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529-0179-00L 1 Credits DR D-USYS , D-BAUG , D-MAVT , D-INFK , D-MTEC , D-MATH , D-BIOL , D-ERDW , D-GESS , D-ITET , D-CHAB

Bioinorganic Chemistry

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. em. Dr. Willem H. Koppenol
VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:29:54

Abstract

Molecular mechanisms of dioxygen toxicity and biological defence systems

Objective

An understanding of the role and reactivity of short-lived inorganic compounds, such as superoxide, nitrogen monoxide, and peroxynitrite in biology.

Content

Discussion of mechanisms of dioxygen toxicity

Resources

Literature

Discussions of recent publications and research in the Koppenol group

General Information

Language
English
Levels
DR
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
ungraded semester performance

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
seminar Bioinorganic Chemistry
  • Fri 08:45-11:30 (HCI H 243)
2 h weekly

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