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Author(s): NAYAK SHIVANANDA B
ISBN(s): 9789350905241, 9350905248
Edition: Second
File Details: PDF, 41.00 MB
Year: 2013
Language: english
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ISBN 10: 9350905248
ISBN 13: 9789350905241
Author: Shivananda Nayak, Ramdas Pai

The second edition of Essentials of Biochemistry has been fully updated to provide medical students with a thorough understanding of the fundamentals of biochemistry. This comprehensive manual covers a multitude of topics within biochemistry, with chapters dedicated to specific diseases such as AIDS and cancer. Each chapter begins with an introductory abstract and keywords, and ends with multiple choice questions and answers to assist learning and revision. Key points * Thoroughly revised, new edition providing medical students with fundamentals of biochemistry * Each chapter includes multiple choice questions and answers for revision * Presents 290 images, illustrations, tables and flow charts * Previous edition published in 2008

Essentials of Biochemistry for Medical Students 2nd Edition Table of contents:

Chapter 1: Introduction to Biochemistry

  • The Role of Biochemistry in Medicine
  • Structure and Function of Biological Molecules
  • Overview of Biochemical Pathways
  • Basic Laboratory Techniques in Biochemistry

Chapter 2: Water, pH, and Buffers

  • Properties of Water and Its Biological Importance
  • Acids, Bases, and pH Scale
  • Buffers in Biological Systems
  • The Role of pH Regulation in the Body

Chapter 3: Structure and Function of Proteins

  • Amino Acids: The Building Blocks of Proteins
  • Peptide Bonds and Protein Structure
  • Protein Folding and Denaturation
  • Enzymes: Mechanisms of Action and Kinetics
  • Enzyme Inhibition and Regulation

Chapter 4: Carbohydrates and Lipids

  • Carbohydrate Structures and Functions
  • Metabolism of Sugars and Polysaccharides
  • Lipid Classification and Properties
  • Fatty Acid Metabolism and Biosynthesis
  • Cholesterol and Lipid Transport

Chapter 5: Nucleic Acids and Their Role in Genetic Information

  • Structure and Function of DNA and RNA
  • DNA Replication and Repair Mechanisms
  • Transcription and Translation in Protein Synthesis
  • Genetic Code and Regulation of Gene Expression
  • DNA Technology in Medicine

Chapter 6: Bioenergetics and Metabolism

  • Principles of Thermodynamics in Biological Systems
  • ATP: The Energy Currency of the Cell
  • Metabolic Pathways and Their Regulation
  • Glycolysis and Gluconeogenesis
  • Citric Acid Cycle and Oxidative Phosphorylation
  • Metabolism of Proteins and Fats

Chapter 7: Metabolism of Carbohydrates

  • Glycolysis and the Pentose Phosphate Pathway
  • Gluconeogenesis and Glycogen Metabolism
  • Regulation of Blood Glucose Levels
  • Disorders of Carbohydrate Metabolism (e.g., Diabetes Mellitus)

Chapter 8: Metabolism of Lipids

  • Fatty Acid Oxidation and Ketogenesis
  • Synthesis and Breakdown of Triglycerides
  • Cholesterol Synthesis and Its Regulation
  • Disorders of Lipid Metabolism (e.g., Hyperlipidemia)

Chapter 9: Protein Metabolism

  • Amino Acid Catabolism and Urea Cycle
  • Synthesis of Non-Essential Amino Acids
  • Protein Synthesis and Breakdown
  • Disorders of Protein Metabolism (e.g., Phenylketonuria)

Chapter 10: Vitamins and Coenzymes

  • Water-Soluble and Fat-Soluble Vitamins
  • Role of Vitamins in Metabolism
  • Biochemical Functions of Coenzymes
  • Vitamin Deficiencies and Related Disorders

Chapter 11: Hormonal Regulation and Signaling

  • Hormones and Their Functions
  • Mechanisms of Hormonal Action (Receptors and Signal Transduction)
  • Regulation of Metabolic Pathways by Hormones
  • Disorders of Endocrine Function

Chapter 12: Molecular Genetics and Disease

  • Gene Mutations and Their Effects
  • Genetic Diseases: Inherited Disorders and Genetic Screening
  • Role of Biochemistry in Cancer Biology
  • Metabolic Disorders and Inborn Errors of Metabolism

Chapter 13: Clinical Biochemistry

  • Role of Biochemistry in Clinical Diagnosis
  • Laboratory Tests and Their Interpretation
  • Biomarkers of Disease
  • Biochemical Changes in Various Diseases
  • Clinical Applications in Cardiology, Neurology, and Endocrinology

Chapter 14: Biochemical Aspects of Nutrition

  • Macronutrients and Micronutrients: Dietary Requirements
  • Biochemical Basis of Nutrient Absorption and Metabolism
  • Malnutrition and Deficiency Diseases
  • Biochemistry of Obesity and Metabolic Syndrome

Chapter 15: Biochemistry of the Immune System

  • Immune System Overview and Function
  • Biochemistry of Antibody Production and Antigen Recognition
  • Immune Responses and Inflammation
  • Immunodeficiencies and Autoimmune Diseases

Chapter 16: Biochemistry of Aging and Disease

  • Cellular Aging and Molecular Mechanisms of Aging
  • Free Radicals and Oxidative Stress
  • Biochemical Basis of Age-Related Diseases (e.g., Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s)
  • Cancer: A Biochemical Approach

Appendices

  • A: Glossary of Biochemical Terms
  • B: Common Biochemical Tests and Their Clinical Relevance
  • C: Laboratory Techniques in Biochemistry
  • D: Further Reading and Resources in Biochemistry for Medical Students

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