Adrenomedullin as a new metabolic hormone: its metabolic actions in the skeletal muscles, adipose tissues and liver, interaction with endothelin and other adipokines, and possible roles in metabolic syndrome.


Grant Data
Project Title
Adrenomedullin as a new metabolic hormone: its metabolic actions in the skeletal muscles, adipose tissues and liver, interaction with endothelin and other adipokines, and possible roles in metabolic syndrome.
Principal Investigator
Professor Tang, Fai   (Principal Investigator (PI))
Co-Investigator(s)
Duration
42
Start Date
2007-09-01
Amount
984259
Conference Title
Adrenomedullin as a new metabolic hormone: its metabolic actions in the skeletal muscles, adipose tissues and liver, interaction with endothelin and other adipokines, and possible roles in metabolic syndrome.
Presentation Title
Keywords
adipose tissue, adrenomedullin, insulin resistance, metabolism, muscles
Discipline
Endocrinology,Diabetes/Metabolism
HKU Project Code
HKU 776207M
Grant Type
General Research Fund (GRF)
Funding Year
2007
Status
Completed