The Role of Endoplasmic Reticulum (ER) Stress in Pancreatic beta-cell Dysfunction.

Funding Activity

Website
http://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/535993

Funding Status
Closed

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Funded Activity Summary

Diabetes results from pancreatic ß-cell failure which is characterised by insulin secretory defects and ß-cell destruction. This is mediated by inflammatory cytokines in type 1 diabetes and by high levels of fat in type 2 diabetes. The mechanisms by which ß-cells fail remain to be clarified but they are important considering the current epidemic of diabetes in Australia. This project will enhance our understanding of ß-cell failure and may provide therapeutic targets for diabetes treatment.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 01-01-2009

End Date: 01-01-2013

Funding Scheme: NHMRC Postgraduate Scholarships

Funding Amount: $85,775.00

Funder: National Health and Medical Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Nutritional science

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

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Other Keywords

Diabetes mellitus | Differentiation | Endoplasmic reticulum | Insulin secretion | Pancreatic beta cells

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