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This research is funded by NSF ACI Grant No. 1359223 . STUCK AT SEA: Using Imaris to Visualize in 3-D Chitin Production in Barnacles Presented By: Caroline Zhang, Emory University Research Mentor: Dr. Andrew S. Mount, Clemson University

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STUCK AT SEA:

Using Imaris to Visualize in 3-D Chitin Production in Barnacles

Presented By: Caroline Zhang, Emory University Research Mentor: Dr. Andrew S. Mount, Clemson University Visualization Mentor: Dr. Vetria Byrd, Clemson University

This research is funded by NSF ACI Grant No. 1359223.

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Barnacles permanently stick to

surfaces in water. Their mass creates problems for boats.

Look into barnacle attachment

mechanism for solutions. However, previous visualizations of mechanism have been limited.

I’ve been using the Imaris software

to visualize the mechanism on a molecular level.

Project Description

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To analyze and bring

insight to the barnacle attachment mechanism.

These results are being

prepared for publication.

Focus on what molecules

make up the barnacle “glue” (chitin).

Project Goals

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https://drive.google.com/open?id=0BxmPm2p-a1S3dWQ2bWM3enlIUTg

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Continue to analyze data w/Imaris
Collecting original data using Scanning Electron

Microscopy

Acknowledgements: Dr. Vera Chan, Clemson University

Moving Forward

Ø Effects of Humira on shell formation in oysters Ø MMP’s role in wound healing Ø Chitin at mineralization front in oyster hemocytes Ø Chitin in cyprids