Exploring mitochondrial metabolism in health and disease using targeted biological chemistry (360G-Wellcome-220257_Z_20_Z)
The molecular mechanisms by which mitochondrial reactive species, metabolites and redox signals contribute to physiology and pathology are unclear. This is in large part because these processes are difficult to assess and modulate in vivo. Our goals are to establish general chemical biology approaches to determine the mechanisms of mitochondrial physiology and dysfunction in vivo and from this develop new therapeutic strategies. The aims are based on the success of our previous Joint Investigator Award, but the specific chemical biology approaches to be used, the insights to be attained and the models have been refined and developed, based on our work over the past four years. These goals will be achieved by addressing three research challenges in cells and in vivo: A: Can we determine how mitochondria operate during normal physiology, and are disrupted during pathology, by targeting probes to measure reactive species and alterations to signaling pathways? B: Can targeting bioactive molecules to mitochondria prevent pathological disruption of mitochondrial function and generate potential therapies? C: Can the above methods to monitor and modulate mitochondrial function be assessed in animal models of human diseases and thus drive the development of rational, translatable therapies?
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Grant Details
Amount Awarded | 875659 |
Applicant Surname | Murphy |
Approval Committee | Science Interview Panel |
Award Date | 2020-03-31T00:00:00+00:00 |
Financial Year | 2019/20 |
Grant Programme: Title | Investigator Award in Science |
Internal ID | 220257/Z/20/Z |
Lead Applicant | Prof Michael Murphy |
Other Applicant(s) | Prof Richard Hartley |
Partnership Value | 875659 |
Planned Dates: End Date | 2026-01-31T00:00:00+00:00 |
Planned Dates: Start Date | 2021-02-01T00:00:00+00:00 |
Recipient Org: Country | United Kingdom |
Region | East of England |