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Cell Biology Basics

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Explore the fundamentals of cell biology in this comprehensive 7-hour course. Delve into cell structure and function, examining animal cells, phospholipid mobility, and lipid asymmetry. Investigate cytoskeletal components such as actin filaments, microtubules, and intermediate filaments, along with their assembly and functions. Learn about bacterial flagella structure and motility. Gain insights into cell communication processes, including various signaling pathways like phosphatidylinositol, calcium-dependent signaling, and protein kinase pathways. Discover the concept of quorum sensing in bacteria and explore the causes of cancer in men and women. Through this course, develop a solid foundation in cell biology essentials.

Syllabus

cell structure and function 1.
Cell structure and function 2.
Animal cell 3.
Mobility of phospholipid.
Lipid Asymmetry.
Actin filaments | structure and assembly.
Actin filament assembly.
Microtubules and microfilaments | assembly and function.
Intermediate filaments.
Bacterial flagella | structure and motility.
Cell communication 1.
Cell communication 2.
Cell communication 3.
Cell Signaling Pathways part 1.
Cell signaling summary.
Cell Signaling Pathways part 2.
Cell Signaling Pathways part 3 | apoptosis and cell signaling.
Phosphatidylinositol pathway.
Calcium dependent Cell signaling pathway.
Protein kinase a.
Protein kinase c pathway.
Quorum sensing in bacteria 1.
Quorum sensing in bacteria 2.
Quorum sensing in bacteria 3.
What causes cancer | causes of cancer in men and women.