BIOLOGICAL CHEMISTRY

Single discipline educational activity

Course Sheet

Academic Year of enrolment:

2018/2019

Type of Course:

Characterising

Optional/Mandatory:

Compulsory

Degree:

5-year Single Cycle Master's Degree Programme in PHARMACEUTICAL CHEMISTRY AND TECHNOLOGY

Disciplinary Sector:

Biochemistry

Language:

Italian

Credits:

Programme Year:

Professor and Collaborators:

POSADINO Anna Maria

Obligatory attendance:

Yes

Hours of classroom activity:

Prerequisites:

To have passed the exam of the course General Chemistry and Organic Chemistry

AF code:

40000843

Assessment Methods

Verification of learning:

A written test in progress during the middle course and one at the end of the course. Oral exam for those who do not pass these tests.

Teaching period

Second semester

Objectives

To provide the students the knowledge on:
1. structure and chemical properties of the components of living matter.
2. main metabolic pathways and their regulation mechanisms.
3. study of some mechanisms of drug action.

Contents

Elements of general, inorganic and organic chemistry. The macromolecules of biological interest. Carbohydrates, Proteins and Lipids. Carbohydrates metabolism and their regulation (glycolysis, tricarboxylic acid cycle, gluconeogenesis). Metabolism of amminoacids and proteins, metabolisms of lipids. The enzymes. Structure and biochemistry of Nucleic Acids. Integration of metabolism and hormonal regulation.

Recommended Bibliography

"Introduction to biochemistry of Lehninger" by Nelson and Cox, publisher Zanichelli.
"The basics of biochemistry" by Champe, Harvey, Ferrier; publisher Zanichelli.
The slides and other materials used for lectures are made available to the students.

Methods of Provision

Conventional

Teaching Methods

Lectures with the aid of slides and online materials.

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