Characterization of xylanase-inhibitor proteins in grasses

by Lindseigh Ashbridge

Cell walls are composed of many polymers and have great potential to be sources of energy. Extraction of proteins using a column from various plants and different classes of xylanases with cell wall substrate were used to analyze how well XIPs can inhibit the breakdown of cell walls. Results demonstrated that xylanase inhibitor proteins decrease xylanase activity.

Major: 
Department of Biology
Exhibition Category: 
Physical Sciences
Exhibition Format: 
Poster Presentation
Campus: 
University Park
Faculty Sponsor: 
Marcia Buanafina
Poster Number: 
79