Schmeing Lab – December, 2024
The focus of the Schmeing lab is on understanding how large, natural biosynthetic enzymes make their interesting and valuable products. Two of our favorite types of biosynthetic enzymes are nonribosomal peptide synthetases, NRPSs, which synthesize compounds like the antibiotic daptomycin, the anti-tumour actinomycin and the immunosuppressant cyclosporin, and cyanophycin synthetase, which makes an extremely useful green polymer. We combine cryo-EM, crystallography, chemical biology, biophysical and biochemical techniques to visualize and understand these awesome enzymes.
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Peptide Purification
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What Current Members Say
The American Peptide Society has for many years been central to advancing and promoting peptide research through activities such as regular symposiums, the Peptide Science Journal, and ongoing webinars and news highlights. These efforts are an essential contribution to the field which benefits both the academic and industrial communities.
Jon Collins
Director of Business Development
CEM
“Being an APS member provides a great platform for networking and establishing new collaborations with scientists from around the world with similar scientific interests.”
Eileen Kennedy
Georgia Athletic Association Professor of Pharmacy
University of Georgia
"The APS has been an integral part of my PhD experience. Between introducing me to a broad array of peptide science, allowing me to meet and develop relationships with colleagues near and far, and providing me with the opportunity to present, discuss, and get feedback on my own research, APS has provided a foundation for the beginning of my career."
Zoë Adams
Ph.D. - Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Scripps Research