Introduction contains a general overview of the research topics discussed in this thesis.Chapter 1 addresses a fundamental question in DNA mismatch repair, which is how ATP binding and hydrolysis... Show moreIntroduction contains a general overview of the research topics discussed in this thesis.Chapter 1 addresses a fundamental question in DNA mismatch repair, which is how ATP binding and hydrolysis drive the conformational changes in MutS thatare needed for the mismatch repair cascade.Chapter 2 focuses on the final stages of the DNA mismatch repair pathway, which are the resection and subsequent resynthesis of the mismatch containing strand.Chapter 3 presents an example of how DNA polymerases can be targeted for the development of novel antibiotics against Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb).Chapter 4 describes a new instrument named the Puffalot, developed for the preparation of cryo-EM grids, which aims to improve the reliability of cryo-EM sample preparation.Discussion provides a summary of the scientific findings described in this thesis in light of the published literature as well as an overview of the future directions and perspectives. Show less
Fernandez, J.; Prado, V.; Trebicka, J.; Amoros, A.; Gustot, T.; Wiest, R.; ... ; European Fdn Study Chronic Liver 2019
The thesis describes the development of a number of novel mass spectrometric methods for the protein analysis of Gram-negative bacteria. These applications are developed with the aim of finding new... Show moreThe thesis describes the development of a number of novel mass spectrometric methods for the protein analysis of Gram-negative bacteria. These applications are developed with the aim of finding new and improved diagnostic routes for the typing of bacteria and their antibiotic resistance. The research is application driven and the focus is on utilizing high-end mass spectrometric instrumentation in diagnostic clinical microbiology, in a complimentary nature to already established techniques. Show less
Keijzer, J. de; Mulder, A.; Ru, A.H. de; Soolingen, D. van; Veelen, P.A. van 2017