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Presence Current · Arkansas
Last published 2026
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Refreshed 2026-08-08

Nicholas Henderson

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Researcher

Graduate Student Researcher

1 pubs

  • Collagen
  • Collagenases
  • Hathewaya histolytica
  • Models, Molecular
  • Protein Conformation
  • Catalytic Domain
  • Cryoelectron Microscopy
  • Proteolysis

Biography and Research Information

OverviewAI-generated summary

Nicholas Henderson's research focuses on understanding the mechanisms of bacterial collagenase activity. His work investigates how bacterial enzymes interact with and process collagen, a key structural protein. Specifically, his recent publication explores how bacterial collagenase utilizes the geometric properties of collagen to achieve processive cleavage, suggesting a sophisticated adaptation by the bacteria to efficiently degrade this abundant extracellular matrix component. This research contributes to the broader understanding of host-pathogen interactions and the molecular strategies employed by microbes to overcome host defenses.

Metrics

  • Publications: 1

Selected Publications

  • Bacterial collagenase harnesses collagen geometry for processive cleavage (2026)
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