Team:TU Dresden
TU_Dresden
Our Project
The fundamental idea of our project is to use the vast abilities of microorganisms in a controlled environment and manner. To do so, we intent to entrap microbes in a particular type of spherical cage, called a Peptidosome. In doing so, we will be able take advantage of the entrapped cell’s abilities, while making sure they won´t be released into their surrounding environments. These cages consist of peptides (protein components) which will form large filaments under the right circumstances. They also possess several unique properties: being stable in different media, capable of entrapping particles inside, and allowing for selective exchange of fluids and substances through pores. Because of these characteristics, we intend to investigate the applications of Peptidosomes for use in bio-sensor systems, magnetic particles for moving Peptidosomes, the study of microbial cooperation, and their use in the elimination of biofilms
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