Course: Fundamentals of Enzymology

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Course title Fundamentals of Enzymology
Course code KBC/ZENZ
Organizational form of instruction Lecture
Level of course Master
Year of study 1
Frequency of the course Always in LS
Semester Summer
Number of ECTS credits 2
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory-optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Jedelská Tereza, Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Luhová Lenka, doc. RNDr. Ph.D.
Course content
1. Basic characteristics of enzymes, cofactors. Nomenclature of enzymes. Localization of enzymes. Structure of enzymes 2. Isolation, purification procedures. Methods of studying the active centre. Covalent modification of enzymes 3. Mechanism of enzyme catalysis. Michaelis-Menten equations, Michaelis constant, reaction order, enzyme units, conversion number. 4. Effect of environment on enzyme activity. 5. One, two and three-substrate reactions. 6. Enzyme specificity, allosteric regulation, covalent modification. 7. Enzyme inhibition. 8. Methods for the determination of enzyme activity. 9. Enzyme analytical techniques 10. Use of enzymes in practice. A 11. Clinical aspects of enzymology. 12. Enzymes for molecular biology.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Lecture, Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming)
  • Attendace - 13 hours per semester
  • Preparation for the Exam - 10 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
Introduction to the question of enzymes: their basic characterization, kinetics of reactions, determination of activity and use in practice.

Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of biochemistry.

Assessment methods and criteria
Written exam

Written exam of 1 hour, 12 questions, maximum score 30. A 30-28 (100-93%) B 27-25 (90-83%) C 24-22 (80-73%) D 21-19 (70-63%) E 18-15 ( 59-50%) F: < 15 (< 50%)
Recommended literature
  • Bhatt, S. K., Khan, A. M, Thapa, N. (2020). Text Book Of Enzymology: Provides an introduction to enzymology and a balanced account of the theoretical and applied aspects of the subjects.. LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing.
  • Bisswanger H. (2011). Practical Enzymology. Weinheim, Wiley.
  • Bisswanger, H. (2019). Practical Enzymology. Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH.
  • Blume, P, Freier, E. F. (2015). Enzymology in the Practice of Laboratory Medicine. Academic Press.
  • Bugg T. D. H. (2012). Intoduction to enzyme and coenzyme chemistry 3rd Ed.. WestSussex UK.
  • Cornish-Bowden A. (2012). Fundamentals of Enzyme Kinetics,Weinheim, Germany,. Weinheim, Germany.
  • Macholán, L., Barthová, J., Kučera, I. (1994). Enzymologie. MU Brno.
  • Marangoni A. G. (2003). Enzyme Kinetics a Modern Approach. New Jersey.
  • Price N. C., Stevens L. (2000). Fundamentals of enzymology. New York, USA.
  • Purich D. L. (2010). Enzyme Kinetics: Catalysis and Control. London.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Science Study plan (Version): Analytical Biochemist (2024) Category: Chemistry courses 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Summer