Semester VI
MB309·Sem VI·Theory

Biochemistry of Health and Diseases

4
Credits
3-1-0
L-T-P
5
Units

Key topics

  • Health, disease, basic genetics
  • Neurological disorders (Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, Epilepsy, Huntington's, MS, Myasthenia gravis, Stroke)
  • Kidney disorders (GFR, renal calculi, uremia, glomerulonephritis)
  • Gastric function tests
  • Malabsorption syndromes
  • Liver disorders (LFTs, jaundice types, hepatitis, cirrhosis, gallstones)
  • Common genetic disorders (sickle cell, thalassemia, hemophilia, Down/Turner/Klinefelter syndrome, PKU, alkaptonuria)

Learning outcomes

  • Biochemical basis of neurological/renal/liver diseases
  • Jaundice types
  • Genetic disorders

Lab component / notes

Reference books

  • Lubert Stryer
  • Latner Clinical Biochemistry
  • Harper's (Murray/Mayes)
  • Gornal Applied Biochemistry

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