Research Grant
[Cite as http://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/1135974]Researchers: Prof Boris Martinac (Principal investigator)
Brief description Mechanotransduction is defined as the ability of living cells to respond to and convert mechanical stimuli into electro-chemical cellular signals to ensure survival. It is largely dependent on membrane proteins known as mechanosensitive (MS) ion channels. These channels are involved in senses of hearing and touch, and are also crucial regulators of heart and muscle function. This research aims to elucidate the general physical principles underlying mechanotransduction in living cells.
Funding Amount $AUD 785,383.55
Funding Scheme Research Fellowships
Notes Research Fellowship
- PURL : http://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/1135974
- nhmrc : 1135974