{"product_id":"medical-biochemistry-isbn-9780470122372","title":"Medical Biochemistry","description":"Metabolism includes various pathways of chemical reactions; understanding these pathways leads to an improved knowledge of the causes, preventions, and cures for human diseases. \u003ci\u003eMedical Biochemistry: Human Metabolism in Health and Disease\u003c\/i\u003e provides a concise yet thorough explanation of human metabolism and its role in health and diseases. Focusing on the physiological context of human metabolism without extensive consideration of the mechanistic principles of underlying enzymology, the books serves as both a primary text and resource for students and professional in medical, dental, and allied health programs. \u003cp\u003ePreface vi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments ix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Authors xi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1 Introduction to Metabolism 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2 Enzymes 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3 Digestion and Absorption 38\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4 Glycolysis 58\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5 Pyruvate Dehydrogenase and the Tricarboxylic Acid Cycle 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6 Electron Transport and Oxidative Phosphorylation 89\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7 The Pentose Phosphate Pathway 102\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8 Glycogen 112\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9 Gluconeogenesis 126\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10 Fatty Acid Oxidation and Ketones 141\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11 Fatty Acid Synthesis 162\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12 Triacylglycerol Transport and Metabolism 177\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13 Ethanol 191\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14 Phospholipids and Sphingolipids 199\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15 Eicosanoids 218\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16 Glycolipids and Glycoproteins 231\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17 Cholesterol Synthesis and Transport 246\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18 Steroids and Bile Acids 271\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e19 Nitrogen Homeostasis 290\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e20 Amino Acids 305\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e21 Sulfur Amino Acid Metabolism 325\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e22 Folate and Vitamin B\u003csub\u003e12\u003c\/sub\u003e in One-carbon Metabolism 335\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e23 Purines and Pyrimidines 351\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e24 Heme and Iron 372\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e25 Integration of Metabolism 393\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 411\u003c\/p\u003e \"All the necessary topics are accurately covered, with ample formulae and metabolic pathways, and reasonable clinical references.\" (\u003ci\u003eACP News\u003c\/i\u003e, June 2009)  \u003cb\u003eMiriam D. Rosenthal\u003c\/b\u003e, 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.  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRobert H. Glew\u003c\/b\u003e, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cb\u003eHelps Readers Understand The Link Between Metabolic Pathways And Human Health And Disease\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eMedical Biochemistry\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA 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:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eMajor function(s) of the pathway\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eTissues in which the pathway is active\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003ePhysiological conditions under which the pathway is most active\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eReactions that comprise the pathway\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eRegulation of the pathway\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eExamples of human diseases related to the pathway\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThroughout the text, simple figures help readers understand how metabolic pathways and reactions work.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47989600780517,"sku":"NP9780470122372","price":78.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780470122372.jpg?v=1761784762","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/medical-biochemistry-isbn-9780470122372","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}