ECTS - University of Pisa
Lo studente avrà acquisito conoscenze in merito alla chimica tossicologica in campo alimentare
The student will acquire knowledge regarding toxicological chemistry in the food field
La verifica delle conoscenze sarà oggetto della valutazione dell'elaborato scritto previsto all'inizio di ogni sessione d'esame
The knowledge test will be evaluated by the written test cheduled at the beginning of each exam session
Lo studente sarà in grado di capire meglio cosa si nasconde dietro alle sostanze presenti negli alimenti
The student will be able to better understand what is hidden behind the substances present in foods
Lo studente dovrà rispondere ai quesiti che verranno proposti nella prova scritta
The student will have to answer the questions that will be asked in the written test
Lo studente potrà acquisire e/o sviluppare sensibilità alle problematiche tossicologiche relative agli alimenti
The student will be able to acquire and/or develop sensitivity to toxicological problems relating to foods
Lo studente dovrà rispondere ai quesiti che verranno proposti nella prova scritta
The student will have to answer the questions that will be asked in the written test
Chimica organica, analisi delle interazioni ligando-recettore
Organic chemistry, analysis of ligand-receptor interactions
way in which the lessons are carried out: frontal lessons, with the aid of slides
type of support tools: website
type of use of the course e-learning site: downloading teaching materials, teacher-student communications, publishing tests for home exercises
type of interaction between student and teacher: use of meetings, use of email, Skype calls and telephone
CHIMICA TOSSICOLOGICA
Introduzione alla Chimica Tossicologica.
La catena di trasformazione dei prodotti alimentari.
Natura chimica delle sostanze tossiche.
REACH.
Cenni di Assorbimento, Distribuzione, Metabolismo ed Escrezione (ADME) dei composti chimici.
Cenni di Tossicocinetica e Tossicodinamica.
Valutazione del rischio.
Sostanze tossiche vegetali.
Sostanze tossiche derivate da funghi ed animali.
Contaminanti alimentari: definizione.
Elementi tossici (metalli, metalloidi e non metalli).
Micotossine.
Pesticidi ed inquinanti organici persistenti.
Contaminanti da macchine industriali e da materiale a contatto con gli alimenti.
Composti tossici formati durante la lavorazione o dopo un errato immagazzinamento.
Additivi alimentari ed aromi.
OGM e cibo.
TOXICOLOGICAL CHEMISTRY Introduction to Toxicological Chemistry. The food processing chain. Chemical nature of toxic substances. REACH. Outlines of Absorption, Distribution, Metabolism and Excretion (ADME) of chemical compounds. Notes on toxicokinetics and toxicodynamics. Risk assessment. Plant toxic substances. Toxic substances derived from fungi and animals. Food contaminants: definition. Toxic elements (metals, metalloids and non-metals). Mycotoxins. Pesticides and persistent organic pollutants. Contaminants from industrial machines and materials in contact with food. Toxic compounds formed during processing or after incorrect storage. Food additives and flavourings. GMOs and food.
Libri consigliati:
Chemical Food Safety by L Brimer, University of Copenhagen, M Tingleff Skaanild, Department of Veterinary Pathobiology, Royal Veterinary and Agricultural University, Ridebanevej 9, 1870 Frederiksberg C, DENMARK
Elementi di Tossicologia by Casarett & Doull. Casa Editrice Ambrosiana.
Food Safety Contaminants and Toxins edited by J D'Mello, Formerly of SAC (Scottish Agricultural College), Edinburgh (per approfondimenti).
Recommended books:
Chemical Food Safety by L Brimer, University of Copenhagen, M Tingleff Skaanild, Department of Veterinary Pathobiology, Royal Veterinary and Agricultural University, Ridebanevej 9, 1870 Frederiksberg C, DENMARK
Elements of Toxicology by Casarett & Doull. Ambrosiana Publishing House.
Food Safety Contaminants and Toxins edited by J D'Mello, Formerly of SAC (Scottish Agricultural College), Edinburgh (for further information).
L'esame è composto da una prova scritta
The exam consists of a written test
