Functional and regulatory analysis of n-acetylcholine receptors, key targets of insecticides [ 2009-01-01 - 2011-12-31 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Batterham, Philip (Chief Investigator) ,  Michael Parker (Chief Investigator)

Brief description Functional and regulatory analysis of n-acetylcholine receptors, key targets of insecticides. Agriculture is one of Australia's mainstay industries and a major user of insecticides. However, current insecticides suffer a number of significant deficiencies, including collateral damage in the environment and insect resistance. One of the major targets for insecticides are a class of neuronal receptors, found in organisms ranging from worms to man. Our work will provide a detailed biological understanding of these receptors leading to better ways of developing new insecticides. Similar receptors in humans are the target for nicotine and associated with neurological disorders such as schizophrenia and autism. Thus our work will also increase our understanding of important human receptors associated with disease.

Funding Amount $380,000

Funding Scheme Discovery Projects

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