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Evaluation of the antioxidant activity and inhibition of metabolic enzymes by natural and synthetic compounds

The traineeship will focus on the evaluation of natural compounds and their synthetic analogs as new candidates for the inhibition of metabolic enzymes

(α-glucosidase, α-amylase, lipase) whose inhibition is employed in the management of type 2 diabetes and obesity.

More specifically the trainee will take care of various tasks, concerning the ongoing research activities of the Laboratory of Bioactive Natural Compounds:

-Organic synthesis of natural compounds analogs

-Evaluation of antioxidant activity

-Evaluation of the inhibition of natural and synthetic compounds towards different enzymes

 

Scientific responsible: prof. Vera Muccilli (v.muccilli@unict.it)

Study cycle: 
post graduate
Languages skills required: 
English B1
Length: 
3 months
Period: 
second semester
Summer traineeships: 
no
Insurance: 
Accident insurance during working hours only and Liability insurance
Benefits: 
none
Traineeship type: 
Erasmus traineeship
A.Y.: 
2023-2024