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20.201 Mechanisms of Drug Actions, Fall 2005

Pharmacogenetic determinants of the metabolism and anti-ulcer activity of omeprazole.
Case study: Pharmacogenetic determinants of the metabolism and anti-ulcer activity of omeprazole. (Image courtesy of Prof. Peter Dedon.)

Highlights of this Course

This course features a complete set of assignments.

Course Description

This course covers the chemical and biological analysis of the metabolism and distribution of drugs, toxins and chemicals in animals and humans, and the mechanism by which they cause therapeutic and toxic responses. Metabolism and toxicity as a basis for drug development is also covered.
 

Staff

Instructors:
Prof. Peter Dedon
Prof. Steven Tannenbaum

Course Meeting Times

Lectures:
Two sessions / week
1.5 hours / session

Recitations:
One session / week
1 hour / session

Level

Graduate

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