Coronavirus Glycoprotein El, a New Type of Viral Glycoprotein
Envelope Glycoprotein 120 (gp120) in the Presence of Micro-Gravity
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PRESENTATION BY:BRADLEY PELHAM CO - INVESTIGATOR
SAMANTHA YEE COLLAB ORATORDANNIE ZHABILOV PRINC IPAL
INVESTIGATOR
Envelope Glycoprotein 120 (gp120) in the Presence of Micro-Gravity
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Background
•Envelope Glycoprotein• Structure• Purpose•HIV-1•Infectious process
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Objective
To determine the effects of microgravity on the structure of glycoprotein 120 and whether or not the effects, if there are any, have an effect on the purpose of gp120.
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Method
Design (type 1 FME)Recombinant gp120Protein folding assay
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Theoretical Results
The effects of a changed protein structureThe effects on the binding of HIV-1 to T-cells
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Conclusion
Open new doors for HIV-1 treatmentNew explanation to protein folding
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Acknowledgements
Dr. Harry Zhabilov Nanoracks The Smithsonian Institution SSEP Mr. Wyeth Collo San Marino High School San Marino Unified School District San Marino PTSA Stephen and Mary Birch Foundation Center for the Advancement of Science in Space (CASIS), SSEP
National Partner National Center for Earth and Space Science Education Subaru of America, Inc., SSEP National Partner