Linkage - International - Grant ID: LX0214944

Funding Activity

Website
http://dataportal.arc.gov.au/NCGP/Web/Grant/Grant/LX0214944

Funding Status
Closed

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Funded Activity Summary

Ubiquinone in Giardia: Amitochondrial component in an amitochondriate parasite. Giardia intestinalis is a fascinating organism, it is one of the most primitive nucleated organisms known and is responsible for ~280 million infections annually. Ubiquinone is usually associated with mitochondrial function, however it has been found in Giardia, which lacks this organelle. Our initial studies show that in Giardia, ubiquinone plays essential roles in electron transport pathways associated with membrane energisation and oxidative stress management. Elucidation of these mechanisms will have a major impact on the understanding of Giardia and other anaerobic organisms as well as being of significant evolutionary and medical importance.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 01-01-2002

End Date: 31-12-2004

Funding Scheme: Linkage - International

Funding Amount: $85,641.00

Funder: Australian Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Biochemistry And Cell Biology Not Elsewhere Classified | Biochemistry and Cell Biology | Bacteriology

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

Biological sciences |

Other Keywords

Bacteriology | Biochemistry And Cell Biology Not Elsewhere Classified | Biochemistry and Cell Biology | Biological sciences

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