Introduction to Protein Structure: From Disease to Therapy

BIOL CH X 401

In this course, an introduction to protein and nucleic acid structures is delivered through various lectures, as well as exploring the relationship between protein structures and common human pathologies.

READ MORE ABOUT THIS COURSE
Remote
Starting at $850.00
As few as 12 weeks
4.0

What you will learn.

  • Explore the various therapies used to treat common human diseases
  • Understand the structure of proteins and how mutations lead to diseases
  • Evaluate how proteins can be used in the development of therapeutic diseases

About this course:

Proteins are involved in almost every physiological process that occurs within the body. They are necessary for countless metabolic processes, including converting glucose into energy, carrying oxygen in your blood, and recognizing and destroying foreign pathogens. Knowing the structure of the proteins that perform these essential functions is paramount to understanding how they work normally and why mutations lead to disease. Although proteins are involved in innumerable diseases, they may also be key in the development of therapeutic treatments. By understanding protein structure, scientists can design small molecules and even novel proteins that can treat a variety of diseases. This course provides an introduction to protein and nucleic acid structure as it relates to the essential functions that these macromolecules perform within cells. Lectures focus on how protein structure relates to a variety of common human pathologies and on the therapies that are used to treat these diseases.
Prerequisites

LIFESCI XL 3 or LIFESCI XL 7A 

Summer 2024 Schedule

Date & Time
Details
Format
 
-
Monday 6:00PM - 9:00PM PT
Future Offering (Opens April 29, 2024 12:00:00 AM)
See Details
Instructor: Rishab Gupta
398470
Fee:
$850.00
Remoteformat icon
Location: Remote Classroom
Notes

Enrollment limited to 25. Enrollment deadline: July 7, 2024. Internet access required. Materials required.

Refund Deadline
No refunds after July 07, 2024
Course Requirements
Book: Lehninger Principles of Biochemistry by David L. Nelson
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Lecture
Mon Jun 24, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Jul 1, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Jul 8, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Jul 15, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Jul 22, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Jul 29, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Aug 5, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Aug 12, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Aug 19, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Aug 26, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Sep 9, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom

Contact Us

Speak to a program representative. Hours: Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm
Ready to start
your future?
By signing up, you agree to UCLA Extension’s Privacy Policy.

vector icon of building

Corporate Education

Learn how we can help your organization meet its professional development goals and corporate training needs.

Learn More

vector icon of building

Donate to UCLA Extension

Support our many efforts to reach communities in need.

Innovation Programs

Student Scholarships

Coding Boot Camp

Lifelong Learning