BiochemistryElsevier Health Sciences, 2013 M06 15 - 812 pages This textbook 'Biochemistry' has become one of the most preferred text books (in India and many other countries) for the students as well as teachers in medical, biological and other allied sciences. The book has undergone three editions, several reprints, and revised reprints in a span of 13 years. There are many biochemistry textbooks in the market. Some of them are purely basic while others are applied, and there are very few books which cover both these aspects together. For this reason, the students learning biochemistry in their undergraduate courses have to depend on multiple books to acquire a sound knowledge of the subject. This book, 'Biochemistry' is unique with a simultaneous and equal emphasis on basic and applied aspects of biochemistry. This textbook offers an integration of medical and pure sciences, comprehensively written to meet the curriculum requirements of undergraduate courses in medical, dental, pharmacy, life-sciences and other categories (agriculture, veterinary, etc.). This book is designed to develop in students a sustained interest and enthusiasm to learn and develop the concepts in biochemistry in a logical and stepwise manner. It incorporates a variety of pedagogic aids, besides colour illustrations to help the students understand the subject quickly and to the maximum. The summary and biomedical/clinical concepts are intended for a rapid absorption and assimilation of the facts and concepts in biochemistry. The self-assessment exercises will stimulate the students to think rather than merely learn the subject. In addition, these exercises (essays, short notes, fill in the blanks, multiple choice questions) set at different difficulty levels, will cater to the needs of all the categories of learners. New to This Edition - The book offers an integration of medical and pure sciences, and is comprehensively written, revised and updated to meet the curriculum requirements of Medical, Pharmacy, Dental, Veterinary, Biotechnology, Agricultural Sciences, Life Sciences, and others studying Biochemistry as one of the subjects. - It is the first text book on Biochemistry in English with multi-colour illustrations by an author from Asia. The use of multicolours is for a clearer understanding of the complicated biochemical reactions. - It 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, flowcharts, and tables for easy understanding of Biochemistry. - It has each chapter beginning with a four-line verse followed by the text, biomedical concepts, 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. - It provides the most recent and essential information on Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, Diabetes, Cancer, Free Radicals, Free radicals and Antioxidants, Prostaglandins, etc. - It describes a wide variety of case studies and biochemical correlations and several newer biomedical aspects- Metabolic syndrome, Therapeutic diets, Atkins diet, Trans fatty acids, Epigenetics, Nutrigenomics, Recombinant ribozymes, Membrane transport disorders, Pleural fluid etc. - It 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. |
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... present in a typical cell. The mitochondria are composed of a double membrane system (Refer Fig.11.5). The outer membrane is smooth and completely envelops the organelle. The inner membrane is folded to form cristae (Latin–crests) which ...
... present in a typical cell. The mitochondria are composed of a double membrane system (Refer Fig.11.5). The outer membrane is smooth and completely envelops the organelle. The inner membrane is folded to form cristae (Latin–crests) which ...
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... present, the oligosaccharides are further subdivided to disaccharides, trisaccharides etc. Polysaccharides Polysaccharides (Greek: poly-many) are polymers of monosaccharide units with high molecular weight (up to a million). They are ...
... present, the oligosaccharides are further subdivided to disaccharides, trisaccharides etc. Polysaccharides Polysaccharides (Greek: poly-many) are polymers of monosaccharide units with high molecular weight (up to a million). They are ...
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... present in an insignificant quantity. Mutarotation of fructose : Fructose also exhibits mutarotation. In case of fructose, the pyranose ring (six-membered) is converted to furanose (five-membered) ring, till an equilibrium is attained ...
... present in an insignificant quantity. Mutarotation of fructose : Fructose also exhibits mutarotation. In case of fructose, the pyranose ring (six-membered) is converted to furanose (five-membered) ring, till an equilibrium is attained ...
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... present as constituents of heteropolysaccharides. N-Acetylneuraminic acid (NANA) is a derivative of N-acetylmannose and pyruvic acid. It is an important constituent of glycoproteins and glycolipids. The term sialic acid is used to ...
... present as constituents of heteropolysaccharides. N-Acetylneuraminic acid (NANA) is a derivative of N-acetylmannose and pyruvic acid. It is an important constituent of glycoproteins and glycolipids. The term sialic acid is used to ...
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... present as a ground substance in connective tissues, and forms a gel around the ovum. Hyaluronic acid serves as a lubricant and shock absorbant in joints. + Glucose is the most important energy source of carbohydrates to the mammals ...
... present as a ground substance in connective tissues, and forms a gel around the ovum. Hyaluronic acid serves as a lubricant and shock absorbant in joints. + Glucose is the most important energy source of carbohydrates to the mammals ...
Contents
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Chapter 6 Enzymes | 85 |
Chapter 7 Vitamins | 116 |
Chapter 27 Recombinant DNA and Biotechnology | 578 |
Section VI Current Topics | 617 |
Chapter 28 Human Genome Project | 619 |
Chapter 29 Gene Therapy | 625 |
Chapter 30 Bioinformatics | 634 |
Chapter 31 Metabolism of Xenobiotics Detoxification | 638 |
Chapter 32 Prostaglandins and Related Compounds | 644 |
Chapter 33 Biological Membranes and Transport | 650 |
Section II Physiological Biochemistry | 163 |
Chapter 8 Digestion and Absorption | 165 |
Chapter 9 Plasma Proteins | 182 |
Chapter 10 Hemoglobin and Porphyrins | 196 |
Chapter 11 Biological Oxidation | 221 |
Section III Metabolisms | 239 |
Chapter 12 Introduction to Metabolism | 241 |
Chapter 13 Metabolism of Carbohydrates | 244 |
Chapter 14 Metabolism of Lipids | 285 |
Chapter 15 Metabolism of Amino Acids | 330 |
Chapter 16 Integration of Metabolism | 380 |
Chapter 17 Metabolism of Nucleotides | 387 |
Chapter 18 Mineral Metabolism | 403 |
Section IV Clinical Biochemistry and Nutrition | 425 |
Chapter 19 Hormones | 427 |
Chapter 20 Organ Function Tests | 453 |
Chapter 21 Water Electrolyte and Acidbase Balance | 468 |
Chapter 22 Tissue Proteins and Body Fluids | 487 |
Chapter 23 Nutrition | 502 |
Section V Molecular Biology and Biotechnology | 522 |
Chapter 24 DNAŒReplication Recombination and Repair | 523 |
Chapter 25 Transcription and Translation | 542 |
Chapter 26 Regulation of Gene Expression | 566 |
Chapter 34 Free Radicals and Antioxidants | 655 |
Chapter 35 Environmental Biochemistry | 662 |
Chapter 36 Insulin Glucose Homeostasis and Diabetes Mellitus | 669 |
Chapter 37 Cancer | 685 |
Chapter 38 Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome AIDS | 695 |
Section VII Basics to Learn Biochemistry | 701 |
Chapter 39 Introduction to Bioorganic Chemistry | 703 |
Chapter 40 Overview of Biophysical Chemistry | 708 |
Chapter 41 Tools of Biochemistry | 719 |
Chapter 42 Immunology | 732 |
Chapter 43 Genetics | 737 |
Section VIII Appendices | 743 |
Answers to Selfassessment Exercises | 745 |
Abbreviations used in this Book | 751 |
Origins of Important Biochemical Words | 756 |
Common Confusables in Biochemistry | 759 |
Practical BiochemistryPrinciples | 763 |
Clinical Biochemistry Laboratory | 769 |
Case Studies with Biochemical Correlations | 772 |
Reference Biochemical Values | 778 |
Index | 779 |
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