Investigating the role of impaired glucose uptake in laminitis
Charles Sturt University
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Project code: PRJ-000576
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Project stage: Closed
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Project start date: Sunday, August 1, 2004
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Project completion date: Wednesday, May 30, 2007
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National Priority: HOR-Thoroughbred diseases and parasites
Program
Thoroughbred Horses
Research Organisation
Charles Sturt University
Objective Summary
Our aim is to understand the mechanisms that control glucose uptake in the hoof then identify the factors associated with endocrine and metabolic abnormalities that lead to impaired glucose uptake tissue starvation and laminitis.