The University of Queensland

Oxytocin receptor PET ligands: imaging the love receptor's engagement (ARC Linkage Project administered by The University of Sydney) (2024–2027)

Abstract:

This project aims to develop a positron emission tomography (PET) ligand for the oxytocin receptor. This novel platform is significant as it will allow the scientific community to answer questions about the role of the oxytocin receptor in the important process of social behaviour which underlies quality of life. This knowledge gap has remained unanswered for decades due to the lack of specific techniques to measure oxytocin receptor engagement. It is also significant as it will equip Australian startup Kinoxis Therapeutics to progress their molecules to market, a process enabled by measuring oxytocin receptor engagement. Our dual expertise on the oxytocin receptor and PET ligand development uniquely situate us to generate this technology.

Grant type:

University of Sydney

Researchers:

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  Dr Karine Mardon

  NCRIS Facility Fellow
  

  Centre for Advanced Imaging

  Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology

Funded by:

The University of Sydney