Parasitology, Microbiology and Infection Control

Molecular and Biochemical Parasitology

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This session covers the molecular biology and biochemistry of parasitic protozoa and helminths and their interactions with both the definitive and intermediate host. The main subject areas covered are:

•The structure, biosynthesis, degradation, properties and function of DNA, RNA, proteins, lipids, carbohydrates and small molecular-weight substances

• Intermediary metabolism and bioenergetics

• Drug target characterization and the mode of action of antiparasitic drugs

• Molecular and biochemical aspects of membrane structure and function

• Host-parasite relationships that focus on the parasite, particularly as related to specific parasite molecules.

• Analysis of genes and genome structure, function and expression

• Analysis of variation in parasite populations relevant to genetic exchange.