Metabolic Biochemistry II
Bioquímica Metabólica II
Curse code:9554208
Maria Fernanda De Mesquita
Learning outcomes of the curricular unit:
This CU defines establishes as its main goal the enhancement of knowledge, attitudes and skills achieved in Metabolic Biochemistry I, as well as to integrate and apply them in a global perspective, based in the nutritional health model.
Actions directed to endow students with critical thinking and analysis of the CU will be valued.
Equally intended, that students acquire knowledge from Nutritional Biochemistry and Endocrine Pathology, including interactions between food, organic energy status and its physiopathology.
Syllabus:
Lectures:
- Metabolic fuels biochemistry.
- Adrenal function and metabolic regulation.
- Thyroid function and metabolic regulation.
- Adipocyte biochemistry.
- Type 2 diabetes biochemistry.
- Introduction to Clinical biochemistry.
- Biochemistry of the elderly person.
Theoretical / practical classes:
Metabolic fuels biochemistry.
Metabolic/noncommunicable diseases.
Clinical biochemistry.
Suggested Bibliography:
- Holt RIG & Hanley NA (2007) Endocrinology and Diabetes, 5th ed., Blackwell Publishing
- Lieberman M & Marks A (2013) Basic Medical Biochemistry, a clinical approach, 4th ed., Williams and Wilking. ISBN: 978-1-60831-572-7
- Marshall W (1995) Clinical Chemistry, 3rd ed., Mosby. ISBN: 0723421900
- Meiselberg G & Simmol W (1998) Principles of Medical Biochemistry, Mosby
- Gibney MJ, Macdonald IA & Roche HM (2006) Nutrition and Metabolism, Blackwell Publishing