Dietistic

The subjects covered in the lessons will adhere to the sequence outlined in the program. At the start of each week, the subjects for the following week will be provided. Proteins: Amino acids. Classification, properties, dissociation, isoelectric point. Peptide bond. Natural peptides. Glutathione. Neuropeptides. Structure of proteins. Structural organisation levels. Collagen, elastin. Denaturation of proteins. Proteolysis. Extracellular and intracellular proteases. Proteasome. Hemoproteins, hemoglobin and myoglobin. Hemoglobinopathies. Enzyme – structure and kinetics. Allostery. Nucleic acids. Nitrogenous bases, nucleotides. Protein and nucleic acid metabolism. Absorption and digestion. Amino acid metabolism: transamination, deamination, decarboxylation. Adrenalin, GABA, histamine, serotonin and melatonin biosynthesis. Urea cycle. Iron metabolism Signal transduction and hormone classification. Regulation and physiopathological implications. Heme metabolism. Purine and pyrimidine metabolism. Uric acid. Fasting

No pre-requisits required

Abali, Cline, Franklin, Viselli Biochemistry (terza edizione) Zanichelli

Lessons in classroom

Students must attend at least 67% of the lessons

An oral examination will cover all three parts of the course.

Lessons in classroom