Anika Jahns
Doctor of Philosophy, (Microbiology)
Study Completed: 2009
College of Sciences
Citation
Thesis Title
Towards a better understanding of the polyhydroxyalkanoate synthase from Ralstonia eutropha: Protein engineering and molecular biomimetrics
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Ms Jahns investigated the formation and applicability of small bioplastic inclusions formed inside some bacteria. Through genetic engineering the bacteria can be forced to produce specially designed polyester particles. Ms Jahns found a new way of displaying functionalities on the particle surface that will have potential use in biomedicine and biotechnology.
Supervisors
Professor Bernd Rehm
Dr Jan Schmid