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M. J. Gray

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Approach:experimental assay· 7 Organism:E. coli· 4 Research Focus:host-pathogen & immune response· 3 Research Focus:cell signaling & trafficking· 2 Organism:chicken / avian· 1 Research Focus:chromatin & epigenetic regulation· 1 Research Focus:development & morphogenesis· 1 Research Focus:metabolism & bioenergetics· 1

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A. R. Long· 2 shared E. D. Carter· 2 shared M. Q. Bowlin· 2 shared R. Kumar· 2 shared A. C. Peterson· 1 shared A. F. Rosenberg· 1 shared A. J. Barron· 1 shared B. J. Nelson· 1 shared

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The role of metals in hypothiocyanite resistance in Escherichia coli

M. J. Gray

This study identifies how metal ions like Ni2+, Cu2+, and Zn2+ affect E. coli's resistance to hypothiocyanite by inhibiting key enzymes and shows the role of glutathione reductase and inorganic polyphosphate in counteracting these effects.

bioRxiv · Mar 7, 2024 · PreprintMicrobiology

The nitrogen phosphotransferase regulator PtsN (EIIANtr) regulates inorganic polyphosphate production in Escherichia coli

M. Q. Bowlin, A. R. Long, J. T. Huffines, M. J. Gray

This study identifies PtsN (EIIANtr) as a key regulator of inorganic polyphosphate production in E. coli, acting upstream of DksA and downstream of RpoN, and shows that polyP regulation varies with stress conditions and media composition.

bioRxiv · Oct 15, 2021 · PreprintMicrobiology

Complex interactions between DksA and stress-responsive alternative sigma factors control inorganic polyphosphate accumulation in Escherichia coli

M. J. Gray

This study identifies DksA's role in polyP accumulation in E. coli and reveals its interactions with stress-responsive sigma factors.

Journal of Bacteriology · Jun 25, 2020Peer-reviewedMicrobiology

Experimental methodologies can affect pathogenicity of Batrachochytrium salamandrivorans infections

R. Kumar, D. Malagon, E. D. Carter, D. Miller, M. Bohanon, J. P. Cusaac, A. C. Peterson, M. J. Gray

The paper evaluates how variations in experimental methods affect disease-induced mortality in eastern newts infected with Bsal, finding that passage duration, exposure method, and habitat influence outcomes.

bioRxiv · Jun 16, 2020Ecology

The Cu(II) reductase RclA protects Escherichia coli against the combination of hypochlorous acid and intracellular copper

R. M. Derke, A. J. Barron, C. E. Billiot, I. F. Chaple, S. E. Lapi, N. A. Broderick, M. J. Gray

This study shows that RclA, a Cu(II) reductase in E. coli, protects against HOCl and intracellular copper toxicity, highlighting copper redox reactions in inflammation.

bioRxiv · Jan 22, 2020Microbiology

Phosphate transporter PstSCAB of Campylobacter jejuni is essential for lactate-dependent growth and colonization in chickens

R. Sinha, R. M. LeVeque, M. Q. Bowlin, M. J. Gray, V. J. DiRita

This study shows that the phosphate transporter PstSCAB is essential for Campylobacter jejuni's growth on lactate and its ability to colonize chickens.

bioRxiv · Nov 18, 2019 · PreprintMicrobiology

Isolation and maintenance of Batrachochytrium salamandrivorans cultures

K. A. Robinson, K. E. Pereira, M. C. Bletz, E. D. Carter, M. J. Gray, J. Piovia-Scott, J. M. Romansic, D. C. Woodhams, L. Fritz-Laylin

This paper standardizes protocols for isolating and maintaining Batrachochytrium salamandrivorans cultures to improve reproducibility and comparability of research.

bioRxiv · Oct 8, 2019Microbiology

Complex responses to inflammatory oxidants by the probiotic bacterium Lactobacillus reuteri

P. Basu Thakur, A. R. Long, B. J. Nelson, R. Kumar, A. F. Rosenberg, M. J. Gray

This study examines how Lactobacillus reuteri responds to inflammatory oxidants like H2O2 and HOCl, identifying unique resistance mechanisms that could inform microbiota-targeted therapies for gut inflammation.

bioRxiv · Apr 11, 2019 · PreprintMicrobiology