PHRM2003

PHRM2003: Biochemical Principles in Pharmacology

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Which units require PHRM2003?

PHRM2003 is a prerequisite for 3 units.

What is PHRM2003 about?

This unit introduces important concepts for the understanding of the molecular basis of drug action within the human body. Normal and disease state processes at the cellular and molecular level are explored including; the genomics, proteomics, lipidomics and glycomics of living systems. Students investigate the normal regulation of biochemical pathways and the mode of action of related exogenous compounds used in deficiencies/disease states including inflammation: Topics include: Antibody and immunoglobulin structure and function plus local mediators; Signalling molecules and propagation of a signal: receptors and second messengers; Regulation of essential nutrients (vitamins and minerals): including iron and the production of necessary co-factors; Endogenous and exogenous “antioxidants”; Regulation of blood glucose levels and diabetes mellitus; Lipid relevance to atherosclerosis: regulation of lipoprotein metabolism, dyslipidaemia and drugs; Amino acids and urea synthesis including related diseases; Nucleic acid metabolism, gout and its treatments; and, Molecular and population genetics.

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Unit details

Credits25

Contact Hours4 Weekly

Result TypeGrade/Mark

AreaCurtin Medical School (1826)

Field of Education019907 Pharmacology

Handbook View Official Handbook Page →

How this unit is taught

Online Lecture1 x 1 hour weekly
Lecture1 x 2 hours weekly
Tutorial1 x 2 hours weekly

Prerequisites

Prerequisites group 1Select One

BH-PHARMv2Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours)
B-PHARMAdmission into B-PHARM - Bachelor of Pharmacy

Prerequisites group 2Complete All

PATH1000Introduction to Pathophysiology
CHEM1006Pharmaceutical Chemistry

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