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Grant Award View - GA2190
Fine control of nucleic acid transport using cyclic peptide nanotubes
GA ID:
GA2190
Agency:
Australian Research Council
Approval Date:
10-Nov-2017
Publish Date:
20-Feb-2018
Category:
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Research
Grant Term:
1-Jan-2018 to 31-Dec-2020
Value (AUD):
$501,024.00
(GST inclusive where applicable)
Variations:
One-off/Ad hoc:
No
Aggregate Grant Award:
No
PBS Program Name:
ARC 17/18 Discovery
Grant Program:
Discovery Projects
Grant Activity:
Fine control of nucleic acid transport using cyclic peptide nanotubes
Purpose:
This project aims to develop new technology to enhance the transport of nucleic acids (DNA or RNA) across biological membranes, and to facilitate the delivery of nucleic acids into mammalian cells. Elaborate transport mechanisms have emerged by evolution of viruses but the use of viruses for therapeutic purposes presents safety challenges. This project aims to enhance the efficiency of synthetic nucleic acid delivery systems, making use of novel biocompatible materials which assemble into controlled three-dimensional structures, offering more control over membrane interactions. The project is expected to provide a new platform of smart materials which could be developed for biomedical applications in the future.
Internal Reference ID:
DP18 Round 1
Selection Process:
Targeted or Restricted Competitive
Confidentiality - Contract:
No
Confidentiality - Outputs:
No
Grant Recipient Details
Recipient Name:
Monash University
Recipient ABN:
12 377 614 012
Grant Recipient Location
Suburb:
MULGRAVE
Town/City:
MULGRAVE
Postcode:
3170
State/Territory:
VIC
Country:
AUSTRALIA
Grant Delivery Location
State/Territory:
VIC
Postcode:
3170
Country:
AUSTRALIA