VVZ API is not affiliated with ETH Zurich. Data might be outdated or incorrect. Please view the official ETHZ Vorlesungsverzeichnis for binding information.

551-1605-00L 3 Credits
You're viewing possible stale or outdated data. Please check the latest semester for more up-to-date information.

Molek'biol. u. Biophysik I: Biomakromol. Erkennungsmechanismen

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. em. Dr. Timothy J. Richmond, Prof. Dr. Nenad Ban, Prof. Dr. Frédéric Allain
VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-02-05 14:54:57

Abstract

The course considers mechanisms of biomacromolecular recognition. The basics of protein, DNA and RNA structures and their complexes are described, with special emphasis on functionality and energetic aspects.

Objective

Mechanisms of biomacromolecular recognition. The basics of protein, DNA and RNA structures and their complexes are described, with special emphasis on functionality and energetic aspects.

Content

The lecture covers: DNA and RNA structures; Protein/DNA and protein/RNA complexes and thermodynamic and kinetic aspects of their interactions. Most of the structures discussed were determined by X-ray crystallography. A complete course on the structure determination of biological macromolecules is given in the summer semester (01-630).

Resources

Lecture Notes

A script with diagrams and literature list is distributed at the beginning of each lecture

Literature

The lectures are based on current publications. Recommended reading: 1) Branden, C., and J. Tooze, Introduction to Protein Structure, 2nd ed. (1995). Garland, New York.

General Information

Language
German
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
session examination
Mode
oral 30 minutes

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture with exercise Molek'biol. u. Biophysik I: Biomakromol. Erkennungsmechanismen
  • Tue 08:45-09:30 (HCI J 7)
  • Tue 08:45-09:30 (HPK H 10)
  • Tue 09:45-11:30 (HCI J 7)
3 h weekly

Offered In