CORDIS · 101221517 · HORIZON

PROTEOFORMER Beyond the Protein: Manipulating Proteoforms with Chemical Tools

Coordinator: Masarykova univerzita (CZ)

The human body can synthesize ~70’000 different proteins. These proteins diversify into millions of proteoforms, e.g., by associating into complexes or acquiring functionalities called post-translational modifications (PTMs). Distinct proteoforms are often found in different cell types and have diverse functions. Dysregulation of specific proteoforms is associated with many diseases, including neurodegeneration or cancers, highlighting the need for their study and modulation. Despite these needs, most drug-like molecules are designed to indiscriminately activate, inhibit, or destroy a target …

EU contribution
€1.8M
Total cost
€1.8M
Period
2026-04-01 → 2031-03-31
Framework
Horizon Europe (2021–2027)
Funding scheme
HORIZON-ERC
Call
ERC-2025-STG
Status
SIGNED

About Horizon Europe (2021–2027)

Horizon Europe is the EU's current research and innovation programme, covering 2021 to 2027 with a budget of roughly €95.5 billion. Its three pillars are Excellent Science (frontier research and mobility), Global Challenges and European Industrial Competitiveness (mission-driven collaborative projects in health, climate, digital, security and food) and Innovative Europe (the EIC and EIT). It also funds five EU Missions targeting cancer, climate adaptation, smart cities, oceans and soils.

EU contribution: €1.8M awarded to the consortium. The project runs over approximately 5 years from 2026-04-01 to 2031-03-31.

Full record on CORDIS — partners, deliverables, publications, news.

Open on cordis.europa.eu → Grant DOI ↗

Frequently asked questions

Who funds this research project?
This project is funded by the European Union through the Horizon Europe (2021–2027) programme, under the HORIZON-ERC funding scheme.
What is the EU contribution?
The European Commission contributes €1.8M toward a total project budget of €1.8M.
Which EU programme funds it?
The project is funded under Horizon Europe (2021–2027), call ERC-2025-STG.
Who coordinates the project?
The project is coordinated by Masarykova univerzita (CZ).
What is the project timeline?
The project runs from 2026-04-01 to 2031-03-31 — approximately 5 years.
Where can I find the full project record?
The complete record — partners, deliverables, publications and news — is published on CORDIS under project ID 101221517.