Objective "The past decade has seen a remarkable advance in our understanding of the plant circadian system, mostly in Arabidopsis thaliana. It is now well established that Arabidopsis clock genes and their protein products operate via negative feedback loops that promote rhythmic oscillations in cellular, metabolic and physiologic activities. Evidence about the relevant role of transcriptional mechanisms regulating the circadian clock has been provided in a number of different studies. However, the importance of post-translational regulation within the plant circadian clock still remains to be fully elucidated. In this proposal, we attempt to explore the molecular, cellular and biochemical determinants involved in the post-translational regulation of the Arabidopsis circadian clock. We will characterize protein sumoylation and its regulation of the circadian system, deciphering its potential role modulating the light input to the clock. To date, no other studies have demonstrated the importance of this post-translational modification within the plant circadian field, which provide evidence about the novelty and biological relevance of this proposal. Overall, the successful completion of the proposed objectives will provide a substantial advance on our knowledge of circadian clock function in plants." Fields of science natural sciencesbiological sciencesbiochemistrybiomoleculesproteins Programme(s) FP7-PEOPLE - Specific programme "People" implementing the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007 to 2013) Topic(s) FP7-PEOPLE-2011-IEF - Marie-Curie Action: "Intra-European fellowships for career development" Call for proposal FP7-PEOPLE-2011-IEF See other projects for this call Funding Scheme MC-IEF - Intra-European Fellowships (IEF) Coordinator CENTRE DE RECERCA EN AGRIGENOMICA CSIC-IRTA-UAB-UB EU contribution € 226 548,40 Address PARC DE RECERCA DE L UAB CAMPUS UAB EDIFICI CRAG BELLATERRA 08193 Cerdanyola Del Valles Spain See on map Region Este Cataluña Barcelona Activity type Other Administrative Contact Lali Sanz (Ms.) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window Total cost No data
