Award
NIH Reporter #11463631
Mucinases of Pathogenic Bacilli
Recipient
University of Chicago
Award Amount
$50,114.00
Ceiling
$50,114.00
Awarded
August 05, 2026
Identifier
11463631
Research project to characterize mucinases from Bacillus anthracis and related strains to understand their role in gastrointestinal anthrax infection and pathogenesis.
Description
This project focuses on characterizing mucinases produced by Bacillus anthracis and related strains to understand their role in gastrointestinal anthrax infection. The research includes studying the substrate specificity of mucinases and their role in disease progression, especially initial invasion of the gastrointestinal tract.