Summary
Cell membrane is the most critical element that is common to all biological systems. This five-nanometer-thick highly flexible lipid bilayer is known to govern numerous vital cellular processes including endocytosis, exocytosis, enzyme activity, ion transport, cell-cell communication and cell division. Understanding and controlling multiscale structure and dynamics of the cell membrane is, hence, the key to regulate these crucial activities. So far, proposed approaches to tuning membrane dynamics, leading to its fluidity and stiffness, are based exclusively on modification of the bilayer composition that is highly cell specific. In this project, the researcher will use his previous research experience in harmony with expertise of the supervisor to uncover a novel and mechanistic way for regulating the dynamics of the lipid bilayers via engineering complex extracellular microenvironment. Beside its highly interdisciplinary and fundamental nature, this research has a significant potential to open up a new practical pathway to cure membrane-associated diseases, including but not limited to type-2 diabetes, cancer and Alzheimer. This research action will be a great opportunity for the researcher to acquire new scientific expertise, grow his worldwide collaboration network, practice key project management skills and effectively disseminate research outcomes - all of which are essential for being a successful independent academic.
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| Web resources: | https://cordis.europa.eu/project/id/101003358 |
| Start date: | 01-06-2020 |
| End date: | 31-05-2022 |
| Total budget - Public funding: | 145 355,52 Euro - 145 355,00 Euro |
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Cell membrane is the most critical element that is common to all biological systems. This five-nanometer-thick highly flexible lipid bilayer is known to govern numerous vital cellular processes including endocytosis, exocytosis, enzyme activity, ion transport, cell-cell communication and cell division. Understanding and controlling multiscale structure and dynamics of the cell membrane is, hence, the key to regulate these crucial activities. So far, proposed approaches to tuning membrane dynamics, leading to its fluidity and stiffness, are based exclusively on modification of the bilayer composition that is highly cell specific. In this project, the researcher will use his previous research experience in harmony with expertise of the supervisor to uncover a novel and mechanistic way for regulating the dynamics of the lipid bilayers via engineering complex extracellular microenvironment. Beside its highly interdisciplinary and fundamental nature, this research has a significant potential to open up a new practical pathway to cure membrane-associated diseases, including but not limited to type-2 diabetes, cancer and Alzheimer. This research action will be a great opportunity for the researcher to acquire new scientific expertise, grow his worldwide collaboration network, practice key project management skills and effectively disseminate research outcomes - all of which are essential for being a successful independent academic.Status
CLOSEDCall topic
WF-02-2019Update Date
17-05-2024
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