Exploring the therapeutic, diagnostic and research applications of anti-amyloid aptamers
Lead Research Organisation:
University of Leeds
Department Name: Inst of Molecular & Cellular Biology
Abstract
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Publications
Bunka DH
(2007)
Production and characterization of RNA aptamers specific for amyloid fibril epitopes.
in The Journal of biological chemistry
| Description | Project Grant |
| Amount | £1,443,540 (GBP) |
| Organisation | Medical Research Council (MRC) |
| Sector | Public |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Start | 01/2010 |
| End | 07/2013 |
| Title | RNA aptamer |
| Description | We generated RNA aptamers specific for various forms of beta2microglobulin, including its amyloid forms. |
| Type Of Material | Technology assay or reagent |
| Provided To Others? | No |
| Impact | WE used these results to apply successfully for much moer extensive follow on funding. |
| Description | Public Lecture |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | >100 members of teh genral public atrtending an evening lecture about bionanotechnology and participated in a discussion after the talk. None |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2008,2009 |