Browsing Oklahoma Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (OK-LSAMP) Program by Issue Date
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Viral oncoprotein Tax and regulation of the HTLV promoter
(Oklahoma State University, 2021-10-09)Tax, an oncoprotein virally expressed from Human T-cell Leukemia Virus (HTLV), is a transcriptional regulator with incompletely understood functions in host cells. HTLV is a retrovirus of clade deltraretroviradae with two ... -
IL-4 and IL-13 synergize to increase growth and CCL4 chemokine mRNA expression by 4T1 mammary adenocarcinomal tumor cells
(Oklahoma State University, 2021-10-09)Approximately, 1 in 8 women in the US will develop invasive breast cancer and 1 in 33 will die. Breast Cancer is a major health disparity for women all over the globe, having the largest impact on African American women ... -
Integrating computer game technologies with museum experiences
(Oklahoma State University, 2021-10-09)This project entailed the creation of an interactive program that allowed users to engage in a recreation of a Native American game activity, intended for enrichment of museum exhibits. -
Understanding CupA's role in the CO2 concentrating mechanism in cyanobacteria
(Oklahoma State University, 2021-10-09)The CO2 concentrating mechanism (CCM) in cyanobacteria is one of the most unique and efficient systems used to optimize photosynthetic output on the planet. The structure of the CCM in Synechococcus elongatus has recently ... -
Comparison study of 1999-2019 suicide rate per 100,000 population between Native American and other races in the United States of America
(Oklahoma State University, 2021-10-09)The suicide rate in the USA has been on the rise, which affects specific age groups, genders, and race/ethnicity. Native American (NA) has been known to be on a higher level than the other races. This study focuses on ... -
Ossetra caviar microbiome
(Oklahoma State University, 2021-10-09)Ossetra caviar from Russian sturgeon Acipenser gueldenstaedtii is one of the most sought-after caviars in the world. Wild Russian sturgeon populations have been vastly depleted in their native locations, such as the Caspian ... -
Increasing Quercus pollen in the Tulsa atmosphere
(Oklahoma State University, 2021-10-09)This study examined airborne Quercus pollen data from 1988 to 2018 to determine long-term trends, pollen seasonal variability, and influence of meteorological conditions on airborne pollen concentrations. Samples were ... -
Exploration of mechanisms of inhibition of exosome secretion by novel drugs in ovarian cancer cells
(Oklahoma State University, 2021-10-09)Exosomes are small extracellular vesicles that contain macromolecular cargo and play a significant role in intercellular communication. Several studies have cited exosomes as having a role in ovarian cancer progression. ... -
Dynamic simulation and modeling of gripper for applications in autonomous drone catcher
(Oklahoma State University, 2021-10-09)With advancing technology allowing for drones to become more efficient and evasive in their flight paths, researchers are looking for ways to solve the question of how can these drone be caught midair? Drawing inspiration ... -
Effects of light intensity on the morphology, growth rate and phenolic content of Zygnema
(Oklahoma State University, 2021-10-09)Zygnema is a freshwater alga that forms thick mats that float at the water surface. Cells located at the surface of mats are exposed to very high visible light and UVB compared to cells deep within the mats. Previous studies ... -
Antifungal activity of novel compound EIPE-1 against Cryptococcus neoformans
(Oklahoma State University, 2021-10-09)Cryptococcus neoformans is an opportunistic fungal pathogen of the respiratory tract, which is responsible for over 200,000 deaths annually. Antifungal drugs have been used to treat fungal infections for many decades; ... -
How to make a battery
(Oklahoma State University, 2021-10-09)Background: The steady increase in the consumption of fossil fuels in modern society has caused several serious environmental and human health issues. The burning of fossil fuels not only produces carbon dioxide emissions, ... -
Preliminary exploration of molecular mechanism of the anticancer activity of a novel lead lactate dehydrogenase inhibitor against pancreatic cancer
(Oklahoma State University, 2021-10-09)Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) is a leading cause of cancer-related death in the United States, with a long-term survival rate of just under 10%. Chemotherapy is one of the standard treatment options for pancreatic ... -
Studying the effects of antibiotics on mitochondrial inhibitors
(Oklahoma State University, 2021-10-09)The usage of ivermectin (ivm) to treat COVID-19 is controversial. According to a study, ivermectin helped treat COVID-19, but clinical trials showed that ivermectin with the tetracycline-class antibiotic doxycycline overcame ... -
GWAS study of color and texture on natto soybeans
(Oklahoma State University, 2021-10-09)Soybeans are an essential component to the contemporary Japanese diet. Natto is a Japanese dish made by fermenting soybeans, and the physical properties of the unprocessed soybeans will affect the natto produced. Pale ... -
Measure of X-inactivation escape in circulation Cd11b myeloid cells with age
(Oklahoma State University, 2021-10-09)Sex-chromosomally driven differences in gene expression within microglia and other macrophages contribute to age-related disease. Of particular interest is age-related ‘sterile’ neuroinflammation which is more pronounced ... -
Analysis of heme-binding proteins from Listeria monocytogenes using differential scanning calorimetry
(Oklahoma State University, 2021-10-09)Listeria monocytogenes is a gram-positive bacterium that can cause severe infection in immunocompromised individuals. It is reliant on the acquisition of iron from its host to continuously spread throughout the body. Here ... -
Understanding awareness of food security resources available to university students
(Oklahoma State University, 2022-04-19)Food insecurity is a prevalent issue in college campuses across the country. The Hunger on Campus study found that 48% of college students face food insecurity. Oklahoma State University (OSU) also experiences high rates ... -
Synthesizing Tetraphenylporphyrins and Metalloporphyrins using microwave and ultrasonic reactors
(Oklahoma State University, 2022-10-01)Tetraphenylporphyrin (TPP) is a macrocyclic molecule found in biological compounds. TPP's UV-Vis spectrum ranges from 380-500 nanometers. Metalloporphyrins (MeP) are considered “bioinspired oxidation catalysts” and are ...