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Introduction to Protein Structure: From Disease to Therapy

BIOL CH X 401

In this course, an introduction to protein and nucleic acid structures is delivered through various lectures, as well as exploring the relationship between protein structures and common human pathologies.

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Live Online
Starting at $900.00
As few as 11 weeks
4.0

What you will learn.

  • Explore the various therapies used to treat common human diseases
  • Understand the structure of proteins and how mutations lead to diseases
  • Evaluate how proteins can be used in the development of therapeutic diseases

About this course:

Proteins are involved in almost every physiological process that occurs within the body. They are necessary for countless metabolic processes, including converting glucose into energy, carrying oxygen in your blood, and recognizing and destroying foreign pathogens. Knowing the structure of the proteins that perform these essential functions is paramount to understanding how they work normally and why mutations lead to disease. Although proteins are involved in innumerable diseases, they may also be key in the development of therapeutic treatments. By understanding protein structure, scientists can design small molecules and even novel proteins that can treat a variety of diseases. This course provides an introduction to protein and nucleic acid structure as it relates to the essential functions that these macromolecules perform within cells. Lectures focus on how protein structure relates to a variety of common human pathologies and on the therapies that are used to treat these diseases.
Prerequisites

LIFESCI XL 3 or LIFESCI XL 7A 

Winter 2026 Schedule

Date & Time
Details
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Wednesday 6:00PM - 9:00PM PT
Future Offering (Opens November 03, 2025 12:00:00 AM)
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Instructor: Rishab Gupta
406373
Fee:
$900.00
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Location: Remote Classroom
Notes

Enrollment deadline: January 11, 2026. Enrollment limited to 25. Internet access required. Materials required.

Enrollment is typically reserved for adult students 18 years of age and older. Students under 18 years of age may receive consent to enroll based on special academic competence and approval by the instructor. If you are a student under 18 years of age, you must submit a request to enroll in the course 8 weeks before the course start date to hss@uclaextension.edu for your request to be considered.

Refund Deadline
Refunds only available from November 03, 2025 to January 18, 2026
Course Requirements
Book: Lehninger Principles of Biochemistry by David L. Nelson
Schedule
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Date
Time
Location
Lecture
Wed Jan 7, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Wed Jan 14, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Wed Jan 21, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Wed Jan 28, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Wed Feb 4, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Wed Feb 11, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Wed Feb 18, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Wed Feb 25, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Wed Mar 4, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Wed Mar 11, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Wed Mar 18, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom

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