Amino acids as nutrients - the molecular basis of amino acid absorption in kidney and intestine

营养是幸福和健康的关键因素。所有采用西方饮食的社会都面临着二型糖尿病和肥胖问题的增加，这一点尤为突出。大多数营养学研究都集中在脂肪和碳水化合物上，因为它们与肥胖和糖尿病有直接关系。然而，蛋白质以及由此产生的多肽和氨基酸占我们营养的10-15%。在人们推荐富含蛋白质的饮食来对抗肥胖和糖尿病的时候，了解蛋白质吸收和代谢的基础是很重要的。本项目旨在研究氨基酸在肾脏和肠道的吸收机制和介质。

Nutrition is a critical factor for well being and health. This is highlighted by the increase in frequency of type II diabetes and the obesity problem that all societies with a western diet face. Most studies in nutrition focus on fat and carbohydrates because of their direct involvement in obesity and diabetes. Proteins and the resulting peptides and amino acids, however, form 10-15% of our nutrition. At a time where protein-rich diets are recommended to fight obesity and diabetes, it is important to understand the basis of protein absorption and metabolism. This project investigates the mechanism and mediators of amino acid absorption in kidney and intestine.