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Molecular determinants of voltage-gated ion channels' localization and function

Award Number: R35GM162219
ORGANIZATION: NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF GENERAL MEDICAL SCIENCES
OPDIV: NIH
AWARD CLASS: DISCRETIONARY
AWARD ACTIVITY TYPE: SCIENTIFIC/HEALTH RESEARCH (INCLUDES SURVEYS)
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE START DATE: 03/06/2026
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE END DATE: 02/28/2031

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Molecular determinants of voltage-gated ion channels' localization and function - Project Summary Voltage-gated ion channels are expressed in multiple tissues and are among the most important drug targets for treatment of illnesses including chronic pain, muscular, neurological and cardiovascular disorders. Proper transport and organization of these channels at the plasma membrane is essential for their function. Despite decades of research, there still are fundamental gaps in our understanding of the mechanisms that transport and stabilize these channels at the cell surface. We recently discovered a new candidate protein that may coordinate the transport, stability and activity of voltage-gated sodium (Nav) and potassium (Kv) channels at the plasma membrane – the Golgi-associated phosphoprotein 3 (GOLPH3). The research programs delineated here aim to mechanistically characterize the downstream pathways and effectors that mediate GOLPH3's modulation of Nav and Kv channels, including the recruitment of the scaffold protein Ankyrin-G (AnkG) and the synthesis of glycolipids. We will use a multiscale approach, combining pharmacology, molecular biology, super-resolution microscopy, live fluorescence imaging and electrophysiology, to causally link the subcellular organization and composition of the cell's organelles to ion channel function and cell physiology. We will also use different cellular models, including immortalized cell lines and primary hippocampal neurons, which will allow us to uncover fundamental, conserved mechanisms. We plan to: 1. Define the steps in AnkG, Nav and Kv channel trafficking that are modulated by GOLPH3 and identify the GOLPH3/AnkG interactome, dissecting Golgi dependent and independent mechanisms; 2. Elucidate how glycolipid synthesis influences the function of Nav and Kv channels, dissecting transport mechanisms from modulation of channel conduction. Successful completion of this work will expand our current understanding of fundamental principles that govern ion channel localization and activity across cells. This knowledge may be applied in the future to the development of new strategies to improve ion channel function in multiple diseases, including neurodegeneration and cancer.


Issue Date FY	Funding FY	Legal Entity Name	Legal Entity Address	Legal Entity City	Legal Entity State	Legal Entity Zip Code	Legal Entity COUNTY	Legal Entity COUNTRY	Assistance Listing	Award Code	Budget Year	Action Date	Action Type	Action Amount

Issue Date FY: 2026 ( Subtotal = $446,875 )
2026	2026	TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA, THE	3451 WALNUT STREET	PHILADELPHIA	PA	19104	PHILADELPHIA	USA	Biomedical Research and Research Training	000	1	3/6/2026	NEW	$446,875
														Subtotal = $446,875

Grand Total All Awards = $446,875

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Molecular determinants of voltage-gated ion channels' localization and function

Award Number: R35GM162219

ORGANIZATION: NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF GENERAL MEDICAL SCIENCES

OPDIV: NIH

AWARD CLASS: DISCRETIONARY

AWARD ACTIVITY TYPE: SCIENTIFIC/HEALTH RESEARCH (INCLUDES SURVEYS)

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE START DATE: 03/06/2026

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE END DATE: 02/28/2031

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