Mechanisms by which Cholesterol Levels are Elevated in Obesity: Roles of Two Fat Tissue Derived Proteins Resistin and Adiponectin

Project: Research project

Project Details

Description

Dr. Shirya Rashid at McMaster University is investigating whether altered levels of two proteins – resistin and adiponectin – secreted by the fat tissue of obese people increase their livers' production of very-low-density lipoprotein or 'bad cholesterol'. If so, new drugs can be developed to reduce levels in obese people, potentially saving millions of lives.
StatusActive
Effective start/end date3/9/10 → …

Funding

  • Ontario Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade: US$184,502.00
  • Government of Ontario: US$135,949.00

ASJC Scopus Subject Areas

  • Computer Networks and Communications
  • Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine
  • Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
  • Nutrition and Dietetics