In the first 25 years of its existence, the VIVIT has published over 450 articles. The results of this work are regularly presented in talks at national and international meetings. Many of these publications and presentations have been acknowledged as significant scientific contributions and gained recognition both, nationally and internationally. In the field of cardiovascular disease and diabetes mellitus research, the VIVIT is one of the most active research institutes in Austria and has its place amongst Europe’s top institutes.
Quercetin is a regulator of genes associated with type 2 diabetes
Quercetin results from the oxidation of a plant-based pigment and is found in many fruits and vegetables such as capers, onions, cherries, blueberries, bananas, and in herbs such as lovage. Experiments conducted by the team of the VIVIT molecular biology laboratory showed that quercetin affects the oxygen supply to adipocytes and, as a consequence, the regulation of genes that govern metabolism and energy budget. In human adipocytes, the expression of metabolism genes which promote the emergence of metabolic diseases such as type 2 diabetes, could be downregulated by quercetin.
Quercetin: Nutrients, 2016 May 12;8(5)
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