CHEM 417 - Bioinorganic Chemistry

Institution:

Virginia State University

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Description:

Introduction to the structure, reactivity, and spectroscopic methods in the study of metalloproteins from an inorganic prospective. The importance of these enzymes is discussed in regard to drug design and understanding of diseases resulting from mutations. Enzymes covered include hemoglobin, myoglobin and hemerythrin, cytochrome P-450, zinc fingers, super oxide dismutase, hemocyanin, cis-platinum and nitrogenase. Prerequisite: CHEM 422 Introduction to Biochemistry and Lab Corequisite: CHEM 414 Inorganic Chemistry

Credits:

3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.vsu.edu

Phone Number:

(804) 524-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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