Cellular Communication and Signal Transduction

The course provides fundamental informations on the principles and techniques used in protein engineering , knowledge about the cellular signaling and communication, with particular regard to the endocrine glands function and the main mechanism of hormones action they produc

Knowledge and understanding: the student must demonstrate that he possesses the knowledge about the principles and techniques inherent in protein engineering and signal biochemistry. In addition, knowledge concerning cellular communication, with particular regard to the main endocrine glands function and to the hormone control mechanism.
Knowledge and applied understanding: the student must demonstrate the ability to connect various topics regarding protein engineering, signal biochemistry and cellular communication, with particular attention to endocrinology, in order to be able to adequately address the training process.
Communication skills: the student must demonstrate to be able to use an appropriate terminology, which allows him to express adequately the acquired knowledge.
Ability to learn: the student will have to demonstrate to be able, in total autonomy, to increase the knowledge of the topics of the syllabus.