Studying the Phenotype Progression of Purine Biosynthesis Errors in Caenorhabditis elegans

Melinda Jin and Rositsa Tsarnakova

Errors in the purine biosynthesis pathway caused by genetic mutations can affect the expression of enzymes, such as adenylosuccinate lyase (ADSL) and adenylosuccinate synthetase (ADSS). These errors result in rare diseases in humans, presenting a variety of neurological and muscular symptoms. Due to the rarity of these diseases, there is limited research on the exact nature and treatments. We use the model Caenorhabditis elegans to study the progression of phenotypes associated with such deficiencies.

Major: 
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Exhibition Category: 
Health and Life Sciences
Exhibition Format: 
Poster Presentation
Campus: 
University Park
Faculty Sponsor: 
Wendy Hanna-Rose
Poster Number: 
50599