Adiponectin: key factors determining its metabolic actions and influences on insulin sensitivity [ 2008 - 2010 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Edward Kraegen (Principal investigator) ,  Dr Bronwyn Hegarty ,  Dr Mark Cleasby ,  Dr Miguel Iglesias

Brief description Diabetes and obesity are growing at alarming rates due to poor lifestyle and other factors. Adiponectin is a complex molecule secreted by fat tissue that may help to burn fat in other tissues such as muscle and liver. We investigate what are the main determinants of adiponectin action and how these might counteract defective insulin action caused by excessive fat intake. This promises to provide new therapeutic targets to lessen the metabolic derangement associated with diabetes and obesity

Funding Amount $AUD 604,793.48

Funding Scheme NHMRC Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant