Research Grant
[Cite as https://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/1029178]Researchers: Prof Chen Chen (Principal investigator) , Prof Michael Waters
Brief description Obesity is associated with a reduction in growth hormone secretion. As growth hormone maintains muscle mass at the expense of fat this may further promote the obese condition. This project will determine the physiological role of ghrelin, a hormone that signals hunger, in maintaining growth hormone secretion under normal, fasting and obese conditions. Clarification of the role of ghrelin in regulating growth hormone secretion may aid in the development of pharmacological agents to assist and maintain weight loss.
Funding Amount $AUD 413,257.18
Funding Scheme Project Grants
Notes Standard Project Grant
- nhmrc : 1029178
- PURL : https://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/1029178
