Presentation Title
Investigating the Role of RabGTPases in the Replication of the Mammareanavirus Junín
Abstract
Rab proteins are a family of GTPases within the host cell that have been found to interact with and are hypothesized to be essential in the replication of the mammarenavirus Junín. These proteins are essential in trafficking the host cell vesicles and have been found to play a key role in the assembly of other single stranded RNA viruses, such as influenza. This project focuses on determining if Rab proteins play an important role in the replication of the New World mammarenavirus Junín (JUNV).
Primary Faculty Mentor Name
Dr. Emily Bruce
Status
Undergraduate
Student College
College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
Program/Major
Microbiology
Primary Research Category
Biological Sciences
Secondary Research Category
Health Sciences
Investigating the Role of RabGTPases in the Replication of the Mammareanavirus Junín
Rab proteins are a family of GTPases within the host cell that have been found to interact with and are hypothesized to be essential in the replication of the mammarenavirus Junín. These proteins are essential in trafficking the host cell vesicles and have been found to play a key role in the assembly of other single stranded RNA viruses, such as influenza. This project focuses on determining if Rab proteins play an important role in the replication of the New World mammarenavirus Junín (JUNV).