Discovery Projects - Grant ID: DP0559416

Funding Activity

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http://dataportal.arc.gov.au/NCGP/Web/Grant/Grant/DP0559416

Funding Status
Closed

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Funded Activity Summary

Folding and dynamics of bioengineered cyclic cystine knot proteins. This project will increase knowledge of the structure and function of an important family of proteins, namely the conotoxins. Conotoxins are of particular interest in Australia as nearly 300 species of cone snails occur in Australian waters and they represent a rich source of novel peptides for drug discovery. This project will enhance their stability by altering their structures and will have a direct impact on peptide-drug based therapies, resulting in economic and social benefits for Australian society. Additionally, some peptides under study have agricultural significance for crop protection and this too, has the potential to provide significant economic benefits.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 31-07-2005

End Date: 30-07-2008

Funding Scheme: Discovery Projects

Funding Amount: $220,000.00

Funder: Australian Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Macromolecular and Materials Chemistry | Characterisation Of Macromolecules

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

Primary products from plants |

Other Keywords

Characterisation Of Macromolecules | Macromolecular and Materials Chemistry | Primary products from plants

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