PATH 611 - Biochemical Basis of Disease

Institution:

University of Pennsylvania

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Description:

N. Avadhani. Prerequisite(s): Basic biochemistry and some understanding of molecular biology. The biochemical and molecular bases of diseases and diagnoses will be covered. Particular emphasis will be based on the most current knowledge of disease mechanisms. An in-depth biochemical examination of specific aspects of selective diseases of parasitology, cancer, endocrine glands, aging, inflammation, striated muscle, cardiovasculature, birth defects, infertility, and bone are some of the expected topics for discussion. The course includes 24-28 lectures and 12 hours of discussion of some of the recent papers on mechanisms of various metabolic and/or inherited diseases.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.upenn.edu

Phone Number:

(215) 898-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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