Nanostructured Bio-Macromolecules

Description

To understand, on the basis of physico-chemical principles, the structure, stability, folding and conformational dynamics of biomolecules and their application in biological and/or artificial devices. The student is able to interpret results obtained from experimental methods and from computer simulations. Biomimetic analogues and examples of molecular devices from nature are analysed. The student is able to recognize structural models of biomolecules, knows the principles of folding and self-assembly, as well as the intrinsic limitations of the use of biological materials in (nano)technological applications. The student understands the design of new materials using biological components or biomimetics. He/she knows the principles of the action mechanism of some molecular motors and the role of nucleotide hydrolysis in dynamic systems.