Generic mechanisms for spatiotemporal protein patterns in bacterial cells (P03)

• Subject Area: Metabolism, Biochemistry and Genetics of Microorganisms
• Term: from 2017 to 2021
• Project identifier: Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG) - Project number 269423233

This theoretical project aims to develop a conceptual and quantitative understanding of the spatio-temporal organization of proteins in bacterial cells. The overarching goal is to unravel the principles underlying the formation of protein patterns, and the assembly and dynamics of protein complexes and biomolecular condensates. In particular, we are interested in the role of cell geometry, non-equilibrium and nonlinear reaction kinetics, and mechanical interactions.

• DFG Programme: CRC/Transregios
• Subproject of: TRR 174: Spatiotemporal dynamics of bacterial cells
• Applicant Institution: Philipps-Universität Marburg
• Project Head: Professor Dr. Erwin Frey