Discovery Projects - Grant ID: DP0877897

Funding Activity

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http://dataportal.arc.gov.au/NCGP/Web/Grant/Grant/DP0877897

Funding Status
Closed

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Funded Activity Summary

Amino acids as nutrients - the molecular basis of amino acid absorption in kidney and intestine. Nutrition is a critical factor for well being and health. This is highlighted by the increase in frequency of type II diabetes and the obesity problem that all societies with a western diet face. Most studies in nutrition focus on fat and carbohydrates because of their direct involvement in obesity and diabetes. Proteins and the resulting peptides and amino acids, however, form 10-15% of our nutrition. At a time where protein-rich diets are recommended to fight obesity and diabetes, it is important to understand the basis of protein absorption and metabolism. This project investigates the mechanism and mediators of amino acid absorption in kidney and intestine.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 01-01-2008

End Date: 31-12-2011

Funding Scheme: Discovery Projects

Funding Amount: $300,000.00

Funder: Australian Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Nutrition And Dietetics | Physiology | Membrane Biology | Animal Physiology—Cell

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

Digestive system and disorders | Urogenital system and disorders | Nutrition |

Other Keywords

Animal Physiology—Cell | Digestive system and disorders | Membrane Biology | Nutrition | Nutrition And Dietetics | Physiology | Urogenital system and disorders

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