This subproject is one of many research subprojects utilizing the resources provided by a Center grant funded by NIH/NCRR. The subproject and investigator (PI) may have received primary funding from another NIH source, and thus could be represented in other CRISP entries. The institution listed is for the Center, which is not necessarily the institution for the investigator. Pseudomonas aeruginosa is an opportunistic pathogen that causes chronic biofilm infections in the lungs of cystic fibrosis patients. During colonization of the lung, P. aeruginosa converts to a mucoid phenotype characterized by the overproduction of the exopolysaccharide alginate. Exopolysaccharides are the major component of bacterial biofilms and are believed to be produced and secreted by multiprotein complexes spanning the cell envelope. The exopolysaccharide is believed to be secreted across the outer membrane by a porin, AlgE. Understanding the structure of AlgE and how it facilitates transport of the polysaccharide and interacts with other members of the secretion complex will be critical to our long term goal of developing novel methods to disrupt exoplysaccharide biosynthesis and therefore biofilm formation.

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Center for Research Resources (NCRR)
Type
Biotechnology Resource Grants (P41)
Project #
5P41RR012408-14
Application #
8170590
Study Section
Special Emphasis Panel (ZRG1-BCMB-R (40))
Project Start
2010-07-01
Project End
2011-06-30
Budget Start
2010-07-01
Budget End
2011-06-30
Support Year
14
Fiscal Year
2010
Total Cost
$2,930
Indirect Cost
Name
Brookhaven National Laboratory
Department
Type
DUNS #
027579460
City
Upton
State
NY
Country
United States
Zip Code
11973
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