10 543J - Protein Folding and Human Disease

Institution:

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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Description:

Addresses the multifaceted biochemical problem of protein folding and the surprising ways it affects biological systems. Considers underlying chemistry and cellular biology, folding intermediates and off-pathway reactions, and the roles of chaperones and other folding assistants. Covers the amyloid fold, beneficial amyloid functions, major protein folding diseases (such as Alzheimer's and Prion diseases) and the effects of protein folding on the evolution of novel functions.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

Prereq: 7.51 or permission of instructor

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

web.mit.edu/student/

Phone Number:

(617) 253-1000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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