application to disease prevention.
Lay summary

The Healthy and Degenerating Neuron

Investments > €500k
United Kingdom
Prion disease
2011