Michael A. Marletta

Uses molecular and chemical approaches to address complex biological questions. Has made fundamental discoveries related to the biochemistry and enzymology of nitric oxide. His studies have provided the basis for understanding the unique cell signaling pathway and have demonstrated several novel structure/function relationships in nitric oxide synthase and guanylate cyclase. More recently has been involved in the discovery and characterization of novels enzymes involved in biomass (cellulose) degradation with extension of the same enzymes role in human and plant pathogenesis.