Investigating the cellular mechanisms of stromule formation in plant cells
Stromules are stroma-filled protrusions of plastids that involve a drastic and dynamic change of the organelle’s shape by extending its surface. Although the phenomenon has been observed and reported, especially during stress-related conditions, the underlying mechanism behind stromule formation remains to be elucidated. In my work, I am studying whether various protein candidates alter plastid morphology and their relation to stromulation by combining confocal microscopy of living cells with AI-assisted image analysis.
Ines Tapken
PhD Student, SMATHERIA gGmbH - Non-Profit Biomedical Research Institute | Center for Systems Neuroscience TiHo Hannover
HDBMB Junior Section
Junior section, HDBMB - Croatian Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
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