NIH Award from the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
The Role of Serine Phosphorylation of IRS-2 in Hepatic Insulin Resistance
- Principal Investigator: Xiao Sun, PhD, Assistant Professor of Medicine, Section of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
- Start Date: August 5, 2009
- Total Award Amount: $195,000
Public Health Relevance
Project Narrative Insulin resistance is a major pathophysiological problem in many diseases, notably type 2 diabetes; however, the molecular mechanism of insulin resistance is largely unknown. This project uses state-of-art techniques and seeks to identify key molecules in mediating hepatic insulin resistance. The results of this study will enhance understanding of the molecular mechanism of insulin resistance.
This award is funded under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, NIH Award number: 1R56DK081513-01A1
Xiao Sun, PhD,
Assistant Professor of Medicine, Section of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism