BIOLOGICAL MECHANISMS OF REGENERATION AND REPAIR
Learning outcomes of the course unit
To provide the bases for the comprehension of the molecular mechanisms of rigeneration and wound healing
Prerequisites
Knowledge of basic biochemistry and cell biology is required
Course contents summary
Regeneration versus Reconstitution
The spectrum of regeneration
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Regeneration of connective tissues
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Regeneration of connective tissues
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Regeneration of epithelia
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Regeneration of muscolar tissues
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Regeneration of nervous tissues
The signals of regeneration: growth factors, electric currents, cell-to-cell communication, nervous stimuli
Wound healing
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Healing by first intention
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Healing by second intention
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Experimental models of wound healing
Recommended readings
No specific text is adopted. Proper reference to the texts of biochemistry and cell biology used in previous courses is recommended. Lectures will be supported by slides and scientific literature, which will be provided to the students.
Teaching methods
Oral lessons (slides and scientific literature will be used during the lessons) .
The tutorials will be provided to the students.
Oral examination (with discussion of scientific literature).
