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Study programmes 2010-2011Last update : 11/04/2011
BIOC9233-1  Structure and Dynamic of biological macromolecules
Duration :  20h Th, 20h Pr, 20h Mon. WS
Credits/ECTS :  
Advanced Master in NanotechnologyToute l'année6
Advanced Master in NanotechnologyFirst semester6
Master in Biochemistry and Molecular and Cell Biology, Research Focus, 1st yearFirst semester4
Master in Biochemistry and Molecular and Cell Biology, Teaching Focus, 1st yearFirst semester4
Master in Biochemistry and Molecular and Cell Biology, Professional Focus in Industrial Biochemistry, 1st yearFirst semester4
Master in Biological SciencesFirst semester4
Holder(s) :  Paulette Charlier, André Matagne
Language :  French language
Course contents :  Partim Structure. The different experimental steps that will lead to the image of a biomolecule using the technique of X-ray diffractionby monocrystal will be described. Three examples illustrating the relations structure-function will be approached, on the basis of research articles describing structural analysis of different proteins illustrating the following 3 families: - proteins controlling the DNA transcription, - serine proteases, - membrane proteins.

Partim Dynamic. This series of lectures is based on the use of biophysical methods (mainly optical spectroscopies, presented into details for course CHIM9218-1 : Biospectroscopies et résonance magnétique nucléaire appliquée à la biologie) to study protein folding. The optical properties (i.e. absorbance, fluorescence, circular dichroism and infrared) of proteins will first be reviewed, followed by the analysis of concrete examples (e.g. bêta-lactamases, single-domain antibody fragments, lysozyme) found in the literature.
Course objective :  Partim Structure. This course gives to the future biochemists the bases necessary to understand the principles of determination of 3D structures by X-ray crystallography in order to enable them to make an objective use of the crystallographic models.

Partim Dynamic. Give insights into the use of biophysical methods to study protein folding.
Prerequisites :  Partim Structure. Course of physics of 1st cycle. Basic knowledge in X-ray crystallography and knowledge of the basic principles of the structures of proteins.

Partim Dynamic. BIOC0209-3 Chimie des macromolécules biologiques; CHIM9218-1 Biospectroscopies et résonance magnétique nucléaire appliquée à la biologie (partie biospectroscopie).
Workshops :  Partim structure and dynamic. This lecture will be given in a classical form, including the use of a PowerPoint presentation, a chalk and a black board.
Written notes :  Partim Structure. CD rom including Lectures powerpoint presentations, research articles, PDB files and tutorials will be available.
Reference books :
- "Crystallography made hook clear: With guide for users for macromolecular models." Scale Rhodos, Academic Press 2000
- "Introduction to Protein Structure" Carl Branden and John Tooze, Garland Publishing 1999 CD roms:
- PS ² and Kinemage Supplement to "Introduction to Protein Structure" Carl Branden and John Tooze, Garland Publishing 1999

Partim Dynamic. Lectures notes will be available
Assessment :  A written or oral exam will be organized for each part of the course and it will be compulsory to obtain at least 8/20 for each of them.
Contacts :  Partim Structure. Paulette CHARLIER
Institut de Physique, Bât. B5a - 1/41
Sart-Tilman, 4000 Liège
Call 00 32 (0)4/366.36.19
Fax 00 32 (0)4/366.37.48
E-mail : Paulette.Charlier@ulg.ac.be

Partim Dynamic. André Matagne, PhD, Professor, Enzymology and Protein Folding, Centre for Protein Engineering, Life Science Department, Institut de Chimie B6c (room 3/1), Allée de la Chimie, 3, University of Liège, B4000 Liège (Sart-Tilman), Tel.: +32 (0)4 3663419, Fax: +32 (0)4 3663396, Email: amatagne@ulg.ac.be, http://www.cip.ulg.ac.be/amatagne.htm (http://www.cip.ulg.ac.be/amatagne.htm" target=_blank eudora="autourl)


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