Grantee Research Project Results
Identification of Novel Proteins That Bind to Another Protein Called Rac
EPA Grant Number: F07P11137Title: Identification of Novel Proteins That Bind to Another Protein Called Rac
Investigators: Ifokwe, Joseph Ikechukwu
Institution: University of North Texas
EPA Project Officer: Lee, Sonja
Project Period: July 13, 2007 through April 13, 2009
Project Amount: $41,500
RFA: GRO Fellowships for Undergraduate Environmental Study (2007) RFA Text | Recipients Lists
Research Category: Academic Fellowships
Objective:
Research has involved the identification of novel proteins that bind to another protein called Rac. Rac has the potential to reduce or prevent metastasis of cancerous cells throughout the body.
Supplemental Keywords:
RFA, Scientific Discipline, Health, Biochemistry, Biology, cancer risk, intracellular expression, carcinogenesis, cell biology, cancer prevention, molecular biology, metastasis preventionProgress and Final Reports:
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