Browsing Oklahoma Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (OK-LSAMP) Program by Title
Now showing items 1-20 of 39
-
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 ... -
Annexin A2 expression in prostate cancer cells
(Oklahoma State University, 2021-10-09)Background: Metastasis is a major cause of morbidity in prostate cancer patients, the primary mortality in this disease is metastasis to the bone tissue. Despite substantial efforts to understand prostate cancer metastasis, ... -
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; ... -
Bacterial two hybrid analysis of Chlamydia trachomatis proteins
(Oklahoma State University, 2021-10-09)Chlamydia trachomatis is an obligate intracellular bacterial pathogen which poses severe health problems throughout the world. There are over 90 million new cases annually, making it the most common sexually transmitted ... -
Comparing the effects of viral and bacterial infection on ERG expression in lung blood vessels
(Oklahoma State University, 2021-10-09) -
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 ... -
Construction of a reusable Gel-Eluted Liquid Fraction Entrapment Electrophoresis (GELFrEE) using 3D printing
(Oklahoma State University, 2021-10-09)Gel-Eluted Liquid Fraction Entrapment (GELFrEE) is commonly utilized in proteomics research for size-based separation and fractionation of proteins. Commercial GELFrEE cartridges are wasteful due to their single-use ... -
Discovery and characterization of novel fungal diversity in the equine alimentary tract
(Oklahoma State University, 2021-10-09)Fungi provide crucial ecosystem services in multiple ecosystems. Most fungi thrive as free-living organisms, but many forge symbiotic, predatory, pathogenic, and commensal relationships with algae, plants, and animals. One ... -
Does osteoarthritis pain severity correspond more to inflammation or joint damage?
(Oklahoma State University, 2021-10-09)Post traumatic osteoarthritis (PTOA) develops as a result of injury to the joint. This process involves progressive joint damage and chronic low-grade inflammation that leads to PTOA pain. This summer, I focused on damaging ... -
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 ... -
Electrical responses of conductive nylon for application in low cost exoskeletons for stroke rehabilitation
(Oklahoma State University, 2020-10-03)Despite the rising popularity of robotic exoskeletons, high cost and bulkiness are two limitations that hinder their popularity and everyday use. Our overarching goal is to develop an electrically powered low-cost lightweight ... -
Enzymatic assessment of cells with distinct TP53 mutations
(Oklahoma State University, 2021-10-09)The p53 transcription factor, encoded by the human gene TP53, is the most commonly mutated gene in human cancers. Once the TP53 gene is mutated, p53 proteins not only lose their tumor suppression abilities but can also ... -
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. ... -
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 ... -
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, ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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. -
Investigation of land management histories and fertilizer treatments on diversity of rhizobial nifH gene in the cover crop Vicia villosa (Vetch)
(Oklahoma State University, 2021-10-09)The Vicia villosa (Vetch) cover crop fixes nitrogen through symbiotic processes with soil bacteria Rhizobium leguminosarum biovar viciae. This bacterium has a marker gene, nifH, that is part of the nitrogen-fixing enzyme. ...