Discovery Projects - Grant ID: DP150102820

Funding Activity

Website
http://dataportal.arc.gov.au/NCGP/Web/Grant/Grant/DP150102820

Funding Status
Closed

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Funded Activity Summary

Acquisition of the mitochondrial genome restores mitochondrial function. The aim of this project is to show that cancer cells with heavily damaged mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) can acquire the mitochondrial genome from the host and that this results in the recovery of their mitochondrial function. The project is highly significant, as it aims to show in vivo mitochondrial transfer with functional consequences. The project aims to open a new avenue of research and could result in a shift in our understanding of some features of cellular communication and how cells can overcome unfavourable situations.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 01-01-2015

End Date: 31-12-2017

Funding Scheme: Discovery Projects

Funding Amount: $392,600.00

Funder: Australian Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Biochemistry and Cell Biology | Cell Metabolism

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

Cancer and Related Disorders |

Other Keywords

Biochemistry and Cell Biology | Cancer and Related Disorders | Cell Metabolism

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