Challenging the KNDy Hypothesis Using CRISPR-Cas9 Genome Editing: Evaluation of the Role of Neurokinin B and Dynorphin in Kiss1 neurons in the Control of Fertility

Project description

Insight into neuroendocrine control of fertility

Reproductive activity in animals and humans is maintained by the hypothalamic–pituitary–gonadal (HPG) axis. The hypothalamus secretes gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH), which regulates secretion of luteinising hormone (LH) and follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) from the pituitary gland. Both LH and FSH are necessary for ovary stimulation and fertility. The scope of the EU-funded CRISPR-KissCas9 project is to understand the regulation of pulsatile GnRH release. Researchers will focus on specific neuropeptides expressed by neuronal cells in the hypothalamus and investigate their physiological roles. Results will provide important information on the neuroendocrine mechanisms that control fertility, laying the foundation for improved treatments against infertility.

Fields of science

• social sciences › sociology › demography › fertility
• natural sciences › biological sciences › genetics › genomes

Programme(s)

• H2020-EU.1.3. - EXCELLENT SCIENCE - Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Main Programme
• H2020-EU.1.3.2. - Nurturing excellence by means of cross-border and cross-sector mobility

Topic(s)

• MSCA-IF-2018 - Individual Fellowships

Call for proposal

H2020-MSCA-IF-2018

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Funding Scheme

MSCA-IF-EF-RI - RI – Reintegration panel

Coordinator

UNIVERSIDAD DE CORDOBA

Net EU contribution

€ 160 932,48

Address

Avenida De Medina Azahara 5
14005 Cordoba
Spain

Region

Andalucía › Córdoba

Activity type

Higher or Secondary Education Establishments

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Other funding

€ 0,00