Harper’s Illustrated Biochemistry, 2018 31st Edition Victor W. Rodwell, David Bender, Kathleen M. Botham, Peter J. Kennelly, P. Anthony Weil

Harper’s Illustrated Biochemistry, 31st Edition Victor W. Rodwell, David Bender, Kathleen M. Botham, Peter J. Kennelly, P. Anthony Weil 0 / 0 8 comments Gain a full understanding of the principles of biochemistry as it relates to clinical medicine The Thirty-First Edition of Harper’s Illustrated Biochemistry continues to emphasize the link between biochemistry and the understanding of disease states, disease pathology, and the practice of medicine. Featuring a full-color presentation and numerous medically relevant examples, Harper’s presents a clear, succinct review of the fundamentals of biochemistry that every student must understand in order to succeed in medical school. All 58 chapters help you understand the medical relevance of biochemistry: •Full-color presentation includes more than 600 illustrations•Case studies emphasize the clinical relevance of biochemistry •NEW CHAPTER on Biochemistry of Transition Metals addresses the importance and overall pervasiveness of transition metals•Review Questions follow each of the eleven sections•Boxed Objectives define the goals of each chapter•Tables encapsulate important information•Every chapter includes a section on the biomedical importance of a given topic NEW TO THIS EDITION: •Emphasis throughout on the integral relationship between biochemistry and disease, diagnostic pathology, and medical practice•Hundreds of references to disease states throughout•New chapter addressing the biochemical roles of transition metals•Many updated review questions•Frequent tables summarizing key links to disease states•New text on cryo-electron microscopy (cryo-EM)•Cover picture of the protein structure of the Zika virus, solved by cryo-EM Applauded by medical students and online reviewers for its currency and engaging style, Harper’s Illustrated Biochemistry is essential for USMLE® review and the single-best reference for learning the clinical relevance of any biochemistry topic. Year: 2018 Edition: 31 Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education Language: english Pages: 800 / 2023 ISBN 10: 1259837939 ISBN 13: 9781259837937 File: PDF, 111.28 MB Title Page Copyright Page Coauthors Contents Preface SECTION I Structures & Functions of Proteins & Enzymes 1 Biochemistry & Medicine 2 Water & pH 3 Amino Acids & Peptides 4 Proteins: Determination of Primary Structure 5 Proteins: Higher Orders of Structure SECTION II Enzymes: Kinetics, Mechanism, Regulation, & Role of Transition Metals 6 Proteins: Myoglobin & Hemoglobin 7 Enzymes: Mechanism of Action 8 Enzymes: Kinetics 9 Enzymes: Regulation of Activities 10 The Biochemical Roles of Transition Metals SECTION III Bioenergetics 11 Bioenergetics: The Role of ATP 12 Biologic Oxidation 13 The Respiratory Chain & Oxidative Phosphorylation SECTION IV Metabolism of Carbohydrates 14 Overview of Metabolism & the Provision of Metabolic Fuels 15 Carbohydrates of Physiological Significance 16 The Citric Acid Cycle: The Central Pathway of Carbohydrate, Lipid, & Amino Acid Metabolism 17 Glycolysis & the Oxidation of Pyruvate 18 Metabolism of Glycogen 19 Gluconeogenesis & the Control of Blood Glucose 20 The Pentose Phosphate Pathway & Other Pathways of Hexose Metabolism SECTION V Metabolism of Lipids 21 Lipids of Physiologic Significance 22 Oxidation of Fatty Acids: Ketogenesis 23 Biosynthesis of Fatty Acids & Eicosanoids 24 Metabolism of Acylglycerols & Sphingolipids 25 Lipid Transport & Storage 26 Cholesterol Synthesis, Transport, & Excretion SECTION VI Metabolism of Proteins & Amino Acids 27 Biosynthesis of the Nutritionally Nonessential Amino Acids 28 Catabolism of Proteins & of Amino Acid Nitrogen 29 Catabolism of the Carbon Skeletons of Amino Acids 30 Conversion of Amino Acids to Specialized Products 31 Porphyrins & Bile Pigments SECTION VII Structure, Function, & Replication of Informational Macromolecules 32 Nucleotides 33 Metabolism of Purine & Pyrimidine Nucleotides 34 Nucleic Acid Structure & Function 35 DNA Organization, Replication, & Repair 36 RNA Synthesis, Processing, & Modification 37 Protein Synthesis & the Genetic Code 38 Regulation of Gene Expression 39 Molecular Genetics, Recombinant DNA, & Genomic Technology SECTION VIII Biochemistry of Extracellular & Intracellular Communication 40 Membranes: Structure & Function 41 The Diversity of the Endocrine System 42 Hormone Action & Signal Transduction SECTION IX Special Topics (A) 43 Nutrition, Digestion, & Absorption 44 Micronutrients: Vitamins & Minerals 45 Free Radicals & Antioxidant Nutrients 46 Glycoproteins 47 Metabolism of Xenobiotics 48 Clinical Biochemistry SECTION X Special Topics (B) 49 Intracellular Traffic & Sorting of Proteins 50 The Extracellular Matrix 51 Muscle & the Cytoskeleton 52 Plasma Proteins & Immunoglobulins 53 Red Blood Cells 54 White Blood Cells SECTION XI Special Topics (C) 55 Hemostasis & Thrombosis 56 Cancer: An Overview 57 The Biochemistry of Aging 58 Biochemical Case Histories The Answer Bank Index Gain a full understanding of the principles of biochemistry as it relates to clinical medicine A Doody's Core Title for 2020! The Thirty-First Edition of Harper's Illustrated Biochemistry continues to emphasize the link between biochemistry and the understanding of disease states, disease pathology, and the practice of medicine. Featuring a full-color presentation and numerous medically relevant examples, Harper's presents a clear, succinct review of the fundamentals of biochemistry that every student must understand in order to succeed in medical school. All 58 chapters help you understand the medical relevance of biochemistry: • Full-color presentation includes more than 600 illustrations • Case studies emphasize the clinical relevance of biochemistry • NEW CHAPTER on Biochemistry of Transition Metals addresses the importance and overall pervasiveness of transition metals • Review Questions follow each of the eleven sections • Boxed Objectives define the goals of each chapter • Tables encapsulate important information • Every chapter includes a section on the biomedical importance of a given topic NEW TO THIS EDITION: • Emphasis throughout on the integral relationship between biochemistry and disease, diagnostic pathology, and medical practice • Hundreds of references to disease states throughout • New chapter addressing the biochemical roles of transition metals • Many updated review questions • Frequent tables summarizing key links to disease states • New text on cryo-electron microscopy (cryo-EM) • Cover picture of the protein structure of the Zika virus, solved by cryo-EM Applauded by medical students and online reviewers for its currency and engaging style, Harper's Illustrated Biochemistry is essential for USMLE® review and the single-best reference for learning the clinical relevance of any biochemistry topic. Gain a full understanding of the principles of biochemistry as it relates to clinical medicine A Doody’s Core Title for 2021! The Thirty-First Edition of Harper’s Illustrated Biochemistry continues to emphasize the link between biochemistry and the understanding of disease states, disease pathology, and the practice of medicine. Featuring a full-color presentation and numerous medically relevant examples, Harper’s presents a clear, succinct review of the fundamentals of biochemistry that every student must understand in order to succeed in medical school. All 58 chapters help you understand the medical relevance of biochemistry: • Full-color presentation includes more than 600 illustrations • Case studies emphasize the clinical relevance of biochemistry • NEW CHAPTER on Biochemistry of Transition Metals addresses the importance and overall pervasiveness of transition metals • Review Questions follow each of the eleven sections • Boxed Objectives define the goals of each chapter • Tables encapsulate important information • Every chapter includes a section on the biomedical importance of a given topic NEW TO THIS EDITION: • Emphasis throughout on the integral relationship between biochemistry and disease, diagnostic pathology, and medical practice • Hundreds of references to disease states throughout • New chapter addressing the biochemical roles of transition metals • Many updated review questions • Frequent tables summarizing key links to disease states • New text on cryo-electron microscopy (cryo-EM) • Cover picture of the protein structure of the Zika virus, solved by cryo-EM Applauded by medical students and online reviewers for its currency and engaging style, Harper’s Illustrated Biochemistry is essential for USMLE® review and the single-best reference for learning the clinical relevance of any biochemistry topic. 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