Single channel

Chair (Coordinator) and Rapporteur: BRUNO MARAS

Module 1:

Activity type
Scienze biomediche
SSD
BIOS-07/A
Year
1st year
Semester
2nd semester
CFU
2
Hours distribution
20 classroom hours
Lecturers
BRUNO MARAS

Module 2:

Activity type
Scienze della dietistica
SSD
MEDS-08/C
Year
1st year
Semester
2nd semester
CFU
4
Hours distribution
40 classroom hours
Lecturers
BRUNO MARAS
RAFFAELLA CANALI

Learning outcomes

Students need to develop an integrated understanding of macronutrient metabolism and the significance of micronutrients.

Prerequisites

No pre-requisits required

Programme

The subjects covered in the lessons will adhere to the sequence outlined in the program. At the start of each week, the subjects for the following week will be provided.

Proteins: Amino acids. Classification, properties, dissociation, isoelectric point. Peptide bond. Natural peptides. Glutathione. Neuropeptides. Structure of proteins. Structural organisation levels. Collagen, elastin. Denaturation of proteins. Proteolysis. Extracellular and intracellular proteases. Proteasome. Hemoproteins, hemoglobin and myoglobin. Hemoglobinopathies. Enzyme – structure and kinetics. Allostery.
Nucleic acids. Nitrogenous bases, nucleotides.
Protein and nucleic acid metabolism. Absorption and digestion. Amino acid metabolism: transamination, deamination, decarboxylation. Adrenalin, GABA, histamine, serotonin and melatonin biosynthesis. Urea cycle. Iron metabolism
Signal transduction and hormone classification.
Regulation and physiopathological implications. Heme metabolism. Purine and pyrimidine metabolism. Uric acid. Fasting

Books

Abali, Cline, Franklin, Viselli

Biochemistry (terza edizione)

Zanichelli

Bibliography

Module:
N/D
Module:
N/D

Lessons mode

Lessons in classroom

Frequency

Students must attend at least 67% of the lessons

Exam mode

An oral examination will cover all three parts of the course.

Example exam questions

Role of insulin in lipid metabolism

Arguments

  • Introduction to metabolism week 1

  • Amino acid and protein structure week 2

  • Collagen, hemoglobin, enzymes week 3

  • Protein digestion week 4

  • Amino acid metabolism week 5

  • Aminoacid metabolism week 6

  • Hormonal signal transduction 7 settimana

  • Insuline, gliucagon, leptin and GLP-1 wek 8

  • Hormone systematic week 9

  • Energetic balance week 10

Sustainability goals

  • Goal8
  • Goal12
  • Goal15
  • Academic year2026/2027
  • Degree program to which the course belongsDietistic - Roma Azienda Policlinico Umberto I
  • Mandatory presenceNo
  • Languageita
  • CFU6 CFU, distributed among 2 integrated didactic modules
  • Total duration60 hours