| Credit hour |
3
|
| Total number of hours |
29
|
| Number of hours for lectures |
19
|
| Number of hours for tutorials |
10
|
| Number of hours for laboratory work |
0
|
Prerequisites
- Basic knowledge in cell biology
Goals
- Understanding of concepts related to signal transduction processes and the integration of information within the cell.
- Role of these mechanisms in maintaining homeostasis and their involvement in pathological dysregulation.
Content
Cells have developed mechanisms to perceive and integrate extracellular signals, enabling adaptive responses to environmental changes. These mechanisms involve signal transduction systems that convert signals into biologically meaningful information, ultimately regulating cellular metabolism and gene expression.
The course aims to:
? Describe the main actors of signal transduction.
? Provide a functional analysis of the mechanisms controlling cell homeostasis or contributing to pathological states.
Lectures:
? Principles of cell signalling.
? Extracellular signalling molecules.
? Membrane and intracellular receptor systems.
? Secondary and tertiary effector systems.
? Functional analysis of major signalling pathways.
Tutorials:
? Analysis and discussion of scientific articles.
Additional Information
- Understanding of concepts related to signal transduction processes and the integration of information within the cell.
- Role of these mechanisms in maintaining homeostasis and their involvement in pathological dysregulation.
