Award
NIH Reporter #1F31AI203055-01
Mucinases of Pathogenic Bacilli
Recipient
University of Chicago
Award Amount
$50,114.00
Ceiling
$50,114.00
Awarded
August 05, 2026
Identifier
1F31AI203055-01
The project studies how mucin-degrading proteins may help pathogenic bacilli cross gastrointestinal mucus and contribute to infection progression.
Description
Research investigating mucinases and their role in gastrointestinal anthrax progression, including characterization of Bacillus anthracis SmuA and Bacillus cereus G9241 Bc-SmuB.