Dr. Harris will direct the Molecular Core and a staff of two full-time scientists. This essential Core will service the Program Project entitled """"""""Critical Interactions of APOBEC3s: Molecular Approaches to Novel HIV Therapies"""""""" by producing plasmid DNA constructs for APOBEC3 and Vif protein expression in E. coli and mammalian cells. We anticipate completing 10-20 constructs per week and providing a strong foundation for the program investigators.

Public Health Relevance

The interactions of the cellular APOBEC3 proteins and HIV Vif can dictate the fate of a viral infection. Our program scientists aim to provide the most comprehensive information to date on these life-or-death interactions, and our existing large collection of DNA constructs will be expanded even further to meet research objectives.

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS)
Type
Research Program Projects (P01)
Project #
5P01GM091743-04
Application #
8607559
Study Section
Special Emphasis Panel (ZRG1-AARR-D)
Project Start
Project End
Budget Start
2014-01-01
Budget End
2014-12-31
Support Year
4
Fiscal Year
2014
Total Cost
$174,998
Indirect Cost
$36,490
Name
University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Department
Type
DUNS #
555917996
City
Minneapolis
State
MN
Country
United States
Zip Code
55455
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