Module Specifications..
Current Academic Year 2023 - 2024
Please note that this information is subject to change.
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Description To describe some important techniques used for the purification and analysis of proteins. To illustrate the relevance of DNA recombinant technology to the production and purification of proteins and peptides. To review the use of enzymes in key industrial processes, noting their strengths and limitations. To show how protein engineering has led to improved biotherapeutic products and processes. To provide an overview of biosensor development. To review recent developments in biopharmacology and next generation biotherapeutic modalities. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Learning Outcomes 1. Discuss the applications of bulk enzymes in key industrial processes (e.g. detergents, starch processing). 2. Describe examples of the improvement of key proteins by protein engineering strategies. 3. Outline the scope and potential of biosensor technologies. 4. Outline the applications of DNA recombinant technology to the production and purification of proteins and monoclonal antibodies. 5. Provide an overview of proteomics and protein mass spectrometry analysis. 6. To describe developments in biopharmacology and next generation biotherapeutic modalities. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml |
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Indicative Content and Learning Activities
INDUSTRIAL ENZYMES AND THEIR USESSources and production of industrial enzymes; enzymes in detergents; starch processing and high-fructose syrup; use of enzymes for antibiotic semisynthesis and related purposes; enzyme uses in cellulose treatment and other situations.PROTEIN ENGINEERINGCase histories –. E.g. Erythropoietin (EPO); Insulin production and improvement via protein engineering.BIOSENSORSDefinition & applications; design problems; developments in biosensors incl. examples.PROTEIN PRODUCTION & PURIFICATIONThe use of recombinant DNA technology for optimal protein production. Affinity purification of recombinant fusion proteins (His-tag & Thioredoxin fusions) and monoclonal antibodies therapeutics (e.g. Protein A/G, cation or anion exchange chromatography, etc.)PROTEOMICSAn overview of proteomic analysis, practical methodologies and applications, e.g. 2D-PAGE and LC-MS for protein identification and characterisation (e.g. post translational modifications)BIOPHARMA & RECOMBINANT PROTEINSIntroduction to Biopharmacology and the importance of protein glycosylation. Overview of some important biotherapeutics for disease treatment. Overview of next generation biotherapeutic modalities (e.g. bi-specific antibodies, antibody drug conjugates, nanobodies, etc.). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Date of Last Revision | 17-SEP-08 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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