Award
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases 1R01AI186276-01A1
Exogenous fatty acid utilization by Staphylococcus aureus
Recipient
University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, KS, United States
Award Amount
$677,325.00
Ceiling
$677,325.00
Awarded
July 23, 2025
Identifier
1R01AI186276-01A1
This award funds a research project investigating the utilization of external fatty acids by Staphylococcus aureus, focusing on biochemical and structural mechanisms and gene expression effects.
Description
Research project focused on understanding how Staphylococcus aureus utilizes exogenous fatty acids, including the mechanisms of the FakAB system and fatty acid degradation pathways, and their impact on gene expression.