Medical Biochemistry E-Book
by John W. Baynes, Marek H. Dominiczak
5th Edition
Publisher: Elsevier
Book Details
| Print ISBN | 9780702072994 |
| eText ISBN | 9780702073014 |
| Publisher | Elsevier |
| Publishing Year | 2018 |
| Edition | 5th Edition |
| Language | English |
| Pages | 680 |
Medical Biochemistry E-Book, 5th Edition, is a textbook that connects foundational biochemistry with the daily practice of medicine. It introduces basic scientific concepts and demonstrates their relevance to patient care through clinical cases that represent scenarios encountered in clinical training.
Coverage addresses major global health concerns, exploring the biochemical mechanisms underlying diabetes mellitus, obesity, malnutrition, cancer, and cardiovascular disease. The volume also examines the physiological roles of nutrition and exercise in clinical practice.
Designed for students in integrated medical courses, the book explains how clinical laboratory tests are applied to diagnose and monitor major medical conditions.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 2: Amino Acids and Proteins
Chapter 3: Carbohydrates and Lipids
Chapter 4: Membranes and Transport
Chapter 5: Hemoglobin and oxygen transport
Chapter 6: Catalytic Proteins - Enzymes
Chapter 7: Vitamins and Minerals
Chapter 8: Bioenergetics and Oxidative Metabolism
Chapter 9: Anaerobic metabolism of glucose carbohydrates in the red blood cell
Chapter 10: The Tricarboxylic Acid Cycle
Chapter 11: Oxidative Metabolism of Lipids in Liver and Muscle
Chapter 12: Biosynthesis and Storage of Carbohydrates in Liver and Muscle
Chapter 13: Biosynthesis and Storage of Fatty Acids
Chapter 14: Biosynthesis of Cholesterol and Steroids
Chapter 15: Biosynthesis and Degradation of Amino Acids
Chapter 16: Biosynthesis and Degradation of Nucleotides
Chapter 17: Complex Carbohydrates: Glycoproteins
Chapter 18: Complex Lipids
Chapter 19: The Extracellular Matrix
Chapter 20: Deoxyribonucleic Acid
Chapter 21: Ribonucleic Acid
Chapter 22: Protein Synthesis and Turnover
Chapter 23: Regulation of Gene Expression: Basic Mechanisms
Chapter 24: Genomics, Proteomics and Metabolomics
Chapter 25: Membrane Receptors and Signal Transduction
Chapter 26: Neurotransmitters
Chapter 27: Biochemical Endocrinology
Chapter 28: Cellular Homeostasis: Cell Growth and Cancer
Chapter 29: Aging
Chapter 30: Digestion and Absorption of Nutrients: The Gastrointestinal Tract
Chapter 31: Glucose Homeostasis and Fuel Metabolism: Diabetes Mellitus
Chapter 32: Nutrients and diets
Chapter 33: Lipoprotein Metabolism and Atherogenesis
Chapter 34: The Role of Liver in Metabolism
Chapter 35: Water and Electrolytes Homeostasis
Chapter 36: Lung and the Regulation of Hydrogen Ion Concentration (Acid-Base Balance)
Chapter 37: Muscle: Energy Metabolism and Contraction Exercise
Chapter 38: Bone Metabolism and Calcium Homeostasis
Chapter 39: Neurochemistry
Chapter 40: Blood and Plasma Proteins
Chapter 41: Haemostasis and Thrombosis
Chapter 42: Oxidative stress and inflammation
Chapter 43: The Immune Response: Innate and adaptive immunity
Chapter Appendix 1: Selected Clinical laboratory reference ranges
Chapter Appendix 2: Case Studies
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