Course Syllabus
Aims
To provide the concepts necessary for understanding biological phenomena and the energetic variation associated with them. The course will focus on the molecular basis for understanding the processes underlying the bone and muscle metabolism.
Contents
Biochemistry of the bone remodelling. Biochemical markers of bone deposition and reabsorption. Growth factors and hormones involved in bone remodelling. Biochemistry of the skeletal muscle. Metabolic changes in physical exercise. Nutritional aspects and oxidative stress of the locomotor system.
Detailed program
Biochemistry of the bone reabsorption. Homeostasis of bone remodelling. Collagen and calcium metabolism. Hormones involved in the regulation of osteoblasts and osteoclasts. Biochemical markers of bone deposition and reabsorption. Metabolism of carbs, lipids, proteins, fatty acids, aminoacids and vitamins in muscle contraction. Metabolic changes during physical activity. Nutritional state and food supplements for muscle contraction. Oxidative stress, free radicals in muscle contraction. Muscle damages connected to physical activity.
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of biochemistry, biology and chemistry.
Teaching form
In the Covid-19 emergency period, the frontal lessons will take place remotely in asynchronous mode with some videoconferencing events (webex). The calendar will be available on the elearning platform.
Textbook and teaching resource
Biochemistry with clinical cases . T. Devlin; Biochemistry, Berg et al.
Scientific papers.
Semester
First semester.
Assessment method
Written exam: 5 multiple-choice questions together with the other modules of the LMVT.
The exam will be in presence or remotely via web on the base of COVID-19 emergency situation.
The questions proposed in the written exam will be constructed in such a way as to induce the student to biochemical-clinical reasoning, to understand the units of measurement and to be able to evaluate the skills and competences acquired according to the objectives of the course.
Office hours
on appointment.