Event Title
Addition of Alanine to Antibiotic Target Compound
Presentation Type
Poster/Portfolio
Presenter Major(s)
Chemistry
Mentor Information
Laurie Witucki
Department
Chemistry
Location
Henry Hall Atrium 67
Start Date
11-4-2012 9:00 AM
Keywords
Health, Life Science, Physical Science
Abstract
On a daily basis, thousands of people are infected with diseases with high mortality rates. Antibiotics are given to treat such diseases, but unfortunately, the human body can become resistant to these drugs over time. One such disease is Staphylococcus aureus or other wise known as MRSA. The goal of this research project is to develop a method of making an antibiotic nonresistant to human antibodies and mutations. The amino acid alanine will be attached to a parent compound of the antibiotic derivative. This project is a collaboration with Dr. Schroeder and Dr. Smart's research laboratory.
Addition of Alanine to Antibiotic Target Compound
Henry Hall Atrium 67
On a daily basis, thousands of people are infected with diseases with high mortality rates. Antibiotics are given to treat such diseases, but unfortunately, the human body can become resistant to these drugs over time. One such disease is Staphylococcus aureus or other wise known as MRSA. The goal of this research project is to develop a method of making an antibiotic nonresistant to human antibodies and mutations. The amino acid alanine will be attached to a parent compound of the antibiotic derivative. This project is a collaboration with Dr. Schroeder and Dr. Smart's research laboratory.