Module No. 3 of the course “Plant biomolecules functional analysis ‘ aims to provide students with information on the functional analysis of plant biomolecules (secondary metabolites), with a focus on their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. For this purpose, examples of plant extracts whose bioactivity is analysed by in vivo and in vitro experiments are examined.

- Definition of biomolecules and their functions
- Oxidative stress and antioxidant activity
- Inflammation and anti-inflammatory activity
- “Cause-effect” relationships between oxidative stress and inflammation
- Practical examples: functional analysis of various plant extracts whose activity is tested in vitro and in vivo

Have attended the previous modules.

D1- KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING SKILLS.
The student will be expected to demonstrate knowledge regarding the definition of functional food and the innovative techniques used to evaluate the functional effects of plant-derived biomolecules. These skills will be assessed through active participation of the doctoral student.
D2-ABILITY TO APPLY KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING.
The student will be able to use this new knowledge during his or her profession in the nutraceutical and cosmetic fields. These skills will be assessed through the active participation of the doctoral student.
D3-AUTONOMY OF JUDGMENT.
The student should have acquired enough knowledge to enable him/her to recognize the techniques described and their applications. These skills will be assessed through the active participation of the doctoral student.
D4-COMMUNICATION SKILLS.
The student should be able to describe the principles and concepts learned during the course by expressing themselves clearly, in appropriate terms and with appropriate examples. These skills will be assessed through the active participation of the doctoral student.
D5-LEARNING SKILLS.
The student should be able to construct his or her own scientific growth critically and independently, being able to make proper use of the study material provided by the lecturer and in-depth material that he or she may procure. 

The teaching material prepared by the lecturer in addition to recommended textbooks (such as for instance slides, lecture notes, exercises, bibliography) and communications from the lecturer specific to the course can be found inside the Moodle platform › blended.uniurb.it

There are no support activities

Teaching

Frontal teaching

Attendance

mandatory

Course books

There are no course books. Sharing of teaching material prepared by the teacher will be on blended.uniurb.it.

Assessment

Active participation

Disability and Specific Learning Disorders (SLD)

Students who have registered their disability certification or SLD certification with the Inclusion and Right to Study Office can request to use conceptual maps (for keywords) during exams.

To this end, it is necessary to send the maps, two weeks before the exam date, to the course instructor, who will verify their compliance with the university guidelines and may request modifications.