Endocrinology & Metabolism Research Laboratory
ENDOCRINOLOGY RESEARCH LABORATORY
The Receptor Biology Group studies the mechanisms of action of G protein-coupled receptors that are important in reproductive health. The crucial role of this family of receptors in HIV infection is of particular interest, because understanding the interaction of the virus with human receptors is important for developing strategies to treat and prevent infection. The Group uses a range of molecular techniques to study the mechanisms by which HIV infects human cells.
METABOLISM RESEARCH LABORATORY
There are three main areas of research interest in this laboratory.
- The in vitro characterization/screening of indigenous trees (seed, leaves and stem bark) for nutrients, oils and phytochemicals with medicinal properties.
- Evaluation of non-conventional feed resources for improved livestock production and their (non-conventional feed resources) effects on animal physiology and animal product quality.
- In vivo testing of phytochemicals for their effects on developmental programming of metabolism and nutritional physiology