Discovery Projects - Grant ID: DP210102576

Funding Activity

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http://dataportal.arc.gov.au/NCGP/Web/Grant/Grant/DP210102576

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Funded Activity Summary

The role of phospholipids in the biogenesis of lipid droplets. The general aim is to elucidate the fundamental molecular mechanisms that govern the biogenesis/formation of the lipid droplets. Lipid droplets store sterol esters and/or triacylglycerols, two major storage lipids that play key roles in cellular and whole body lipid metabolism. Lipid droplets are also the core components of plant oil and biodiesel. Little is known about how lipid droplets are generated. The proposed work will examine the synthesis of certain lipid intermediates such as phosphatidic acid, and their impact on the biogenesis of lipid droplets from the endoplasmic reticulum. Such fundamental new knowledge on how cells store neutral lipids will provide new strategies for enhancing plant oil and biodiesel production.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 01-01-2021

End Date: 30-06-2024

Funding Scheme: Discovery Projects

Funding Amount: $541,000.00

Funder: Australian Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Medical Biochemistry: Lipids | Biochemistry and Cell Biology | Cell Metabolism | Non-automotive Combustion and Fuel Engineering (incl. Alternative/Renewable Fuels)

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

Biofuel (Biomass) Energy | Expanding Knowledge in the Biological Sciences |

Other Keywords

Biochemistry and Cell Biology | Biofuel (Biomass) Energy | Cell Metabolism | Expanding Knowledge in the Biological Sciences | Medical Biochemistry: Lipids | Non-automotive Combustion and Fuel Engineering (incl. Alternative/Renewable Fuels)

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