Hormones/phytohormones and Metabolic Diseases
A.Y. 2024/2025
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 can be attended as a single course.
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 take place in oral form in person. It will take place during the hours of the course itself for those attending, through a ppt presentation about a topic covered in the course. Language skills and the ability to organize the presentation in a complete way will be assessed. The evaluation will also take into account participation in the activities proposed during the course.
If the situation requires it and in compliance with the University's instructions, the Microsoft Teams platform will be used.
If the situation requires it and in compliance with the University's instructions, the Microsoft Teams platform will be used.
Hormones/phytohormones
Course syllabus
Hormones & endocrine system
Hormonal axes: gonads, thyroid, adrenal and growth
Calcium metabolism and control of water-salt balance
Phytohormones: classification, chemical structure
Phytosterols and therapeutic indications
Phytohormones and therapeutic indications: HRT, menopause,
anticancer, CNS and dementia
Hormonal axes: gonads, thyroid, adrenal and growth
Calcium metabolism and control of water-salt balance
Phytohormones: classification, chemical structure
Phytosterols and therapeutic indications
Phytohormones and therapeutic indications: HRT, menopause,
anticancer, CNS and dementia
Teaching methods
Front lectures, class workshop/flipped classes
Teaching Resources
PDF and supporting information provided by the teacher on the Teams class
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
Evaluation of body composition
Eating disorders
Endocrine disruptors and relationship with obesity and diabetes
Consequences of diabetes, obesity and DCA on pregnancy
Evaluation of body composition
Eating disorders
Endocrine disruptors and relationship with obesity and diabetes
Consequences of diabetes, obesity and DCA on pregnancy
Teaching methods
Front lectures, class workshop/flipped classes
Teaching Resources
PDF and supporting information provided by the teacher on the Teams class
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)