| Chimica delle sostanze organiche naturali
(objectives)
The course introduces students to the world of natural products present in the plant world (secondary metabolites), correlating them with biogenetic precursors. For each family of products, the structural aspects; the biological activities; the applications in the agronomic, food, cosmetic, pharmaceutical and nutraceutical fields. The techniques of extraction, purification and structural characterization of the natural products are also described. The expected results are the following:
1) Knowledge and understanding. Provide knowledge of natural substances, particularly about the chemical structure and main biological activities.
2) Applying knowledge and understanding. the potential uses of natural substances in the food, nutraceutical, agronomic, cosmetic, and pharmaceutical fields.
3) Making judgements. Develop the ability to construe the experimental results.
4) Communication skills. Develop the ability to describe to describe course topics with language properties, clarity, synthesis skills and critical meaning.
5) Learning skills. Learn the tools to study of natural substances.
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Code
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18376 |
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Language
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ITA |
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Type of certificate
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Profit certificate
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Credits
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6
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Scientific Disciplinary Sector Code
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CHIM/06
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Contact Hours
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48
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Type of Activity
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Core compulsory activities
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Teacher
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BERNINI Roberta
(syllabus)
The course focuses on the study of different families of natural organic substances derived from the acetate, shikimate and mevalonate pathway. Of each of these, structural aspects, properties, biological activities and applications in agronomy, food, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals and nutraceuticals are explored. Among the classes of secondary metabolites, the phenolic substances and, among the various biological activities, the antioxidant activity are particularly explored. The techniques of extraction, purification and structural characterization of natural substances are also studied. Seminars given by colleagues from outside the University of Tuscia on topics relevant to the program are scheduled during the course. Exercises and/or teaching visits are, in addition, planned.
(reference books)
Medicinal Natural Products. Paul M Dewick, John Wiley & Sons, Ltd
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Dates of beginning and end of teaching activities
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From to |
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Delivery mode
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Traditional
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Attendance
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not mandatory
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Evaluation methods
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Written test
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