Objetivo The endoplasmic reticulum (ER) is the cell organelle where secretory and membrane proteins are synthesized and folded. The presence of unfolded/misfolded proteins in the ER causes stress to the cell (“ER stress”) and activates the Unfolded Protein Response (UPR), a cellular response to restore homeostasis in the ER. The presence of misfolded proteins and activation of the UPR have been connected with many diseases and pathological conditions. My goal is to elucidate the molecular mechanisms that regulate neuronal degeneration and cell death induced by ER strees, using Drosophila melanogaster as a model system. To achieve this goal, I propose the following specific aims: 1. Analysis of the molecular mechanisms required for induction of cell death in the context of ER stress. 2. The mechanism of induction of cell death by Xbp1spliced 3. Developmental role of the UPR during photoreceptor differentiation. Ámbito científico natural sciencesbiological sciencesbiochemistrybiomoleculesproteinsmedical and health sciencesbasic medicinephysiologyhomeostasis Palabras clave Drosophila ER stress Health sciences Neural degeneration Unfolded Protein Response eye photoreceptor Programa(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) Tema(s) PEOPLE-2007-4-3.IRG - Marie Curie Action: "International Reintegration Grants" Convocatoria de propuestas FP7-PEOPLE-IRG-2008 Consulte otros proyectos de esta convocatoria Régimen de financiación MC-IRG - International Re-integration Grants (IRG) Coordinador INSTITUTO DE TECNOLOGIA QUIMICA E BIOLOGICA - UNIVERSIDADE NOVA DE LISBOA Aportación de la UE € 100 000,00 Dirección Avenida da Republica, Estacao Agronomica Nacional 2784-505 OEIRAS Portugal Ver en el mapa Tipo de actividad Higher or Secondary Education Establishments Contacto administrativo Pedro Domingos (Mr.) Enlaces Contactar con la organización Opens in new window Coste total Sin datos