Aim
To illustrate molecular mechanisms for post-transcriptional regulation in eukaryotic cells.
Contents
The course will focus on the regulation of mRNA processing including alternative splicing, editing, polyadenylation, mRNA stability, mRNA transport and translation. The individual subjects will be illustrated by examples from well-characterized biological systems.
Form and duration: 3 consecutive hours, split between two-hour group discussions and one-hour lectures for 10 weeks.
Course requirements: One of the A-courses: Molecular Biology A or Molecular Cell Biology A.
Text-books
Notes and original articles.
Evaluation
Passing is based upon at least 80% registered attendance and on participation in group discussions.
ECTS-credits
5
Semester
Fall