Biochemistry 550
Protein Structure and Function

This course will relate protein structure to various aspects of protein function. The course will begin with a general introduction to three-dimensional protein structure including discussion of structure determination methods and forces in protein structure and stability. Significant sections of the course include (i) binding and allosterism, (ii) enzyme catalysis, (iii) protein-nucleic acid interaction, and (iv) signal transduction and membrane proteins. The emphasis will be to relate details of structure to the function of the proteins discussed. The course will include a molecular graphics component aimed at hands-on experience for the students.

Credits: 3

Course Homepage: http://www.biochem.med.umich.edu/biochem/courses/bc550/