The overall goal of the research proposed in this application is to identify the various intermediate stages and key host-proteins that the HIV-1 Gag polyprotein utilizes during its transit from the cytoplasm to its point of assembly on cellular membranes. Gag trafficking and virus particle assembly remains an unexplored field for targeting &development of novel pharmaceutical inhibitors needed to treat HIV infections.

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Type
Predoctoral Individual National Research Service Award (F31)
Project #
5F31AI081524-02
Application #
7807917
Study Section
Special Emphasis Panel (ZRG1-IMM-L (29))
Program Officer
Adger-Johnson, Diane S
Project Start
2009-02-05
Project End
2011-02-04
Budget Start
2010-02-05
Budget End
2011-02-04
Support Year
2
Fiscal Year
2010
Total Cost
$41,380
Indirect Cost
Name
Weill Medical College of Cornell University
Department
Anatomy/Cell Biology
Type
Schools of Medicine
DUNS #
060217502
City
New York
State
NY
Country
United States
Zip Code
10065