MCDB-4810 (3) Insane in the Membrane: The Biology and Biophysics of the Membrane

Studies the biology and physics of the biomembrane. Topics include structure and mechanism of membrane proteins; membrane biogenesis; membrane protein folding and stability; membrane homeostasis; mechanisms of membrane fusion and fission; lipid trafficking. Fulfills MCDB scientific reasoning requirement. Recommended prereqs., MCDB 4711 (minimum grade C-) or instructor consent required. Same as MCDB 5810.