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Regulation of virulence gene expression in Clostridium perfringens [ 2014 - 2016 ]

Also known as: What controls the production of virulence factors in the bacterium that causes gas gangrene

Research Grant

[Cite as https://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/1065985]

Researchers: Prof Julian Rood (Principal investigator)

Brief description This project involves the analysis of a bacterium that causes gas gangrene. We have shown that a previously unknown regulatory protein modulates the ability of this bacterium to cause disease. We aim to determine what turns on the protein's activity, how it controls the factors that contribute towards disease and what specific factors are involved in disease. The major outcome will be a better understanding of the mechanisms of virulence gene regulation, which will lead to improved methods of disease control.

Funding Amount $AUD 585,497.73

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant

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ACN 633 798 857