551-1404-00L RNA and Proteins: Post-Transcriptional Regulation of Gene Expression (University of Zurich)
| Semester | Spring Semester 2021 |
| Lecturers | University lecturers |
| Periodicity | yearly recurring course |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Comment | No enrolment to this course at ETH Zurich. Book the corresponding module directly at UZH. UZH Module Code: BCH252 Mind the enrolment deadlines at UZH: https://www.uzh.ch/cmsssl/en/studies/application/deadlines.html |
| Abstract | The course introduces the cellular processes and molecular mechanisms involved in regulating genome expression at the post-transcriptional level. Topics will include : -RNA processing, and transport; -protein synthesis and translational control, trafficking and degradation; -RNA-guided regulation (RNA interference, microRNAs); -molecular surveillance and quality control mechanisms |
| Learning objective | -Outline the cellular processes used by eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells to control gene expression at the post- transcriptional level. -Describe the molecular mechanisms underlying post-transcriptional gene regulation -Identify experimental approaches used to study post-transcriptional gene regulation and describe their strengths and weaknesses. |