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STRUCTURE
cod. 1000153

Academic year 2008/09
1° year of course - First semester
Professor
Academic discipline
Patologia generale (MED/04)
Field
Morfologia, funzione e patologia delle cellule e degli organismi complessi
Type of training activity
Basic
5 hours
of face-to-face activities
0.5 credits
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course unit
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Integrated course unit module: STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION OF BIOMOLECULES

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Learning objectives

To provide the bases for the comprehension and the study of the molecular mechanisms of membrane transport.

Prerequisites

Knowledge of basic biochemistry and cell biology is required

Course unit content

Biomembrane composition, structure and turnover. Transport kinetics. Structure and function of transport proteins that form, propagate or dissipate solute gradients. Regulation of plasma membrane transport. Selected techniques in membrane transport. 

Full programme

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Bibliography

No specific text is adopted. Proper reference to the texts of biochemistry and cell biology used in previous courses is recommended. Lectures will be supported by slides and scientific literature, which will be provided to the students.

Teaching methods

Oral lessons (slides and scientific literature will be used during the lessons) . <br />
The tutorials will be provided to the students. <br />
Evaluations in itinere (with discussion of scientific literature).

Assessment methods and criteria

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Other information

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