Authors: Shuchismita Dutta* (Rutgers University, NJ); *contact: sdutta@rcsb.rutgers.edu
Citation and Adaptations: doi:10.25334/2R67-W933
Work funded by NSF grant # 1827011
Image source: https://pixabay.com/ |
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Why use this case? | |
Prior to case discussion (Homework): Read the news report (pdf) and answer the questions in the Preparation section |
Resources to learn more: |
Question: What caused cyanosis in the happy blue baby? | ||
Biology | Getting to Structure: | Part 1: Grandma provides a clue |
Molecular Exploration: | Part 2: Molecular Basis of Cyanosis | |
Modeling: | Part 3: A Happy ending; Part 4: What causes the anemia? | |
Assessment: | What if the mutation was present in adult hemoglobin? | |
Biochemistry | Getting to Structure: | Part 1: Grandma provides a clue |
Molecular Exploration: | Part 2: Molecular Basis of Cyanosis | |
Modeling: | Part 3: A Happy ending; Part 4: What causes the anemia?; Part 5: Binding and Release | |
Assessment: | What if the mutation was present in adult hemoglobin? |