In Vitro Model Technologies
A.Y. 2019/2020
Learning objectives
The course aims to provide information on innovative methodologies in the field of conveying cells and tissues and in vitro toxicology to evaluate the absorption, bioavailability, metabolism and toxicity of substances.
Expected learning outcomes
At the end of the course the students will have:
Knowledge on in vitro models in txicology
Knowledge on the application of in vitro toxicity testing
Knowledge on endocrine and paracrine activity of 3D system especially with primary cells
Notions on controlled conveying and release of cellular and tissue systems
Knowledge on in vitro models in txicology
Knowledge on the application of in vitro toxicity testing
Knowledge on endocrine and paracrine activity of 3D system especially with primary cells
Notions on controlled conveying and release of cellular and tissue systems
Lesson period: First semester
Assessment methods: Esame
Assessment result: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi
Single course
This course cannot be attended as a single course. Please check our list of single courses to find the ones available for enrolment.
Course syllabus and organization
Single session
Responsible
Lesson period
First semester
Course syllabus
Module: Toxicology and in vitro models
Lectures
-In vitro species-specific models (1 hour)
-In vitro models and evaluation of bioavailability, transport, metabolism and toxicity of xenobiotics (4 hours)
-Nanotoxicology: in vitro toxicity of nanoparticles (1 hour)
Laboratory activity
-In vitro cytotoxicity test (6 hours)
-Evaluation of cytokine release (3 hours)
-In vitro toxicological studies with 3D models (4 hours)
-Epithelial barriers and in vitro permeability studies (4 hours)
-Evaluation of TEER (Trans-Epithelial Electric Resistance) (2 hours)
- in vitro model for Endocrine Disruptor (3 hours)
-In vitro hepatic metabolism (2 hours)
Module: Physiology and delivery of cellular/tissue systems
The course will provide a part of the educational scientific basis for setting up systems of selection, storage, conveyance and release of cell populations, autologous and heterologous mammalian appropriate animal organs or body structures, other functional elements for create neoorgani and pseudorgani aimed at scientific research and biotechnology "in vitro", aimed at studying the regulation and modulation of various biological activities. Through these models of organs, it will be possible to arrive at an objective assessment of any potential use "in vivo".
The program will be as follows:
Preparation and Treatment of samples
Determination of the biological activity of sex hormones
Characterization of secreted through laboratory testing
Lectures
-In vitro species-specific models (1 hour)
-In vitro models and evaluation of bioavailability, transport, metabolism and toxicity of xenobiotics (4 hours)
-Nanotoxicology: in vitro toxicity of nanoparticles (1 hour)
Laboratory activity
-In vitro cytotoxicity test (6 hours)
-Evaluation of cytokine release (3 hours)
-In vitro toxicological studies with 3D models (4 hours)
-Epithelial barriers and in vitro permeability studies (4 hours)
-Evaluation of TEER (Trans-Epithelial Electric Resistance) (2 hours)
- in vitro model for Endocrine Disruptor (3 hours)
-In vitro hepatic metabolism (2 hours)
Module: Physiology and delivery of cellular/tissue systems
The course will provide a part of the educational scientific basis for setting up systems of selection, storage, conveyance and release of cell populations, autologous and heterologous mammalian appropriate animal organs or body structures, other functional elements for create neoorgani and pseudorgani aimed at scientific research and biotechnology "in vitro", aimed at studying the regulation and modulation of various biological activities. Through these models of organs, it will be possible to arrive at an objective assessment of any potential use "in vivo".
The program will be as follows:
Preparation and Treatment of samples
Determination of the biological activity of sex hormones
Characterization of secreted through laboratory testing
Prerequisites for admission
Basic knowledge in physiology and toxicology.
Teaching methods
Lectures and laboratory activity
Teaching Resources
Didactic material available on ARIEL https://fcalonitmv.ariel.ctu.unimi.it/v5/home/Default.aspx
and provided during the course
and provided during the course
Assessment methods and Criteria
The exam consists of an oral interview aimed to evaluate knowledge and understanding of the lectures' subjects and of the laboratory activities. The test will be evaluated in thirtieths. The score will take into account the accuracy and the capacity to motivate the answers, as well as the capacity to explain the concepts acquired with appropriate and updated terminology.
Mod.1: Tossicologia e modelli in vitro
Course syllabus
Lectures
-In vitro species-specific models (1 hour)
-In vitro models and evaluation of bioavailability, transport, metabolism and toxicity of xenobiotics (4 hours)
-Nanotoxicology: in vitro toxicity of nanoparticles (1 hour)
Laboratory activity
-In vitro cytotoxicity test (6 hours)
-Evaluation of cytokine release (3 hours)
-In vitro toxicological studies with 3D models (4 hours)
-Epithelial barriers and in vitro permeability studies (4 hours)
-Evaluation of TEER (Trans-Epithelial Electric Resistance) (2 hours)
- in vitro model for Endocrine Disruptor (3 hours)
-In vitro hepatic metabolism (2 hours)
-In vitro species-specific models (1 hour)
-In vitro models and evaluation of bioavailability, transport, metabolism and toxicity of xenobiotics (4 hours)
-Nanotoxicology: in vitro toxicity of nanoparticles (1 hour)
Laboratory activity
-In vitro cytotoxicity test (6 hours)
-Evaluation of cytokine release (3 hours)
-In vitro toxicological studies with 3D models (4 hours)
-Epithelial barriers and in vitro permeability studies (4 hours)
-Evaluation of TEER (Trans-Epithelial Electric Resistance) (2 hours)
- in vitro model for Endocrine Disruptor (3 hours)
-In vitro hepatic metabolism (2 hours)
Teaching methods
Lectures and laboratory activity
Teaching Resources
Didactic material available on ARIEL https://fcalonitmv.ariel.ctu.unimi.it/v5/home/Default.aspx
Mod. 2: Fisiologia e veicolazione di sistemi cellulari/tessutali
Course syllabus
The course will provide a part of the educational scientific basis for setting up systems of selection, storage, conveyance and release of cell populations, autologous and heterologous mammalian appropriate animal organs or body structures, other functional elements for create neoorgani and pseudorgani aimed at scientific research and biotechnology "in vitro", aimed at studying the regulation and modulation of various biological activities. Through these models of organs, it will be possible to arrive at an objective assessment of any potential use "in vivo".
The program will be as follows:
Preparation and Treatment of samples
Determination of the biological activity of sex hormones
Characterization of secreted through laboratory testing
The program will be as follows:
Preparation and Treatment of samples
Determination of the biological activity of sex hormones
Characterization of secreted through laboratory testing
Teaching methods
Laboratory activity
Teaching Resources
Didactic material is provided during the course
Mod. 2: Fisiologia e veicolazione di sistemi cellulari/tessutali
VET/02 - VETERINARY PHYSIOLOGY
VET/07 - VETERINARY PHARMACOLOGY AND TOXICOLOGY
VET/07 - VETERINARY PHARMACOLOGY AND TOXICOLOGY
Practicals: 24 hours
Professor:
Vigo Daniele
Shifts:
-
Professor:
Vigo Daniele
Mod.1: Tossicologia e modelli in vitro
VET/02 - VETERINARY PHYSIOLOGY
VET/07 - VETERINARY PHARMACOLOGY AND TOXICOLOGY
VET/07 - VETERINARY PHARMACOLOGY AND TOXICOLOGY
Practicals: 24 hours
Lessons: 6 hours
Lessons: 6 hours
Professor:
Caloni Francesca
Shifts:
-
Professor:
Caloni FrancescaEducational website(s)
Professor(s)
Reception:
By appointment via mail
Via Celoria 10 - Milano
Reception:
Appointment by email
Office