Prevotella nigrescens and Clostridium coccoides lipoprotein structure and variation with binding to Toll-Like Receptor 2

Erin O'Donnell

Lipoproteins are bound to the cell membrane through an acylated N-terminal cysteine residue and are present in almost all bacteria. Mammalian innate immune system recognizes lipoproteins for infection defense. Toll-like receptor 2 (TLR2) recognizes the acylation pattern. Putative Prevotella nigrescens and Clostridium coccoides were isolated, confirmed by 16S rRNA Sanger sequencing, and used to extract lipoproteins by detergent partitioning. The acylation pattern will be determined and tested how they influence the pro-inflammatory TLR2 signaling cascade.

Major: 
Molecular Biology
Exhibition Category: 
Health and Life Sciences
Exhibition Format: 
Poster Presentation
Campus: 
University Park
Faculty Sponsor: 
Timothy Meredith
Poster Number: 
17021