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PSIO 6390 Myocardial Metabolism: Concepts and Controversies

3 SCH. Comprehensive survey of current scientific issues related to heart muscle metabolism and function. Specific topics include: control of myocardial substrate metabolism and fuel selection; ATP synthesis, intracellular transport and utilization; myocardial ischemiareperfusion injury; cardiac stunning and hibernation; mechanisms of cardiac cell death and cardioprotection; free radical biochemistry in the heart. Course format includes lectures, student presentations, term paper, and examinations. Prerequisites: BMSC 6301 , BMSC 6302 , BMSC 6303 , and BMSC 6305 . Offered every other spring (odd years).