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Therapeutic regulation of hepatic steatosis and lipid transport in the metabolic syndrome [ 2009 - 2011 ]

Also known as: Liver fat and lipid transport in the metabolic syndrome

Funded by National Health and Medical Research Council
Managed by The University of Western Australia
Managed by University of Western Australia
Provided by   National Health and Medical Research Council

Research Grant

[Cite as http://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/572585]

Researchers: Dr Dick Chan (Principal investigator) ,  A/Pr Leon Adams ,  Prof Gerald Watts ,  Prof Hugh Barrett

Brief description Obesity is an increasing problem in Australia. Elevated fat levels in the liver and blood are associated with obesity and increased risk for heart disease. In this project, we will demostrate new mechanisms of action of Pioglitazone (an insulin-sensitizing agent) and Omacor (fish oils) that will complement the favourable efect of weight loss in the treatment of elevated blood fats and reduction in risk of heart disease in an important groups of subject in the population.

Funding Amount $AUD 522,435.73

Funding Scheme NHMRC Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant

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Biomedical and Clinical Sciences | Cardiovascualr risk factors | Fat metabolism | Hepatic metabolism | Insulin resistance | Metabolic syndrome | Nutrition and Dietetics | Nutritional Science | Obesity | Obesity-diet therapy | Pharmacological intervention | Pharmacology | Weight loss |
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