The University of Texas at Arlington · BiologyTang Lab
Qing Tang · Arlington, Texas
Research Focus
Dr. Qing Tang's lab studies a specific type of bacteria, Staphylococcus aureus, that can be particularly harmful to patients with cystic fibrosis. They focus on how certain genetic changes in these bacteria allow them to survive and cause inflammation in the lungs of these patients. By understanding the metabolism and structure of these bacteria, the lab aims to uncover new ways to treat and manage chronic infections in cystic fibrosis patients.
Staphylococcus aureuscystic fibrosisthymidine-dependent small-colony variantsinfection mechanismsinflammation
Research Aims
3AIM 01Investigate how glutamine synthesis affects the survival of Staphylococcus aureus during phagocytosis.
AIM 02Characterize the relationship between thymidine and the synthesis of bacterial cell wall components.
AIM 03Explore the role of CCL3 in promoting neutrophil infiltration and lung damage during infections.
Skills the Lab Values
bacterial culturegene expression analysismurine modelscytokine assaysmolecular cloning
Output against the department
Publications179top 37% of dept.383rd of 1,033
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Citations4.2kbottom 32% of dept.704th of 1,033
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