Actions of the polyphenol epigallocatechin 3-gallate on insulin sensitivity

Funding Activity

Website
http://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/1009962

Funding Status
Closed

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Funded Activity Summary

This project will determine whether the bioactive compound in green tea (called EGCG) can reduce insulin resistance by enhancing the ability of insulin to open very small blood vessels (called capillaries) in muscle. Opening more capillaries will help glucose to be stored in muscle, thus alleviating insulin resistance. Findings from these studies may have important impact on the management of insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 01-01-2011

End Date: 01-01-2013

Funding Scheme: NHMRC Project Grants

Funding Amount: $409,746.00

Funder: National Health and Medical Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Cardiology (incl. Cardiovascular Diseases)

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

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Other Keywords

cardiovascular disease | diabetes | diabetes prevention | insulin resistance | muscle blood flow

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