Project

Tes, a cancer-associated LIM-domain protein and novel actin nucleator with a dual function in the cytoplasm and the nucleus

Code
3G035311
Duration
01 January 2011 → 31 December 2014
Funding
Research Foundation - Flanders (FWO)
Research disciplines
  • Natural sciences
    • Biochemistry and metabolism
    • Systems biology
  • Medical and health sciences
    • Laboratory medicine
    • Medical biochemistry and metabolism
    • Palliative care and end-of-life care
    • Regenerative medicine
    • Other basic sciences
    • Laboratory medicine
    • Medical biochemistry and metabolism
    • Palliative care and end-of-life care
    • Regenerative medicine
    • Other clinical sciences
    • Other health sciences
    • Nursing
    • Other paramedical sciences
    • Laboratory medicine
    • Medical biochemistry and metabolism
    • Palliative care and end-of-life care
    • Regenerative medicine
    • Other translational sciences
    • Other medical and health sciences
Keywords
cell migration actin cytoskeleton cancer progression testin
 
Project description

Cell migration is an important process in preserving health. The actin cytoskeleton regulates cell migration and deregulation is often associated with cancer progression. Tes, a potential tumor suppressor, possibly acts as a bi-functional sensor with cytoplasmic and nuclear activity. A structure-function relationship study of Tes and partners using proteomics, medium throughput cell migration assays and microarray experiments will be conducted.