Allosteric Modulation Of GPCR-mediated Intracellular Signalling In Human Embryonic Stem Cell Derived Cardiomyocytes.
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$324,598.00
Summary
Adenosine and muscarinic receptors are cell-surface proteins that represent promising targets for a number of conditions. However, the mechanisms linking the activation of these receptors to cellular responsiveness have not been thoroughly investigated in cells of human origin. This study will use novel cutting-edge methods to measure the effects of different classes of drugs on receptor-mediated intracellular signalling in embryonic stem cell derived human cardiac cells.
Molecular Mechanism And Novel Activators Of Amino Acid And Calcium-sensing Class 3 G-protein Coupled Receptors
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$519,715.00
Summary
When we eat protein-containing foods, our bodies extract twenty different amino acids for growth and tissue regeneration. Broad-spectrum amino acid sensing receptors detect the increases in blood amino acid levels and respond by triggering the release of biochemical signals. This project will establish the molecular rules by which these receptors work and identify novel activators with potential therapeutic application for the control of growth, tissue regeneration and calcium metabolism.