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.

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Apr 11th, 9:00 AM

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.