Principal Investigators
Dr Sarah Gordon
Institution
University of Melbourne
Contact information of lead PI
Country
Australia
Title of project or programme
The functional interplay between alpha synuclein and synaptophysin in synaptic vesicle recycling
Source of funding information
National Health and Medical Research Council
Total sum awarded (Euro)
269,760
Start date of award
01/01/2015
Total duration of award in years
4
Keywords
Research Abstract
Parkinsons Disease (PD) is the second most common neurodegenerative disorder, affecting 7 million people worldwide. a-synuclein is a protein in that brain that is likely to contribute to the death of brain cells in PD, but the normal role of the protein remains unknown. This study will investigate the function of a-synuclein in maintaining normal healthy brain activity. In addition, this work will help us understand the processes that go awry in neurodegenerative disease states such as PD.
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Types: Investments < €500k
Member States: Australia
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Years: 2016
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