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551-1401-00L 2 Credits MSC D-BIOL
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Advanced Protein Engineering (University of Zurich)

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Andreas Plückthun
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Abstract

Introduction into current research strategies in protein science.

Objective

To understand current research strategies in protein science.

Content

Proteins have become an object of intense study in modern science, raging from their use as therapeutics to elucidating their structure and function in the cell. Moreover, it is now possible to engineer and evolve tailor-made proteins, opening up many new areas of science. This course will attempt to cover the frontiers and remaining challenges, emphasizing the biochemical foundations of the various approaches.

Resources

Lecture Notes

Slides and references will be available on OLAT server.https://www.olat.uzh.ch/olat/auth/repo/go?rid=600670219

Literature

PDFs will be available on OLAT server. https://www.olat.uzh.ch/olat/auth/repo/go?rid=600670219

Learning Materials (Links)

General Information

Language
English
Levels
MSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
graded semester performance
Registration modalities, date and venue of this performance assessment are specified solely by the UZH.

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture with exercise Advanced Protein Engineering (University of Zurich)
**Course at University of Zurich**
No time listed 2 h weekly

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