Life Sciences & Biotechnology
Title : | Elucidation of role of DNA methylation in emergence of insulin resistance |
Area of research : | Life Sciences & Biotechnology |
Focus area : | Epigenetics |
Principal Investigator : | Dr. K B Tikoo, Professor, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Mohali |
Contact info : | tikoo@niper.ac.in |
Details
Executive Summary : | To investigate role of epigenetic alteration such as global DNA methylation under insulin resistance conditions, to study alteration in DNA methylation at the promoter of genes responsible for insulin resistance, and investigation of impact of DNMT1 inhibitors and its therapeutic role in insulin resistance |
Total Budget (INR): | 23,95,000 |
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