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Screening for plant factors that modify the function of the mammalian immune system

Obiettivo

This project aims to discover protein inhibitors of complex biological processes and the characterization of their molecular targets. We plan to screen plant cDNA libraries for the presence of encoded proteins that inhibit or activate signal transduction pathways in mammalian immune system cells. This approach will be similar to classical mutagenic genetic screening or the recently popular chemical genetic screening for effectors of signal transduction pathways.

The completion of the genome sequencing efforts for multiple species has recently resulted in a wealth of information that can be used in screens for novel polypeptide drugs. Complex plant genomes contain information that can be mined for inhibitors and activators of mammalian signal transduction pathways. Discovery of plant factors that interact with and modify mammalian signal transduction pathways will not only enhance our knowledge of how these pathways work, but also will be valuable for drug discovery. The discovery of plant factors that interact with mammalian signal transduction pathways will also enhance our knowledge of the signal transduction pathways in plants.

Campo scientifico (EuroSciVoc)

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FP6-2002-MOBILITY-12
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Meccanismo di finanziamento

IRG - Marie Curie actions-International re-integration grants

Coordinatore

SABANCI UNIVERSITY
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Indirizzo
Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences,Orhanli, Tuzla, 34956
ISTANBUL
Turchia
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