Unit CHEMISTRY AND BIOCHEMISTRY I

Course
Medicine and surgery
Study-unit Code
GP001247
Curriculum
In all curricula
CFU
11
Course Regulation
Coorte 2023
Offered
2023/24
Type of study-unit
Obbligatorio (Required)
Type of learning activities
Attività formativa integrata

BIOCHEMISTRY I - MOD. 1

Code GP001280
CFU 3
Teacher Ilaria Bellezza
Learning activities Base
Area Struttura, funzione e metabolismo delle molecole d'interesse biologico
Academic discipline BIO/10
Type of study-unit Obbligatorio (Required)

Cognomi A-L

CFU
3
Teacher
Ilaria Bellezza
Teachers
  • Ilaria Bellezza
Hours
  • 37.5 ore - Ilaria Bellezza
Language of instruction
Italian
Contents
Structural biochemistry: carbohydrates, lipids, nucleotides, nucleic acids, amino acids, proteins. Hemoglobin and myoglobin
Reference texts
I principi di Biochimica del Lehninger - Nelson, Cox, Zanichelli

Biochimica
Berg, Tymoczko, Stryer
Zanichelli

Biochimica Medica
Siliprandi, Tettamanti
Piccin
Educational objectives
The main competence will be to have a general knowledge necessary to address the lessons of Module 2.
Prerequisites
The student must have acquired basic knowledge of the main topics of General Chemistry and Organic Chemistry
Teaching methods
The course is organized in frontal lessons and theoretical practical lessons
Other information
The attendance is compulsory at least 70% of lessons. Perugia –School of Medicine – Educational and Scientific Center
Learning verification modality
The final examination consists of a written test and an oral exam. The written test consists of 30 multiple-choice questions relating to any topic covered in the program. For each question 4 possible answers are available of which only one is always correct. Each question is awarded 1 mark if answered correctly and 0 marks if answered incorrectly. The minimum mark for passing the written test is 18/30.
Passing the written test is compulsory for access to the oral exam but its evaluation does not contribute to the definition of the final mark.
The oral examination, lasting an average of 30 minutes, will cover all the topics discussed during the course. Knowledge of the chemical formulae of the metabolites, enzymatic reactions and their regulation are required.
During the oral examination, the student's ability to critically link different topics and the ability to express themselves in precise and clear technical language will be assessed.
Extended program
Monosaccharides, monosaccharide cyclization, monosaccharide reactions, glycosidic bonding, oligosaccharides (sucrose, lactose, maltose), polysaccharides (glycogen, starch, cellulose, inulin), glycosaminoglycans (ac. hyaluronan, heparan sulfate, dermatan sulfate, chondroitin sulfate), Glycoconjugates (glycoproteins, proteoglycans, glycolipids).
Nucleotides, Nucleosides, phosphodiester binding, DNA-RNA stability, DNA structure, RNA structure, DNA-RNA differences, ATP functions.
Fatty acids (nomenclature, structure and properties), triacylglycerols (structure and properties), glycerophospholipids (structure and properties), dipalmitoylphosphatidylcholine, cardiolipin, glycerophosphatidylinositol, sphingolipids (sphingomyelins, gangliosides), sterols, isoprenoid derivatives, arachidonic acid derivatives. Amino acids (structure and properties), amino acid titration curves, peptide bonding (structure and properties), secondary structures: alpha-helix, sheet-beta, beta turn (structure and properties), three-dimensional structure of proteins and bonds that stabilize it. Fibrous proteins. Collagen: structure, function, post-translational modifications, hydroxylation of Pro and Lys, cross-links, collagen-associated diseases, role of vitamin C. Alpha-keratin (structure and function), myosin (structure and function). Structural motifs (helix-loop-helix, leucine zipper, zinc finger), structural domains (TIM barrel, head-tail barrel, beta sandwich), quaternary structure. Folding: thermodynamics, kinetics, protein aggregation, HSP (60, 70, 90), protein disulfide isomerase, peptidyl-prolyl isomerase.
Hemoglobin and myoglobin. Heme group (structure hints, polypeptide chain binding, function), myoglobin structure, saturation curve, myoglobin structure, conformational states, saturation curve, allosteric modulators (O2, CO2, H+, 2,3, BPG). CO2 transport. HbF, HbS, methemoglobinemia.
Actin and myosin, structure, mechanism of muscle contraction.

Cognomi M-Z

CFU
3
Teacher
Ilaria Bellezza
Teachers
  • Ilaria Bellezza
Hours
  • 37.5 ore - Ilaria Bellezza
Language of instruction
Italian
Contents
Structural biochemistry: carbohydrates, lipids, nucleotides, nucleic acids, amino acids, proteins. Hemoglobin and myoglobin
Reference texts
I principi di Biochimica del Lehninger - Nelson, Cox, Zanichelli

Biochimica
Berg, Tymoczko, Stryer
Zanichelli

Biochimica Medica
Siliprandi, Tettamanti
Piccin
Educational objectives
The main competence will be to have a general knowledge necessary to address the lessons of Module 2.
Prerequisites
The student must have acquired basic knowledge of the main topics of General Chemistry and Organic Chemistry
Teaching methods
The course is organized in frontal lessons and theoretical practical lessons
Other information
The attendance is compulsory at least 70% of lessons. Perugia –School of Medicine – Educational and Scientific Center
Learning verification modality
The final examination consists of a written test and an oral exam. The written test consists of 30 multiple-choice questions relating to any topic covered in the program. For each question 4 possible answers are available of which only one is always correct. Each question is awarded 1 mark if answered correctly and 0 marks if answered incorrectly. The minimum mark for passing the written test is 18/30.
Passing the written test is compulsory for access to the oral exam but its evaluation does not contribute to the definition of the final mark.
The oral examination, lasting an average of 30 minutes, will cover all the topics discussed during the course. Knowledge of the chemical formulae of the metabolites, enzymatic reactions and their regulation are required.
During the oral examination, the student's ability to critically link different topics and the ability to express themselves in precise and clear technical language will be assessed.
Extended program
Monosaccharides, monosaccharide cyclization, monosaccharide reactions, glycosidic bonding, oligosaccharides (sucrose, lactose, maltose), polysaccharides (glycogen, starch, cellulose, inulin), glycosaminoglycans (ac. hyaluronan, heparan sulfate, dermatan sulfate, chondroitin sulfate), Glycoconjugates (glycoproteins, proteoglycans, glycolipids).
Nucleotides, Nucleosides, phosphodiester binding, DNA-RNA stability, DNA structure, RNA structure, DNA-RNA differences, ATP functions.
Fatty acids (nomenclature, structure and properties), triacylglycerols (structure and properties), glycerophospholipids (structure and properties), dipalmitoylphosphatidylcholine, cardiolipin, glycerophosphatidylinositol, sphingolipids (sphingomyelins, gangliosides), sterols, isoprenoid derivatives, arachidonic acid derivatives. Amino acids (structure and properties), amino acid titration curves, peptide bonding (structure and properties), secondary structures: alpha-helix, sheet-beta, beta turn (structure and properties), three-dimensional structure of proteins and bonds that stabilize it. Fibrous proteins. Collagen: structure, function, post-translational modifications, hydroxylation of Pro and Lys, cross-links, collagen-associated diseases, role of vitamin C. Alpha-keratin (structure and function), myosin (structure and function). Structural motifs (helix-loop-helix, leucine zipper, zinc finger), structural domains (TIM barrel, head-tail barrel, beta sandwich), quaternary structure. Folding: thermodynamics, kinetics, protein aggregation, HSP (60, 70, 90), protein disulfide isomerase, peptidyl-prolyl isomerase.
Hemoglobin and myoglobin. Heme group (structure hints, polypeptide chain binding, function), myoglobin structure, saturation curve, myoglobin structure, conformational states, saturation curve, allosteric modulators (O2, CO2, H+, 2,3, BPG). CO2 transport. HbF, HbS, methemoglobinemia.
Actin and myosin, structure, mechanism of muscle contraction.

BIOCHEMISTRY I - MOD. 2

Code GP001282
CFU 3
Teacher Davide Chiasserini
Learning activities Base
Area Struttura, funzione e metabolismo delle molecole d'interesse biologico
Academic discipline BIO/10
Type of study-unit Obbligatorio (Required)

Cognomi A-L

CFU
3
Teacher
Davide Chiasserini
Teachers
  • Davide Chiasserini
Hours
  • 37.5 ore - Davide Chiasserini
Language of instruction
Italian
Contents
The Module 2 program covers the following topics: Enzymes. Enzyme kinetics, regulation, and inhibition. Coenzyme structures, enzyme mechanisms of action. Catabolism and Anabolism. Bioenergetics. High-energy compounds. ATP. Respiratory chain and oxidative phosphorylation. Biosignaling.
Reference texts
Biochimica Medica
Siliprandi, Tettamanti - Piccin
I principi di Biochimica del Lehninger - Nelson, Cox, Zanichelli

Harper's Biochimica Illustrata - Murray et al - EMSI

Biochimica Umana
Salvatore -Idelson Gnocchi

Biochimica
Devlin- EdiSES

Biochimica
Berg, Tymoczko, Stryer- Zanichelli


Educational objectives
At the end of the course the student should be in possession of the main knowledge related to Structural Biochemistry, Catabolism and Anabolism and Energy Biochemistry
Prerequisites
The student must have acquired basic knowledge of General Chemistry and Organic Chemistry and Structural Biochemistry
Teaching methods
The course is organized in: face-to-face and theoretical-practical lessons
Other information
The attendance is compulsory for at least 75% of classes. Perugia –School of Medicine – Educational and Scientific Center
Learning verification modality
The final exam consists of a written test and an oral exam. The written test consists of 30 multiple-choice questions related to all of the topics covered in the course. For each question 4 possible answers are available of which only one is correct. Each question is awarded 1 point if answered correctly and 0 point if answered incorrectly. The minimum mark for passing the written test is 18/30.

Passing the written test is compulsory for access to the oral exam but its evaluation does not contribute to the definition of the final mark.

The oral examination, lasting approximately 30 minutes, will cover all the topics discussed during the course. Knowledge of the chemical formulae of the metabolites, enzymatic reactions and their regulation are required.

During the oral examination, the student's ability to critically link different topics and the ability to express themselves in precise and clear technical language will be assessed.
Extended program
Enzymes: enzyme catalysis. Active site. Specificity of enzymes. Nature of the enzymes and their classification. Constitutive and inducible enzymes. Kinetics of enzymatic reactions. Michaelis-Menten constant and its meaning. Factors affecting the activity of enzymes. Enzyme inhibition. Mechanisms of enzyme inhibition. Regulation of enzyme activity. Notes on clinical enzymology. Vitamins and coenzymes: food sources of vitamins. Vitamin and nutrition. Water-soluble vitamins (C, biotin, niacin, thiamin, pantothenic acid, riboflavin, pyridoxine, folate, B12). Fat-soluble vitamins (A, E, K, D). Choline, carnitine, taurine. Coenzymes. Structure and function of biological membranes: membrane composition. Structure and properties of membrane lipids. Transport systems through the membrane. Structure and function of the Na + / K + ATPase. General aspects of metabolism: catabolism and anabolism. Bioenergetics: the general principles of chemical thermodynamics. Redox potential. High-energy bonds. ATP: structure and role in the transfer of energy. Organization of metabolic pathways. Respiratory chain and oxidative phosphorylation. Inhibitors of the respiratory chain and uncoupling agents. Biosignaling, features of signal transduction, ligand –receptor interaction, G proteins, protein kinase A, regulation of glycogen phosphorylase. Second messengers: cyclic nucleotides, calcium, phosphatidylinositol 4,5-bisphosphate.
Obiettivi Agenda 2030 per lo sviluppo sostenibile
3, 15

Cognomi M-Z

CFU
3
Teacher
Davide Chiasserini
Teachers
  • Davide Chiasserini
Hours
  • 37.5 ore - Davide Chiasserini
Language of instruction
Italian
Contents
The Module 2 program covers the following topics: Enzymes. Enzyme kinetics, regulation, and inhibition. Coenzyme structures, enzyme mechanisms of action. Catabolism and Anabolism. Bioenergetics. High-energy compounds. ATP. Respiratory chain and oxidative phosphorylation. Biosignaling.
Reference texts
Biochimica Medica
Siliprandi, Tettamanti - Piccin
I principi di Biochimica del Lehninger - Nelson, Cox, Zanichelli

Harper's Biochimica Illustrata - Murray et al - EMSI

Biochimica Umana
Salvatore -Idelson Gnocchi

Biochimica
Devlin- EdiSES

Biochimica
Berg, Tymoczko, Stryer- Zanichelli


Educational objectives
At the end of the course the student should be in possession of the main knowledge related to Structural Biochemistry, Catabolism and Anabolism and Energy Biochemistry
Prerequisites
The student must have acquired basic knowledge of General Chemistry and Organic Chemistry and Structural Biochemistry
Teaching methods
The course is organized in: face-to-face and theoretical-practical lessons
Other information
The attendance is compulsory for at least 75% of classes. Perugia –School of Medicine – Educational and Scientific Center
Learning verification modality
The final exam consists of a written test and an oral exam. The written test consists of 30 multiple-choice questions related to all of the topics covered in the course. For each question 4 possible answers are available of which only one is correct. Each question is awarded 1 point if answered correctly and 0 point if answered incorrectly. The minimum mark for passing the written test is 18/30.

Passing the written test is compulsory for access to the oral exam but its evaluation does not contribute to the definition of the final mark.

The oral examination, lasting approximately 30 minutes, will cover all the topics discussed during the course. Knowledge of the chemical formulae of the metabolites, enzymatic reactions and their regulation are required.

During the oral examination, the student's ability to critically link different topics and the ability to express themselves in precise and clear technical language will be assessed.
Extended program
Enzymes: enzyme catalysis. Active site. Specificity of enzymes. Nature of the enzymes and their classification. Constitutive and inducible enzymes. Kinetics of enzymatic reactions. Michaelis-Menten constant and its meaning. Factors affecting the activity of enzymes. Enzyme inhibition. Mechanisms of enzyme inhibition. Regulation of enzyme activity. Notes on clinical enzymology. Vitamins and coenzymes: food sources of vitamins. Vitamin and nutrition. Water-soluble vitamins (C, biotin, niacin, thiamin, pantothenic acid, riboflavin, pyridoxine, folate, B12). Fat-soluble vitamins (A, E, K, D). Choline, carnitine, taurine. Coenzymes. Structure and function of biological membranes: membrane composition. Structure and properties of membrane lipids. Transport systems through the membrane. Structure and function of the Na + / K + ATPase. General aspects of metabolism: catabolism and anabolism. Bioenergetics: the general principles of chemical thermodynamics. Redox potential. High-energy bonds. ATP: structure and role in the transfer of energy. Organization of metabolic pathways. Respiratory chain and oxidative phosphorylation. Inhibitors of the respiratory chain and uncoupling agents. Biosignaling, features of signal transduction, ligand –receptor interaction, G proteins, protein kinase A, regulation of glycogen phosphorylase. Second messengers: cyclic nucleotides, calcium, phosphatidylinositol 4,5-bisphosphate.
Obiettivi Agenda 2030 per lo sviluppo sostenibile
3, 15

CHEMISTRY - MOD. 1

Code 50202503
CFU 3
Learning activities Base
Area Struttura, funzione e metabolismo delle molecole d'interesse biologico
Academic discipline BIO/10
Type of study-unit Obbligatorio (Required)

Cognomi A-L

CFU
3
Teacher
Pier Luigi Orvietani
Teachers
  • Pier Luigi Orvietani
Hours
  • 37.5 ore - Pier Luigi Orvietani
Language of instruction
Italian
Contents
The electronic structure and the properties of atoms: the quantum numbers, the atomic orbitals, the electronic configurations of the elementsPeriodic table of the elements and the properties of elements: ionization potential, electron affinity and electronegativityCovalent molecules: the combination of s orbitals, the combination of p orbitals, the formation of diatomic molecules; poliatomic molecules.Chemical bonds: covalent bonds, ionic bonds, idrogen bond, ibridization, Inorganic moleculesSolid state, liquid state and vapor stateSolution chemistryAcids and bases and chemical balancepH measurements of different solutionsPrinciples of thermodynamics, chemical kinetics and oxidation status
Reference texts
Chimica e Propedeutica Biochimica - Luciano Binaglia e Bruno Giardina
Educational objectives
The main competence will be to have a general knowledge of inorganic chemistry
Prerequisites
In order to be able to understand and apply the majority of the contents described within the course, the student must have acquired basic knowledge of chemistry and mathematics studied for access to the Degree Course in Medicine
Teaching methods
The course is organized with face to face lessons on all subjects of the course using slide projections.Students are stimulated to interact with the teacher during the lectures.Hours available to the students to be established during the course for clarification and insights.During the course you will have an ongoing learning test
Other information
The attendance is compulsory at least 75% of lessons Perugia - Degree Course in Medicine
Learning verification modality
The partial exam of Chemistry is a written test with 30 multiple choice and open questions on general and organic biomedical chemistry. The written exam will last 90 minutes. Marks obtained in the partial exam will be used for the calculation of the final mark of the course "Chimica e Biochimica I" through weighted mean based on the number of credits.
Extended program
The electronic structure and the properties of atoms: the quantum numbers, the atomic orbitals, the electronic configurations of the elementsPeriodic table of the elements and the properties of elements: ionization potential, electron affinity and electronegativityCovalent molecules: the combination of s orbitals, the combination of p orbitals, the formation of diatomic molecules; poliatomic molecules.Chemical bonds: covalent bonds, ionic bonds, idrogen bond, ibridization, Inorganic moleculesSolid state, liquid state and vapor stateSolution chemistryAcids and bases and chemical balancepH measurements of different solutionsPrinciples of thermodynamics, chemical kinetics and oxidation status
Obiettivi Agenda 2030 per lo sviluppo sostenibile
health and wellness
Clean water and hygiene
life on earth

Cognomi M-Z

CFU
3
Teacher
Pier Luigi Orvietani
Teachers
  • Pier Luigi Orvietani
Hours
  • 37.5 ore - Pier Luigi Orvietani
Language of instruction
Italian
Contents
The electronic structure and the properties of atoms: the quantum numbers, the atomic orbitals, the electronic configurations of the elementsPeriodic table of the elements and the properties of elements: ionization potential, electron affinity and electronegativityCovalent molecules: the combination of s orbitals, the combination of p orbitals, the formation of diatomic molecules; poliatomic molecules.Chemical bonds: covalent bonds, ionic bonds, idrogen bond, ibridization, Inorganic moleculesSolid state, liquid state and vapor stateSolution chemistryAcids and bases and chemical balancepH measurements of different solutionsPrinciples of thermodynamics, chemical kinetics and oxidation status
Reference texts
Chimica e Propedeutica Biochimica - Luciano Binaglia e Bruno Giardina
Educational objectives
The main competence will be to have a general knowledge of inorganic chemistry
Prerequisites
In order to be able to understand and apply the majority of the contents described within the course, the student must have acquired basic knowledge of chemistry and mathematics studied for access to the Degree Course in Medicine
Teaching methods
The course is organized with face to face lessons on all subjects of the course using slide projections.Students are stimulated to interact with the teacher during the lectures.Hours available to the students to be established during the course for clarification and insights.During the course you will have an ongoing learning test
Other information
The attendance is compulsory at least 75% of lessons Perugia - Degree Course in Medicine
Learning verification modality
The partial exam of Chemistry is a written test with 30 multiple choice and open questions on general and organic biomedical chemistry. The written exam will last 90 minutes. Marks obtained in the partial exam will be used for the calculation of the final mark of the course "Chimica e Biochimica I" through weighted mean based on the number of credits.
Extended program
The electronic structure and the properties of atoms: the quantum numbers, the atomic orbitals, the electronic configurations of the elementsPeriodic table of the elements and the properties of elements: ionization potential, electron affinity and electronegativityCovalent molecules: the combination of s orbitals, the combination of p orbitals, the formation of diatomic molecules; poliatomic molecules.Chemical bonds: covalent bonds, ionic bonds, idrogen bond, ibridization, Inorganic moleculesSolid state, liquid state and vapor stateSolution chemistryAcids and bases and chemical balancepH measurements of different solutionsPrinciples of thermodynamics, chemical kinetics and oxidation status
Obiettivi Agenda 2030 per lo sviluppo sostenibile
health and wellness
Clean water and hygiene
life on earth

CHEMISTRY - MOD. 2

Code 50202002
CFU 2
Learning activities Affine/integrativa
Area Attività formative affini o integrative
Academic discipline BIO/10
Type of study-unit Obbligatorio (Required)

Cognomi A-L

CFU
2
Teacher
Pier Luigi Orvietani
Teachers
  • Pier Luigi Orvietani
Hours
  • 25 ore - Pier Luigi Orvietani
Language of instruction
Italian
Contents
Hydrocarbons: alkanes, alkenes, alkynes and their characteristic reactions. Aromatic compounds and their characteristic reactions Stereoisomery and enantiomers. Alcohols, phenols and their characteristic reactions. Alkyl halides, aldehydes and ketones and reactions. Aliphatic and aromatic amines, carboxylic acids and their reactions derivatives of carboxylic acids. Aromatic heterocycles
Reference texts
Chimica e Propedeutica Biochimica - Luciano Binaglia e Bruno Giardina
Educational objectives
The main competence will be to have a general knowledge of organic chemistry to approach the study of biochemistry
Prerequisites
In order to be able to understand and apply the majority of the contents described within the course, the student must have acquired basic knowledge of Inorganic chemistry
Teaching methods
The course is organized with face-to-face lessons on all subjects of the course using slide projections. Students are stimulated to interact with the teacher during the lectures. Some hours will be dedicated to preparation for the written test and to clarifications. During the course there will be a mid-term test.
Other information
The attendance is compulsory at least 75% of lessons. Perugia Degree Course in Medicine and Surgery
Learning verification modality
The partial exam of Chemistry is a written test with 30 multiple choice and open questions on general and organic biomedical chemistry. The written exam will last 90 minutes. Marks obtained in the partial exam will be used for the calculation of the final mark of the course "Chimica e Biochimica I" through weighted mean based on the number of credits.
Extended program
Hydrocarbons: alkanes, alkenes, alkynes and their characteristic reactions. Aromatic compounds and their characteristic reactions Stereoisomery and enantiomers. Alcohols, phenols and their characteristic reactions. Alkyl halides, aldehydes and ketones and reactions. Aliphatic and aromatic amines, carboxylic acids and their reactions derivatives of carboxylic acids. Aromatic heterocycles
Obiettivi Agenda 2030 per lo sviluppo sostenibile
3,15

Cognomi M-Z

CFU
2
Teacher
Pier Luigi Orvietani
Teachers
  • Pier Luigi Orvietani
Hours
  • 25 ore - Pier Luigi Orvietani
Language of instruction
Italian
Contents
Hydrocarbons: alkanes, alkenes, alkynes and their characteristic reactions. Aromatic compounds and their characteristic reactions Stereoisomery and enantiomers. Alcohols, phenols and their characteristic reactions. Alkyl halides, aldehydes and ketones and reactions. Aliphatic and aromatic amines, carboxylic acids and their reactions derivatives of carboxylic acids. Aromatic heterocycles
Reference texts
Chimica e Propedeutica Biochimica - Luciano Binaglia e Bruno Giardina
Educational objectives
The main competence will be to have a general knowledge of organic chemistry to approach the study of biochemistry
Prerequisites
In order to be able to understand and apply the majority of the contents described within the course, the student must have acquired basic knowledge of Inorganic chemistry
Teaching methods
The course is organized with face-to-face lessons on all subjects of the course using slide projections. Students are stimulated to interact with the teacher during the lectures. Some hours will be dedicated to preparation for the written test and to clarifications. During the course there will be a mid-term test.
Other information
The attendance is compulsory at least 75% of lessons. Perugia Degree Course in Medicine and Surgery
Learning verification modality
The partial exam of Chemistry is a written test with 30 multiple choice and open questions on general and organic biomedical chemistry. The written exam will last 90 minutes. Marks obtained in the partial exam will be used for the calculation of the final mark of the course "Chimica e Biochimica I" through weighted mean based on the number of credits.
Extended program
Hydrocarbons: alkanes, alkenes, alkynes and their characteristic reactions. Aromatic compounds and their characteristic reactions Stereoisomery and enantiomers. Alcohols, phenols and their characteristic reactions. Alkyl halides, aldehydes and ketones and reactions. Aliphatic and aromatic amines, carboxylic acids and their reactions derivatives of carboxylic acids. Aromatic heterocycles
Obiettivi Agenda 2030 per lo sviluppo sostenibile
3,15
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