The role of oxyterol-binding protein-related protein 5 (ORP5) in cellular lipid storage and whole body energy homeostasis [ 2018 - ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Hongyuan Yang (Principal investigator) ,  A/Pr Nigel Turner

Brief description Fat is stored in the form of lipid droplets in our cells and body. However, our knowledge on how lipid droplets grow and are broken down is very limited. We aim to investigate how lipids are delivered to the lipid droplets and how lipid droplets can store lipids efficiently. Results from the proposed work will provide fundamental new knowledge on how our cells store and utilize fat. Such knowledge may be translated into therapeutic strategies one day against obesity and diabetes.

Funding Amount $758,472.00

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant