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English

This course provides an overview and in-deep discussion of some selected aspects of medical-oriented Biochemistry by relating molecular interactions to their effects on the organism as a whole, and on various organs and tissues, especially as related to disease mechanisms.

Thomas M. Devlin, “Textbook of Biochemistry with Clinical Correlations” Alisa Peet, Michael A. Lieberman, Allan Marks “Marks' Basic Medical Biochemistry” John W. Baynes, Marek H. Dominiczak “Medical Biochemistry” William J Marshall et Al. “Clinical Biochemistry:Metabolic and Clinical Aspects”, Churchill-Livinston (Elsevier)Nessar Ahmed (Editor): “Clinical Biochemistry”, Oxford University Press

The educational objective of this teaching module is to introduce insights on new and specific aspects of knowledge in the field of biochemical processes studied at cellular, tissue and systemic level

To attend proficiently the Biochemistry Course, students need to have acquired a well-established background in Chemistry and Propaedeutic Biochemistry, Biology and Molecular Biology, and Physics.
Access to the exam is regulated by passing the preliminary exams, as established by the Degree Course Council

Seminar lessons on specific aspects of biochemistry

Written examination.
The final result is a suitability, where suitable indicates the exceeding and not suitable not passing the test

The material used for the lectures will be shared electronically (pdf file)

miRNA, Apoptosis and autophagy, new frontiers in the anti-cancer therapy, Vitamin A and GMOs, SNPs role and significance.