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Andrew J. Gierys

University of Manitoba

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Approach:experimental assay· 2 Organism:bacteria (other)· 1 Approach:biophysical modeling· 1 Research Focus:host-pathogen & immune response· 1 Research Focus:protein folding & dynamics· 1 Assay:structural biology· 1

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Gerd PrehnaiD· 2 shared Ann Karen C. BrassingaiD· 1 shared Christopher I. GrahamiD· 1 shared Iman AsakerehiD· 1 shared Jake ColauttiiD· 1 shared John C. C. WhitneyiD· 1 shared Jordan C. Beck· 1 shared Kartik SachariD· 1 shared

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Biophysical characterization of Eag chaperones suggests the mechanism of effector transmembrane domain release

Matthew Van Schepdael, Iman Asakereh, Jake Colautti, Andrew J. Gierys, Kartik Sachar, Shehryar Ahmad, Mazdak Khajehpour, John C. C. Whitney, Gerd Prehna

This study investigates the mechanism by which Eag chaperones release effector transmembrane domains using biochemical, biophysical, and structural approaches.

Nature Communications · Jan 22, 2026Peer-reviewedBiochemistry

Transcription Factors DksA and PsrA are synergistic contributors to L. pneumophila virulence in Acanthamoeba castellanii protozoa

Christopher I. Graham, Andrew J. Gierys, Teassa L. MacMartin, Tiffany V. Penner, Jordan C. Beck, Gerd Prehna, Teresa R. de Kievit, Ann Karen C. Brassinga

This study identifies synergistic roles of DksA and PsrA in Legionella pneumophila virulence using Acanthamoeba castellanii, showing their combined impact on bacterial growth and transmissive phase traits.

Microbiology · Apr 15, 2025Peer-reviewedMicrobiology