Learning objectives
The course aims to provide students with knowledge about the biological basis of tissue repair and tissue regeneration. It will be examined the role of coagulation and inflammation in the tissue repair. It will be provided knowledge on the characteristics of mesenchymal stem cells and their potential in regenerative medicine. Particular emphasis will be placed on the molecular characterization, the nutritional requirements and about the molecular mechanisms of cell differentiation and the regenerative capacity of tissues and organs Learning outcomes. At the end of the course the student will have acquired the knowledge and understanding of the mechanisms by which repair and tissue regeneration take place. The student will be able to understand the potential of stem cells in the regenerative medicine and will have acquired solid bases to be able to critically evaluate the scientific literature related to tissue repair and regeneration. The student will be able to communicate with appropriacy the information captured, and will have acquired skills that allow him to deepen in an autonomous way the study of regenerative medicine. The knowledge gained during the course will be particularly useful for the understanding of the other topics covered in the degree program, and to develop a successful internship.
Prerequisites
To understand the contents of the course are required adequate knowledge of Histology, Anatomy, Embryology.
Course unit content
The first lessons are designed to clarify the complex scenario of tissue repair and to provide fundamental information on the wound repair mechanisms. The following lessons will address the molecular and cellular aspects involved in tissue regeneration to learn about the regenerative potential of the injured tissue, and how to stimulate it. Detail attention will be turned to illustrate the characteristics and potential of the various stem cell.
Full programme
Biological basis of wound healing: role of hemostasis and inflammation. Cytokines and cells in repair.
Regeneration and stem cells: Biological examples of regeneration: the planarian, the salamander, the MRL mouse. Embryonic stem cells: markers for characterization. Nuclear reprogramming: methods and characteristics. Mesenchymal stem cells: characterization, origin, differentiation techniques. Stem cells from fetal adnexa: umbilical cord, Warton's jelly, amniotic fluid and placenta.
Stem cells in adults: Gene expression profile of mesenchymal cells and molecular characterization methods. In vitro culture and expansion of mesenchymal cells. Functional characteristics of mesenchymal cells: homing and trafficking.
Biological basis of cell repair
skin wounds, bone fractures, cartilage lesions, liver lesions, skeletal and cardiac muscle lesions, pancreatic lesions, lesions in the central nervous system.
Bibliography
Lectures will be supported by slides and scientific literature, which will be provided to the students.
Teaching methods
The course will be held through lectures of two hours each.
Lectures will be held on-site in compliance with safety standards, provided that further instructions on the ongoing health emergency are not implemented. Supporting material will be available on the specific, student-reserved platform (Elly) and will include slide presentations, audio-video aids or video-recording of the lectures.
Assessment methods and criteria
The exame is oral and is intended to assess, through open-questions, the: -Quality of scientific information acquired; -Understanding of the information acquired; - Accuracy and competence in the terminology adopted during the exposure; At the end of the examination each teacher will formulate a judgment: A. Excellent knowledge and understanding of the topic. High capacity for critique and analysis of the issues. Mark out of thirty: 30. B. Good knowledge and understanding of the subject with some serious inaccuracies. Good ability to critique and analysis of the issues. Mark out of thirty: 27-29. C. Good knowledge and understanding of the subject despite some shortcomings. Ability to critique and analysis of themes: Mark out of thirty: 24-26. D. Knowledge and understanding of the fully sufficient even if there are obvious gaps. Mark out of thirty: 21-23. E. Knowledge and understanding of the subject with just enough obvious and serious flaws. Mark out of thirty: 18-20. “Lode” will be offered to students who have achieved 30/30, for the demonstration of independence of judgment, high communication skills and ability.
In case of the persistence of the health emergency, the exams will be conducted remotely, as follows:
remote oral questions, through the Teams platform (guide http://selma.unipr.it/).
Students with SLD / BSE must first contact Le Eli-che: support for students with disabilities, D.S.A., B.E.S. (https://sea.unipr.it/it/servizi/le-eli-che-supporto-studenti-con-disabilita-dsa-bes)
Other information
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2030 agenda goals for sustainable development
goal 3.Health and Wellbeing; goal 4: Quality education; goal 8: Decent work and economic growth
