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