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A major action of insulin is to increase the rate of glucose transport into fat and muscle. This is achieved through regulated trafficking of the facilitative glucose transporter GLUT4, and is defective in individuals suffering from insulin resistance and Type-2 diabetes.
Understanding the molecular mechanisms that underlie GLUT4 trafficking therefore represents an important step in the development of rational therapies for these disease states. Research in this area has focused on information contained within the protein sequence of GLUT4 with far less attention being paid to the role of post translational modifications received by the transporter, in particular the single N-linked carbohydrate moiety carried by GLUT4. This project builds on our recent exciting discovery that GLUT4’s glycan contains an unusual monosaccharide. The post holder will investigate the how the structure of GLUT4’s glycan is used by various lectins to regulate levels of GLUT4 at the cell surface.
The Bryant group has expertise in investigating insulin dependent GLUT4 trafficking, while the Ungar group is specialized in characterizing and modulating glycan biosynthesis in mammalian cells. The candidate will be seamlessly embedded in the two labs, who share space at the J0 cel
📌 Research Trainee in the function of G’s glycan (Wangoi)
🏢 University of York Computer Science
📍 Wangoi
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