Control of transcription by the cardiac homeodomain protein Nkx2-5 [ 2002-01-01 - 2004-12-31 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Richard Harvey (Chief Investigator)

Brief description Control of transcription by the cardiac homeodomain protein Nkx2-5. The transcriptional regulatory protein Nkx2-5, a member of the homeodomain superfamily, is essential for heart development and mutations in the human gene cause congenital heart disease. We seek to define the molecular mechanisms that regulate the transcriptional activity of Nkx2-5. We have previously identified a transcriptional activation domain in the C-terminal region that is bipartite in nature and conserved among Nkx2-5 proteins from diverse species. We will characterise the consequences of mutations in this domain in mouse models and search for interacting proteins. Results will advance our understanding of gene regulation in the context of heart disease.

Funding Amount $231,000

Funding Scheme Discovery Projects

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