Study of mitochondrial energy dissipation systems in mice supplemented with conjugated linoleic acid in association with fish oil

• Grant number: 15/04028-2
• Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Scientific Initiation
• Start date: April 01, 2015
• End date: January 31, 2016
• 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 objective of this project is to induce energy dissipation mechanisms of the body by supplementing the diet with conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) associated with fish oil.