Signal Transduction Mechanisms

Catalog description

This course covers the mechanisms of action of hormones, neuromodulators and drugs at the cellular, biochemical and molecular levels. The major classes of receptors, signal transduction pathways, and effector systems will be covered in a comprehensive manner. Historical breakthroughs as well as our current understanding of mechanisms will be examined. As an advanced graduate course, the methodology used to elucidate and evaluate these mechanisms will be stressed . Meets two days a week for one semester. Offered occasionally.