SUBJECT
Title
Chemical and Functional Characterisation of Biologically Active Peptides in vitro.
Type of instruction
lecture + laboratory
Level
Master
Faculty
Part of degree program
Credits
1+1
Recommended in
Semester 1
Typically offered in
Autumn semester
Course description
Chemical characterisation of peptides and peptide derivatives (amino acid analysis, sequencing, determination of the substitution degree). Elemental analysis, determination of fluorescence parameters. Cellular uptake studies (concentration, time- and temperature dependency). Cytotoxicity studies.
Readings
Compulsory literature*:
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Cooper, C: Amino Acid Analysis Protocols, (chapters) Humana Press, 2000
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Walker, JM: Basic Protein and Peptide Protocols, (chapters) Humana Press, 1994
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Walker, JM: Protein Protocols, (chapters) Humana Press, 2002