Investigation into the Effects of Antibiotic Resistance on Cell Membrane

Additional Authors

Angela Zebede, Department of Chemistry, College of Arts and Sciences, East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, TN

Abstract

Cell membranes are selectively permeable due to their need to control what enters the cell in an ever-changing environment. Outside stressors can also have an effect on the membrane. Antibiotics, pH level, and temperature all change the behavior of the cell membrane. This research aims to look at antibiotic resistance when the path of glycolysis is interrupted. This will be accomplished by harvesting lipids from B. subtilis using methanol and chloroform. Experimental testing has not started yet. Thus far, the project has consisted of growing bacteria and verifying their respective antibiotic resistance.

Start Time

16-4-2025 9:00 AM

End Time

16-4-2025 10:00 AM

Room Number

272

Presentation Type

Oral Presentation

Presentation Subtype

Research-in-Progress

Presentation Category

Science, Technology and Engineering

Faculty Mentor

Robert Standaert

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Investigation into the Effects of Antibiotic Resistance on Cell Membrane

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Cell membranes are selectively permeable due to their need to control what enters the cell in an ever-changing environment. Outside stressors can also have an effect on the membrane. Antibiotics, pH level, and temperature all change the behavior of the cell membrane. This research aims to look at antibiotic resistance when the path of glycolysis is interrupted. This will be accomplished by harvesting lipids from B. subtilis using methanol and chloroform. Experimental testing has not started yet. Thus far, the project has consisted of growing bacteria and verifying their respective antibiotic resistance.