Research Grant
[Cite as http://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/628698]Researchers: Dr David Stapleton (Principal investigator) , Prof Mark Hargreaves
Brief description The enzyme AMP protein kinase has three parts (subunits) and is central to controlling the body's metabolism. We have discovered that one subunit is essential for tightly associating the enzyme with muscle glycogen which is a source of high energy and efficient metabolism. We will identify where the enzyme attaches to glycogen, and how diet and exercise alter this association. Understanding this could lead to new approaches for treating Type 2 diabetes where energy metabolism is disrupted.
Funding Amount $AUD 561,558.07
Funding Scheme NHMRC Project Grants
Notes Standard Project Grant
- PURL : http://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/628698
- nhmrc : 628698