Universität Wien

301186 VO Structural Bioinformatics II (2024S)

3.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 30 - Biologie

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Details

Language: English

Examination dates

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

10.00 - 12.00 und 13.00 - 15.00 Uhr
CCR03 (VBC5/1.113), Viennabiocenter 5,1030 Wien.

  • Monday 10.06. 10:00 - 15:00 CCR03-Raum 1.113 Campus Vienna Biocenter, 1030 Wien
  • Tuesday 11.06. 10:00 - 15:00 CCR03-Raum 1.113 Campus Vienna Biocenter, 1030 Wien
  • Wednesday 12.06. 10:00 - 15:00 CCR03-Raum 1.113 Campus Vienna Biocenter, 1030 Wien
  • Thursday 13.06. 10:00 - 15:00 CCR03-Raum 1.113 Campus Vienna Biocenter, 1030 Wien
  • Friday 14.06. 10:00 - 15:00 CCR03-Raum 1.113 Campus Vienna Biocenter, 1030 Wien

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

Aims: The students are expected to be able to use online tools to predict various features of protein structure. They must understand how prediction performance is assessed quantitatively. They must be able to scan and browse the most important databases. They must also be able to refine a protein three-dimensional model through molecular mechanics.
Contents: Theoretical aspects of protein structure prediction methods are presented, including: secondary structure, conformational disorder, coiled-coils, tertiary structure – via homology modelling and threading – quaternary structure. Several exercises are performed by using freely distributed software or online services. The principal databases (PDB, CATH, SCOP, ModiDB, DisProt, ModBase) are described and the procedures to browse/scan then at a professional levels are presented though several small exercises. Molecular mechanics is described and used in three-dimensional model refinement. Introductory information on molecular mechanics and artificial intelligence is provided at the end of the course. Note that student with insufficient physico-chemical background may ask for a private meeting with the lecturer to try to overcome their problems.
Methods: The course will consist in a mixture of lectures and exercises. A structure list of exercises is provided to the student who can solve them home.

Assessment and permitted materials

The overall assessment will be based mainly on the final written report. However, attendance and in-class performance will be monitored and may be taken into consideration for final scores.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

The students will need to write a report on a drug-bound protein of their choice using the techniques learned in this course. The details of the format and layout of the report will be explained in the class.

Examination topics

All materials taught in the class

Reading list

M. M. Gromiha. Protein Bioinformatics, Academic Press, 2010
F. Pazos, M. Chagoyen, Practical Protein Bioinformatics, Springer;

Association in the course directory

MMB III-1a:, MMB II-2, PhD MB

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