Bioinorganic Chemistry

After successfully completing the course, students will be able to:

• Identify metal ions in biological systems.
• Have acquired knowledge about the major roles of metal ions in biological systems.
• Understand the possible reasons why nature has selected specific metal ions.
• Understand how metal ions enter cells.
• Describe the arrangement and coordination of metal ions with biopolymers, as well as how they are positioned in active sites.
• Explain the role of metal ions as electron carriers or as centers for substrate activation, among other functions.
• Understand the mode of action and function of key metalloproteins.
• Understand the mechanism of action of major enzymes, such as zinc enzymes.
• Describe the interactions of metal ions with DNA.
• Know the applications of metals and their compounds in therapy and diagnostics.
• Have acquired knowledge about the methods used to study metals in biological systems.
• Develop the ability to study and interpret contemporary scientific literature.