BIO 453 - Protein Dysfunction in Disease

Institution:

Drexel University

Subject:

Bioscience & Biotechnology

Description:

Proteins are essential for the function and health of the cell. Misfolded and damaged proteins are at the root of numerous human diseases, known collectively as conformational diseases. In this course we will examine cellular mechanisms involved in biosynthesis, folding and maintenance of proteins, and discuss how the failure of these mechanisms contributes to disease.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

BIO 214 [Min Grade: D]

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Notes:

Cannot enroll if classification is Freshman. Not repeatable for credit.

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.drexel.edu

Phone Number:

(215) 895-2000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Quarter

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