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CHE 320 - Biomembranes

Credits: 4
This course focuses on the structure-function relationship of biological membranes. We will explore the diversity of lipids through their chemical structure and the molecular principles that underlie the assembly into cell membranes. Introduction to various spectroscopic and thermoanalytical methods used to characterize lipid assembly size and morphologies, as well as dynamics of molecular organization and motions. The significance of membrane structure in conjunction with membrane protein channels, pore formation, transporters, receptors and signal transduction will be discussed as a means of further understanding biological processes. Other areas of discussion will include: lipid RAFTS, detergents and membrane solubilization, membrane fusion and curvature, small molecule partitioning, antimicrobial peptides, etc.

Prerequisite(s): CHE 111 CHE 112 CHE 211 BIO 150 . Exceptions may be made in special circumstances; please see instructor.



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