description): The objective of this project is the cloning of the gene encoding mitochondrial carnitine/acylcarnitine translocase. The new set of Specific Aims include: 1) cloning and sequencing of the human CAC, cDNA and structural gene, 2) sequencing of CAC deficiency mutant genes, 3) examination of the expression of the mutant genes in mutant fibroblast cell lines, 4) creation of mutants in a yeast gene, yOR100c, that they believe to be yeast CAC and assessment of its genetic function, and 5) assaying CAC activity in mammalian cells in which mutant and wild-type CAC has been introduced.

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health & Human Development (NICHD)
Type
Small Research Grants (R03)
Project #
5R03HD035685-02
Application #
2883163
Study Section
Pediatrics Subcommittee (CHHD)
Project Start
1998-03-01
Project End
2001-02-28
Budget Start
1999-03-01
Budget End
2001-02-28
Support Year
2
Fiscal Year
1999
Total Cost
Indirect Cost
Name
Massachusetts General Hospital
Department
Type
DUNS #
City
Boston
State
MA
Country
United States
Zip Code
02199