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Thoroughly updated and in a new two-color format, this well- respected text presents the fundamentals of biochemistry and related topics to students pursuing a one- or two-semester course in pre-med biochemistry or medical programs. The second edition is equally applicable to other health-related fields such as clinical chemistry, medical technology or pharmacology. Medical Biochemistry, Fourth Edition, focuses on the foundations and clinically relevant applications of normal human biochemistry and pathology. Abundantly illustrated with four-color plates.Revised chapters on molecular biology reflect the latest research in the fieldTwo color throughout with four color platesReference quality appendices include practical information on clinical lab parameters used to diagnose a range of diseases
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New edition of a text that presents the fundamentals of biochemistry and related materials in a manner useful to students pursuing medical and other health-related careers. With an emphasis upon the structures and functions of the molecular components of cells and on metabolic controls, Bhagavan (John A. Burns School of Medicine) presents 39 chapters that discuss water, acids, bases, buffers, amino acids, proteins, and thermodynamics; important aspects of enzymology; oxidative phosphorylation; principles of molecular biology; nucleotide, hemoglobin, and heme metabolism; the endocrine system and its organs; molecular immunology; the biochemistry of blood coagulation; and mineral and vitamin metabolism and electrolyte balance. In addition, chapters on carbohydrate chemistry are integrated with coverage of gastrointestinal digestion, and coverage of lipids is linked to the subject of muscle systems and metabolic homeostasis. Illustrated with color and b&w diagrams. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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