Learning objectives
The lessons of endocrinology growth are part of the course of Biotechnologies Applied to Animal Production.
These lessons are designed to give students knowledge of the fundamental mechanisms regulating growth and metabolic activity of domestic animals. He/she should possess knowledge of the useful biotechnology in the main species of veterinary interest.
Students should demonstrate to know all the items present in the program; in particular, students should show to be able to link the different arguments, to have a deep knowledge of the topics and to speech properly.
Prerequisites
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Course unit content
LESSONS OF GROWTH ENDOCRINOLOGY
Fetal programming
Hormones and factors involved in growth regulation (GH, IGFs, glucocorticoids, thyroid hormones, steroids)
Adipose tissue: a multifunctional organ: the adipokines
Mesenchymal stem cells: biology and differentiation potential, phenotypic and molecular characterization. Methods for isolation and in vitro expansion.
Platelet derivatives: role of platelets in tissue regeneration. Definition and preparation of platelet concentrates.
Regenerative therapy in veterinary medicine. Description and critical discussion of clinical applications reported by the scientific literature, focusing on the role of mesenchymal stem cells and platelet concentrates in the therapy of musculoskeletal pathologies and soft tissue regeneration.
Full programme
GROWTH ENDOCRINOLOGY
Fetal programming
Growth Hormone: characteristics, actions. Use of bST.
The glucocorticoids: characteristics and actions. Use and effects of synthetic hormones in farm animals.
Thyroid hormone: characteristics, actions. Use and effects of thyrostatics
in farm animals.
Catecholamines: characteristics and actions. Use and effects of synthetic hormones in farm animals.
The adipose tissue as an endocrine organ: the adipokines and their role in energy and food
balance regulation.
Mesenchymal stem cells: biology and differentiation potential, phenotypic and molecular characterization. Methods for isolation and in vitro expansion.
Platelet derivatives: role of platelets in tissue regeneration. Definition and preparation of platelet concentrates.
Regenerative therapy in veterinary medicine. Description and critical discussion of clinical applications reported by the scientific literature, focusing on the role of mesenchymal stem cells and platelet concentrates in the therapy of musculoskeletal pathologies and soft tissue regeneration.
Bibliography
M.J. Swenson, W.O. Reece ;Fisiologia degli Animali Domestici" Ed. Idelson - Gnocchi
Sherwood, Klandorf, Yancey ;Fisiologia degli animali - dai geni agli organismi;
Ed. Zanichelli
Scientific papers
Teaching methods
Ex cathedra lectures, seminars, and lab training with some time dedicated to deepening and discussion.
Assessment methods and criteria
Final oral examination. Students should demonstrate to know all the items present in the program; in particular, students should show to be able to link the different arguments, to have a deep knowledge of the topics and to speech properly.
The exam will be considered as passed if the student demonstrates that has sufficient knowledge of the arguments that have been treated during the course.
Other information
Computer slides, lab instruments, scientific papers that are provided to the students during the course. Slides of the lessons are given to the students at the end of the course.
