Development of selective melanocortin receptor agonists and antagonists [ 2015 - 2017 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof David Craik (Principal investigator) ,  Dr Christina Schroeder ,  Dr Quentin Kaas ,  Dr Thomas Durek

Brief description Human melanocortin receptors play a key role in a variety of physiological processes ranging from energy regulation, skin pigmentation and regulation of food intake. This project aims to generate novel peptide based molecules that will selectively interact with different melanocortin receptors to better understand their pharmacology thereby opening the potential for future drug development for obesity, stroke or inflammatory skin disorders.

Funding Amount $AUD 684,607.91

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant