University of Connecticut · BiochemistryTeschke Lab
Carolyn M Teschke · Storrs, Connecticut
Research Focus
The lab led by Dr. Carolyn Teschke focuses on understanding how viruses, specifically bacteriophages, assemble and interact with their host cells. By studying the assembly process of the P22 bacteriophage, the research aims to reveal critical details about viral protein interactions and the mechanisms employed by viruses during infection. This work has significant implications for developing new antiviral therapies and improving our understanding of virus-host dynamics.
bacteriophagevirus assemblyprotein interactionsantiviral drugshost-pathogen interaction
Research Aims
3AIM 01Investigate the protein interactions involved in bacteriophage capsid assembly.
AIM 02Determine the structure and arrangement of scaffolding proteins within capsids.
AIM 03Elucidate the mechanisms of viral superinfection exclusion during host interactions.
Skills the Lab Values
molecular biologybiochemical analysisprotein purificationgenetic engineeringin vitro experiments
Output against the department
Publications99bottom 24% of dept.303rd of 402
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Citations2.5kbottom 11% of dept.359th of 402
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