BCMB 305 — Biochemistry of Hormones
Biochemistry, Cell and Molecular Biology · University of Ghana
General introduction: Coordination in multicellular organisms Major classes of hormones: Mammalian, plants, insects. Major endocrine glands: Hypothalamus, pituitary, adrenals, testes, ovaries, pancreas. Biosynthesis and degradation of hormones: regulation of synthesis/secretion; major biochemical effects and actions. Hormone receptors: structure, relationship to binding to response, binding characteristics, segregation, auto-phosphorylation/cross-phosphorylation; internalization. Types of post receptor mechanism: second messenger generation, hormone response elements, gene expression.
- Credits
- 2
- Level
- Level 300
- Semester
- Semester One
Other courses on this programme
- BCMB 301 — Intermediary Metabolism
- BCMB 302 — Cell Biology II
- BCMB 303 — Molecular Biology I
- BCMB 304 — Molecular Biology II
- BCMB 306 — Integration and Control of Metabolism
- BCMB 307 — Data Handling & Interpretation
- BCMB 308 — Bioenergetics
- BCMB 309 — Principles of Lab Organization & Management
- BCMB 311 — Practical Biochemistry II
- BCMB 312 — Cell & Molecular Biology Practical I
- BCMB 313 — Biochemistry of Viruses
- BCMB 314 — Membrane Biochemistry
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Start freeCourse details from University of Ghana Volume 3 Handbook for the Bachelor's Degree: Course Descriptions for Programmes in the Sciences (2017).