Presentation Title
Determination of Proteins Involved in Biofilm Matrix Structure in Variovorax Paradoxus EPS
Presentation Type
Oral Presentation
College
College of Natural Sciences
Major
Biology
Location
RM 215-218
Faculty Mentor
Dr. Paul Orwin
Start Date
5-27-2014 1:00 PM
End Date
5-27-2014 5:30 PM
Abstract
Variovorax paradoxus EPS is an aerobic, gram-negative -proteobacterium that is found in the soils as well as colonizing the human body. There is little research that has been performed on V. paradoxus regarding biofilms but it is known to include extracellular DNA (eDNA) in the biofilm matrix, along with exopolysaccharides (EPS) and proteins. Through molecular and immunological techniques we will demonstrate the importance of Varpa_407 and Varpa_3832 gene expression in V. paradoxus.
Determination of Proteins Involved in Biofilm Matrix Structure in Variovorax Paradoxus EPS
RM 215-218
Variovorax paradoxus EPS is an aerobic, gram-negative -proteobacterium that is found in the soils as well as colonizing the human body. There is little research that has been performed on V. paradoxus regarding biofilms but it is known to include extracellular DNA (eDNA) in the biofilm matrix, along with exopolysaccharides (EPS) and proteins. Through molecular and immunological techniques we will demonstrate the importance of Varpa_407 and Varpa_3832 gene expression in V. paradoxus.
