Ion Channels: Structure and Function

1.5 credits · Graduate

Electrical signals in neurons are produced by voltage-gated and ligand-gated ion channels. Any disturbance in the function of ion channels can lead to major neurological disorders. This course allows students to learn the structure and function of some of the major voltage- and ligand-gated ion channels. Mechanisms of ligand binding, gating and ion selectivity are covered. The structure of the course is based primarily on critical discussion of research papers.