Abstract

We are engaged in studies on: 1) The biosynthesis of ether lipids in anaerobic bacteria; 2) The role of ether lipids in the membranes of anaerobic bacteria; 3) The control of membrane fluidity in anaerobic bacteria; 4) Studies on the assembly of the outer membrane of gram-negative bacteria.

  Funding Agency

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Type
Research Project (R01)
Project #
5R01AI008903-20
Application #
3124472
Study Section
Microbial Physiology and Genetics Subcommittee 2 (MBC)
Project Start
1974-09-01
Project End
1989-08-31
Budget Start
1987-09-01
Budget End
1988-08-31
Support Year
20
Fiscal Year
1987
Total Cost
Indirect Cost

  Institution

Name
University of Pennsylvania
Department
Type
Schools of Medicine
DUNS #
042250712
City
Philadelphia
State
PA
Country
United States
Zip Code
19104