Essentials of Biochemistry
- 3rd Edition - November 10, 2021
- Latest edition
- Authors: U. Satyanaryana, U. Chakrapani
- Language: English
This book, Essentials of Biochemistry (Third Edition-Revised and Updated), serves as a Textbook of Biochemistry for the students of Dental, Pharmacy, Physiotherapy, Nursing, Ho… Read more
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This book, Essentials of Biochemistry (Third Edition-Revised and Updated), serves as a Textbook of Biochemistry for the students of Dental, Pharmacy, Physiotherapy, Nursing, Homeopathy, Ayurveda, Medical Laboratory Technology, Veterinary, Agriculture, Biotechnology, Home Science, Microbiology, Genetics and other Biosciences.
- serves as a Textbook of Biochemistry for the students of Dental, Pharmacy, Physiotherapy, Nursing, Homeopathy, Ayurveda, Medical Laboratory Technology, Veterinary, Agriculture, Biotechnology, Home Science, Microbiology, Genetics and other Biosciences.
- is written in a lucid style with the subject being at present 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 and the standing of Biochemistry.
- contains medically/clinically oriented biochemistry with inputs from MD (Biochemistry) and MD (General Medicine) Professors.
- has essence of the subject in a nutshell for a quick review by all categories of students (including Medical), learning biochemistry.
- is a boon to students afraid of complicated structures, since it gives complete information and most recent advances in Biochemistry with minimal and essential structures.
- describes a wide variety of case studies (40) 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; Principles of Practical Biochemistry, Clinical Biochemistry Laboratory etc.
SECTION ONE: Chemical Constituents of Life
1 Biomolecules and the cell
2 Carbohydrates
3 Lipids
4 Proteins and amino acids
5 Nucleic acids and nucleotides
6 Enzymes
7 Vitamins
SECTION TWO: Physiological Biochemistry
8 Digestion and absorption
9 Plasma proteins
10 Hemoglobin and porphyrins
11 Biological oxidation
SECTION THREE: Metabolisms
12 Introduction to metabolism
13 Metabolism of carbohydrates
14 Metabolism of lipids
15 Metabolism of amino acids
16 Integration of metabolism
17 Metabolism of nucleotides
18 Mineral metabolism
SECTION FOUR: Clinical Biochemistry and Nutrition
19 Hormones
20 Organ function tests
21 Water, electrolyte and acid-base balance
22 Tissue proteins and body fluids
23 Nutrition
SECTION FIVE: Molecular Biology and Biotechnology
24 DNA-replication, recombination and repair
25 Transcription and translation
26 Regulation of gene expression
27 Recombinant DNA and biotechnology
SECTION SIX: Current Topics
28 Human genome project
29 Gene therapy
30 Bioinformatics
31 Metabolism of xenobiotics (detoxification)
32 Prostaglandins and related compounds
33 Biological membranes and transport
34 Free radicals and antioxidants
35 Environmental biochemistry
36 Insulin, glucose homeostasis, and diabetes mellitus
37 Cancer
38 Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)
SECTION SEVEN: Basics to Learn Biochemistry
39 Introduction to bioorganic chemistry
40 Overview of biophysical chemistry
41 Tools of biochemistry
42 Immunology
43 Genetics
- Edition: 3
- Latest edition
- Published: November 10, 2021
- Language: English
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U. Satyanaryana
Affiliations and expertise
M.Sc., Ph.D., F.I.C., F.A.C.B., F.A.C.B.I
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., IndiaUC
U. Chakrapani
Affiliations and expertise
M.B.B.S., M.S., D.N.B.