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
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<li>Principles of drug action.</li>
<li>Classes of receptors and mechanisms of modulation of receptor-mediated responses.</li>
<li>Quantitation of drug-receptor interactions and elicited response.</li>
<li>Pharmacology of gene transcription.</li>
<li>Examples of biotechnology-derived drugs (enzymes, hormones, cytokines, monoclonal antibodies).</li>
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Full programme
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Bibliography
F. Clementi, G. Fumagalli “Farmacologia generale e molecolare” Terza edizione, UTET, Torino (2004).
Teaching methods
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Other information
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2030 agenda goals for sustainable development
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