Mechanistic and Structural Enzymology

1.5 credits · Graduate

Enzymes from a variety of classes will be examined from an organic chemistry reaction mechanism perspective. The general principles of enzyme catalysis and the experimental approaches used to elucidate enzyme reaction mechanisms will be discussed. Applications and examples from the current literature will be critically appraised. PREREQUISITES: CHEM 3401/3601 or BIOC 3200 or instructor's consent CROSSLISTED: BIOC 6701.015 FORMATS: Lecture | Discussion