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Molecular Pharmacology

X410 (2 semester units in Molecular and Cell Biology)

Molecular pharmacology is the study of drugs and how they interact with the cell at a molecular level. Designed for professionals working in pharmaceutical or biotechnology fields, this course helps you examine advances in molecular pharmacology that have changed our understanding of the ways in which drugs act.

The instructors discuss the interaction between drug or neurotransmitter and receptor, the interaction between receptor and cell, and the relationship between receptors and drug design. Particular attention is given to the role of recombinant DNA technology and its use within the field. Recent research on the structure and function of receptors is also presented, as is the application of this research to the design of novel therapeutics.

Prerequisite: A year of college-level general biology for majors. Molecular biology and biochemistry.

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Wed. Sept. 23, Redwood City

DIANE WAKEHAM, Ph.D., earned her doctorate in chemistry and chemical biology from UCSF. She has published or patented research experience in academia, the biotech industry, and government research labs. She has taught biochemistry, chemistry, and pharmacology since 2005 at UC Berkeley Extension, Foothill College, and Canada College.

Revised class schedule in red.

• 10 meetings
• Sept. 23 to Dec. 9: Wed., 6-9 pm (no meetings Nov. 11 and Nov. 25)
• Redwood City: Room 7, Peninsula Center, 1991 Broadway
• $535 (EDP 401836)

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