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)