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Use Of Crispr To Develop A Follicle Stimulating Hormone Receptor Knockout In Human Granulosa Cells To Study Lipid Raft Residency, Jenna Pradhuman
Use Of Crispr To Develop A Follicle Stimulating Hormone Receptor Knockout In Human Granulosa Cells To Study Lipid Raft Residency, Jenna Pradhuman
Honors Theses
Human follicle stimulating hormone (hFSH) is a protein hormone responsible for stimulating the gonads and is necessary for regulating reproductive systems in both females and males. The actions of hFSh are carried out by the hFSH receptor (hFSHR), a seven transmembrane receptor that belongs to the G protein-coupled receptor family. Once FSH activates its receptor, the G protein inside the cell that is associated with the receptor is activated and starts a cascade of signaling that results in activation of protein kinase A (PKA) and the p44/42 MAP kinase (MAPK). The activation of these secondary proteins is responsible for follicular …
Expression In Yeast Of The Metacaspase Scp3 From The Fungus Schizophyllum Commune, Anne Kaminski
Expression In Yeast Of The Metacaspase Scp3 From The Fungus Schizophyllum Commune, Anne Kaminski
Honors Theses
Metacaspases are caspase homologs that are found in plants, fungi, and protists. They are involved in programmed cell death, a structured and regulated process to break down cells. There is limited information available on metacaspases and further research is necessary to understand how they work. One reason metacaspases are studied is that they are considered to be a potential drug target for pathogenic microorganisms. Five metacaspases scp1-5 were identified in S. commune through their similarity to the yeast metacaspase Yca1. The overall goal of the lab is to study and characterize these proteins. This thesis outlines the path taken to …