Biochemistry, 6e
- 6th Edition - November 10, 2021
- Author: U Satyanarayana
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 8 1 - 3 1 2 - 6 4 3 5 - 5
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 8 1 - 3 1 2 - 6 4 3 6 - 2
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- is an amalgamation of Medical and basic sciences, and is comprehensively written, revised, and updated to meet the curriculum requirements of Medical, Pharmacy, Dental, Veterinary, Biotechnology, Agriculture, Life sciences, and others studying Biochemistry as one of the subjects.
- is written in a lucid style with the subject being presented as an engaging story, growing from elementary information to the most recent advances, and with theoretical discussions being supplemented with illustrations, tables, Medical concepts, clinical correlates, and case studies for easy understanding of Biochemistry.
- has each chapter beginning with a four-line verse followed by the text with clinical correlates, a summary, and self-assessment exercises. the lively illustrations and text with appropriate headings and sub-headings in bold type faces facilitate reading path clarity and quick recall. All this will help the students to master the subject and boldly face the examinations.
- describes a variety of case studies with Medical correlations. the case studies are listed at the end of relevant chapters for immediate reference, quick review, and better understanding of Biochemistry.
- contains the basics (Bioorganic and Biophysical Chemistry, Tools of Biochemistry, Immunology, and Genetics) for beginners to learn easily Biochemistry, origins of biochemical words, confusables in Biochemistry, principles of Practical Biochemistry, and clinical Biochemistry Laboratory.
I. Chemical Constituents of Life1. Biomolecules and the cell2. Carbohydrates3. Lipids4. Proteins and amino acids5. Nucleic acids and nucleotides6. Enzymes7. VitaminsII. Physiological Biochemistry8. Digestion and absorption9. Plasma proteins10. Hemoglobin and porphyrins11. Biological oxidationIII. Metabolisms12. Introduction to metabolism13. Metabolism of carbohydrates14. Metabolism of lipids15. Metabolism of amino acids16. Integration of metabolism17. Metabolism of nucleotides18. Mineral metabolismIV. Clinical Biochemistry and Nutrition19. Hormones20. Organ function tests21. Water, electrolyte and acid-base balance22. Tissue proteins and body fluids23. NutritionV. Molecular Biology and Biotechnology24. DNA-replication, recombination and repair25. Transcription and translation26. Regulation of gene expression27. Recombinant DNA and biotechnologyVI. Current Topics28. Human genome project29. Gene therapy30. Bioinformatics31. Metabolism of xenobiotics (detoxification)32. Prostaglandins and related compounds33. Biological membranes and transport34. Free radicals and antioxidants35. Environmental biochemistry36. Insulin, glucose homeostasis, and diabetes mellitus37. Cancer38. Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)VII. Basics to Learn Biochemistry39. Introduction to bioorganic chemistry40. Overview of biophysical chemistry41. Tools of biochemistry42. Immunology43. GeneticsAppendices
- Edition: 6
- Published: November 10, 2021
- Language: English
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U Satyanarayana
Over 40 years (30 years as Professor) of teaching experience; authored four other popular books; published about 60 research papers in national and international journals; Gold medallist of Nagpur University; recipient of the Dr Krishnaswamy Best Teacher Award (of Siddhartha medical college); Fellow, National Academy of Clinical Biochemistry, USA, and the Institute of Chemists, India; Member of Research Board of Advisors for the American Biographical Institute; honoured as an Outstanding Scientist Worldwide-2007, by the International Biographical Centre, England.
Affiliations and expertise
Professor of Biochemistry & Director (Research) Dr. Pinnamaneni Siddhartha Institute of Medical Sciences (Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences) Chinaoutpalli, Gannavaram (Mdl) Krishna (Dist), A.P., India