Class Pharmacognosy and Phytotherapy II

Study of the basic principles of drug development from natural products and their role in drug development and production.  

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1.1. Natural Products Derived from Acetate (continuation): Terpenes and Steroids. 1.2. Amino acids. 1.3. Natural Products Derived from amino acids (Peptides and Proteins. Proteolytic Enzymes. Non-ribossomal Polypeptides. Cyanogenic Glycosides and Glucosinolates). 1.4. Alkaloids (General aspects. Amino alkaloids. Pyridine and piperidine alkaloids. Tropane alkaloids. Pyrrolizidine alkaloids. Quinolizidine alkaloids. Bisbenzylisoquinoline alkaloids. Isoquinoline, terpenoid tetrahydroisoquinoline and quinoline alkaloids. Benzophenanthridine alkaloids. Indole alkaloids. Imidazole alkaloids. Steroidal alkaloids. Aconitum alkaloids) 1.5. Purines. 2.  Phytotherapy and Use.

The course adopts innovative methodologies to enhance the teaching-learning process. The theoretical and laboratory classes are designed to deepen students' knowledge and provide practical application of the learned concepts. The teaching materials and interactive resources are available on the Moodle platform. Additionally, the course includes a fieldwork component with a visit to an industry that uses natural products, integrated into the profession contact week. The presentation and discussion of scientific articles and written works on phytotherapy, followed by the use of gamification, promote critical analysis and a deeper understanding of the topics. These methodologies ensure that students effectively integrate theory and practice.

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