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http://dataportal.arc.gov.au/NCGP/API/grants/DP0344123
Funding Status
Closed
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Funded Activity Summary
Biologically active peptides and proteins from anurans: the relationship between structure and activity. We have identified peptides (from glands of frogs and toads), some of which are amongst the most powerful biologically active compounds in the animal kingdom. The aims of this project are to investigate the relationship between the structure and bioactivity of chosen groups of peptides including pheromones, anticancer and antibiotic peptides, and peptides which inhibit neuronal nitric oxide synthase. It would be of national benefit if any of these peptides have applied application, e.g. if we can use the sex pheromone of the cane toad to reduce its population, or if we can produce an anticancer active peptide of clinical applicability.Funded Activity Details
Start Date: 2003
End Date: 12-2006
Funding Scheme: Discovery Projects
Funding Amount: $345,000.00
Funder: Australian Research Council
Research Topics
ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)
Medicinal and Biomolecular Chemistry | Biological And Medical Chemistry |
ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)
Treatments (e.g. chemicals, antibiotics) | Chemical sciences | Other
