Course: Xenobiochemistry

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Course title Xenobiochemistry
Course code KBBV/C491
Organizational form of instruction Lecture
Level of course Master
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 3
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory, Optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Kanďár Roman, prof. Mgr. Ph.D.
Course content
Introduction to xenobiochemistry, xenobiotics. Biotransformation of xenobiotics, relationship between structure and metabolism of xenobiotics. Phase I of biotransformation. Hydrolytic and oxidoreduction reactions. Microsomal monooxygenases dependent on cytochrome P450. Flavin monooxygenases and other enzymes catalysing the oxidation of xenobiotics. Phase II of biotransformation - conjugation reactions. Phase III of biotransformation - cellular transport of xenobiotics. Regulation of biotransformation enzymes, factors influencing biotransformation of xenobiotics. Induction and inhibition of biotransformation enzymes. Biotransformation of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, AhR receptors. Genetic polymorphism. Drug interactions and resistance. Extrahepatic biotransformation of xenobiotics.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monologic (reading, lecture, briefing)
Learning outcomes
Students will acquire basic knowledge in xenobiochemistry.
After completing the course, the student is able to orientate himself in the field of xenobiochemistry.
Prerequisites
Not specified

Assessment methods and criteria
Oral examination

The exam is oral. The basic form of the exam is a discussion on selected topics. The degree of acquired knowledge is examined.
Recommended literature
  • Skálová, Lenka. Metabolismus léčiv a jiných xenobiotik. Praha: Karolinum, 2011. ISBN 978-80-246-1917-0.


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