Molecular dissection of the Munc18c:Syntaxin4 complex required for insulin-regulated exocytosis in adipocytes [ 2014 - 2016 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Jennifer Martin (Principal investigator) ,  Dr Andrew Whitten

Brief description When blood glucose levels are high, insulin signals to fat and muscle cells to remove glucose from the blood. The uptake of glucose relies on membrane fusion events that deliver a specific glucose transporter protein to the cell surface in response to insulin signals. This process is affected in Type II diabetes. Our research will characterise the regulation of these membrane fusion events and will be important for understanding how insulin signals are communicated in health and disease.

Funding Amount $AUD 601,008.26

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant