K1BT1_16 Biotechnology of Cosmetic Ingredients

Faculty of Pharmacy
Autumn 2024

The course is not taught in Autumn 2024

Extent and Intensity
1/0.5/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
In-person direct teaching
Teacher(s)
doc. RNDr. Jan Hošek, Ph.D. (lecturer)
doc. RNDr. Jan Hošek, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
doc. RNDr. Jan Hošek, Ph.D.
Department of Molecular Pharmacy – Departments – Faculty of Pharmacy
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
This subject is mainly focused on cytology, molecular biology and microbiology principles, which are used in recombinant therapeutics preparation.Students will be familiarized with recombinant techniques, gene and protein engineering, and gene therapy as well.Attention will be also paid to industrial biotechnology and production of significant products, such as antibiotics, vitamins, organic acids, amino-acids and alkaloids. As part of the block exercises, students get to know the basics of handling microorganisms and different cells using in biotechnology.
Learning outcomes
Basic knowledge from cytology, genetic engineering, and industrial microbiology which are used in preparation of recombinant pharmaceuticals. Overview of biotechnology production of antibiotics, vitamins, organic acids, amino acids and alkaloids.
Syllabus
  • - Introduction into biotechnology
  • - Basic biotechnology approaches
  • - Basics of gene engineering
  • - Microorganisms in biotechnology
  • - Application of microorganisms in the production of compounds using in cosmetology
  • - Animal cells and animals in biotechnology
  • - Application of animal cells and animals in the production of compounds using in cosmetology
  • - Plant cells and plants in biotechnology
  • - Application of plant cells and plants in the production of compounds using in cosmetology
  • - Cell therapy and tissue engineering in cosmetology
  • - Final examination
Literature
  • An introduction to molecular biotechnology : fundamentals, methods, and applications. Edited by Michael Wink. 2nd, update ed. Weinheim: Wiley-Blackwell, 2011, xxxiii, 60. ISBN 9783527326372. info
  • Advances in biotechnology. Edited by S. N. Jogdand. Rev. ed. Mumbai [India]: Himalaya Pub. House, 2007, 311 p. ISBN 9788183182676. info
Teaching methods
lectures, class discussion, laboratory practises
Assessment methods
Written and oral exam, prepared laboratory protocols
Language of instruction
Czech
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