BE.442 Molecular Structure of Biological Materials, Fall 2005
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Author(s)
Zhang, Shuguang, Dr.
Alternative Title
Molecular Structure of Biological Materials
Date Issued
December 2005
Abstract
Basic molecular structural principles of biological materials. Molecular structures of various materials of biological origin, including collagen, silk, bone, protein adhesives, GFP, self-assembling peptides. Molecular design of new biological materials for nanotechnology, biocomputing and regenerative medicine. Graduate students are expected to complete additional coursework. Description from course home page: This course, intended for both graduate and upper level undergraduate students, will focus on understanding of the basic molecular structural principles of biological materials. It will address the molecular structures of various materials of biological origin, such as several types of collagen, silk, spider silk, wool, hair, bones, shells, protein adhesives, GFP, and self-assembling peptides. It will also address molecular design of new biological materials applying the molecular structural principles. The long-term goal of this course is to teach molecular design of new biological materials for a broad range of applications. A brief history of biological materials and its future perspective as well as its impact to the society will also be discussed. Several experts will be invited to give guest lectures.
Subjects
protein
hydration
amino acid
ECM
extracellular matrix
peptide
helix
DNA
RNA
biomaterial
biotech
biotechnology
nanomaterial
beta-sheet
beta sheet
molecular structure
bioengineering
silk
biomimetic
self-assembly
keratin
collagen
adhesive
GFP
fluorescent
polymer
lipid
MIT Department
Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Department of Biological Engineering
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