Information Package / Course Catalogue
Extracelluler Matrix
Course Code: VBY641
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Third Cycle (Doctorate Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 8
Objectives of the Course

Extracellular fluid composition, structural features and differences of the components, to give information about laminin, collagen and fibronectin, pathological cases and the ability to use this information to investigate

Course Content

The composition of extracellular fluid, the properties of protein, carbohydrates and lipids in extracellular fluid, collagen structure, properties and functions, elastin structure, properties and functions, fibronectin structure, properties and functions, laminin structure, properties and functions, proteoglycans, glycosaminoglycans

Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Serap ÜNÜBOL AYPAK
Learning Outcomes
1.Having information about the chemical structure of extracellular matrix
2.To learn Synthesis and degradation of extracellular fluid components
3.To learn the differences between species for extracellular structure
4.To gain the ability to compare with the results of clinical biochemistry learning information
5.To have information about the functions of proteins that make up the extracellular matrix
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Temel Klinik Biyokimya(Prof. Dr. Bahattin ADAM, Dr. Zeynep GÖKER, Dr. Yasemin ARDIÇOĞLU)
2.Lippincott Biyokimya 3. Baskı(Doç. Dr. Engin ULUKAYA)
3.The biochemistry of cell signalling (Helmreich, E. J. M.)
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Overview of the structure of the extracellular matrix
Week 2 - Theoretical
The composition of extracellular fluid
Week 3 - Theoretical
Properties of protein, carbohydrates and lipids in the Extracellular fluid
Week 4 - Theoretical
Structure of collagen
Week 5 - Theoretical
Features and functions of collagen
Week 6 - Theoretical
Collagen synthesis and degradation
Week 7 - Theoretical
Midterm exam
Week 8 - Theoretical
Structure of Elastin
Week 9 - Theoretical
Properties and functions of Elastin
Week 10 - Theoretical
Elastin synthesis
Week 11 - Theoretical
Structure, properties and functions of Fibronectin
Week 12 - Theoretical
Proteoglycans
Week 13 - Theoretical
Glycosaminoglycans
Week 14 - Theoretical
Structure, properties and functions of Laminin
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Final Examination1%100
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory143270
Assignment52115
Reading106060
Quiz38127
Midterm Examination110111
Final Examination111112
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)195
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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OÇ-1
5
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5
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5
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5
OÇ-4
5
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5
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5
5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026