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529-0732-00L 6 Credits BSC , MSC D-HEST , D-BIOL , D-CHAB
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Proteins and Lipids

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Kathrin Lang
Note for BSc Biology students: Only one of the two concept courses 529-0731-00 Nucleic Acids and Carbohydrates (autumn semester) or 529-0732-00 Proteins and Lipids (spring semester) can be counted for the Bachelor's degree.
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Abstract

An overview of the relationship between protein sequence, conformation and function.

Objective

Overview of the relationship between protein sequence, conformation and function.

Content

Proteins, structures and properties, (bio)synthesis of polypeptides, protein folding and design, protein engineering, chemical modification of proteins, proteomics.

Resources

Literature

General Literature: - T.E. Creighton: Proteins: Structures and Molecular Properties, 2nd Edition, H.W. Freeman and Company, New York, 1993. - C. Branden, J. Tooze , Introduction to Protein Structure, Garland Publishing, New York, 1991. - J. M. Berg, J. L. Tymoczko, L. Stryer: Biochemistry, 5th edition, H.W. Freeman and Company, New York, 2002. - G.A. Petsko, D. Ringe: Protein Structure and Function, New Science Press Ltd., London, 2004. Original Literature: Citations from the original literature relevant to the individual lectures will be assigned weekly.

General Information

Language
English
Levels
BSC , MSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
session examination
Mode
written 100 minutes
Aids
keine

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture with exercise Proteins and Lipids
Lecture Mo 10-12 Exercise Mo 9-10 or according to agreement.
  • Mon 08:45-09:30 (HCI J 4)
  • Mon 09:45-11:30 (HCI J 4)
3 h weekly

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