Project Title
Characterization of small heat shock proteins in the tardigrade, Hypsibius exemplaris
Document Type
Event
Start Date
10-5-2019 3:30 PM
End Date
10-5-2019 6:30 PM
Description
Small heat shock proteins (sHSP) are known to provide heat tolerance in organisms such as Drosophila melanogaster by binding to misfolded proteins to prevent deleterious interactions. It’s speculated that this is an evolutionary adaptation to provide a layer of protection during crucial developmental stages. To test this prediction, I am investigating the presence and expression of sHSP in a phylogenetically related organism, Hypsibius exemplaris. This study should provide insight to the developmental role of sHSP.
Discipline
Biology
Research Mentor(s)
Dr. Jennifer Tenlen
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Characterization of small heat shock proteins in the tardigrade, Hypsibius exemplaris
Small heat shock proteins (sHSP) are known to provide heat tolerance in organisms such as Drosophila melanogaster by binding to misfolded proteins to prevent deleterious interactions. It’s speculated that this is an evolutionary adaptation to provide a layer of protection during crucial developmental stages. To test this prediction, I am investigating the presence and expression of sHSP in a phylogenetically related organism, Hypsibius exemplaris. This study should provide insight to the developmental role of sHSP.
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