Units: 3
Hours: Lecture, 3 hours
Catalog page 147
Prerequisites: BCH 110C with a grade of C- or better or BCH 110HC with a grade of C- or better or BIOL 107A with a grade of C- or better; or equivalent; or consent of instructor
Description: Introduces the known biochemical mechanisms underlying neurodegeneration in humans. Explores the formation of amyloids, prions, aggregates, and oxidative alterations. Discusses how these phenomena are thought to lead to neuronal cell death, as well as how these pathways have been used to devise therapeutic interventions.