Morpho-Functional Sciences

Module Biochemistry

The course aims to provide an appropriate preparation of biochemistry to the understanding of the structure and function of biological molecules, and the meaning of the main metabolic events. After completing this module, students will learn general knowledge on the molecular basis of life, from the fundamental chemical properties of the substances, the structure and function of macromolecules involved in cell life anf tissues, both at the cellular level is extracellular, the metabolic transformations of biomolecules necessary for the human body function. In addition, the student will know the meaning of changes in the key metabolic pathways in different physiological and pathological contexts.

Traditional lectures, with the support of slides and audiovisual tools. At the end of the lecture, ample space is given to the comment on the discussed topics.

Should teaching be carried out in mixed modality or remotely, it may be necessary to introduce changes with respect to previous roles, in line with the programme planned and outlined in the Syllabus.

Information for students with disabilities and/or SLD

To guarantee equal opportunities and in compliance with the laws in force, students can ask for a personal interview in order to plan any compensatory and / or dispensatory measures, based on the didactic objectives and specific needs. It is also possible to contact the CInAP contact person (Center for Active and Participated Integration - Services for Disabilities and/or SLD) of competence.

The course includes the minimum basic requirements to be able to follow the lessons and take the final exam. The student attending the Biochemistry course will have to know the fundamental concepts of General and Inorganic Chemistry, Organic Chemistry and Biochemical Propaedeutics and have a good knowledge base of physics and cell biology.

Mandatory, according to the percentages of attendance dictated by the regulations of the Degree Program

1. PROTEIN
2. CHROMOPROTEINS BINDING OXYGEN
3. PLASMA PROTEIN
4. ENZYMES AND ENZYMATIC CATALYSIS
5. THE CARBOHYDRATE METABOLISM
6. THE LIPID
7. THE METABOLISM AMINOACIDS
8. VITAMINS
9. MECHANISM OF ACTION OF HORMONES AND METABOLIC INTEGRATIONS

1. Introduzione alla Biochimica di Lehninger – D.L. Nelson, M.M. Cox – ZANICHELLI
2. Biochimica medica – Siliprandi, Tettamanti – PICCIN
3. Biochimica della nutrizione - Arienti - PICCIN

4. Fondamenti di biochimica umana – Maccarrone – ZANICHELLI

Oral interview.

Should the conditions require it, the verification of learning can also be carried out electronically or in writing. In any case, it will always be communicated in good time to students during the course of the lessons.

Metabolic interrelationships in fasting

Hepatic gluconeogenesis: meaning and regulation

Properties and function of ketone bodies, with particular regard to prolonged fasting and diabetes.