Structure and function of proteins. Kinetic and enzymatic catalysis. Structure and function of carbohydrates. Structure and function of lipids. Structure and function of nucleic acids. The metabolism of proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, nucleic acids. Principles of metabolic regulation. Organ/tissues biochemical specialization and metabolic integration in human.
Nelson & Cox - I principi di biochimica di Lehninger - Zanichelli editore. Garrett R.H., Grisham C.M. - “BIOCHIMICA” - Ed. Piccin.
Siliprandi, Tettamanti - “BIOCHIMICA MEDICA” - Ed. Piccin.
Learning Objectives
The course aims to present to the student the current knowledge of the molecular basis of cellular life both from a structural and functional point of view, thus describing the structure and function of biological macromolecules with insights related to metabolic processes and their regulation.
Prerequisites
The course requires knowledge of animal and plant biology, general chemistry, organic chemistry, physiology and anatomy
