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http://dataportal.arc.gov.au/NCGP/API/grants/LX0561089
Funding Status
Closed
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Funded Activity Summary
Stuctural analysis of RNA polymerase elongation complexes. RNA polymerase (RNAP) is an essential enzyme in all living cells. Its role is to convert the genetic information stored in genes into a message that can be converted into protein. Many additional factors are required to ensure that this enzyme functions correctly in the cell. The aim of this project is to obtain structural information on a bacterial RNAP complexed with an essential transcription factor called NusA. Using this information, plus data already obtained on the structure of this enzyme complexed with another essential factor called sigma, we will design small molecules to inhibit the interaction of these essential factors with polymerase. These molecules will serve as leads for the development of new antibiotics.Funded Activity Details
Start Date: 2005
End Date: 12-2010
Funding Scheme: Linkage - International
Funding Amount: $25,064.00
Funder: Australian Research Council
Research Topics
ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)
Enzymes | Structural Chemistry | Bacteriology | Microbiology
