Research Grant
[Cite as https://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/1002033]Researchers: Prof Kathryn North (Principal investigator)
Brief description We have identified a common genetic variant that results in absence of the fast muscle fibre protein a-actinin-3 in more than one billion humans worldwide. Loss of a-actinin-3 influences elite athletic performance, muscle bulk and strength in the general population, response to diet and exercise, and susceptibility to developing type 2 diabetes. We will now study mice and humans to determine how this gene influences variations in human performance, metabolism and severity of muscle disease.
Funding Amount $AUD 624,355.48
Funding Scheme NHMRC Project Grants
Notes Standard Project Grant
- nhmrc : 1002033
- PURL : https://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/1002033
