Course: Inorganic Compounds in Biological System

» List of faculties » PRF » AFC
Course title Inorganic Compounds in Biological System
Course code AFC/PGSAB
Organizational form of instruction Lecture
Level of course Doctoral
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter and summer
Number of ECTS credits 5
Language of instruction Czech, English
Status of course unspecified
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Štarha Pavel, doc. Mgr. Ph.D.
Course content
1. An overview of biological systems containing transition metal complexes. 2. Advanced methods of studies of structure of biological systems containing transition metal complexes. 3. Types of compounds used as metallotherapeutics derived from various metals (Pt, Ru, Au, Ag, Cu, Zn etc.) and types of their biological activity (cytotoxic, antimicrobial, antimycotic and anti-inflammatory) 4. Types of compounds used as diagnostic (99mTc, 67/68Ga, 111In, 62/64Cu etc.) or therapeutic (198/199Au, 90Y, 153Sm, 166Ho, 67Cu etc.) radiopharmaceuticals. 5. Types of compounds used as contrast agents used for MRI or optical imaging (Mn(II), Gd(III), SPIO etc.) 6. Multimodal contrast agents and theranostics. 7. Design of new ligands and complexes to improve the chemical and biological properties.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming), Work with Text (with Book, Textbook)
Learning outcomes
Knowledge of types of transition metal-based compounds and their functions in biological systems, metal-based drugs and contrast agents used in clinical practice. Modern trends of bioinorganic research of novel metal-based compounds.
Knowledge of functions of transition metals and their compounds in biological systems, and therapeutic and diagnostic agents.
Prerequisites
Knowledge of fundamentals of bioinorganic chemistry.

Assessment methods and criteria
Written exam

Knowledge of types of transition metal-based compounds and their functions in biological systems, metal-based drugs and contrast agents used in clinical practice. An ability to discuss on a scientific basis.
Recommended literature
  • A. Sigel, H. Sigel. (1996). Metal Ions in Biological Systems, Vol. 32, Interactions of Metal Ions with Nucleotides, Nucleic Acids, and Their Constituents. New York.
  • Bertini, J., Gray, H. B., Lippard, S. J., Valentine, J. S. (1994). Bioinorganic Chemistry. California.
  • Hay, R. W. (1984). Bio-inorganic Chemistry. Ellis Horwood Limited.
  • Housecroft, C. E., Sharpe, A. G. (2022). Anorganická chemie. Praha.
  • Kaim, W., Schwederski, B. (1994). Bioinorganic Chemistry: Inorganic Elements in the Chemistry and Life. An Introduction and Guide. John Wiley & Sons Ltd.
  • Kraatz, H.-B., Metzler-Nolte, N. (2006). Concepts and Models in Bioinorganic Chemistry. Wiley.
  • L. Brown et al. (2018). Chemistry, The Central Science. Londýn.
  • M. Gielen, E. R. Tiekink. (2005). Matallotherapeutic Drugs and Metal-based Diagnostic Agents.
  • M. Weller et al. (2018). Inorganic Chemistry. New York.
  • Vodrážka, Z., Krech, J. (1991). Bioorganická chemie. Praha.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester