NDLI: Fundamentals of Protein Chemistry

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Fundamentals of Protein Chemistry

Content Provider	Swayam
Description	The course provides an in-depth study into protein structure and function. Building up from an understanding of amino acids and the peptide bond that form the basics of protein structure, protein folding and denaturation will be studied followed by the techniques used for protein isolation and characterization. The importance of metalloproteins and motor proteins will be followed by a discussion on membrane proteins and transport. Important aspects of enzymes, their mechanisms, kinetics and inhibition will be looked into with specific examples. The discussion on protein interactions will cover protein-ligand and protein-protein interactions. Finally some special topics in Protein Chemistry will be discussed relevant to current literature.
Language	English
Access Restriction	Open
Subject Keyword	Chemistry Biosciences
Education Level	Under Graduate Post Graduate
Coordinator	National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning (NPTEL)
Credits	3
End Date	2025-10-09
Enrollment End Date	2025-07-28
Examination Date	2025-11-01
Examination Registration End Date	2025-08-14
Start Date	2025-07-20
Duration	84
Unique Identifier	noc25_cy57
Instructor	Prof. Swagata Dasgupta
Description URL	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V-N4Rs_GB7o
Mode	Regular (Online)
NCrF Level	4.5 5.0 5.5 6.0 6.5 7.0 8.0
Certification Type	Certification with Credit
Offered by	IIT Kharagpur
Resource Type	Academic Course
Prerequisites	Biochemistry
Subject Category	Chemistry
Type	Core

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