A Bacteriophage Screening System for Novel Anti-Virals
Presentation Type
Poster/Portfolio
Presenter Major(s)
Biomedical Sciences
Mentor Information
Steven Hecht
Department
Biomedical Sciences
Location
Henry Hall Atrium 87
Start Date
11-4-2012 9:00 AM
Keywords
Life Science
Abstract
Bacteria from soil have been a rich source of antibiotics in the past. However, antibiotics are not useful in viral infections and their use in those cases contributes to antibiotic resistance. There are a limited number of antiviral chemotherapeutic agents. It is possible that soil bacteria may also be a source of anti-virals. We are developing a screening assay for these agents. Other interesting questions can be asked with this assay, such as screening for other bacterial communication chemicals and their functions.
A Bacteriophage Screening System for Novel Anti-Virals
Henry Hall Atrium 87
Bacteria from soil have been a rich source of antibiotics in the past. However, antibiotics are not useful in viral infections and their use in those cases contributes to antibiotic resistance. There are a limited number of antiviral chemotherapeutic agents. It is possible that soil bacteria may also be a source of anti-virals. We are developing a screening assay for these agents. Other interesting questions can be asked with this assay, such as screening for other bacterial communication chemicals and their functions.