My laboratory explores the molecular basis for neurotransmitter transporter structure, function and regulation. We use chimera, site-directed mutagenesis and site-specific chemical modification strategies to explore the topology and quaternary structure of biogenic amine transporters. We are evaluating what molecules control the proper localization and activity of transporter proteins using genetic (C.elegans), and molecular biologic methods. We are also evaluating whether human transporter polymorphisms impact the biosynthesis, trafficking and function of transporters and confer increased risk for autonomic, neurologic and mental disorders.
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Antigens, Dermatophagoides Biological Transport Body Weight Caspases Cell Communication Colon Cytosol Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders Flow Cytometry Gene Expression Regulation genetics Genetic Techniques Glycosylation High-Throughput Screening Assays Hydrogen Bonding Ketanserin Membrane Transport Proteins Muscle, Skeletal Nervous System Diseases Neurodegenerative Diseases neurotransmitter Neurotrophin 3 pharmacology phosphorylation Psychiatry Putamen Quail rab4 GTP-Binding Proteins Receptor, trkA Retina Selenium Compounds Sympathectomy, Chemical Sympathetic Nervous System Transforming Growth Factor beta1 transport Up-Regulation