Researchers from the Institute of PAS in Olsztyn received funding for the implementation of research projects under the competition PRELUDIUM BIS 3 announced by the National Centre for Science (NCN).
PRELUDIUM BIS 3 competition for research projects, including financing of the purchase or manufacturing of scientific and research equipment necessary for the implementation of these projects:
- dr hab. Aneta Andronowska – Can, how, and which EVs derived from ovarian follicle cells affect boar spermatozoa?
Budget: 688 080 PLN
The project aims to investigate the role of extracellular vesicles (EVs) as a mediator of communication between ovarian follicle cells. EVs carry different molecules to their target sites and thus can influence many biological processes, including those related to ovarian function, e.g. folliculogenesis, vitellogenesis, and steroidogenesis. The project aims to investigate whether EVs derived from granulosa cells and the inner sheath and/or the rim-oocyte complex (COC) can influence the morphological and functional characteristics of porcine spermatozoa. The research being carried out is extremely important for understanding the fertilization process and other processes closely related to it.
- Prof. Dr. Barbara Elżbieta Wróblewska – Immunomodulatory properties of pre-fermented whey beverage enriched with chokeberry juice and colostrum
Budget: 688 080 PLN
The project aims to study the effect of bioactive whey proteins (S) and colostrum (K) and polyphenols of Aronia juice (A), in the form of a pre-fermented mixture (SKA) with the participation of a potentially probiotic bacteria set developed by the author in earlier studies. The project is a continuation of research during which a unique strain set enabled the fermentation of whey to reduce the allergenic properties of the proteins in it. The hypothesis is that the combination of bioactive components tested and their fermentation with a unique probiotic bacteria set will enhance the immunoregulatory effect of the mixture. The research will be conducted in vitro only. The results of the project may contribute to the development of a beverage dedicated to people during convalescence, e.g. after infectious diseases. The project allows for the use of agro-food industry by-products (whey), which is important in the context of a waste-free economy.
In the Prelude BIS 3 competition, in the life sciences group (NZ), funding was granted to 37 projects out of 99 submitted.
