Medical Biochemistry: Human Metabolism in Health and Disease

Helps Readers Understand The Link Between Metabolic Pathways And Human Health And Disease
Medical Biochemistry enables readers to master the essentials of human metabolism by explaining how metabolic pathways and reactions are connected to human health and disease. Rather than cover all the reactions that human cells and tissues are capable of executing, this text better enables readers to learn core concepts by emphasizing select examples that illustrate the physiologic and pathophysiologic significance of the major metabolic pathways. Designed for medical, dental, and allied health students and professionals, the text emphasizes clinically relevant information, helping readers understand the interrelationships between metabolic pathways and the links between metabolism and the causes, preventions, and cures for human diseases.
A separate chapter is dedicated to each of the key metabolic pathways that constitute human metabolism. Each chapter features a six–part structure that facilitates a clear understanding of the metabolic processes:
Major function(s) of the pathway
Tissues in which the pathway is active
Physiological conditions under which the pathway is most active
Reactions that comprise the pathway
Regulation of the pathway
Examples of human diseases related to the pathway
Throughout the text, simple figures help readers understand how metabolic pathways and reactions work.
This text′s concise, easy–to–follow approach helps readers understand and appreciate the functions, constituent reactions, and regulatory aspects of the core pathways that constitute human metabolism and are responsible for maintaining homeostasis and well–being in humans.

Spis treści:
1. Introduction to metabolism.
2. Enzymes.
3. Digestion and absorption.
4. Glycolysis.
5. The TCA Cycle.
6. Electron transport and Oxidati ve Phosphorylation.
7. Pentose phosphate pathway.
8. Glycogen.
9. Gluconeogenesis.
10. Beta–oxidation.
11. Fatty acids synthesis.
12. Triacylglycerols.
13. Ethanol.
14. Phospholipid metabolism.
15. Eicosanoids.
16. Glycolipids and Glycoproteins.
17. Cholesterol synthesis and transport.
18. Steroid and bile acid synthesis.
19. Nitrogen homeostasis.
20. Amino acid metabolism.
21. Sulfur Metabolism.
22. Folate & B12 (One Carbon).
23. Purines and pyrimidines.
24. Heme.
25. Integration of metabolism.

Nota biograficzna:

Miriam D. Rosenthal, PhD, is Professor of Biochemistry and Course Director for Medical Biochemistry at Eastern Virginia Medical School. Dr. Rosenthal has extensive experience teaching and developing curricula for both medical and allied health students.
Robert H. Glew, PhD, is Emeritus Professor of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at the University of New Mexico Medical School. Dr. Glew has taught medical biochemistry at three medical schools in the United States and a medical school in West Africa.

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Helps Readers Understand The Link Between Metabolic Pathways And Human Health And Disease
Medical Biochemistry enables readers to master the essentials of human metabolism by explaining how metabolic pathways and reactions are connected to human health and disease. Rather than cover all the reactions that human cells and tissues are capable of executing, this text better enables readers to learn core concepts by emphasizing select examples that illustrate the physiologic and pathophysiologic significance of the major metabolic pathways. Designed for medical, dental, and allied health students and professionals, the text emphasizes clinically relevant information, helping readers understand the interrelationships between metabolic pathways and the links between metabolism and the causes, preventions, and cures for human diseases.
A separate chapter is dedicated to each of the key metabolic pathways that constitute human metabolism. Each chapter features a six–part structure that facilitates a clear understanding of the metabolic processes:
Major function(s) of the pathway
Tissues in which the pathway is active
Physiological conditions under which the pathway is most active
Reactions that comprise the pathway
Regulation of the pathway
Examples of human diseases related to the pathway
Throughout the text, simple figures help readers understand how metabolic pathways and reactions work.
This text′s concise, easy–to–follow approach helps readers understand and appreciate the functions, constituent reactions, and regulatory aspects of the core pathways that constitute human metabolism and are responsible for maintaining homeostasis and well–being in humans.