Research Grant
[Cite as http://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/143054]Researchers: Prof John Mattick (Principal investigator) , A/Pr Cynthia Whitchurch
Brief description Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a common bacterium which causes serious life-threatening infections of individuals with cystic fibrosis, AIDS or who have suffered severe burns or are undergoing cancer chemotherapy. This pathogen, and a number of other important infectious bacteria use surface filaments, called fimbriae, like grappling hooks to attach to the cells of the body and to move across host tissues. These fimbriae are produced in response to environmental conditions, and are assembled by a process that is also used in the export of toxins and other pathogenic molecules. This project will characterise genes which specify and control this system, as a means to design better treatments against such bacteria, many of which are resistant to antibiotic treatment.
Funding Amount $AUD 407,545.90
Funding Scheme NHMRC Project Grants
Notes Standard Project Grant
- PURL : http://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/143054
- nhmrc : 143054