Semester III
MB204·Sem III·Theory

Enzymology

3
Credits
2-1-0
L-T-P
5
Units

Key topics

  • Enzyme classification, nomenclature, coenzymes, isozymes
  • Enzyme catalysis (lock & key, induced fit)
  • Inhibition (competitive, non-competitive, irreversible)
  • Enzyme regulation (allosteric, covalent modification)
  • Michaelis-Menten kinetics, Km, Vmax, LB plot
  • Industrial & clinical enzymes (CK, LDH, AST, ALT, amylase, ELISA, biosensors)

Learning outcomes

  • Enzyme classification
  • Catalysis & inhibition
  • Kinetics
  • Clinical enzyme applications

Lab component / notes

MB207 (Lab)

Reference books

  • Price & Stevens
  • Trevor Palmer
  • Stryer/Voet/Lehninger

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