Investigating the effects of mutations in troponin associated with hypertrophic or dilated cardiomyopathy
Student Name: Jennifer Chen. UCD Department: Neurobiology, Physiology and Behavior. UCD Mentor: Dr. Aldrin Gomes.
Mutations in cardiac troponin, a protein in muscle, can result in enlarged hearts. We arestudying one specific mutation in one of the subunits of troponin to determine its effect on the regulation of muscle contraction in the heart.
