Trent University Graduate Thesis Collection

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    Mutation of the B10 Tyrosine and E11 Leucine in Giardia intestinalis Flavohemoglobin

    Year: 2016, 2016
    Member of: Trent University Graduate Thesis Collection
    Name(s): Creator (cre): Lukaszewicz, Brian, Thesis advisor (ths): Rafferty, Steven P, Degree committee member (dgc): Saville, Barry J, Degree committee member (dgc): Yee, Janet, Degree granting institution (dgg): Trent University
    Abstract: <p>The flavohemoglobin in Giardia intestinalis (gFlHb) is the only known protozoan member of a protein class typically associated with detoxifying nitric oxide (by oxidation to nitrate) in bacteria and yeast. Mutants of the B10 tyrosine (Y30F) and E11 leucine (L58A), conserved residues thought to influence ligand binding, were expressed and studied using Resonance Raman (RR) spectroscopy.… more

    Characterisation of the Giardia Tata-Binding Protein - Preparation for an in vivo approach

    Year: 2016, 2016
    Member of: Trent University Graduate Thesis Collection
    Name(s): Creator (cre): Kemp, Adam, Thesis advisor (ths): Yee, Janet, Degree committee member (dgc): Saville, Barry J, Degree committee member (dgc): Brunetti, Craig R, Degree granting institution (dgg): Trent University
    Abstract: <p>The aim of this work was to identify the DNA sequences recognized by the Giardia TBP (gTBP) in vivo by using a chromatin immunoprecipitation assay (ChIP). Since a specific antibody for the protein of interest is required for this assay, a company was contracted to produce and purify a custom polyclonal antibody from the immunization of rabbits. Recombinant GST-gTBP was produced at a… more