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NSFDirectorate for Biological Sciences

RUI: Investigation of mycobacterial L,D-transpeptidases toward elucidating their substrate preferences and physiological roles

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Institution
United States Naval Academy, MD
Principal investigator
Leighanne A Basta
Funding
$1
Duration
2024–2027
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  • Leighanne A BastaPI
  • Melonie A TeichertCo-PI
  • Ina P O'CarrollCo-PI
  • Kathryn M LeboldCo-PI

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Directorate for Biological SciencesCellular Dynamics and FunctionNANOSCALE BIO COREREU SUPP-Res Exp for Ugrd SuppRES IN UNDERGRAD INST-RESEARCHphysiologicalelucidatinginvestigationsubstratepreferencesmycobacterialruiphysiological roles

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