Courses Handbook 2008

311032 (v.1) Molecular Pharmacology 231


Area: School of Pharmacy
Credits: 25.0
** The tuition pattern below provides details of the types of classes and their duration. This is to be used as a guide only. For more precise information please check your unit outline. **
Syllabus: Introduction to protein structure: Proteins, enzymes, Metabolism: intermediary metabolism. Lipids. Nitrogen metabolism Blood glucose, U and E Co-factors and Coenzymes: Hormone action. Principles of pharmacology: mechanisms of drug action; molecular andbiochemical basis of drug-receptor interactions. Autonomic Nervous System: Neurohumoral transmission and the autonomic nervous system. Muscarinic receptor agonists and antagonists; anticholinesterase; nicotinic Drugs acting on the sympatho-adrenal nervous system. Sympathomimetic drugs; sympathetic receptors. Serotonergic (5-HT) transmission: Classification of serotonergic receptors. Serotonin receptor agonists and antagonists.
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Field of Education: 019907 Pharmacology
SOLT (Online) Definitions*: Informational
*Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information
Result Type: Grade/Mark

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