Medical Biochemistry

01 Introduction
02 Amino Acids and Proteins
03 Carbohydrates and Lipids
04 Blood: Cells and Plasma Proteins
05 Oxygen Transport
06 Catalytic Proteins-Enzymes
07 Hemostasis and Thrombosis
08 Membranes and Transport
09 Bioenergetics and Oxidative Metabolism
10 Function of the Gastrointestinal Tract
11 Micronutrients: Vitamins and Minerals
12 Anaerobic Metabolism of Glucose in the Red Blood Cell
13 Carbohydrate Storage and Synthesis in Liver and Muscle
14 The Tricarboxylic Acid Cycle
15 Oxidative Metabolism of Lipids in Liver and Muscle
16 Biosynthesis and Storage of Fatty Acids in Liver and Adipose Tissue
17 Biosynthesis of Cholesterol and Steroids
18 Lipids and Lipoproteins
19 Biosynthesis and Degradation of Amino Acids
20 Muscle: Energy Metabolism and Contraction
21 Glucose Homeostasis and Fuel Metabolism
22 Nutrition
23 Water and Electrolyte Balance: Kidney Function
24 Lung and Kidney: The Control of Acid Base Balance
25 Calcium and Bone Metabolism
26 Complex Carbohydrates: Glycoproteins
27 Complex Lipids
28 The Extracellular Matrix
29 Special Liver Function
30 Biosynthesis and Degradation of Nucleotides
31 Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA)
32 Ribonucleic Acid (RNA)
33 Protein Synthesis and Turnover
34 Regulation of Gene Expression
35 Recombinant DNA Technology
36 Genomics, Proteomics and Metabolomics
37 Oxygen and Life
38 The Immune Responses
39 Biochemical Endocrinology
40 Membrane Receptors and Signal Transduction
41 Neurochemistry
42 Neurotransmitters
43 Cell Growth, Differentiation and Cancer
44 Aging

***2010 BMA Book Awards - Highly Commended - Basic and Clinical Sciences category***

"This is a very thorough book which is great for use for reference and also for quick revision from the summaries at the end of every chapter. The figures are of high quality: figure 1.1 Biochemistry, all in one, is a good overview of the metabolic pathways. Additionally, the clinical boxes highlight clinically relevant information. Overall, this is an excellent resource for undergraduates.? "- Judge's comments"

."It includes all the essential biochemistry needed and indicates further reading at the end of each chapter. Importantly, it frequently uses clinical examples and there is an excellent use of clear and colourful diagrams. There are also a variety of revision questions at the back which are useful for exam practice.? - "UK Medical Student"

"" "Graphics are amazing and sooooOOOOO helpful! I have never liked chemistry but thanks to this book I managed to get an A on my Biochemistry 2 exam.? - "Medical Student, University of Zagreb"""

."[lots of] colourful diagrams that are easy to follow and well explained (unusual for a textbook on biochemistry!). The textbook works through the systems of the body in a very logical and clear way without being too complex or misleading.the authors have clearly spent a lot of time assessing what is relevant for the course and in what detail.? - "Medical Student, University of Glasgow"