# 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.

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