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Biochemistry, 6e
- 6th Edition - September 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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Request a sales quote- 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.
- Cover image
- Title page
- Table of Contents
- Copyright
- Special Acknowledgements to the Sixth Edition
- Preface to the Sixth Edition
- Preface to the First Edition
- Acknowledgements to the Sixth Edition
- Acknowledgements to the First Edition
- Scope of Biochemistry
- Competency map
- List of Tables
- List of Illustrations
- SECTION ONE: CHEMICAL CONSTITUENTS OF LIFE
- Chapter 1: Biomolecules and the Cell
- Chapter 2: Carbohydrates
- Chapter 3: Lipids
- Chapter 4: Proteins and Amino Acids
- Chapter 5: Nucleic Acids and Nucleotides
- Chapter 6: Enzymes
- Chapter 7: Vitamins
- SECTION TWO: PHYSIOLOGICAL BIOCHEMISTRY
- Chapter 8: Digestion and Absorption
- Chapter 9: Plasma Proteins
- Chapter 10: Hemoglobin and Porphyrins
- Chapter 11: Biological Oxidation
- SECTION THREE: METABOLISMS
- Chapter 12: Introduction to Metabolism
- Chapter 13: Metabolism of Carbohydrates
- Chapter 14: Metabolism of Lipids
- Chapter 15: Metabolism of Amino Acids
- Chapter 16: Integration of Metabolism
- Chapter 17: Metabolism of Nucleotides
- Chapter 18: Mineral Metabolism
- SECTION FOUR: CLINICAL BIOCHEMISTRY AND NUTRITION
- Chapter 19: Hormones
- Chapter 20: Organ Function Tests
- Chapter 21: Water, Electrolyte and Acid-base Balance
- Chapter 22: Tissue Proteins and Body Fluids
- Chapter 23: Nutrition
- SECTION FIVE: MOLECULAR BIOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
- Chapter 24: DNA-Replication, Recombination, and Repair
- Chapter 25: Transcription and Translation
- Chapter 26: Regulation of Gene Expression
- Chapter 27: Recombinant DNA and Biotechnology
- SECTION SIX: CURRENT TOPICS
- Chapter 28: Human Genome Project
- Chapter 29: Gene Therapy
- Chapter 30: Bioinformatics
- Chapter 31: Metabolism of Xenobiotics (Detoxification)
- Chapter 32: Prostaglandins and Related Compounds
- Chapter 33: Biological Membranes and Transport
- Chapter 34: Free Radicals and Antioxidants
- Chapter 35: Environmental Biochemistry
- Chapter 36: Insulin, Glucose Homeostasis, and Diabetes Mellitus
- Chapter 37: Cancer
- Chapter 38: Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS)
- SECTION SEVEN: BASICS TO LEARN BIOCHEMISTRY
- Chapter 39: Introduction to Bioorganic Chemistry
- Chapter 40: Overview of Biophysical Chemistry
- Chapter 41: Tools of Biochemistry
- Chapter 42: Immunology
- Chapter 43: Genetics
- Appendices
- Answers to Self-assessment Exercises
- Abbreviations used in this Book
- Origins of Important Biochemical Words
- Common Confusables in Biochemistry
- Practical Biochemistry-Principles
- Clinical Biochemistry Laboratory
- Case Studies with Biochemical Correlations
- Index
- No. of pages: 800
- Language: English
- Edition: 6
- Published: September 10, 2021
- Imprint: Elsevier India
- Paperback ISBN: 9788131264355
- eBook ISBN: 9788131264362
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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