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ABT - Module II: Stem Cells

Degree course: 
Corso di Second cycle degree in BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES
Academic year when starting the degree: 
2018/2019
Year: 
2
Academic year in which the course will be held: 
2019/2020
Course type: 
Compulsory subjects, characteristic of the class
Main course: 
ADVANCED BIOMEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES
Language: 
English
Credits: 
4
Period: 
First Semester
Standard lectures hours: 
32
Detail of lecture’s hours: 
Lesson (32 hours)
Requirements: 

Basic knowledge of cell structure and function

Final Examination: 
Orale

Written test. Oral presentation on a course topic. The student must demonstrate to know the concepts developed during the course and to be able to discuss the issues related to the clinical applications of stem cells.

Assessment: 
Voto Finale

The course aims at providing a general overview on biological features and clinical applications of embryonic, fetal and adult stem cells.

Introducing the "Stem Cells"
Embryonic stem cells.
Adult stem cells
Induced pluripotent stem (iPS) cells
The cell cycle and its regulation
Apoptosis
Growth factor receptors
The niches and their importance for stemness maintenance
Presentation of some therapeutic applications of stem cells

Harding J and Bertoni GP: Becker’s world of the cell, 9th edition, Pearson

Convenzionale

Ex cathedra lectures; presentation of specific videos with educational animations

Professors

ROSSETTI CARLO

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