Academic Calendar - 2020 ARCHIVE
Western University Academic Calendar. - 2020ARCHIVE
Pharmacology 4340A/B
GENE EXPRESSION PATHWAYS IN DRUG DISCOVERY
This course explores how drugs and endogenous compounds mediate their biological effects through nuclear signalling pathways. The emphasis will be on aspects of gene regulation and signalling by nuclear hormone receptors - a family of ligand dependent transcription factors essential for normal metabolism, development and reproduction.
Prerequisite(s): Biochemistry 2280A and registration in Year 4, or permission of the Department.
Extra Information: 2 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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CATEGORY C
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Subject Code: PHARM
Pharmacology 4340A/B
GENE EXPRESSION PATHWAYS IN DRUG DISCOVERY
This course explores how drugs and endogenous compounds mediate their biological effects through nuclear signalling pathways. The emphasis will be on aspects of gene regulation and signalling by nuclear hormone receptors - a family of ligand dependent transcription factors essential for normal metabolism, development and reproduction.
Prerequisite(s): Biochemistry 2280A and registration in Year 4, or permission of the Department.
Extra Information: 2 lecture hours.