@awpuri

Assistant Professor @UtahChemistry and the Henry Eyring Center for Cell and Genome Science. Interested in natural products and bacterial interactions.

 Salt Lake City, UT
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Joined July 2011
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Very happy to have this out! Intermolecular Carbon–Carbon Bond Formation by a Chorismate-Converting Enzyme doi.org/10.1021/jacs.6c09780

Intermolecular Carbon–Carbon Bond Formation by a Chorismate-Converting Enzyme

Abstract. Chorismate is an important precursor of many primary and secondary metabolites. Enzymes that can transform chorismate are therefore useful biocat

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Chorismate is an important precursor for primary and secondary metabolites, and we discovered a new chorismate-using enzyme while studying the biosynthesis of a natural product made by a methane-oxidizing bacterium.
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We have a new paper out in AnalyticalChemistry (@an_chem)! Detection of Inverse Stable Isotopic Labeling in Untargeted Metabolomic Data. doi.org/10.1021/acs.analchem… Congrats @TashiLieb and Ethan Murdock.

Detection of Inverse Stable Isotopic Labeling in Untargeted Metabolomic Data

Abstract. Stable isotopic labeling is a powerful tool for determining the biosynthetic origin of metabolites and for discovering natural products that inco

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We are looking for a postdoc!
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Congratulations to @UtahChemistry Assistant Professor Aaron Puri (@awpuri) on receiving the Simons Foundation Early Career Award! Puri was recognized for his work in pioneering research into methane-mitigating microbial ecosystems. science.utah.edu/faculty/fac…

Chemist Aaron Puri Receives Simons Foundation Early Career Award - College of Science

Chemist Aaron Puri Receives Simons Foundation Early Career Award PURI RECOGNIZED FOR PIONEERING RESEARCH INTO METHANE-MITIGATING MICROBIAL ECOSYSTEMS “I am honored to receive this award...

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I am co-organizing the "Defining the Chemistry of Microbiomes" symposium with Helen Blackwell at the #ACSFall2024 meeting in Denver, CO! I am very excited about the speaker lineup. Hope to see you there! @AmerChemSociety @ACS_DivBioChem
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We have a new paper out in @ISMEJournal ! Linking methanotroph phenotypes to genotypes using a simple spatially resolved model ecosystem academic.oup.com/ismej/advan…
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Grad student @BealsDelaney developed a simple system for growing aerobic methane-oxidizing bacteria in the lab in a way that is more similar to how they grow in the environment.
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Using this system, she identified new genes that are important for behaviors that would be overlooked in standard planktonic cultures. Congrats @BealsDelaney !
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We collaborated with the Swanson team to understand abiotic lasso peptide folding. Led by @gcdahora, we used new algorithms to better understand how acyclic microcin J25 peptides can adopt pre-lasso folds. pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/jac… @J_A_C_S @UtahChemistry @UUtah

Lasso Peptides: Exploring the Folding Landscape of Nature’s Smallest Interlocked Motifs

Abstract. Lasso peptides make up a class of natural products characterized by a threaded structure. Given their small size and stability, chemical synthesi

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We have a new paper out in @mbiojournal! journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128… A widespread methylotroph acyl-homoserine lactone synthase produces a new quorum sensing signal that regulates swarming in Methylobacterium fujisawaense.

A widespread methylotroph acyl-homoserine lactone synthase produces a new quorum sensing signal...

Bacteria known as pink-pigmented facultative methylotrophs colonize many diverse environments on earth, play an important role in the carbon cycle, and in some cases promote plant growth. However,...

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We identified the quorum sensing signal product of the largest family of acyl-homoserine lactone synthases in an important group of methylotrophic bacteria. Congrats Mike Wallace and @DCNashty, and thanks to @agr_chemistry for his help.
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We have a new preprint! Methanotroph phenotypic heterogeneity in a methane-oxygen counter gradient. Great work, @BealsDelaney! biorxiv.org/content/10.1101/…

Methanotroph phenotypic heterogeneity in a methane-oxygen counter gradient

Connecting genes to phenotypic traits in bacteria is often challenging because of a lack of environmental context in laboratory settings. Laboratory-based model ecosystems offer a means to better...

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This was a lot of fun. Thanks for including me, @danudwary and @JMWinterlab!
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please check out the natural product-inspired peptide macrocyclization method we developed, these reactions are fast and simple to perform @UtahChemistry @UUtah @J_A_C_S pubs.acs.org/doi/full/10.102…

Chemoselective, Oxidation-Induced Macrocyclization of Tyrosine-Containing Peptides

Abstract. Inspired by nature’s wide range of oxidation-induced modifications to install cross-links and cycles at tyrosine (Tyr) and other phenol-containin

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Hi- we are writing a review on using inverse stable isotopic labeling for studying natural products. If you know of a paper where researchers grew a producing organism on a 13C-labeled carbon source and then fed 12C precursors to look for incorporation, please let me know!
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We are looking for a lab manager! The ideal candidate is a recent/upcoming college graduate with a bachelor’s degree in biochemistry, chemistry, microbiology, etc looking to gain research experience before applying to grad or med school in 1-2 years. utah.peopleadmin.com/posting…
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Are you interested in performing research in the area of natural products? Are you excited about the use of natural compounds in the treatment and prevention of diseases? For full information see pharmacognosy.us/asp-summer-…
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The University of Utah Chemistry REU Program is now accepting applications! Come join us for a 10 week research experience and enjoy exploring the Wasatch mountain range this summer :) chem.utah.edu/research/reu.p… @UUtah @UtahChemistry
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The next ASP webinar will be next Thursday Nov 10th at 4 PM EST. It will feature two awesome Asst Profs, @jp_gerdt and @awpuri! Register today to ensure you don’t miss this webinar. @pharmacognosy @The_Tidge_Lab @LoesgenLab @__Joe_Egan__
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