Book Details
| Print ISBN | 9780323857185 |
| eText ISBN | 9780323910538 |
| Publisher | Academic Press |
| Publishing Year | 2021 |
| Edition | 2nd Edition |
| Language | English |
| Pages | 882 |
Human Biochemistry, 2nd Edition, by Gerald Litwack, connects foundational chemical mechanisms with human physiology and clinical practice. Building on a previous edition recognized with awards from the Textbook and Academic Authors Association and the Association of American Publishers, the volume presents medical biochemistry through an applied framework.
The textbook addresses major biomolecules, cellular systems, and metabolic pathways, including glycolysis, glycogenolysis, and the synthesis of proteins. It also examines endocrine signaling through chapters on polypeptide hormones, steroid hormones, and growth factors and cytokines.
Organized around problem-driven learning, the text provides clinical case studies, chapter summaries, and review-based questions. This material supports students of medicine, dentistry, and pharmacy, as well as researchers across biochemistry, cellular biology, and medical chemistry.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Organ Systems and Tissues
Chapter 2: The Cell
Chapter 3: Introductory Discussion on Water, pH, Buffers, and General Features of Receptors, Channels, and Pumps
Chapter 4: Proteins
Chapter 5: Enzymes
Chapter 6: Insulin and Sugars
Chapter 7: Glycogen and Glycogenolysis
Chapter 8: Glycolysis and Gluconeogenesis
Chapter 9: Lipids
Chapter 10: Nucleic Acids and Molecular Genetics
Chapter 11: Protein Biosynthesis
Chapter 12: Transcription
Chapter 13: Metabolism of Amino Acids
Chapter 14: Metabolism of Fat, Carbohydrate, and Nucleic Acids
Chapter 15: Polypeptide Hormones
Chapter 16: Steroid Hormones
Chapter 17: Growth Factors and Cytokines
Chapter 18: Membrane Transport
Chapter 19: Micronutrients (Metals and Iodine)
Chapter 20: Vitamins and Nutrition
Chapter 21: Blood and Lymphatic System
Chapter Appendix 1: Abbreviations of the Common Amino Acids
Chapter Appendix 2: The Genetic Code
Chapter Appendix 3: Weights and Measures
Chapter Appendix 4: Answer Key for Chapter Questions
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