Learning objectives
To provide fundamental knowledge and understanding of the mechanisms of drug action with special attention to biotechnology-derived pharmaceuticals
Prerequisites
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Course unit content
Principles of drug action.
Classes of receptors and mechanisms of modulation of receptor-mediated responses.
Quantitation of drug-receptor interactions and elicited response.
Pharmacology of gene transcription.
Examples of biotechnology-derived drugs (enzymes, hormones, cytokines, monoclonal antibodies).
Full programme
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Bibliography
F. Clementi, G. Fumagalli. Farmacologia generale e molecolare. Terza edizione, UTET, Torino (2004).
Teaching methods
Oral lesson
Assessment methods and criteria
oral exam
Other information
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