CLINICAL MOLECULAR BIOLOGY
cod. 1000381

Academic year 2007/08
1° year of course - Second semester
Professor
Academic discipline
Biochimica clinica e biologia molecolare clinica (BIO/12)
Field
Formazione interdisciplinare
Type of training activity
Related/supplementary
16 hours
of face-to-face activities
2 credits
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course unit
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Integrated course unit module: GENERAL AND INORGANIC CHEMISTRY

Learning objectives

The student must apprehend the clinical aspects related to some molecular pathologies underlying metabolic disfunctions

Prerequisites

The student must pass the 1st year - 1st semester exams of Chemistry before being admitted to Molecular Biology exam

Course unit content

The student must apprehend the clinical aspects related to cholesterol and triglycerides metabolism. Moreover, some outlines will be given regarding the structure and function of prions and the clinical aspects of scrapie. Finally, the post-translational mechanism in immunoglobulin synthesis will be described.

Full programme

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Bibliography

Biochemistry, Mathews van Holde Haern, CEA edit.

Teaching methods

Oral lessons supported by molecular models, audiovisual material, specialized seminars, some laboratory experience etc.The exam is oral with questions and answers and a free argument chosen and discussed by the student at the end.

Assessment methods and criteria

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Other information

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