Improved cardiac glucose uptake [Elektronische Ressource] : a potential mechanism for estrogens to prevent the development of cardiac hypertrophy / vorgelegt von Vijayakumar Govindaraj

Improved Cardiac Glucose Uptake: A PotentialMechanism for Estrogens to Prevent theDevelopment of Cardiac Hypertrophy Dissertation zur Erlangung desnaturwissenschaftlichen Doktorgradesder Bayerischen Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburgvorgelegt vonVijayakumar Govindarajaus Vaniyambadi, IndienWürzburg 2009Eingereicht am: .......................................................................................................................Mitglieder der Promotionskommission:Vorsitzender: Prof. Dr. Martin J. MüllerGutachter : Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Thomas BrandGutachter: PD.Dr. Theo PelzerTag des Promotionskolloquiums: Doktorurkunde ausgehändigt am: I dedicate my worktomy parents and sisterwho made all of this possible,for their endless encouragement and patience.AcknowledgementsI would like to acknowledge the following people whether my appreciation is for intellectual supervision, or for making my time as an overseas PhD student was exciting and unforgettable, both are equally acknowledged.I would like to thank PD Dr. Theo Pelzer for his guidance, understanding, patience and great support in many ways throughout my doctoral study. Prof. Dr. Georg Ertlwho have initially considered my application and created an opportunity to join his department. Dr. Marylin P Law, Dr. Kai Hu and Dr. Patric Diel for their cooperation or collaboration and whose renowned expertise has greatly encouraged and contributed to my work.