PHRM 631 - Cell Adhesion and the Cytoskeleton

Institution:
University of Pennsylvania
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Description:
Boettiger. Prerequisite(s): BIOM600 or similar course in molecular cell biology. Limited to BGS, SAS, and Engineering graduate group students. Others by permit only. This is a seminar course in the molecular mechanisms underlying the organization, dynamics and signaling through cell adhesion and the cytoskeleton. The course will cover the basic principles and biology of the molecules involved in cell-cell and cell-matrix adhesion and their interface with the cytoskeleton. This is an advanced seminar course. Students will present papers that will be selected to highlight classical and emerging methods including genetic screens, pharmacological studies, physical approaches, and genomic approaches. The issues addressed include regulation of cell adhesion, control of cell motility, and roles of adhesion and adhesion signaling in cancer and cardiovascular disease. Students will also present one paper of their own choosing. All presentations will be prepared in consultation with a faculty member with expertise in the specific area. The course requires a minimum of seven registered students to be offered.
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3.00
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Lecture
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Phone Number:
(215) 898-5000
Regional Accreditation:
Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools
Calendar System:
Semester

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