Medical biochemistry at a glance / J.G. Salway.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Salway, J. G.

Series:

At a glance series (Oxford, England)

At a glance

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Biochemistry--Outlines, syllabi, etc.

Biochemistry.

Clinical biochemistry--Outlines, syllabi, etc.

Clinical biochemistry.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (178 p.)

Edition:

3rd ed.

Place of Publication:

Chichester, West Sussex : Wiley-Blackwell, 2012.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Offering a concise, illustrated summary of biochemistry and its relevance to clinical medicine, Medical Biochemistry at a Glance is intended for students of medicine and the biomedical sciences such as nutrition, biochemistry, sports science, medical laboratory sciences, physiotherapy, pharmacy, physiology, pharmacology, genetics and veterinary science. It also provides a succinct review and reference for medical practitioners and biomedical scientists who need to quickly refresh their knowledge of medical biochemistry. The book is designed as a revision guide for students preparing f

Contents:

pt. 1. Acids, bases and pH

pt. 2. Structure of amino acids and proteins

pt. 3. Formation of ATP : oxidation and reduction reactions

pt. 4. Carbohydrates

pt. 5. Enzymes and regulation of pathways

pt. 6. Lipids and lipid metabolism

pt. 7. Metabolism and amino acids and porphyrins

pt. 8. Vitamins

pt. 9. Molecular biology

pt. 10. Diagnostic clinical biochemistry.

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9781118292396

1118292391

OCLC:

768732354