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Deciphering the Function of New Gonorrhea Vaccine Candidates in Cell Envelope Homeostasis

Creator:

Baarda, Benjamin I.

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Neisseria gonorrhoeae is the sexually transmitted pathogen responsible for millions of cases of gonorrhea worldwide each year. Rapidly-spreading antibiotic resistance is diminishing the ability to effectively treat a disease with significant consequences to female and male reproductive health, as well as to neonatal well-being. A protective vaccine has the potential...

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like to thank Dr. Ryszard Zielke for his mentorship, his patience explaining and demonstrating
Characterization and Validation of Neisseria gonorrhoeae Proteins GmhAGC and NGO1985 as Molecular Targets for Development of Novel Anti-gonorrhea Therapeutic Interventions

Creator:

Wierzbicki, Igor H.

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The sexually transmitted disease gonorrhea, caused by the Gram-negative bacterium and obligate human pathogen Neisseria gonorrhoeae, remains a significant health and economic burden worldwide. In the absence of a protective vaccine, antimicrobial agents are the only pharmacological intervention for patients with gonorrhea. However, due to the remarkable ability of gonococcus...

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Dissertation

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pathogen Neisseria gonorrhoeae, remains a significant health and economic burden worldwide. In the