Understanding New Drug Paradigms At M1 Muscarinic Receptors.
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$334,053.00
Summary
The M1 muscarinic receptor is a brain protein that plays vital roles in memory, and has been implicated in Alzheimer�s and schizophrenia. However, this protein remains poorly targeted by current medications. The current proposal will investigate the mechanisms of action of a new class of more selective M1 receptor drugs. Our studies will generate valuable information that is directly relevant to the pharmaceutical industry and academic drug discovery.
Bitopic Ligands As A Novel Approach To G-protein-coupled Receptor Selectivity
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$540,356.00
Summary
This project will focus on two important types of brain proteins that have been implicated in various symptoms associated with schizophrenia. The aim is to exploit a new paradigm of drug action that we have discovered, whereby novel compounds can be utilized to simultaneously target multiples sites on these brain proteins, in an effort to discover new mechanisms that can promote more selective signalling and, ultimately, can be used to design safer and more effective medicines.