This Project Grant award from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) under the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) program supports research on the impact of dietary exosome-like nanoparticles (ELNs) from chives on the gut microbiome in obesity. The $197,095.80 award to Case Western Reserve University, with a sub-award to the University of Nebraska, will investigate the bioavailability, distribution, and absorption of chive-derived ELNs, as well as their effects on the gut microbiome in diet-induced obesity. Successful completion of this research is expected to provide insights into how these nanoparticles function in vivo and pave the way for their potential application in combating obesity, a major public health concern. The project will run from September 2024 to January 2026.
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