BCMB 538

Bacterial Pathogen Alteration of Eukaryotic Host Cell Functions

Units: 0.5

The mechanism of action of bacterial pathogens and their effector molecules in altering biochemical processes in host cells. Various topics will be discussed, including detailed study of the six specialized secretion systems of gram-negative bacteria and modern biological and biochemical approaches for studying bacterial pathogenesis.

Graduate course in the Biochemistry and Microbiology program administered by the Faculty of Graduate Studies.