Content (Syllabus outline)
Intermedial metabolism and action of hormones. Types and functions of hormones. Cellular receptors. Tissue-specific function. Hormonal regulation of metabolism. Obesity and weight management: lipostatic theory, leptin, insulin function, the influence of diet on gene expression for weight maintenance. Biosignalization. Molecular mechanisms of signal transmission. Ion channels. Receptors. G-proteins and secondary carriers. Signaling in plants and microorganisms. Transmission mechanism of taste and smell. Regulation of transcription by steroid hormones. Regulation of cell cycle by protein kinase. Oncogenesis and programmed cell death. Regulation of gene expression. With gene expression. Regulation of gene expression in prokaryotes and eukaryotes. Plant secondary metabolites. Distribution and biological functions. Response of plants to various biotic and abiotic factors. Fitoaleksines. Izoprenoides. Biosinthesis of izoprenoides. The main intermediates and diversification of biosynthetic pathway. Formation of carotenoids. Phenolic compounds. Distribution and biosynthesis phenylpropanoide compounds, flavonoids, stilbenes, anthocyanins, tannins.
Prerequisites
The condition for work is an entry in the current year of study.