Research Grant
[Cite as http://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/1103193]Researchers: Prof Michael Cowley (Principal investigator) , Prof Tony Tiganis
Brief description Leptin treatment causes weight loss, but leptin also increases blood pressure. We wish to determine if increasing leptin signalling, by modifying signal transduction pathways within leptin sensitive cells in the brain, can reduce weight without increasing blood pressure.
Funding Amount $AUD 1,239,834.77
Funding Scheme Project Grants
Notes Standard Project Grant
- PURL : http://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/1103193
- nhmrc : 1103193