After a general introduction of “classical” and “modern” drug discovery, various receptors, enzymes, ion-channels, carbohydrates and nucleotides are presented which provide clues as to how novel drugs can be found. It will be demonstrated that the multidisciplinary interaction between molecular biology, pharmacology, biophysics and chemistry is of utmost importance in the drug discovery process. The course is intended for MSc and PhD students.
Program 1. Introduction: classical, mainstream and modern Drug Discovery 2. G Protein-Coupled Receptors, a friendly Target for Drug Discovery 3. Proteases: from peptide substrate to Protease Inhibitor 4. Steroid (Nuclear) Receptors as Gene Switch 5. Kinase Inhibitors competing with ATP 6. Ion-channels: controlling the currents 7. From Heparin to improved Synthetic Drugs 8. Can we make drugs from Nucleotides? 9. Ligand-based design: how to make better caffeines
10. AIDS: the life cycle of a virus and how to beat it
Coordinator
prof. dr. A.P. IJzerman
Doelgroep
- 2nd years MSc students of BPS (Bio-Pharmaceutical Sciences), Biology, Life Science & Technology;and Chemistry.
Toegangseisen
Sufficient background knowledge of Chemistry and Biology
Onderwijsvorm
Lectures
Literatuur
Hand outs
Toetsing
Written exam on April 20
Doorgang
15 students
Rooster
The course will be given on the following dates and times in 2010:
Day — Venue Gorlaeus — subject — speaker
March 22, 1 pm – 5 pm — Room L144 — Introduction/G protein-coupled receptors — Van Boeckel
March 23, 9 am – 1 pm — Room C7 — Proteases/Nuclear receptors — Van Boeckel
March 29, 1 pm – 5 pm — Room L144 — Kinase inhibitors/Ion channels — Van Boeckel
March 30, 9 am – 1 pm — Room C7 — Heparin/Nucleotides — Van Boeckel
April 6, 11 am – 3 pm — Room L144 — Ligand-based design/How to combat AIDS — IJzerman/Van Vlijmen
April 20, 2 pm – 5 pm — Havingazaal — Written examination
*Please note that the period of the course and times of the lectures deviate from the standard times given in the study guide!
Inschrijving
Application by e-mail to prof. dr. A. IJzerman, e-mail: ijzerman@lacdr.leidenuniv.nl
Doelstelling
The course objective is to learn and appreciate the multidisciplinary aspects of drug discovery with an emphasis on the identification of a biologically active molecule with optimal properties.