Mechanoelectrical transduction in chondrocytes [ 2017 - ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Dr Kathryn Poole (Principal investigator) ,  Prof Boris Martinac

Brief description The cells that produce and maintain our cartilage, known as chondrocytes, do so by sensing changes in the mechanical environment, but precisely how chondrocytes detect these changes is not known. We are investigating the role of ion channels that are opened in direct response to mechanical movements within the cartilage.This project plans to identify the specific molecules that are participating in this process and to determine if they are therapeutic targets for treatment of osteoarthritis

Funding Amount $441,114.00

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant