Faculty of Chemistry and Biology / Department of Biology
3 (1)
DESCRIPTION
The Laboratory of Nucleotide Pharmacology Laboratory specialized in the advanced study of nucleotides and their relevance in pharmacological and biochemical processes. The laboratory conducts specific studies for the determination of cellular nitric oxide (NO) using various methods, as well as the assessment of extracellular levels of purine nucleotides, crucial elements for understanding multiple cell functions and responses to pharmacological treatments.
RESEARCH LINE
Nucleotides Pharmacology
Allosteric Modulation of P2X Receptors
Bioinformatics
Receptor activation via endogenous ligands and exogenous molecules
EQUIPMENT
NO detector via chemiluminescence
Chromatographs and related devices
Cell culture room and hood
Sartorius ultradetection analytical scale
Bioinformatics unit
STAFF
Dr. Matías Díaz Director of laboratory
Rafael Orellana Associated researcher
CONTACT INFORMATION
Contact: juan.garcia-huidobro@usach.cl Phone: +56 227181177 Location: 1st floor of the Faculty of Chemistry and Biology
ADDRESS Casa Central, Primer piso Av. Libertador Bernardo O’Higgins 3363, Estación Central, Santiago de Chile.