70721 - Biochemistry of Tissue I

Learning outcomes

At the end of the course the student is able to understand the biochemical processes and functions of the following : liver, blood cells,vascular and adipose tissues, brain and kidney

Course contents

Liver: major metabolic pathways of the liver in relation to the control of blood glucose, amino acid catabolism and elimination ammonia , reactions of elimination of foreign and toxic metabolites and alcohol detoxification ; plasma protein synthesis.
Blood cells: metabolic pathways and functions of red cells, platelets and  polymorphonuclear cells
Vascular tissue cells: metabolic and functional aspects of endothelial cells and smooth muscle of the vessel.; major mediators of vascular tone control

Adipose tissue: lipid metabolism in adipocytes and the role of adipocytes in obesity with increased cytokine release; role of adipocytes in the control of energy metabolism and caloric balance;
Brain: major metabolic pathways of nerve  and glial cells;metabolic control of the brain

Kidney : major metabolic pathways and functions of the kidney

 

Readings/Bibliography

Lieberman,A.D.Marks

Biochimica Medica: un approccio clinico
Second Edition - Publishing house Ambrosiana – Milano

 

C.M.Caldarera

Biochimica Sistematica Umana

Second edition - Publishing house CLUEB-Bologna

 

Teaching methods

Frontal lessons supplemented by seminars

Assessment methods

Written test corrected with the teacher

Teaching tools

Notes and presentations are available on CD's and on the web site  ALMA@DL - AMS Campus

Links to further information

https://intranet.unibo.it/MioPortale/Pagine/AggiornaProfilo.aspx?type=news

Office hours

See the website of Carlo Guarnieri