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VPS2011 - Pharmaceutical biochemistry

6 points, SCA Band 2, 0.125 EFTSL

Undergraduate Victorian College of Pharmacy

Leader: Dr Ossama El-Kabbani

Offered

Parkville First semester 2008 (Day)

Synopsis

An introduction to biomolecules (proteins, lipids, carbohydrates and nucleotides) and their functions. An introduction to protein 3-D structure determination, crystallisation and structures of receptors, membrane proteins, antibodies and co-factors. An understanding of enzyme inhibition and classification of enzyme inhibitors. Stereochemistry and conformational analysis of carbohydrates.

Assessment

Various during semester and 3 hour end of semester examination.

Prerequisites

VPS1022 Organic chemistry II, VPS1072 Physical chemistry II and VPS1082 Physiology II.

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