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.
Status | Active |
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Effective start/end date | 3/9/10 → … |
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