Award
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases 5R01AI181279-03
Respiration and fitness in Bacteroides
Recipient
RENSSELAER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE
Award Amount
$659,583.00
Ceiling
$659,583.00
Awarded
June 03, 2026
Identifier
5R01AI181279-03
NIH grant awarded to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute to study energy-generating processes in Bacteroides species in the human gut, focusing on respiration and fitness.
Description
This project aims to study the respiratory chain, menaquinone remodeling, and protective mechanisms against nitric oxide in Bacteroides species, with potential implications for human health.