- Docente: Salvatore Nesci
- Credits: 4
- SSD: BIO/10
- Language: English
- Moduli: Salvatore Nesci (Modulo 1) Silvia Granata (Modulo 2)
- Teaching Mode: Traditional lectures (Modulo 1) Traditional lectures (Modulo 2)
- Campus: Bologna
- Corso: Second cycle degree programme (LM) in Food Animal Metabolism and Management in the Circular Economy (cod. 5814)
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from Oct 21, 2024 to Dec 10, 2024
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from Nov 14, 2024 to Dec 03, 2024
Learning outcomes
At the end of the course, students are able to apply knowledge of biochemical pathways and metabolic regulation in different tissues and species and methods to evaluate cellular metabolism to maintain or improve the health and welfare of production animals
Course contents
Overview of cell metabolism: the sum of the enzyme-catalyzed reactions of the metabolic pathways involved in the degradative or biosynthesis phase of macromolecules.
Regulation of metabolism: hormonal control of metabolism aims to understand the roles of insulin, glucagon, and catecholamines in coordinating metabolism in different tissues and in regulating energy production.
Rumen metabolism: rumen fermentation of polysaccharides and ATP yeld in rumen fermentation of carbohydrates. Protein degradation and catabolism of nitrogen compounds in the rumen. Rumen metabolism of ammonia and amino acid synthesis. Lipid metabolism and rumen production of methane.Readings/Bibliography
Slides of the lecture and papers cited therein.
Suggested books for a deeper study:
Lehninger Principles of Biochemistry Eighth Edition| ©2021 David L. Nelson; Michael M. Cox - Macmillan LearningTeaching methods
The presentation of each subject is supported by the simultaneous projection of illustrations and schemes to facilitate understanding. Seminars could be requested by students too deepen subjects of specific farm animal interest.
Assessment methods
The exam consists of an oral test at the end of the course. The active participation in the activities proposed during the course will also be taken into consideration.
Teaching tools
Blackboard, video-projector, PC.
Office hours
See the website of Salvatore Nesci
See the website of Silvia Granata