A novel regulator of growth signalling in Drosophila. This project aims to increase understanding of how growth is regulated by growth factor hormones. In animals, growth is controlled by signalling pathways that are activated by secreted peptide hormones. A new regulator of growth in the fruitfly Drosophila, the membrane attack complex/perforin-like (MACPF) protein Torso-like, has been identified. The project aims to unravel how Torso-like functions to regulate growth, thus throwing light on th ....A novel regulator of growth signalling in Drosophila. This project aims to increase understanding of how growth is regulated by growth factor hormones. In animals, growth is controlled by signalling pathways that are activated by secreted peptide hormones. A new regulator of growth in the fruitfly Drosophila, the membrane attack complex/perforin-like (MACPF) protein Torso-like, has been identified. The project aims to unravel how Torso-like functions to regulate growth, thus throwing light on the role this protein family may play in all animals. The findings are expected to provide key insights into the modification of growth factor activity, which is often dysregulated in human cancers and growth disorders, and may enable the design of new strategies for interfering with insect development for pest control.Read moreRead less
Linkage Infrastructure, Equipment And Facilities - Grant ID: LE240100080
Funder
Australian Research Council
Funding Amount
$500,000.00
Summary
Acquisition of an advanced Fluorescence-Activated Cell Sorter for Tasmania. Tasmania has immediate need for contemporary flow cytometry infrastructure to maintain world-class research for local and global benefit. This project aims to establish next generation, single cell sorting capability to study the impact of ageing and environmental stressors on human, animal and plant biology. Outcomes of this project include: 1) multi-disciplinary expansion across the areas of neuroscience, ecology, evol ....Acquisition of an advanced Fluorescence-Activated Cell Sorter for Tasmania. Tasmania has immediate need for contemporary flow cytometry infrastructure to maintain world-class research for local and global benefit. This project aims to establish next generation, single cell sorting capability to study the impact of ageing and environmental stressors on human, animal and plant biology. Outcomes of this project include: 1) multi-disciplinary expansion across the areas of neuroscience, ecology, evolutionary biology, oceanography, epi/genomics and immunology, 2) ability to develop innovative assays and vaccines, and 3) increase the scale of national and international collaborations. This project will provide direct benefit through our contribution of new knowledge, commercial uptake and impact on policy.Read moreRead less