Learning objectives
The students have to aquire the molecular basis of the regulation of inflammation, as local and systemic event, with particular emphasys to the cell communication signals such as cytokines and cell adhesion molecules.
Prerequisites
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Course unit content
Module B <br />
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Prof. Paolo Borghetti (1 CFU: 8 hours) <br />
The inflammation: functional aspects <br />
Molecular regulation of cell communication and activation during inflammation: <br />
- Cytokines <br />
- Cell Adhesion molecules <br />
Molecular basis of acute phase reaction <br />
Full programme
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Bibliography
Robbins e Contran “Le Basi Patologiche delle Malattie. Patologia Generale” 7° Ed. Kumar- Abbas - Fausto
Teaching methods
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Other information
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