The role of Sorting Nexin 27 in cargo-trafficking during skeletal homeostasis [ 2015 - 2018 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: A/Pr Nathan Pavlos (Principal investigator) ,  Dr Tak Sum Cheng ,  Prof Minghao Zheng

Brief description Skeletal diseases encompass a devastating set of disorders ranging from heritable skeletal dysplasia’s such as dwarfism through to degenerate diseases like osteoporosis. This research project aims to determine the role of a protein called Sorting Nexin 27 (SNX27), normally involved in the transport of intracellular cargo (e.g. growth factor receptors), in the maintenance of the skeleton and its potential contribution to the pathogenesis of skeletal disorders.

Funding Amount $AUD 623,327.34

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant