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Proteostasis measured by eIF5A: implications on aging and illnesses

The “Proteostasis measured by eIF5A” project focuses its research on the way this protein effects the protein balance-keeping in cells.
Acronym

Proteostasis-eIF5A

Reference code

PID2023-152214NB-I00

Description
  • Subsidy amount: €150,000

The “Proteostasis measured by eIF5A” project focuses its research on the way this protein effects the protein balance-keeping in cells. Its involvement in aging and different illnesses are researched to understand its role in cellular health and therapy strategies to improve life quality for the elderly. 

Developers of the project
Eukaryotic gene expression: from DNA to protein (EGE-DtoP)

www.uv.es/egedtop

egedtop@uv.es

Keywords

cellular biology, proteostasis, eIF5A

Principal investigators:
  • Alepuz Martinez, Elia Paula
  • PDI-Catedratic/a d'Universitat
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paula.alepuz@uv.es
Participating researchers:
  • Garcia Martinez, Jose
  • PDI-Titular d'Universitat
  • Director/a de Departament
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jose.garcia-martinez@uv.es
Contact

Eukaryotic gene expression: from DNA to proteins

Universitat de València. Burjassot-Paterna Campus

Faculty of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Biological Sciences Block A, 1st Floor.
Molecular Biology and Biochemistry Department / BioTecMed Institute
C/ Doctor Moliner, 50. CP 46100 Burjassot (Valencia)
+34 963
egedtop@uv.es

Start date
2024 September
End date
2027 August
Funding agencies:

Spanish Ministry of Economy and Competitiveness (MINECO)

Project type
  • MEconomia - Competitiveness