Biochemistry of Cell Surface (BCH 570)

Review of biomembrane structure (prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells). Passive and active transport in different membrane systems. Conduction of nerve impulses. Regulation of transport. Ionospheres. Biosynthesis of membranes (plant cell walls, bacterial cell walls and cell coats). Structure and function of cell surface carbohydrates. Cell surface movement, diffusion, accumulations and penetration of nanoparticles, drugs, proteins, and any other cell targeted materials and agents including viruses and bacteria. Hormone receptors. Binding sites of antibodies. Erythroleukemia and its effect on cell membrane. Applications of synthetic liposomes and vesicles