Human Biochemistry

Human Biochemistry includes clinical case studies and applications that are useful to medical, dentistry and pharmacy students. It enables users to practice for future careers as both clinicians and researchers.

Offering immediate application of biochemical principles into clinical terms in an updated way, this book is the unparalleled textbook for medical biochemistry courses in medical, dental and pharmacy programs.

1. Organ Systems and Tissues2. The Cell3. Water, pH, Buffers, General Features of Receptors, Channels and Pumps4. Proteins5. Enzymes6. Insulin and Sugars7. Glycogen and Glycogenolysis8. Glycolysis and Gluconeogensis9. Lipids10. Nucleic Acids and Molecular Genetics11. Protein Biosynthesis12. Transcription13. Metabolism of Amino Acids14. Metabolism of Fat, Carbohydrate and Nucleic Acids15. Polypeptide Hormones16. Steroid Hormones17. Growth Factors and Cytokines18. Membrane Transport19. Micronutrients (Metals and Iodine)20. Vitamins and Nutrition21. Blood and lymphatic system