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529-0240-00L 6 Credits BSC , MSC D-HEST , D-MAVT , D-PHYS , D-ITET , D-CHAB , D-BIOL
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Chemical Biology - Peptides

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Helma Wennemers
VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-06-01 11:30:38

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 120 minutes
Aids
keine
Prüfung auf Englisch

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture with exercise 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.
  • Thu 07:45-08:30 (HCI J 4)
  • Thu 08:45-10:30 (HCI J 4)
  • Thu 10:45-11:30 (HCI J 4)
3 h weekly

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