Linkage Projects - Grant ID: LP0455369

Funding Activity

Website
http://dataportal.arc.gov.au/NCGP/Web/Grant/Grant/LP0455369

Funding Status
Closed

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Funded Activity Summary

Development of natural herbal medicines for managing metabolic syndrome in order to prevent type 2 diabetes. Type 2 diabetes affects almost 7% of Australia~{!/~}s population. Its incidence continues to grow, as indicated by high rates of metabolic syndrome, a pre-stage of type 2 diabetes. Using novel and bio-molecular techniques, we will evaluate the effects and mechanisms of three natural compounds from anti-diabetic Chinese herbs on cellular and rodent models with metabolic syndrome. This study will provide scientific evidence as to how and why herbal compounds improve insulin resistance and abnormalities in glucose and lipids metabolism. The outcome of this project will support the development of natural products to manage metabolic syndrome and prevent type 2 diabetes.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 30-03-2005

End Date: 30-06-2009

Funding Scheme: Linkage Projects

Funding Amount: $216,320.00

Funder: Australian Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Clinical Sciences | Pharmacology Not Elsewhere Classified | Endocrinology | Oriental Medicine And Treatments

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

Endocrine organs and diseases (incl. diabetes) |

Other Keywords

Clinical Sciences | Endocrine organs and diseases (incl. diabetes) | Endocrinology | Oriental Medicine And Treatments | Pharmacology Not Elsewhere Classified

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