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Molecular priniples of 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: Biotechnology

The area of study: technical sciences

The profile of studing:

The level of study: second degree study

Type of study: full time

discipline specialities : Laboratory diagnostics in biotechnology, Pharmaceutical biotechnology, Process and bioprocess engineering, Purification and analysis of biotechnological products

The degree after graduating from university: Master of Science (MSc)

The name of the module department : Department of Biochemistry and Bioinformatics

The code of the module: 1403

The module status: mandatory for the speciality Purification and analysis of biotechnological products

The position in the studies teaching programme: sem: 2 / W30 L15 / 3 ECTS / Z

The language of the lecture: Polish

The name of the coordinator 1: Prof. Jaroslav Legath, DSc, PhD

The name of the coordinator 2: Prof. Mirosław Tyrka, DSc, PhD, Eng.

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: The module is introduced in the 2nd semester of the second degree course as a mandatory module for the speciality. It is accomplished with 30 hours of lectures and 15 hours of laboratory work.

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

Bibliography required to complete the module
Bibliography used during lectures
1 Rosypal S. Úvod do molekulární biologie (rozdziały 1-4) Brno. 2002
2 Křemen J. et al. Techniky molekulární biologie a jejich využití v medicíně. Skriptum UK 1.LF Karolinum, Praha. 1998
3 Kalow, Meyer, Tyndale Pharmacogenomics Marcel Dekker. 2001
Bibliography used during classes/laboratories/others
1 J. Legáth Ćwiczenia - Molekularne podstawy farmakologii http://www.nrl.uvlf.sk/prz/cwmf.html. 2013

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_W03++
P7S_WG
02 Has a basic knowledge of the drug development process and using of natural drugs and biopharmaceuticals lecture written test K_W03++
K_U15++
P7S_UW
P7S_WG
03 Has a basic knowledge about causes of diseases. lecture written test K_W03+++
P7S_WG
04 Knows basic molecular targets of drugs. lecture written test K_W03+++
P7S_WG
05 Knows fundamental research methods in molecular oharmacology. lecture, laboratory work written test K_W03+++
K_U15++
P7S_UW
P7S_WG
06 Knows new trends and ethical issues of contemporary pharmacology. lecture, laboratory work written test K_W03+++
K_K03+++
P7S_KR
P7S_WG

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
2 TK01 Introduction in to molecular pharmacology, definition, terminology, methodology and introduction on the drug development. W01 MEK01 MEK02
2 TK02 Live cycle of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells, mechanisms of regulatory, apoptosis and necrosis W02 MEK03
2 TK03 Cells parasites: viruses, bacteriophage, his function in the science and biotechnology. Prions diseases. W03 MEK03
2 TK04 Mechanism of action of antivirotics, classify of antivirotics, desinficiens and resistance. W04 MEK03 MEK04
2 TK05 Drugs and cell membrane, mechanisms of transporting, mechanisms of signal transduction, ionic canals, chemoreceptors, classify of receptors, receptor theory. W05 MEK04
2 TK06 The basis of enzymology. Enzymes of nuclei, mitochondrial enzymes, extra cellular enzymes and metabolism of drugs, pharmacogenetics and pharmacogenomics. W06 MEK01 MEK04
2 TK07 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. W07 MEK03 MEK04
2 TK08 Mutagenity, carcinogenity, tumor, mechanism of action of cytostatics, resistance. W08 MEK03 MEK04
2 TK09 Structure of proteins and utilization of change of structure of proteins to development of new drugs. Value of protein p53. W09 MEK02 MEK03 MEK04
2 TK10 Molecular base of choice pathophysiological state (neurogenerative diseases, cardiovascular diseases etc.) – molecular influence this states with drugs. W10 MEK03 MEK04
2 TK11 Molecular base of immunofarmacology and immunotoxicology, inflammation, allergy, Drugs, which influence immune system. W11 MEK01 MEK03 MEK04
2 TK12 Natural drugs of plants or animal origin – preparation and separation, mechanism of molecular action in the organisms. W12 MEK02
2 TK13 Application and use molecular methods in the pharmacology - biopharmaceuticals. W13 MEK02 MEK06
2 TK14 GMO and their products and ethic problem of molecular biology and pharmacology. W14 MEK01 MEK06
2 TK15 Cells culture – cultivate, reproduce and preparation for testing of new anti-tumors drugs L01 MEK05 MEK06
2 TK16 Hystochemical methods – preparation, methods of coloring, determination of intracellular enzymes in the tissues L02 MEK05
2 TK17 Modeling of molecular membrane effect and membrane mode of action of synthetic and natural drugs L03 MEK04 MEK05
2 TK18 Methodology and methods of pharmacogenetics and pharmacogenomics – modeling of enzymobiotic and others biological active proteins (model exercise) L04 MEK05 MEK06

The student's effort

The type of classes The work before classes The participation in classes The work after classes
Lecture (sem. 2) contact hours: 30.00 hours/sem.
complementing/reading through notes: 5.00 hours/sem.
Laboratory (sem. 2) The preparation for a Laboratory: 4.00 hours/sem.
The preparation for a test: 8.00 hours/sem.
contact hours: 15.00 hours/sem.
Advice (sem. 2) The participation in Advice: 2.00 hours/sem.
Credit (sem. 2) The preparation for a Credit: 12.00 hours/sem.
The written credit: 1.00 hours/sem.

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

The type of classes The way of giving the final grade
Lecture test, examination
Laboratory written test
The final grade The final note (OK) is calculated from written test including issues from lectures and laboratory exercises. 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 B. Bakera; M. Rakoczy-Trojanowska; M. Szeliga; M. Święcicka; M. Tyrka Identification of candidate genes responsible for chasmogamy in wheat 2023
3 P. Bednarek; A. Dorczyk; T. Drzazga; D. Jasińska; P. Krajewski; B. Ługowska; R. Martofel; P. Matysik; M. Niewińska; D. Ratajczak; K. Rączka; T. Sikora; D. Tyrka; M. Tyrka; E. Witkowski; U. Woźna-Pawlak Genome-wide association mapping in elite winter wheat breeding for yield improvement 2023
4 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
5 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
6 M. Dyda; G. Gołębiowska; M. Rapacz; M. Szechyńska-Hebda; M. Tyrka; I. Wąsek; M. Wędzony Quantitative trait loci and candidate genes associated with freezing tolerance of winter triticale (× Triticosecale Wittmack) 2022
7 M. Dyda; G. Gołębiowska; M. Rapacz; M. Tyrka; M. Wędzony Genetic mapping of adult-plant resistance genes to powdery mildew in triticale 2022
8 M. Dyda; G. Gołębiowska; M. Rapacz; M. Tyrka; M. Wędzony Mapping of QTL and candidate genes associated with powdery mildew resistance in triticale (× Triticosecale Wittm.) 2022
9 P. Krajewski; R. Marcinkowski; R. Martofel; P. Matysik; M. Mokrzycka; M. Rakoczy-Trojanowska; M. Rokicki; S. Stojałowski; M. Tyrka; U. Woźna-Pawlak; B. Żmijewska Genome-Wide Association Analysis for Hybrid Breeding in Wheat 2022
10 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
11 A. Pietrusińska; M. Tyrka Linkage of Lr55 wheat leaf rust resistance gene with microsatellite and DArT-based markers 2021
12 B. Bakera; P. Krajewski; M. Mokrzycka; M. Rakoczy-Trojanowska; M. Szeliga; M. Święcicka; M. Tyrka Identification of Rf Genes in Hexaploid Wheat (Triticumaestivum L.) by RNA-Seq and Paralog Analyses 2021
13 B. Bakera; P. Krajewski; P. Matysik; M. Mokrzycka; M. Rakoczy-Trojanowska; M. Rokicki; S. Stojałowski; M. Szeliga; D. Tyrka; M. Tyrka Evaluation of genetic structure in European wheat cultivars and advanced breeding lines using high-density genotyping-by-sequencing approach 2021
14 J. Buczkowicz; T. Drzazga; B. Ługowska; P. Matysik; K. Rubrycki; M. Semik; D. Tyrka; M. Tyrka; E. Witkowski Identyfikacja efektywnych genów odporności na wybrane choroby wirusowe i grzybowe pszenicy zwyczajnej 2021
15 J. Buczkowicz; T. Drzazga; G. Fic; M. Jaromin; P. Krajewski; P. Matysik; R. Mazur; P. Milczarski; T. Sikora; M. Szeliga; D. Tyrka; M. Tyrka; E. Witkowski Selekcja genomowa pszenicy ozimej 2021
16 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
17 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
18 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
19 A. Bocian; K. Hus; J. Legath; Ł. Marczak; V. Petrilla; M. Petrillova Different research approaches in unraveling the venom proteome of Naja ashei 2020
20 E. Ciszkowicz; E. Kaznowska; P. Porzycki; M. Semik; M. Tyrka MiR-93/miR-375: Diagnostic Potential, Aggressiveness Correlation and Common Target Genes in Prostate Cancer 2020
21 G. Czajowski; M. Karbarz; M. Pojmaj; A. Strzembicka; D. Tyrka; M. Tyrka; A. Wardyńska; M. Wędzony Quantitative trait loci mapping of adult-plant resistance to powdery mildew in triticale 2020
22 J. Ciura; M. Szeliga; M. Tyrka Representational Difference Analysis of Transcripts Involved in Jervine Biosynthesis 2020
23 A. Bocian; J. Buczkowicz; K. Hus; M. Jaromin; J. Legath An effective method of isolating honey proteins 2019
24 J. Ciura; M. Grzesik; M. Szeliga; M. Tyrka Identification of candidate genes involved in steroidal alkaloids biosynthesis in organ-specific transcriptomes of Veratrum nigrum L. 2019
25 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
26 M. Dyda; M. Szechyńska-Hebda; M. Tyrka; I. Wąsek; M. Wędzony Local and systemic regulation of PSII efficiency in triticale infected by the hemibiotrophic pathogen Microdochium nivale 2019
27 M. Dziurka; K. Hura; T. Hura; A. Ostrowska; M. Tyrka Participation of Wheat and Rye Genome in Drought Induced Senescence in Winter Triticale (X Triticosecale Wittm.) 2019
28 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
29 Z. Banaszak; A. Fiust; Z. Nita; W. Orłowska-Job; M. Pojmaj; M. Rapacz; M. Tyrka; M. Wójcik-Jagła Sposób selekcji mrozoodpornych genotypów jęczmienia ozimego 2019