Undergraduate Research & Scholarships

Min Pyae Sone

Collinsella fructoselysine metabolism

Collinsella is a member of the human gut microbiome and plays an important role in our metabolism. It is known for its ability to metabolize fructoselysine, a Maillard reaction product commonly found in processed foods that mammals are unable to metabolize. Studies have shown that Collinsella species are abundant in the gut microbiota of patients with type II diabetes and atherosclerosis. This summer, I will be studying the Collinsella fructoselysine metabolic pathway to gain a deeper understanding of its role in host metabolism.

Message To Sponsor

I’m very thankful for your generous support, which has given me the opportunity to continue my research this summer. I look forward to gaining more experience through this program and hope to contribute to science. Thank you again for this great opportunity!