Linkage Projects - Grant ID: LP0562257

Funding Activity

Website
http://dataportal.arc.gov.au/NCGP/Web/Grant/Grant/LP0562257

Funding Status
Closed

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Funded Activity Summary

Novel modes of signalling of serotonin 5-HT2c receptors. This project focuses on a special family of receptor proteins that mediate the actions of the neurochemical, serotonin (5HT), in the human brain. These serotonin receptors are major targets for antidepressant and antipsychotic medications, and also play a role in anxiety, migraine and control of appetite. Despite the important role of serotonin receptors in health and disease, the mechanism of action of many drugs acting on these receptors remains unknown. Our project will specifically investigate novel molecular mechanisms associated with serotonin receptor activity that may prove vital in understanding mechanisms of psychiatric illnesses, and how many psychiatric medicines actually work.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 31-03-2006

End Date: 30-06-2009

Funding Scheme: Linkage Projects

Funding Amount: $87,444.00

Funder: Australian Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Biochemistry and Cell Biology | Protein Targeting And Signal Transduction | Cellular Interactions (Incl. Adhesion, Matrix, Cell Wall) | Cell Neurochemistry

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

Clinical health not specific to particular organs, diseases and conditions | Mental health | Nervous system and disorders |

Other Keywords

Biochemistry and Cell Biology | Cell Neurochemistry | Cellular Interactions (Incl. Adhesion, Matrix, Cell Wall) | Clinical health not specific to particular organs, diseases and conditions | Mental health | Nervous system and disorders | Protein Targeting And Signal Transduction

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