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The Study of Novel Mechanism Governing the Energy Metabolism of Animals

Research Project Outline

The energy metabolism in animals is regulated by the coordination of multistage events, i.e. intestinal uptake of nutrients, their metabolism in the body, and inter- and intra-cellular signaling generated by those metabolites. Beta-Klotho we identified is estimated to be an important regulator of energy metabolism. Our final goal is to clarify the molecular function of beta-Klotho and to expand our comprehensive understanding of the energy metabolism. As energy metabolism forms the background of obesity, aging and metabolic syndromes, our results may contribute to the clinical application of these diseases.

Research Director
Yo-ichiNabeshima
Affiliation
Professor, Kyoto University
Research Started
2006
Status
ongoing
Research Area
Basic Technologies for Controlling Cell Functions Based on Metabolic Regulation Mechanism Analysis
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