Project description
Insight into the role of mRNA modifications
Emerging evidence indicates that like chromatin, mRNA carries certain covalent modifications. Although their role is still being investigated, it seems that these modifications determine the levels, translatability and subcellular compartmentalisation of target mRNAs with profound consequences for cell processes. The EU-funded ROPES project will focus on epitranscriptomics as the missing link between genomic variability and cellular phenotype. Results will help delineate disease mechanisms, identify novel biomarkers and develop innovative therapies. By training early-stage researchers, ROPES aims to establish a European framework that can accelerate research efforts and industrial applications in the promising field of epitranscriptomics.
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38122 Trento
Italy
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Participants (10)
1090 Wien
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1015 Lausanne
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02109 Warsaw
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901 87 Umea
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69120 Heidelberg
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00185 Roma
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08003 Barcelona
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601 77 Brno
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38123 Trento
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The organization defined itself as SME (small and medium-sized enterprise) at the time the Grant Agreement was signed.
1050 Bruxelles
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