Website
http://dataportal.arc.gov.au/NCGP/API/grants/LP140100642
Funding Status
Closed
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Funded Activity Summary
Heterologous expression of cyanobacterial compounds of analytical and therapeutic value. The project team has previously discovered the genetic basis for toxin production in cyanobacteria and algae. This project aims to define the biochemical pathways of the unique biosynthetic enzymes involved in alkaloid and cyclic peptide toxin production in these microorganisms. Via the development of large-gene cloning strategies, the toxins will be produced in a stable, sustainable and secure fermentation system. These compounds will be critical for standardising toxin detection methods in water supplies globally and for assessing their bioactivities in humans and other animals. Research students and the industry partner will also be trained to apply these novel biotechnologies for the production of other drug-like molecules.Funded Activity Details
Start Date: 2015
End Date: 06-2020
Funding Scheme: Linkage Projects
Funding Amount: $401,219.00
Funder: Australian Research Council
Research Topics
ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)
Biochemistry and Cell Biology | Synthetic Biology | Environmental Chemistry (incl. Atmospheric Chemistry) | Biologically Active Molecules
ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)
Industrial Chemicals and Related Products not elsewhere classified | Emerging Defence Technologies | Physical and Chemical Conditions of Water for Urban and Industrial Use |
