Code
3F003115
Duration
01 October 2015 → 30 September 2019
Funding
Research Foundation - Flanders (FWO)
Promotor
Fellow
Research disciplines
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Natural sciences
- Biochemistry and metabolism
- Systems biology
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Medical and health sciences
- Medical biochemistry and metabolism
- Medical biochemistry and metabolism
- Medical biochemistry and metabolism
Keywords
relocalization
MLKL
necroptosis
plasma membrane
Project description
MLKL was recently discovered as crucial executioner in necroptosis. Upon RIPK3-mediated phosphorylation, MLKL relocalizes at the plasma membrane. While MLKL function is still controverted, recent data advocate for a pore-forming capacity of MLKL. In this project, we will visualize the molecular events leading to MLKL plasma membrane relocalization and determine MLKL dynamics and function at the plasma membrane.