BIOTECHNOLOGY - IE

Topic 5: Expression vectors
Session Nr: 4 (theory)
Contents:
- Prokaryotes expression systems.
- Fusion proteins.
- Cell cultures
Competencies:
- Know the different expression systems and understand how they work.
- Understand the concept of fusion proteins and their applications.
Module II: Biotechnology applications.
Topic 6: Gene therapy
Session Nr: 5 (theory)
Contents:
- In vivo and ex vivo gene therapy.
- Vectors.
Competencies:
- Be aware of the use of normal genes to supplement or replace defective ones or to
bolster a normal function such as immunity.
Topic 7: Genetic engineering applications to the detection and diagnostics systems.
Session Nr: 6 (theory) 7 and 8 (Lab)
Contents:
- Immunologic diagnostics.
- Monoclonal antibodies.
- Prionics test.
- Coliclonals antibodies.
- Molecular diagnostics.
- DNA fingerprint: applications to the forensic medicine.
- DNA chips and Microarrays: applications.
- Biosensors: types and applications.
Competencies:
- Be aware of the main genetic engineering techniques and understand their applications to
the detection and diagnostic systems.
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