Projects: Uncurated Protocols Library, PlanOvac, SULFOCEL
Institutions: CNR - Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche

Roles: Project Coordinator
Expertise: Molecular and Cell Biology, Agricultural Sciences, Seed storage proteins, Organelle biogenesis, Proteostasis, Protein sorting and targeting, Plant Biotechnology, Protein Engineering, Bioinformatics
Tools: Genetic analysis, Genetic modification, Model organisms, Molecular Biology, PCR, Biochemistry and protein analysis, Cell biology, Cytometry and fluorescent microscopy, rtPCR
RESEARCH INTERESTS
• Biogenesis and evolution of cellular compartments, mainly focused on synthesis and deposition of seed storage proteins: i) biogenesis of protein bodies in cereal seeds; ii) nutritional quality; ii)
allergenic/antinutritional potential
• Endoplasmic Reticulum Quality Control (ERQC) and Unfolded Protein Response (UPR) in plants
• Membrane protein synthesis, sorting and targeting (channels/transporters; tail-anchored proteins)
• Comparative Cell Biology
• Molecular farming:
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