Human biochemistry

This course is designed to provide the fundamental knowledge to understand the concepts of biochemistry processes that control the functioning and homeostasis of cells and body in physiological and pathophysiological conditions.

By the end of this course students should be familiar with:
The role of ABC transporters in cell physiology, ABC-related inherited diseases and drug resistance
The role of membrane lipids in cell biology
Physiological aspects of biochemistry, with emphasis on mammalian metabolism, specialized cells and tissues, detoxification mechanisms, energetics, and physiological interrelationships
Biochemical causes of the diseases discussed during the course, as well as current and future opportunities for biochemical-based treatments