Discovery Projects - Grant ID: DP1094973

Funding Activity

Website
http://dataportal.arc.gov.au/NCGP/Web/Grant/Grant/DP1094973

Funding Status
Closed

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Funded Activity Summary

Transporting proteins to and within mitochondria. Mitochondria are found in all of our cells and are essential for life. They act like a nuclear power plant, providing the bulk of energy - but they can also kill the cell if the mitochondrial wall (membrane) is opened. Mitochondria contain about 1000 different proteins to function properly but almost all of them are made outside the compartment and must squeeze in through narrow membrane channels. This project will provide new insights into how proteins get into mitochondria and what factors help in this process. Besides providing new information about a process that is essential for life, the project will train students in molecular cellular biology techniques and will help foster strong international collaborations.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 01-01-2010

End Date: 31-12-2012

Funding Scheme: Discovery Projects

Funding Amount: $328,348.00

Funder: Australian Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Biochemistry And Cell Biology Not Elsewhere Classified | Biochemistry and Cell Biology | Protein Targeting And Signal Transduction | Membrane Biology

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

Biological sciences |

Other Keywords

Biochemistry And Cell Biology Not Elsewhere Classified | Biochemistry and Cell Biology | Biological sciences | Membrane Biology | Protein Targeting And Signal Transduction

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