The gut microbiota-adipose tissue axis in the pathogenesis of obesity and its related metabolic disorders: molecular mechanism and clinical implications


Grant Data
Project Title
The gut microbiota-adipose tissue axis in the pathogenesis of obesity and its related metabolic disorders: molecular mechanism and clinical implications
Principal Investigator
Professor Xu, Aimin   (Principal Investigator (PI))
Co-Investigator(s)
Professor Amar Jacques   (Co-principal investigator)
Professor Remy Burcelin   (Co-Investigator)
Professor Wang Jun   (Co-Investigator)
Duration
42
Start Date
2014-04-01
Amount
2630976
Conference Title
The gut microbiota-adipose tissue axis in the pathogenesis of obesity and its related metabolic disorders: molecular mechanism and clinical implications
Presentation Title
Keywords
Adipokines, Adipose tissue inflammation, Gut Microbiota, Insulin Resistance, Obesity
Discipline
Diabetes/Metabolism,Endocrinology
HKU Project Code
A-HKU705/13
Grant Type
ANR / RGC Joint Research Scheme
Funding Year
2013
Status
Completed