Level of Education
5 years of post-secondary education
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Number of hours
20h
Description
This course covers the various molecular and supramolecular tools used for the vectorization and delivery of active ingredients based on the type of cells or intracellular organelles being targeted. Ligand-receptor interactions will be discussed, as will methods for preparing and activating conjugates. Examples of drugs will be presented.
Hourly Volumes*:
CM: 3:00 p.m.
TD: 5 H
Objectives
: Understand the molecular or supramolecular tools used for the vectorization and targeted delivery of active ingredients.
Class Hours
- Targeted Delivery - CMLecture3:00 p.m.
- Targeted Delivery - TDTutorials5 hours
Mandatory Prerequisites
Biomolecular Chemistry (M1 Level)
Some Basics of Cell Biology
Knowledge Assessment
2-hour final written exam:
- Authorized documents: No
- Non-graphical calculators allowed: yes
- Internet access allowed: No
Course Outline
Course:
- non-viral gene therapy (lipoplexes, polyplexes);
- targeted nanoparticles (PMO, MSN, silicon, etc., for single-photon or two-photon PDT, or cancer therapy; EPR effect);
- targeted therapeutic liposomes;
- transport of active ingredients by cyclodextrins;
- the use of antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) for the treatment of certain cancers;
- lysosome targeting (LYTAC) for the degradation of pathogenic molecules.
TD: Review of Publications
Additional Information
Administrative contact(s):
Master's in Chemistry Office
https://master-chimie.edu.umontpellier.fr/