Nicholas de Mojana di Cologna,

Graduate Research Assistant

Department: DN-ORAL BIOLOGY

Business Phone: (352) 273-8601

Business Email: n.dicologna@ufl.edu

About Nicholas de Mojana di Cologna

Originally from Brazil, Nicholas received a BSc in Biological Sciences and an MSc in Molecular Biology from the University of Brasilia. He joined the Lemos-Abranches lab in 2019 and is currently a PhD candidate in the Biomedical Sciences program at UF, working with Dr. Jacqueline Abranches as advisor.

His research focus is on the Streptococcus mutans collagen-binding protein Cnm, an important agent in the pathology of dental cavities (caries), especially on the analysis of Cnm structure in regard to its rich glycosylation modifications and its complexation in amyloid fibers. Additionally, his research aims to characterize the Pgf glycosylation machinery present in the core genome of S. mutans, understanding its mechanism and scope.

Research Profile

Open Researcher and Contributor ID (ORCID)

0000-0003-1194-0754

Publications

2023

Involvement of the Streptococcus mutans PgfE and GalE 4-epimerases in protein glycosylation, carbon metabolism, and cell division

Glycobiology. 33(3):245-259 [DOI] 10.1093/glycob/cwad004. [PMID] 36637425.

3 citations · PubMed · Publisher’s Site

2023

Post‐translational modification by the Pgf glycosylation machinery modulates Streptococcus mutansOMZ175 physiology and virulence

Molecular Microbiology. [DOI] 10.1111/mmi.15190.

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2022

Amyloid Aggregates Are Localized to the Nonadherent Detached Fraction of Aging Streptococcus mutans Biofilms

Microbiology Spectrum. 10(4) [DOI] 10.1128/spectrum.01661-22. [PMID] 35950854.

3 citations · PubMed · Publisher’s Site

2021

Amyloid Aggregation of Streptococcus mutans Cnm Influences Its Collagen-Binding Activity.

Applied and environmental microbiology. 87(21) [DOI] 10.1128/AEM.01149-21. [PMID] 34406827.

8 citations · PubMed · Publisher’s Site

2018

Exploring Trichoderma and Aspergillus secretomes: Proteomics approaches for the identification of enzymes of biotechnological interest

Enzyme and Microbial Technology. 109:1-10 [DOI] 10.1016/j.enzmictec.2017.08.007.

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2017

Identification of multienzymatic complexes in the Clonostachys byssicola secretomes produced in response to different lignocellulosic carbon sources

Journal of Biotechnology. 254:51-58 [DOI] 10.1016/j.jbiotec.2017.06.001.

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Education

Master's in Molecular Biology

2015-2017 · University of Brasilia

Bachelor's in Biological Sciences

2011-2014 · University of Brasilia

Contact Details

Phones:

Business:: (352) 273-8601

Emails:

Business:: n.dicologna@ufl.edu

Addresses:

Business Mailing:: PO Box 100229
GAINESVILLE FL 32610