Bioengineering Extremophile Enzymes To Develop A Rapid Diagnostic Test For Warfighters

Abstract

The main objective is to research the thermostability properties of a thermophilic glutamate dehydrogenase (GDH), isolate a new RNA polymerase from a psychrophile and understand its low temperature stability and efficiency. Sub-objectives include:a) Determine optimal temperature and pH of both enzymes for ideal catalytic activity,b) Understand the thermal stability of thermophilic and psychrophilic enzymes.

Document Details

Document Type
DoD Grant Award
Publication Date
Dec 05, 2016
Source ID
FA95501610356

Entities

People

  • Jenny M Blamey

Organizations

  • Air Force Office of Scientific Research
  • United States Air Force

Tags

Readers

  • Microbial Pathology
  • Molecular and Cellular Biochemistry
  • Neurotrauma and Rehabilitation Medicine.

Technology Areas

  • Biotechnology