Introduction to protein biotechnology

lchm2170  2020-2021  Louvain-la-Neuve

Introduction to protein biotechnology
Due to the COVID-19 crisis, the information below is subject to change, in particular that concerning the teaching mode (presential, distance or in a comodal or hybrid format).
3 credits
22.5 h + 7.5 h
Q1
Teacher(s)
Morsomme Pierre; Soumillion Patrice;
Language
French
Main themes
1. Gene manipulation: recovery, cloning, modification, transfer and characterisation. 2. Gene expression: vectors, expression in bacteria, yeasts, plants, insect and mammalian cells, production of monoclonal antibodies. 3. Protein improvement: genetic engineering, directed evolution and chemical stabilisation. All the underlying techniques will be briefly explained.
Aims

At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to :

1 The student will get to know the field of protein biotechnology for which the interactions with chemistry are continuously growing, especially in bio-pharmacy. He will learn the notions of molecular biology and genetic engineering that are useful with regard to the production and improvement of proteins. Another objective is also to acquire the vocabulary associated with these notions so that the student will later be able to interact with the experts of that field.
 
Content
1. Gene manipulation: recovery, cloning, modification, transfer and characterisation. 2. Gene expression: vectors, expression in bacteria, yeasts, plants, insect and mammalian cells, production of monoclonal antibodies. 3. Protein improvement: genetic engineering, directed evolution and chemical stabilisation. All the underlying techniques will be briefly explained.
Teaching methods

Due to the COVID-19 crisis, the information in this section is particularly likely to change.

Ex cathedra lectures
Evaluation methods

Due to the COVID-19 crisis, the information in this section is particularly likely to change.

Written exam
Online resources
All documents are proposed via Moodle
Teaching materials
  • matériel sur moodle
Faculty or entity
CHIM


Programmes / formations proposant cette unité d'enseignement (UE)

Title of the programme
Sigle
Credits
Prerequisites
Aims
Master [120] in Chemistry

Master [120] in Chemical and Materials Engineering

Master [60] in Chemistry