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DiGE proteomics of the Erwinia carotovora Type II secretome and functional analysis of its components in virulence

ReferenceP20076
Principal Investigator / Supervisor Professor George Salmond
Co-Investigators /
Co-Supervisors
Professor Kathryn Lilley
Institution University of Cambridge
DepartmentBiochemistry
Funding typeResearch
Value (£) 214,957
StatusCompleted
TypeResearch Grant
Start date 01/04/2004
End date 30/09/2007
Duration42 months

Abstract

We will use cutting edge quantitative proteomic techniques and bacterial genetics to define the proteins (including known pathogenesis determinants) targeted through the key virulence factor conduit of the plant pathogen, Erwinia carotovora subsp. atroseptica (Eca). Novel factors defined in the Type II secretome and involved in phytopathogenesis will be assayed by functional genomic/proteomic approaches. The Type II secretome components will be identified; dependence on Sec, Tat and Dsb will be assigned and physiological and environmental modulation assayed. Type II secretome components routed via unconventional/novel mechanisms will be further investigated. The roles of secretome components in virulence will be assessed.

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Committee Closed Committee - Plant & Microbial Sciences (PMS)
Research TopicsX – not assigned to a current Research Topic
Research PriorityX – Research Priority information not available
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Funding SchemeX – not Funded via a specific Funding Scheme
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