| Affiliations: | DeBakey Executive Research Leadership Program |
| Project Leader: | Tara Mahmood tnmahmood@tamu.edu Nutrition and Food Science |
| Faculty Mentor: | Susanne Talcott, Ph.D. |
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Meeting Times:
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TBA |
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Team Size:
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5 |
| Open Spots: | 0 |
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Special Opportunities:
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Students will have a hands on learning experience with basic bacterial and cell culture work. Students may earn a spot on abstracts and manuscripts on a case by case basis.
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Team Needs:
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Students need to have a background in background in biochemistry and biology. Lab experience is NOT required. We are looking for students who are eager to learn and ready to invest their time and efforts into conducting the lab technique correctly. |
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Description:
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Mango derived gallotannin metabolites including gallic acid are within the polyphenol family, which are known for their anti-inflammatory properties to which can modulate the gut microbiome into a health benefiting environment. The aim of the project is to delineate the anti-inflammatory mechanism of gallic acid to understand how this polyphenol can alleviate the deleterious effects of inflammatory bowel disease. We will evaluate the metabolism of gallotannins through bacterial cultures and tease out the mechanism through cell culture experiments. |