Textbook of Biochemistry for Medical Students

Includes Index

SECTION A: Chemical Basic of Life Biochemical Perspective to MedicineSubcellular Organelles and Cell MembranesAmino Acids: Structure and PropertiesProteins: Structure and FunctionEnzymology: General Concepts and Enzyme KineticsChemistry of CarbohydratesChemistry of Lipids SECTION B: General Metabolism Overview of Metabolism9 Major Metabolic Pathways of GlucoseOther Metabolic Pathways of GlucoseMetabolic Pathways of Other CarbohydratesMetabolism of Fatty AcidsCholesterol and LipoproteinsMCFA, PUFA, Prostaglandins and Compound LipidsGeneral Amino Acid Metabolism (Urea Cycle, One Carbon Metabolism)Simple, Hydroxy and Sulfur-containing Amino Acids (Glycine, Serine, Methionine, Cysteine)Acidic, Basic and Branched Chain Amino Acids, (Glutamic acid, Aspartic acid, Glutamine, Asparagine, Lysine, Arginine, Nitric Oxide, Valine, Leucine, Isoleucine)Aromatic Amino Acids (Phenylalanine, Tyrosine, Tryptophan, Histidine, Proline) and Amino AciduriasCitric Acid CycleBiological Oxidation and Electron Transport ChainHeme Synthesis and BreakdownHemoglobin (Structure, Oxygen and Carbon Dioxide Transport, Abnormal Hemoglobins) SECTION C: Clinical and Applied Biochemistry Clinical Enzymology and BiomarkersRegulation of Blood Glucose; Insulin and Diabetes MellitusHyperlipidemias and Cardiovascular DiseasesLiver and Gastric Function TestsKidney Function TestsPlasma ProteinsAcid-base Balance and pHElectrolyte and Water BalanceBody Fluids (Milk, CSF, Amniotic Fluid, Ascitic Fluid)Metabolic DiseasesFree Radicals and AntioxidantsClinical Laboratory; Quality ControlGeneral Techniques for Separation, Purification and Quantitation SECTION D: Nutrition Fat Soluble Vitamins (A, D, E, K)Water Soluble Vitamins - 1 (Thiamine, Riboflavin, Niacin, Pyridoxine, Pantothenic acid, Biotin)Water Soluble Vitamins - 2 (Folic acid, Vitamin B12 and Ascorbic acid)Mineral Metabolism and AbnormalitiesEnergy Metabolism and NutritionDetoxification and Biotransformation of XenobioticsEnvironmental Pollution and Heavy Metal Poisons SECTION E: Molecular Biology Nucleotides: Chemistry and MetabolismDeoxyribonucleic Acid: Structure and ReplicationTranscriptionGenetic Code and TranslationControl of Gene ExpressionRecombinant DNA Technology and Gene TherapyMolecular Diagnostics and Genetic Techniques SECTION F: Hormones Mechanisms of Action of Hormones and Signaling MoleculesHypothalamic and Pituitary HormonesSteroid HormonesThyroid HormonesGut HormonesImmunochemistryBiochemistry of AIDS and HIVBiochemistry of CancerTissue Proteins in Health and DiseaseApplications of Isotopes in MedicineSignal Molecules and Growth Factors

The seventh edition of this book is a comprehensive guide to biochemistry for medical students. Divided into six sections, the book examines in depth topics relating to chemical basics of life, metabolism, clinical and applied biochemistry, nutrition, molecular biology and hormones. Includes a free booklet of revision exercises and free online access.