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Determining the role of pancreatic alpha-cell autophagy in intra-cellular glucagon turnover and its modulation as an anti-diabetic therapy

Implementing Organization

Principal Investigator
Dr. Rohit A. Sinha
Assistant Professor, Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPIMS), Lucknow
CO-Principal Investigator
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Project Overview

The incidence of diabetesmellitus (DM) and its associated complications has increased at an alarming rate in India. Recent discoveries have shown that besides insulin, glucagon, also is an important contributor to the disease of diabetes. In diabetes, glucagon secretion is significantly upregulated and limiting its level in diabetics is believed to alleviate hyperglycaemia. In this study we attempt to understand and modulate a cellular degradative process known as autophagy to reduce the amount of glucagon content inside the pancreatic alpha- cells which secrete them. We believe that the results obtained from this study would benefit future diabetes research and treatment.

Achievements

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Funding Organization
Quick Information
Area of Research
Life Sciences & Biotechnology
Focus Area
Diabetic therapy
Start Date
2017
End Date
2022
Sanction Amount
₹ 3.39 Cr
Status
Completed
Contact
anthony.rohit@gmail.com
Output
No. of Research Paper
00
Technologies (If Any)
00
No. of PhD Produced
N.A
Publications
60
No. of Patents
Filed : 00
Grant : 00
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