Heavy metals are essential for the development and function of many organisms. One family of enzymes that transport metals, PIB-ATPases are found in organisms ranging from bacteria to humans. PIB-ATPases are classified into different subgroups dependent on the metal transported. Model enzymes from these different subgroups are needed to study these enzymes. This report focuses on the characterization of several PIB-ATPases and their applications as models for further studies. As a result of these studies, five possible models have been identified.

• This report represents the work of one or more WPI undergraduate students submitted to the faculty as evidence of completion of a degree requirement. WPI routinely publishes these reports on its website without editorial or peer review.

Creator

• DeOssie, Danielle L.

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• 06B015M

Advisor

• Argüello, José M.

Year

• 2006

Date created

• 2006-01-01

Resource type

• Major Qualifying Project

Major

• Biochemistry

Rights statement

• In Copyright