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Cellular Biochemistry (part II)
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Abstract
Molecular mechanisms and concepts underlying the biochemistry of the cell, providing advanced insights into the structural and functional details of individual cell components, and the complex regulation of their interactions. Particular emphasis will be put on the spatial and temporal integration of different molecules and signaling pathways into global cellular processes.
Objective
The full-year course (551-0319-00 & 551-0320-00) focuses on the molecular mechanisms and concepts underlying the biochemistry of cellular physiology, investigating how these processes are integrated to carry out highly coordinated cellular functions. The molecular characterisation of complex cellular functions requires a combination of approaches such as biochemistry, but also cell biology and genetics. This course is therefore the occasion to discuss these techniques and their integration in modern cellular biochemistry. The students will be able to describe the structural and functional details of individual cell components, and the spatial and temporal regulation of their interactions. In particular, they will learn to explain how different molecules and signaling pathways can be integrated into complex and highly dynamic cellular processes such as intracellular transport, cytoskeletal rearrangements, cell motility, cell division and cell growth. In addition, they will be able to illustrate the relevance of particular signaling pathways for cellular pathologies such as cancer.
Content
Spatial and temporal integration of different molecules and signaling pathways into global cellular processes, such as cell growth, cell division, cell polarization and cell motility. Emphasis is also put on the understanding of pathologies associated with defective cell physiology, such as cancer.
Resources
Literature
Recommended supplementary literature (review articles and selected primary literature) will be provided during the course.
General Information
- Language
- English
- Levels
- BSC , MSC
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- session examination
- Mode
- oral 30 minutes
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| lecture | Cellular Biochemistry (part II) |
|
2 h weekly |