Study of mitochondrial energy dissipation induced by diet suplementation with linoleic conjugated acid (CLA) associated to oleic acid

• Grant number: 14/02654-0
• Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Scientific Initiation
• Start date: April 01, 2014
• End date: March 31, 2015
• Field of knowledge: Biological Sciences - Biochemistry - Metabolism and Bioenergetics
• Principal Investigator: Luciane Carla Alberici
• Grantee: Tatiane Maira Vicentini
• Host Institution: Faculdade de Ciências Farmacêuticas de Ribeirão Preto (FCFRP). Universidade de São Paulo (USP). Ribeirão Preto , SP, Brazil
• Associated research grant: 10/17259-9 - Studies on mechanisms of mitochondrial uncoupling by non-esterified fatty acids as a strategy for prevention / treatment of obesity, AP.JP

Abstract

The purpose of this project is induce mechanisms of body energy dissipation by the diet suplementation with conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) associated to oleic acid.