The role of Nr4a1 in maternal obesity induced beta cell expansion

Authors

Jeffery S. Tessem, Brigham Young University

Keywords

Nr4a1, maternal obesity, beta cell expansion, overnutrition

College

Life Sciences

Department

Nutrition, Dietetics, and Food Science

Abstract

The academic objectives of this Mentoring Environment Grant (MEG) were to 1) train undergraduate students in the scientific process to prepare them in careers as physicians and scientists, and 2) to examine the relationship between in utero Nr4a1 beta cell specific deletion during maternal overnutrition and obesity on beta cell mass at birth and diabetic onset. We were successful in accomplishing these objectives, as evidenced by the training of four undergraduate students, presentation of research and local and national meetings, and initial preparation of a manuscript reporting our findings.

Recommended Citation

Tessem, Jeffery S. (2017) "The role of Nr4a1 in maternal obesity induced beta cell expansion," Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2017: Iss. 1, Article 331.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2017/iss1/331