In experiments in mice with a CMT-like disorder, Babetto will see whether manipulating the biochemical pathway associated with the PHR1 protein can improve the health of nerve fibers.
The precise functions of many of the different glycoproteins on human muscle cells are unknown.
The mitochondrial protein COX1, which is one of the proteins that make up the COX protein complex, requires copper in order to function and produce cellular energy.
Funding for this MDA grant began Feb.
However, there may be errors due to data entry or other reasons.
OPMD affects the muscles that control the eyelids, the swallowing muscles and other muscles.