An antibody that detects a high molecular weight surrogate ligand of calcitonin receptor is detected in malignant glioma cells and cell lines
- Research Opportunity
- PhD, Honours
- Number of Honour Places Available
- 1
- Department
- Medicine and Radiology
- Location
- Austin Health
| Primary Supervisor | Number | Webpage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Peter Wookey | pwookey@unimelb.edu.au | +3 9496 3584 | Personal web page |
| Co-supervisor | Number | Webpage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prof David Hare | Personal web page |
Summary An antibody was developed that binds high molecular weight targets (HMWT) with similar properties to the natural ligands of the calcitonin receptor (CTR).
Project Details
A similar HMWT has recently been described as a surrogate ligand of CTR that promotes quiescence of skeletal muscle satellite (stem) cells via activation of the NOTCH-COLLAGEN V-CTR axis. The detected HMWTs are found expressed by malignant cells of brain tumours and cell lines. The biochemical identification of this HMWT is a current objective. Understanding the role of this HMWT is likely to contribute to our understanding of endocrine-like tumours and foetal development.
Faculty Research Themes
School Research Themes
Cancer in Medicine, Cardiometabolic , Neuroscience & Psychiatry
Research Opportunities
PhD, Honours
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Key Contact
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Department
Research Group / Unit / Centre
Cardiovascular and Tumourivascular Laboratory
Research Node
Austin HealthMDHS Research library
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