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Pharmacology

Some basic information about the module

Cycle of education: 2022/2023

The name of the faculty organization unit: The faculty Chemistry

The name of the field of study: Pharmaceutical engineering

The area of study: technical/biological sciences

The profile of studing:

The level of study: first degree study

Type of study: full time

discipline specialities :

The degree after graduating from university: Bachelor of Science (BSc)

The name of the module department : Faculty of Chemistry

The code of the module: 12713

The module status: mandatory for teaching programme

The position in the studies teaching programme: sem: 5 / W15 / 1 ECTS / Z

The language of the lecture: Polish

The name of the coordinator 1: Dziekanat WCH Administracyjnie,

The name of the coordinator 2: Prof. Jaroslav Legath, DSc, PhD

The aim of studying and bibliography

The main aim of study: Familiarization with basic principles of drugs action at molecular level, classical methods of molecular farmacology and new trends in pharmacology, pharmacogenetics ang pharmacogenomics.

The general information about the module: Module implemented in the sixth semester of the 1st degree studies as a basic for Pharmaceutical Engineering. Implemented as 15 hours of lectures, ending with a pass.

Teaching materials: Strona internetowa dla studentów: http://www.prz.nrl.sk

Bibliography required to complete the module
Bibliography used during lectures
1 Kostowski W.: Farmakologia. Podstawy farmakoterapii PZWL, Warszawa. 2003
2 Michał Wiciński, Aleksander Marciniak Skrypt do ćwiczeń z farmakologii Wydawnictwo Wyższej Szkoły Inżynierii i Zdrowia w Warszawie 02-366 Warszawa, ul. Bitwy Warszawskiej 1920. 2018
3 Kalow, Meyer, Tyndale Pharmacogenomics Marcel Dekker. 2001
Bibliography used during classes/laboratories/others
1 J. Legáth Ćwiczenia - Molekularne podstawy farmakologii http://www.prz.nrl.sk. 2018

Basic requirements in category knowledge/skills/social competences

Formal requirements: Positively finished courses: Immunological techniques in biotechnology, Biochemistry, Enzymology

Basic requirements in category knowledge: Basic knowledge of biochemistry, immunology and enzymology

Basic requirements in category skills: Self-education and searching for information skills.

Basic requirements in category social competences: Individual and team work skills.

Module outcomes

MEK The student who completed the module Types of classes / teaching methods leading to achieving a given outcome of teaching Methods of verifying every mentioned outcome of teaching Relationships with KEK Relationships with PRK
01 Knows basic terminology and properly uses pharmacological nomenclature. lecture written test K_W02+
P6S_WG
02 Has a basic knowledge of the drug development process and using of natural drugs and biopharmaceuticals lecture written test K_W09+
P6S_WG
03 Has a basic knowledge about causes of diseases. lecture written test K_W09+
P6S_WG
04 Knows basic molecular targets of drugs. lecture written test K_W09+
P6S_WG
05 Knows fundamental research methods in molecular oharmacology. lecture, laboratory work written test K_K01+
P6S_KK
06 Knows new trends and ethical issues of contemporary pharmacology. lecture, laboratory work written test K_K01+
P6S_KK

Attention: Depending on the epidemic situation, verification of the achieved learning outcomes specified in the study program, in particular credits and examinations at the end of specific classes, can be implemented remotely (real-time meetings).

The syllabus of the module

Sem. TK The content realized in MEK
5 TK01 Introduction in to molecular pharmacology, definition, terminology, methodology and introduction on the drug development. W01 MEK01 MEK02
5 TK02 The basis of enzymology. Enzymes of nuclei, mitochondrial enzymes, extra cellular enzymes and metabolism of drugs, pharmacogenetics and pharmacogenomics. W02 MEK01 MEK04
5 TK03 Drugs and cell membrane, mechanisms of transporting, mechanisms of signal transduction, ionic canals, chemoreceptors, classify of receptors, receptor theory. W03 MEK04
5 TK04 Cells organization, tissue and organs, organs system, mechanisms of cell differentiation. Transmission of signal between cells, potential of action, mediators, synapses. Influence of formation and transmission of excitement with drugs – mechanism of action. W04 MEK03 MEK04
5 TK05 Methodology and methods of pharmacogenetics and pharmacogenomics – modeling of enzymobiotic and others biological active proteins W05 MEK05 MEK06
5 TK06 Molecular base of choice pathophysiological state (neurogenerative diseases, cardiovascular diseases etc.) – molecular influence this states with drugs. W06 MEK03 MEK04
5 TK07 Cells parasites: viruses, bacteriophage, his function in the science and pharmacology. Prions diseases. W07 MEK03
5 TK08 Mechanism of action of antivirotics, classify of antivirotics, desinficiens and resistance. W08 MEK03 MEK04
5 TK09 Mutagenity, carcinogenity, tumor, mechanism of action of cytostatics, resistance. W09 MEK03 MEK04
5 TK10 Cells culture – cultivate, reproduce and preparation for testing of new anti-tumors drugs W10 MEK05 MEK06
5 TK11 Structure of proteins and utilization of change of structure of proteins to development of new drugs. Value of protein p53. W11 MEK02 MEK03 MEK04
5 TK12 Molecular base of immunofarmacology and immunotoxicology, inflammation, allergy, Drugs, which influence immune system. W12 MEK01 MEK03 MEK04
5 TK13 Natural drugs of plants or animal origin – preparation and separation, mechanism of molecular action in the organisms. W13 MEK02
5 TK14 Application and use molecular methods in the pharmacology - biopharmaceuticals. W14 MEK02 MEK06
5 TK15 GMO and their products and ethic problem of molecular biology and pharmacology. W15 MEK01 MEK06

The student's effort

The type of classes The work before classes The participation in classes The work after classes
Lecture (sem. 5) contact hours: 15.00 hours/sem.
Advice (sem. 5)
Credit (sem. 5)

The way of giving the component module grades and the final grade

The type of classes The way of giving the final grade
Lecture
The final grade The final note (OK) is calculated from written test including issues from lectures. 100 points; 51-60p. - 3.0; 61-70p. - 3.5; 71-80p. - 4.0; 81-90p. - 4.5; 91-100p. - 5.0

Sample problems

Required during the exam/when receiving the credit
(-)

Realized during classes/laboratories/projects
(-)

Others
(-)

Can a student use any teaching aids during the exam/when receiving the credit : no

The contents of the module are associated with the research profile: yes

1 A. Bocian; J. Buczkowicz; K. Hus; J. Legath; T. Litschka-Koen; V. Petrilla; M. Petrillova; M. Pietrowska Venom diversity in Naja mossambica: Insights from proteomic and immunochemical analyses reveal intraspecific differences 2024
2 A. Bocian; J. Gikunju; K. Hus; J. Kimotho ; J. Legath; E. Manson; K. Mutinda; V. Petrilla Development of an Inhibition Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA) Prototype for Detecting Cytotoxic Three-Finger Toxins (3FTxs) in African Spitting Cobra Venoms 2022
3 A. Bocian; K. Hus; J. Kimani; J. Kimotho ; M. Kyama; J. Legath; E. Manson; V. Petrilla Development and Characterization of Anti-Naja ashei Three-Finger Toxins (3FTxs)-Specific Monoclonal Antibodies and Evaluation of Their In Vitro Inhibition Activity 2022
4 A. Barbasz; A. Bocian; A. Czyżowska; B. Dyba; K. Hus; J. Legath; V. Petrilla; M. Petrillova; E. Rudolphi-Szydło Effects of 3FTx Protein Fraction from Naja ashei Venom on the Model and Native Membranes: Recognition and Implications for the Mechanisms of Toxicity 2021
5 A. Bocian; J. Buczkowicz; E. Ciszkowicz; K. Hus; K. Lecka-Szlachta; J. Legath; L. Legath; V. Petrilla; M. Petrillova; M. Pietrowska Antimicrobial Activity of Protein Fraction from Naja ashei Venom Against Staphylococcus epidermidis 2020
6 A. Bocian; J. Buczkowicz; K. Hus; M. Jaromin; J. Legath; D. Łysiak; V. Petrilla; M. Petrillova; S. Sławek Comparison of Methods for Measuring Protein Concentration in Venom Samples 2020
7 A. Bocian; K. Hus; E. Kuna; J. Legath; A. Lewińska; V. Petrilla; M. Petrillova; M. Wnuk Evaluation of Antifungal Activity of Naja pallida and Naja mossambica Venoms against Three Candida Species 2020
8 A. Bocian; K. Hus; J. Legath; Ł. Marczak; V. Petrilla; M. Petrillova Different research approaches in unraveling the venom proteome of Naja ashei 2020
9 A. Bocian; J. Buczkowicz; K. Hus; M. Jaromin; J. Legath An effective method of isolating honey proteins 2019
10 J. Legath; D. Marcincakova; M. Miłek Polyphenols Content, Antioxidant Activity, and Cytotoxicity Assessment of Taraxacum officinale Extracts Prepared through the Micelle-Mediated Extraction Method 2019
11 T. Csank; M. Falis; M. Fedorova; K. Hus; J. Legath; S. Marcincak; D. Marcincakova; D. Mudronova; P. Schusterova Impact of Zinc Sulfate Exposition on Viability, Proliferation and Cell Cycle Distribution of Epithelial Kidney Cells 2019