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About Department

This course is designed for medical students who are encountering biochemistry for the first time. Upon completion, students will develop a comprehensive understanding of the metabolic basis of disease. To fully grasp the alterations that lead to disease states, it is essential to first explore the normal metabolic pathways. By presenting biochemistry through a disease-oriented lens, students will gain a deeper appreciation for the pivotal role biochemistry plays in both the pathophysiology of diseases and the development of clinical treatments.

Course Objectives

  • To elucidate the biochemical foundation of organ functions, metabolic processes, and the dynamic regulation of homeostasis in the human body.
  • To provide students with an in-depth understanding of how the metabolism of key dietary nutrients—carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins—occurs, and how this knowledge can be applied to the study of pathological conditions.
  • To familiarize students with the intricate mechanisms of metabolic regulation and integration, enabling them to distinguish between normal and aberrant human metabolism.
  • To explain the hormonal, non-hormonal, and genetic regulation of major metabolic pathways, while emphasizing the impact of metabolic abnormalities on disease states.
  • To explore the complex interactions between key metabolic pathways and their regulation under varying physiological conditions, enhancing students' understanding of metabolic flexibility.
  • To introduce the fundamental principles of membrane biochemistry and its crucial role in biochemical regulation, alongside a deep dive into diverse signal transduction mechanisms.
  • To equip students with comprehensive knowledge of hormone functions, their modes of action in both health and disease, and their critical roles in regulating metabolic pathways.

About Biochemistry

  • Focus: The study of chemical processes and substances within living organisms, especially at the molecular and cellular levels.

  • Branches: Structural biochemistry, enzymology, metabolism, molecular biology, and clinical biochemistry.

  • Importance: Crucial for understanding the biochemical basis of health, disease, and the action of drugs and therapies.

  • Research: Encompasses investigations into molecular mechanisms of diseases, biomolecules, metabolic pathways, and diagnostics.

  • Teaching: Provides essential knowledge for medical and health science students to understand biological functions and clinical diagnostics.