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Chemical Biology - Peptides
Last Updated: 2026-02-05 16:01:33
Abstract
An advanced course on the synthesis, properties and function of peptides in chemistry and biology.
Objective
Knowledge of the synthesis, properties and function of peptides in chemistry and biology.
Content
Advanced peptide synthesis, conformational properties, combinatorial chemistry, therapeutic peptides, peptide based materials, peptides in nanotechnology, peptides in asymmetric catalysis.
Resources
Lecture Notes
Citations from the original literature relevant to the individual lectures will be assigned weekly.
Literature
Norbert Sewald, Hans Dieter Jakubke "Peptides: Chemistry and Biology", 1st edition, Wiley VCH, 2002.
General Information
- Language
- English
- Levels
- BSC , MSC
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- session examination
- Mode
- written 60 minutes, oral 20 minutes
- Aids
- keine
Course Components
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Chemical Biology - Peptides
Lecture: 2 hours, 8:45 - 10:30 on Thursday
Exercise: 1 hour, 7:45 - 8:30 or 10:45 - 11:30 (immediately after the lecture) on Thursday. Exercises start in the second week.
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3 h weekly |
Offered In
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Electives (Students are free to choose from a range of D-CHAB chemistry courses appropriate to their level of study (please note admission requirements). In case of doubt, contact the student administration.)
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Electives (Students are free to choose from a range of D-CHAB chemistry courses appropriate to their level of study (please note admission requirements). In case of doubt, contact the student administration.)
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Recommended Elective Courses (These courses are particularly recommended for the Molecular Bioengineering track. Please consult your track advisor if you wish to select other subjects.)
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