Investigating antibacterial functions of TRIM ligases

Lead Research Organisation: Imperial College London
Department Name: Infectious Disease

Abstract

The aims of this study are to identify specific TRIMs responsible for mediating the outcomes of bacterial infections, and increase understanding of the molecular mechanisms behind this. This will be achieved by:

1. Conducting TRIM-wide screens to identify potential candidates with an impact on intracellular bacterial replication and immune pathway regulation:
2. Validation of identified candidates:
3. Molecular characterisation:
Back Up Plan: TRIM21 has previously been identified to restrict growth of S. Typhimurium, yet the mechanism is poorly defined. Many of the methods described above will be employed to uncover the molecular mechanisms behind this.

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Studentship Projects

Project Reference Relationship Related To Start End Student Name
MR/N014103/1 01/10/2016 30/09/2025
2496977 Studentship MR/N014103/1 05/10/2020 04/04/2024