Research Grant
[Cite as https://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/1035693]Researchers: A/Pr Mika Jormakka (Principal investigator)
Brief description Prostate cancer is the most prevalent male specific cancer, and has a similar incidence to breast cancer in women. We are studying the role of protein pumps that control the amount of nutrients taken into and out of cancer cells. We are aiming to structurally determine LAT1 and LAT3, two nutrient pumps important for cancer progression, and to use these structures as a platform for drug design where the intention is to drugs 'starve’ the cancer by restricting nutrient uptake.
Funding Amount $AUD 408,388.01
Funding Scheme Career Development Fellowships
Notes RD Wright Biomedical CDF
- nhmrc : 1035693
- PURL : https://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/1035693
