Principal Investigators

    A/Pr Daniel Hatters

    Institution

    University of Melbourne

    Contact information of lead PI

    Country

    Australia

    Title of project or programme

    Chaperone defenders against toxic clusters in Huntington's disease

    Source of funding information

    National Health and Medical Research Council

    Total sum awarded (Euro)

    € 395,370

    Start date of award

    01/01/2013

    Total duration of award in years

    4

    Keywords

    Research Abstract

    Huntington disease results from a mutation that causes the Htt protein to become abnormally sticky and form toxic clusters in neurons. Cells have natural defences to clustering with proteins called chaperones, which are exciting therapeutic targets. This project will examine how chaperones defend against toxic Htt clustering with cutting-edge imaging technologies. The knowledge gained will aid in designing therapeutic strategies that stimulate the defence processes and suppress the clusters.

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Types: Investments < €500k
Member States: Australia
Diseases: N/A
Years: 2016
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