Distinct populations of Arc NPY neurons control different aspects of energy homeostasis

Funding Activity

Website
http://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/GNT1144819

Funding Status
Closed

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Funded Activity Summary

Obesity is caused by an imbalance of energy intake and energy expenditure both of which are controlled by specific neurons in the brain. While different types of neurons important in these processes have been identified how they are organised and work in fulfilling the different functions is unclear. Here we aim to identify subpopulations of neurons that are responsible for specific tasks that would make them more specific targets for drug intervention with a reduced risk of side effects.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 01-01-2018

End Date: 01-01-2021

Funding Scheme: Project Grants

Funding Amount: $843,340.00

Funder: National Health and Medical Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Neurosciences not elsewhere classified

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

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Other Keywords

Cre/lox knockout mice | appetite regulation | energy balance | hypothalamus | mouse models

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