Human Biochemistry (2nd Edtion)

__Human Biochemistry, Second Edition__ provides a comprehensive, pragmatic introduction to biochemistry as it relates to human development and disease. Here, Gerald Litwack, award-wining researcher and longtime teacher, discusses the biochemical aspects of organ systems and tissue, cells, proteins, enzymes, insulins and sugars, lipids, nucleic acids, amino acids, polypeptides, steroids, and vitamins and nutrition, among other topics. Fully updated to address recent advances, the new edition features fresh discussions on hypothalamic releasing hormones, DNA editing with CRISPR, new functions of cellular prions, plant-based diet and nutrition, and much more. Grounded in problem-driven learning, this new edition features clinical case studies, applications, chapter summaries, and review-based questions that translate basic biochemistry into clinical practice, thus empowering active clinicians, students and researchers. ••Selected for Doody's Core Titles® 2024 in Biochemistry•• Human Biochemistry, Second Edition provides a comprehensive, pragmatic introduction to biochemistry as it relates to human development and disease. Here, Gerald Litwack, award-wining researcher and longtime teacher, discusses the biochemical aspects of organ systems and tissue, cells, proteins, enzymes, insulins and sugars, lipids, nucleic acids, amino acids, polypeptides, steroids, and vitamins and nutrition, among other topics. Fully updated to address recent advances, the new edition features fresh discussions on hypothalamic releasing hormones, DNA editing with CRISPR, new functions of cellular prions, plant-based diet and nutrition, and much more. Grounded in problem-driven learning, this new edition features clinical case studies, applications, chapter summaries, and review-based questions that translate basic biochemistry into clinical practice, thus empowering active clinicians, students and researchers.Presents an update on a past edition winner of the 2018 Most Promising New Textbook (College) Award (Texty) from the Textbook and Academic Authors Association and the PROSE Award of the Association of American PublishersProvides a fully updated resource on current research in human and medical biochemistryIncludes clinical case studies, applications, chapter summaries and review-based questionsAdopts a practice-based approach, reflecting the needs of both researchers and clinically oriented readers Human Biochemistry Copyright Dedication Contents About the author Preface Introduction Chapter 1 Organ Systems and Tissues Chapter 2 The Cell Chapter 3 Introductory Discussion on Water, pH, Buffers, and General Features of Receptors, Channels, and Pumps Chapter 4 Proteins Chapter 5 Enzymes Chapter 6 Insulin and Sugars Chapter 7 Glycogen and Glycogenolysis Chapter 8 Glycolysis and Gluconeogenesis Chapter 9 Lipids Chapter 10 Nucleic Acids and Molecular Genetics Chapter 11 Protein Biosynthesis Chapter 12 Transcription Chapter 13 Metabolism of Amino Acids Chapter 14 Metabolism of Fat, Carbohydrate, and Nucleic Acids Chapter 15 Polypeptide Hormones Chapter 16 Steroid Hormones Chapter 17 Growth Factors and Cytokines Chapter 18 Membrane Transport Chapter 19 Micronutrients (Metals and Iodine) Chapter 20 Vitamins and Nutrition Chapter 21 Blood and Lymphatic System List of Abbreviations Appendix 1 Abbreviations of the Common Amino Acids Appendix 2 The Genetic Code Appendix 3 Weights and Measures Appendix 4 Case Based Problems Discussion Index "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. The book also provides extensive online support for students to assist with further understanding and comprehension of advanced concepts, including sample questions that will help them prepare for medical exams. In addition, instructor's ancillaries include PowerPoint presentations and testbanks. 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."-- Provided by publisher