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The effects of dietary fatty acids on gene transcription in normal human epithelial cells

ReferenceD07327
Principal Investigator / Supervisor Professor Jennifer Southgate
Co-Investigators /
Co-Supervisors
Dr Ludwik Trejdosiewicz
Institution University of York
DepartmentBiology
Funding typeResearch
Value (£) 151,318
StatusCompleted
TypeResearch Grant
Start date 01/04/1997
End date 01/04/2000
Duration36 months

Abstract

This project will determine responses of normal human epithelial cells to dietary fatty acids (FA) at the mRNA level. Using our well-characterised in vitro system of serum-free uro- epithelial cell culture, we will test the effects of 18-carbon FA of varying saturation and isomerism, presented as physiological (albumin) complexes. Transcripts will be analysed by a mRNA differential display PCR and bands of interest will be cloned and sequenced. This should provide insights into normal cellular responses to FA.

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Committee Closed Committee - Agri-food (AF)
Research TopicsX – not assigned to a current Research Topic
Research PriorityX – Research Priority information not available
Research Initiative X - not in an Initiative
Funding SchemeX – not Funded via a specific Funding Scheme
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