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Aaron Liepman
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| Assistant Professor |
B.S. University of Michigan, 1996
M.S. University of Michigan, 1999
Ph.D. University of Michigan, 2002
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304 Mark Jefferson |
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(734) 487-1023
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aliepman@emich.edu
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| Biography:
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Research Interests
The walls surrounding plant cells are a complex matrix of polysaccharides, proteins, and often lignin. Cell walls define cell size and shape, provide protection against pathogens, and impart strength and flexibility to plants. Plant cell walls are also a source of renewable biomass useful for a multitude of applications. My research aims to identify enzymes involved in cell wall biosynthesis, and to understand the physiological functions of particular cell wall polysaccharides. |
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| Courses:
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| BIOL 306W - Cell and Molecular Biology and Genetics Laboratory |
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Recent Publications: |
Liepman, A.H., Nairn, C.J., Willats, W.G.T., Sorensen, I., Roberts, A.W., Keegstra, K. 2007. Functional genomic analysis supports conservation of function among Cellulose Synthase-Like A gene family members and suggests diverse roles of mannans in plants. Plant Physiology 143: 1881-1893.
Cocuron, J-C., Lerouxel, O., Drakakaki, G., Alonso, A.P., Liepman, A.H., Keegstra, K., Raikhel, N., Wilkerson, C.G.. 2007. A gene from the Cellulose Synthase-Like C family encodes a β-1,4-glucan synthase. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences USA 104: 8550-8555.
Lerouxel, O., Cavalier, D.M., Liepman, A.H., Keegstra, K. 2006. Biosynthesis of plant cell walls – a complex process. Current Opinion in Plant Biology 9: 621-630.
Liepman, A.H., Wilkerson, C.G., Keegstra, K. 2005. Expression of cellulose synthase-like (Csl) genes in insect cells reveals that CslA family members encode mannan synthases. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences USA 102: 2221-2226.
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