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Dr. King's lab focuses on the process of enzyme
catalyzed sulfonation in living organisms. We use biochemical, chemical,
and molecular modeling experimental approaches to study enzymology and
metabolism. Current projects include:
(1) investigating the potential role of monoamine
sulfonation in the salivary gland of ticks responsible for transmission of
Lyme Disease to humans and animals,
(2) investigating the potential role of human
sulfotransferase 4A1 in one or more critical functions of the brain,
(3) investigating modulation of the activity of human
sulfotransferase 2A1 in steroid hormone function.
Specific assignment/s
would depend upon the interests and skills of the student. |