Hormones/phytohormones and Metabolic Diseases
A.Y. 2023/2024
Learning objectives
The course intends to provide knowledge on the endocrine systems under physiopathological conditions and their interaction with phytohormones.
The unit of Hormones/Phytohormones will discuss the general concepts of endocrinology, with a particular view on endocrine axes and the effects of phytohormones, such as phytosterols and phytoestrogens, on the systems correlated with them.
The unit of Metabolic Pathologies will provide knowledge on metabolic biomarkers and pathologies, such as obesity, diabetes mellitus, metabolic syndrome, dyslipidemia, eating disorders and bone metabolism.
The unit of Hormones/Phytohormones will discuss the general concepts of endocrinology, with a particular view on endocrine axes and the effects of phytohormones, such as phytosterols and phytoestrogens, on the systems correlated with them.
The unit of Metabolic Pathologies will provide knowledge on metabolic biomarkers and pathologies, such as obesity, diabetes mellitus, metabolic syndrome, dyslipidemia, eating disorders and bone metabolism.
Expected learning outcomes
At the end of the teaching the student must demonstrate a solid knowledge of endocrinology and phytohormones as well as of metabolic pathologies.
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
Prerequisites for admission
Knowledges in anatomy, physiology and biochemistry are needed
Assessment methods and Criteria
The exam will be in oral form in presence or through Microsoft Teams platform, if allowed and necessary.
The exam will evaluate learning of the basic concepts of endocrinology, functioning of the major axes, pathological aspects treated during the course; the language property and the ability to organize the exposition in a complete way will be also evaluated. The evaluation will take into account participation in the activities proposed during the course. In the case of non-attending students, topics to be deepen will be considered.
The exam will evaluate learning of the basic concepts of endocrinology, functioning of the major axes, pathological aspects treated during the course; the language property and the ability to organize the exposition in a complete way will be also evaluated. The evaluation will take into account participation in the activities proposed during the course. In the case of non-attending students, topics to be deepen will be considered.
Hormones/phytohormones
Course syllabus
Introduction to endocrinology
Endocrine systems: peptidic hormones and molecular mechanisms
Endocrine systems: steroids and molecular mechanisms
Hypothalamus, hypophysis and related hormones
Growth axis
Adrenal axis
Thyroid axis
Pancreas, its hormones and glucose metabolism
Mineral metabolism
Gonadal axis
Phyto-hormones and differences between animal and vegetal hormones
Phytosterols and therapeutic indications
Phytoestrogens: classification, biosynthesis, chemical and pharmacological properties
Phytoestrogens and therapeutic indications
Endocrine systems: peptidic hormones and molecular mechanisms
Endocrine systems: steroids and molecular mechanisms
Hypothalamus, hypophysis and related hormones
Growth axis
Adrenal axis
Thyroid axis
Pancreas, its hormones and glucose metabolism
Mineral metabolism
Gonadal axis
Phyto-hormones and differences between animal and vegetal hormones
Phytosterols and therapeutic indications
Phytoestrogens: classification, biosynthesis, chemical and pharmacological properties
Phytoestrogens and therapeutic indications
Teaching methods
Front lectures, class workshop
Teaching Resources
PDF and supporting information provided by the teacher
Williams Textbook of Endocrinology¸ Melmed, Polonsky, Larsen, Kronenberg; Elsevier; ISBN 978-1-4377-0324-5
Greenspan & Strewler, Endocrinologia Generale e Clinica; Piccin; ISBN 88-299-1565-3
Boscaro, Guida pratica di endocrinologia; Piccin; ISBN 978-88-299-2944-3
Williams Textbook of Endocrinology¸ Melmed, Polonsky, Larsen, Kronenberg; Elsevier; ISBN 978-1-4377-0324-5
Greenspan & Strewler, Endocrinologia Generale e Clinica; Piccin; ISBN 88-299-1565-3
Boscaro, Guida pratica di endocrinologia; Piccin; ISBN 978-88-299-2944-3
Metabolic diseases
Course syllabus
Metabolic biomarkers
Hormones and pregnancy
Body composition evaluation
Dyslipidemia and diabetes mellitus
Obesity and its Molecular aspects
Eating disorders
Endocrine disruptors
Obesity, eating disorders, diabetes mellitus and pregnancy
Pathological aspects of Bone metabolism, Thyroid metabolism and glucocorticoid metabolism
Hormones and pregnancy
Body composition evaluation
Dyslipidemia and diabetes mellitus
Obesity and its Molecular aspects
Eating disorders
Endocrine disruptors
Obesity, eating disorders, diabetes mellitus and pregnancy
Pathological aspects of Bone metabolism, Thyroid metabolism and glucocorticoid metabolism
Teaching methods
Front lectures, class workshop
Teaching Resources
PDF and supporting information provided by the teacher
Williams Textbook of Endocrinology¸ Melmed, Polonsky, Larsen, Kronenberg; Elsevier; ISBN 978-1-4377-0324-5
Greenspan & Strewler, Endocrinologia Generale e Clinica; Piccin; ISBN 88-299-1565-3
Boscaro, Guida pratica di endocrinologia; Piccin; ISBN 978-88-299-2944-3
Williams Textbook of Endocrinology¸ Melmed, Polonsky, Larsen, Kronenberg; Elsevier; ISBN 978-1-4377-0324-5
Greenspan & Strewler, Endocrinologia Generale e Clinica; Piccin; ISBN 88-299-1565-3
Boscaro, Guida pratica di endocrinologia; Piccin; ISBN 978-88-299-2944-3
Hormones/phytohormones
MED/13 - ENDOCRINOLOGY AND METABOLISM - University credits: 4
Lessons: 32 hours
Professor:
Giatti Silvia
Metabolic diseases
MED/05 - CLINICAL PATHOLOGY - University credits: 4
Lessons: 32 hours
Professor:
Giatti Silvia
Professor(s)