Biochemistry (4^th Ed.)

This book is the latest edition of this comprehensive guide to biochemical sciences. Fully updated and reorganised, the new edition includes brand new chapters, over 1000 new multiple choice questions, and over 100 new clinical case histories.

Divided into forty chapters across eight sections, the book begins with the structure and function of biomolecules. Further sections cover metabolism, nutrition, molecular biology, clinical biochemistry, cellular communication, and a final section featuring special topics.

Revised chapters in this edition include biological oxidation, metabolism in starvation, replication, transcription, translation, and organ function tests, bringing the book firmly up to date.

This edition of Biochemistry contains over 200 illustrations and tables, and a glossary of terms, making it an ideal reference tool for undergraduates.

Key Points

• Latest edition of this comprehensive guide to biochemical sciences
• Previous edition published 2009 (9780071634359)
• Over 200 illustrations and tables
• Includes a glossary of biochemical terms

Section I Structure and Function of the Biomolecules

• Eukaryotic Cell Structure
• Carbohydrates
• Lipids
• Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins
• Enzymes
• Hemoglobin
• Nucleotides and Nucleic Acids

Section II Energy Metabolism and Metabolism of Biomolecules

• Biological Oxidation
• Carbohydrate Metabolism
• Lipid Metabolism
• Protein Metabolism
• Integration of Metabolism and Metabolism in Starvation
• Hemoglobin Metabolism
• Purine and Pyrimidine Nucleotide Metabolism

Section III Nutrition

• Nutrients and their Role in Nutrition
• Vitamins
• Minerals

Section IV Molecular Biology

• Replication, Repair and Recombination
• Transcription and RNA Processing
• Genetic Code, Mutation and Translation
• Regulation of Gene Expression
• Genetic Engineering

Section V Clinical Biochemistry

• Body Water and Electrolytes
• Acid-Base Balance
• Organ Function Tests
• Coronary Heart Disease and Cardiac Markers
• Plasma Proteins and Immunoglobulins
• The Immune System
• Radioisotopes in Medicine
• Cancer
• Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome

Section VI Biochemistry of Cellular Communications

• Mechanism of Hormone Action
• Neurotransmitters

Section VII Special Topics

• Metabolism of Xenobiotics
• Free Radicals and Antioxidants
• Environment and Health
• Biomedical Waste Management
• Muscle Biochemistry
• Connective Tissue
• Analytical Techniques in Biochemistry
• Glossary 
• Reference Values for Selected Biochemical Laboratory Tests 
• Index

Pankaja Naik PhD
Professor, Department of Biochemistry, SMBT Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, Nashik, Maharashtra, India