Poisonous Plants and Allergens
A.Y. 2024/2025
Learning objectives
The aim of the course is to study poisonous plants and the compounds responsible for their toxic activity. In particular, the course will deal with the mode of action through which plant cause toxicity. Moreover, the last part of the course will be devoted to the study of a variety of plant allergens and their effects in humans.
Expected learning outcomes
At the end of the course, students are expected to know and understand the toxic effects the mode of action of poisonous plants and their toxic components, paying particular attention to human studies. Moreover, students will be able to find, where available, possible therapeutic strategies for the treatment of toxicity.
Lesson period: Second 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
Second semester
Professor(s)
Reception:
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Department of Pharmacological and Biomolecular Sciences "Rodolfo Paoletti"