Ferris State University

Live and learn: Student pharmacists' perceptions of a pharmacy resident led NAPLEX® prep bootcamp

Background Amid declining NAPLEX® pass rates, a resident-led, low-resource preparatory bootcamp was implemented to support fourth-year pharmacy students through flexible, student-centered sessions. Impact Students were asked to complete a pre-survey ( n = 26) and post-survey ( n...

Refining genetic circuit design for enhanced type II polyketide biosynthesis in Escherichia coli

Polyketides represent a broad class of structurally diverse natural products with potent antibacterial and anticancer activities. Type II polyketide synthases (T2PKS) are multi-subunit complexes responsible for condensing acylated intermediates, including acetyl-CoA and malonyl-C...

Regulation of PCSK9 During Oxidized LDL-Induced Foam Cell Formation in RAW264.7 Cells

Proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9 (PCSK9) is traditionally known for regulating plasma LDL cholesterol levels via LDL receptor degradation. This exploratory study examined the association between chemically induced changes in Krüppel-like factor 2 (KLF2), a vasoprotec...