COURSE III: Proteins in Our Biology

In this lesson we start by looking at the models used to describe the intricate and unfathomably complex realm of Proteins – and we contemplate the limitations of these representations. The basic biochemistry of amino acids and proteins is then explored from their coding in the DNA to their folding into three dimensional shapes. We look at some of the specific proteins that compose our structure – bone, muscle and fascia as well as the fine extracellular matrix. Maintenance, recycling and regeneration of our proteome is studied in detail, as it is critical to all aspects of health. Thus, understanding the factors that degrade and impair renewal of our protein fabric, we are better placed to nurture it from youth to old age.