The research plan is focused on neuropeptide processing carboxypeptidases. A major emphasis is on CPE, which has recently been proposed to play a role in peptide sorting into the secretory vesicle. We will evaluate this possibility using a variety of techniques. Another major emphasis is on carboxypeptidase D (CPD), an enzyme we recently discovered. It is likely that CPD processes peptides along with CPE, and this will be addressed in our future studies. A third area of emphasis is on three additional carboxypeptidase-like proteins which we have recently discovered (CPZ, CPX1, and CPX2). We will examine whether these novel proteins are able to process neuropeptides such as enkephalin and dynorphin, as well as test other possible functions. The results of these studies will provide a better understanding of the enzymes involved with peptide biosynthesis.

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
Type
Research Scientist Development Award - Research (K02)
Project #
5K02DA000194-07
Application #
2897577
Study Section
Human Development Research Subcommittee (NIDA)
Program Officer
Rapaka, Rao
Project Start
1993-04-01
Project End
2003-03-31
Budget Start
1999-04-01
Budget End
2000-03-31
Support Year
7
Fiscal Year
1999
Total Cost
Indirect Cost
Name
Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Department
Pharmacology
Type
Schools of Medicine
DUNS #
009095365
City
Bronx
State
NY
Country
United States
Zip Code
10461
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