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Julie Grantham is a Professor at the University of Gothenburg, focusing on the interplay of the actin cytoskeleton and the molecular chaperone CCT. Actin, a highly abundant protein, is entirely dependent on CCT for its correct folding, which underscores CCT's pivotal role in protein quality control. Utilizing cultured mammalian cells as a model system, her research employs a combination of biochemistry and cell biology techniques to investigate how CCT influences the folding of newly synthesized actin monomers and modulates assembled actin structures. A comprehensive understanding of cellular events reliant on the actin system is essential for insights into cell migration. Grantham's work includes contributions to various journals on topics such as the molecular chaperone CCT's interaction with actin and its implications in cancer cell biology, further expanding the knowledge of cellular processes governed by these critical proteins.
University of Gothenburg • Göteborg
Research focused on actin cytoskeleton and molecular chaperone CCT.
Administered by the Department of Political Science; focus on International Administration and Global Governance (IAGG).