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Molecular basis of hormone and drug action

A.Y. 2018/2019
8
Max ECTS
64
Overall hours
SSD
BIO/14 MED/13
Language
Italian
Learning objectives
Undefined
Expected learning outcomes
Undefined

Lesson period: Second semester

Lessons timetable

Assessment methods: Esame
Assessment result: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi

Exams calendar

Course syllabus and organization

Single session

Responsible
Melcangi Cosimo
Lesson period
Second semester
Molecular Endocrinology
Course syllabus
The course will describe the general concepts of endocrinology, with a particular focus on biosynthesis, secretion and transport of protein and steroid hormones as well as of their mechanisms of action. Moreover, physiopathological aspects of hypothalamus, pituitary, parathyroid glands, thyroid gland, adrenal cortex as well as of endocrine pancreas will be discussed.
Applied Molecular Pharmacology
BIO/14 - PHARMACOLOGY
MED/13 - ENDOCRINOLOGY AND METABOLISM
Lessons: 24 hours
Professor: Rovati Gianenrico
Molecular Endocrinology
BIO/14 - PHARMACOLOGY
MED/13 - ENDOCRINOLOGY AND METABOLISM
Lessons: 40 hours
Professor: Melcangi Cosimo
Professor(s)