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IPLUSO 18911

General Biochemistry

Osteopathy
  • ApresentaçãoPresentation
    The General Biochemistry course will focus on the structure and function of biomolecules and on the mechanisms involved in the functioning and regulation of the metabolic pathways that are essential for functional homeostasis. The function of the main enzymes involved in the metabolic pathways and their role as a regulatory mechanism and potential therapeutic or diagnostic targets are also transmitted. Through laboratory practice, the student will not only perform non-invasive techniques, such as spectrophotometry, potentiometry, but also understand the implications of analytical and non-analytical errors.
  • ProgramaProgramme
    1- Introduction to Biochemistry 2- Biomolecules 3- Enzymology 4- Bioenergetics 5- Introduction to metabolism 6- Carbohydrate metabolism 7- Cellular Breathing 8- Lipid Metabolism 9- Protein metabolism. 10- Interrelation of metabolic pathways Practical program 1- Solutions 2- Potentiometry; 3- Separation of blood components. 4- Importance of blood isotonicity 5- Spectrophotometry; 6- Protein determination 7- Glucose determination  
  • ObjectivosObjectives
    Understand the function of the main enzymes involved in the metabolic pathways and understand their role as a regulatory mechanism and potential therapeutic or diagnostic targets Understand the role of biochemistry in the diagnosis and treatment of the disease Demonstrate practical skills in non-invasive techniques, such as spectrophotometry, and potentiometry Search and interpret scientific literature
  • BibliografiaBibliography
    Berg, J.M.; Tymoczko, J.L.; Stryer, L. (2012). Biochemistry. (5th ed.). New York: W.H.Freeman & Co Ltd. ISBN-13: 978-0716746843 Devlin, T. M. (2010). Textbook of Chemistry with Clinical Correlations. 7th Ed., Wiley. SBN-13: 978-0470281734 ISBN Walker, J.; Wilson, K. (2018). Principles and Techniques of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. (8th ed.). Cambridge University Press. . ISBN 9781316677056
  • MetodologiaMethodology
    In practical classes, the student has prior access to the experimental protocols to be carried out in each class session, which allows for prior reading and preparation. These protocols are accompanied by a set of questions, to ensure individual preparation and, subsequently, the discussion of procedures and results.
  • LínguaLanguage
    Português
  • TipoType
    Semestral
  • ECTS
    5
  • NaturezaNature
    Mandatory
  • EstágioInternship
    Não