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Sorting Out The Synapse: The Role Of Intracellular Trafficking In NMDA Receptor Homeostasis
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$631,966.00
Summary
When the normal levels of cell surface proteins in neurons are reduced this can lead to a variety of debilitating neurodegenerative and neuronal diseases. These levels are maintained by organelles inside the neuron called endosomes. In this project we will examine how cell surface receptors required for synapse formation are transported through endosomes by a protein machine called retromer, which is important in both Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease.
Control Of Mast Cell Tryptase Function In Inflammation
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$302,627.00
Summary
Allergic disorders such as anaphylaxis, eczema, hay fever and asthma affect about 25% of the developed world. Australia has one of the highest asthma prevalence in the world, costing Australians about a billion dollars a year. One of the central players in allergies is the mast cell enzyme, ?-tryptase. We have discovered a new mechanism of control of this enzyme. This research will aid the development of specific and potent inhibitors of ?-tryptase for the treatment of allergic disorders.