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Discovering Drug-Like Compounds By Targeting Protein-Protein Interactions Using A Yeast-3-Hybrid System, Chesley C. Blake Apr 2026

Discovering Drug-Like Compounds By Targeting Protein-Protein Interactions Using A Yeast-3-Hybrid System, Chesley C. Blake

Senior Theses

Protein-protein interactions are important targets in cancer biology as they can make historically “undruggable” proteins viable drug targets. However, the current approach to targeting protein-protein interactions relies on the use of small molecule drugs, which have low efficiencies as they must cover a large surface area of the interaction. Further, traditional drug therapies often lead to off-target toxicity, limiting therapeutic specificity. The objective of this project is to develop a selection system in yeast to identify short peptide sequences that can disrupt protein-protein interactions specific to cancer cells. Following proof of principle and development of the AH109 yeast strain having …


Mango And Mango Juice, Robert Yokel Nov 2024

Mango And Mango Juice, Robert Yokel

Aluminum in Beverages and Foods: A Compilation

No abstract provided.


Processed Cheese, Robert Yokel Nov 2024

Processed Cheese, Robert Yokel

Aluminum in Beverages and Foods: A Compilation

No abstract provided.


Plums, Prunes And Their Juices, Robert Yokel Nov 2024

Plums, Prunes And Their Juices, Robert Yokel

Aluminum in Beverages and Foods: A Compilation

No abstract provided.


Lentils, Robert Yokel Nov 2024

Lentils, Robert Yokel

Aluminum in Beverages and Foods: A Compilation

No abstract provided.


Wheat, Robert Yokel Nov 2024

Wheat, Robert Yokel

Aluminum in Beverages and Foods: A Compilation

No abstract provided.


Other Specific Fruits And Their Juices, Robert Yokel Nov 2024

Other Specific Fruits And Their Juices, Robert Yokel

Aluminum in Beverages and Foods: A Compilation

No abstract provided.


Table D: Salt Influence On Aluminum Mobilization Into Beverages And Foods, Robert Yokel Nov 2024

Table D: Salt Influence On Aluminum Mobilization Into Beverages And Foods, Robert Yokel

Aluminum in Beverages and Foods: A Compilation

No abstract provided.


Banana, Robert Yokel Nov 2024

Banana, Robert Yokel

Aluminum in Beverages and Foods: A Compilation

No abstract provided.


Spinach, Robert Yokel Nov 2024

Spinach, Robert Yokel

Aluminum in Beverages and Foods: A Compilation

No abstract provided.


Celery, Robert Yokel Nov 2024

Celery, Robert Yokel

Aluminum in Beverages and Foods: A Compilation

No abstract provided.


Legumes (Beans, Peas, Tofu), Robert Yokel Nov 2024

Legumes (Beans, Peas, Tofu), Robert Yokel

Aluminum in Beverages and Foods: A Compilation

No abstract provided.


Cocoa, Robert Yokel Nov 2024

Cocoa, Robert Yokel

Aluminum in Beverages and Foods: A Compilation

No abstract provided.


Herbal Tea Infusion, Robert Yokel Nov 2024

Herbal Tea Infusion, Robert Yokel

Aluminum in Beverages and Foods: A Compilation

No abstract provided.


White Tea Infusion, Robert Yokel Nov 2024

White Tea Infusion, Robert Yokel

Aluminum in Beverages and Foods: A Compilation

No abstract provided.


Meat Alternatives, Robert Yokel Nov 2024

Meat Alternatives, Robert Yokel

Aluminum in Beverages and Foods: A Compilation

No abstract provided.


Coffee, Ground, Robert Yokel Nov 2024

Coffee, Ground, Robert Yokel

Aluminum in Beverages and Foods: A Compilation

No abstract provided.


Molluscs, Clams, Cockles, Limpets, Barnicles, Robert Yokel Nov 2024

Molluscs, Clams, Cockles, Limpets, Barnicles, Robert Yokel

Aluminum in Beverages and Foods: A Compilation

No abstract provided.


Crustaceans, Crabs, Robert Yokel Nov 2024

Crustaceans, Crabs, Robert Yokel

Aluminum in Beverages and Foods: A Compilation

No abstract provided.


Jelly And Jam, Robert Yokel Nov 2024

Jelly And Jam, Robert Yokel

Aluminum in Beverages and Foods: A Compilation

No abstract provided.


Tuna, Robert Yokel Nov 2024

Tuna, Robert Yokel

Aluminum in Beverages and Foods: A Compilation

No abstract provided.


Seafood, General Categories, Robert Yokel Nov 2024

Seafood, General Categories, Robert Yokel

Aluminum in Beverages and Foods: A Compilation

No abstract provided.


Yeast, Robert Yokel Nov 2024

Yeast, Robert Yokel

Aluminum in Beverages and Foods: A Compilation

No abstract provided.


Condiments And Spreads, Robert Yokel Nov 2024

Condiments And Spreads, Robert Yokel

Aluminum in Beverages and Foods: A Compilation

No abstract provided.


Tap Vs. Bottled Water, Robert Yokel Nov 2024

Tap Vs. Bottled Water, Robert Yokel

Aluminum in Beverages and Foods: A Compilation

No abstract provided.


Puer Tea, Dry, Robert Yokel Nov 2024

Puer Tea, Dry, Robert Yokel

Aluminum in Beverages and Foods: A Compilation

No abstract provided.


Wine, Other, Robert Yokel Jan 2024

Wine, Other, Robert Yokel

Aluminum in Beverages and Foods: A Compilation

No abstract provided.


Table E: Aluminum Lakes Of Permitted Colors Allowed By The European Union, Robert Yokel Jan 2024

Table E: Aluminum Lakes Of Permitted Colors Allowed By The European Union, Robert Yokel

Aluminum in Beverages and Foods: A Compilation

No abstract provided.


Global Acetylation Dynamics In The Heat Shock Response Of Saccharomyces Cerevisiae, Rebecca E. Hardman Dec 2019

Global Acetylation Dynamics In The Heat Shock Response Of Saccharomyces Cerevisiae, Rebecca E. Hardman

Graduate Theses and Dissertations

All organisms face a constant barrage of environmental stresses. Single-cell organisms such as Saccharomyces cerevisiae, or common Baker’s yeast, must rely solely on cellular responses in order to survive. This response must occur in a rapid and highly coordinated manner to quickly inhibit all unnecessary processes and shuttle all available resources to those necessary for survival. One method that cells utilize for rapid protein regulation is the use of post-translational modifications. Enzymes within the cell add or remove a variety of chemical modifications, thus altering the local chemical environment of a protein. This creates a conformational change in the protein …


Discovery Of Selective Probes Targeting Rna Polymerase I, Xiao Tan Jan 2019

Discovery Of Selective Probes Targeting Rna Polymerase I, Xiao Tan

Theses and Dissertations--Chemistry

RNR Polymerase I (RNA Pol I) is a “factory” that orchestrate the transcription of ribosomal rRNA for constructing ribosomes as a primary workshop for protein translation to sustain cell growth. Misregulation of RNA Pol I can cause uncontrolled cell proliferation, which leads to the development of cancer. Yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae) is a valuable model system to study RNA Pol I. Recently, the X-ray crystal structure of the yeast homologue of RNA Pol I was elucidated, offering the structural basis to selectively target this transcriptional machinery. The approach to selective RNA Pol I targeting was to disrupt the interaction …