Journal of Undergraduate Research
Keywords
localization, cationic steroid antibiotics, E. coli, transmission electron microscopy
College
Physical and Mathematical Sciences
Department
Chemistry and Biochemistry
Abstract
The growing numbers of antibiotic resistant bacteria has caused concern in the health community. To combat this enemy, our lab has developed an arsenal of new compounds called cationic steroid antibiotics (CSAs). To date, many of these compounds have successfully killed bacteria resistant to common antibiotics. Although we have successfully killed these bacteria, the question still remains as how this occurs. If we could identify the mode of action by which these compounds kill bacteria, then scientists would be able to develop more effective CSAs.
Recommended Citation
Chadwell, Matthew and Savage, Dr. Paul
(2013)
"The Localization of Cationic Steroid Antibiotics in Escherichia coli through Transmission Electron Microscopy,"
Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2013:
Iss.
1, Article 2524.
Available at:
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2013/iss1/2524