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BCH - 624 Connective Tissue Biochemistry


Biochemistry of the extracellular matrix in connective tissues. Topics include collagen genes, structure, types, biosynthesis and diseases; proteoglycan structure, synthesis and diseases, hyaluronan; calcification of connective tissues, bone morphogenic proteins, basement membranes, elastin, fibronectin, extracellular matrix receptors, matrix metalloproteinases, and matrix metalloproteinase gene regulation. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 2