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Molecular Mechanisms of Neurodegenerative Diseases

University of Bonn
Empirical & clinical neuroscience
About this course

Topics covered include:

  • Cloning of relevant proteins into mammalian and bacterial expression vectors
  • Expression of relevant proteins in mammalian and bacterial cell culture systems
  • Protein extraction from mammalian and bacterial cells – subcellular fractionation
  • Protein analysis - western immunoblotting, immunoprecipitation
  • Analysis with immunocytochemical techniques – microscopy
Learning outcomes

Students receive an introduction into current biochemical and cell biological methods in the investigation of neurodegenerative diseases (Alzheimer’s disease and Poly-Q diseases).

Prerequisites for participation

45 ECTS

Necessary language skill
English
Semester(s) in which the module takes place
Winter Semester
Course type
Practical + Seminar
Course level
Masters
Course start date
28 Oct 2024
Course end date
20 Dec 2024
Involvement period
8 weeks
Teaching mode
Local
Local attendance
Required
Workload in ECTS
15
Graded
Yes
Person in charge of module
Prof. Dr. Jochen Walter
Local module ID
WPP 11