The overall hypothesis of this study is: the pulse profile of insulin for old persons (60-80yrs) will be different when compared to that of young persons(20-30 yrs). The more specific hypotheses are 1.) pulse profiles for young persons will have a larger pulse amplitude when compared to that of old persons; 2.)pulse profiles for young and old subjects will have similar pulse frequencies ; 3.)interpulse insulin secretion will be elevated in older persons and 4. a significant negative correlation will exist between insulin pulse amplitude and insulin sensitivity. It is clear that hormones stimulate greater biological responses when they reach the target tissue in a pulsatile manner (the physiological manner). We will document whether part of the cause for increased insulin resistance in older persons is partially due to an altered insulin pulse profile.

Project Start
2000-12-01
Project End
2001-11-30
Budget Start
Budget End
Support Year
7
Fiscal Year
2001
Total Cost
Indirect Cost
Name
Pennsylvania State University
Department
Type
DUNS #
129348186
City
Hershey
State
PA
Country
United States
Zip Code
17033
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