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551-0307-00L 3 Credits BSC , MSC , NDS D-HEST , D-BIOL , D-CHAB , D-BSSE , D-INFK , D-PHYS
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Molecular and Structural Biology I: Molecular Mechanisms of Gene Expression and Protein Biogenesis

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Nenad Ban, Prof. Dr. Eilika Weber-Ban, Prof. Dr. Martin Pilhofer, Prof. Dr. Stefanie Jonas, Prof. Dr. Michal Wieczorek
D-BIOL students are obliged to take part I and part II (next semester) as a two-semester course
VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-06-01 11:30:37

Abstract

This Concept Course explores the molecular and structural mechanisms underlying key processes in gene expression and protein biogenesis. The course will present advanced mechanistic aspects of the organization and regulation of chromatin, transcription, RNA maturation, translation, and the pathways of protein folding, modification, trageting to membranes, and quality control.

Objective

Students will develop a mechanistic and structural understanding of how complex cellular processes - such as transcription, translation, and protein folding - are orchestraded by large molecular assemblies. The course aims to develop analytical thinking through in-depth discussions of selected research studies. By the end of the course, students will be able to critically evaluate experimental strategies and structural insights that drive our current understanding of molecular cell biology.

Resources

Lecture Notes

The material used in the course can be found on Moodle (link see "Learning materials").

Literature

Basics: - Creighton, T.E., Proteins, Freeman, (1993) - Fersht, A., Enzyme, Structure and Mechanism in Protein Science (1999), Freeman. - Berg, Tymoczko, Stryer: Biochemistry (5th edition), Freeman (2001). Current topics: References will be given during the lectures. .

Learning Materials (Links)

General Information

Language
English
Levels
BSC , MSC , NDS
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
session examination
Mode
written 75 minutes
Aids
a simple non-programmable calculator

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture Molecular and Structural Biology I: Molecular Mechanisms of Gene Expression and Protein Biogenesis
  • Mon 15:45-17:30 (HCI J 3)
2 h weekly

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