Human Biochemistry

A comprehensive, pragmatic discussion of biochemistry in human development and disease, tying foundational science to clinical application

Gerald Litwack (Author)

9780323857185, Elsevier Science

Hardback, published 22 November 2021

882 pages, 400 illustrations (200 in full color)
27.9 x 21.6 x 4.3 cm, 2.56 kg

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.

1. Organ Systems and Tissues
2. The Cell
3. Introductory Discussion on Water, pH, Buffers, and General Features of Receptors, Channels, and Pumps
4. Proteins
5. Enzymes
6. Insulin and Sugars
7. Glycogen and Glycogenolysis
8. Glycolysis and Gluconeogenesis
9. Lipids
10. Nucleic Acids and Molecular Genetics
11. Protein Biosynthesis
12. Transcription
13. Metabolism of Amino Acids
14. Metabolism of Fat, Carbohydrate, and Nucleic Acids
15. Polypeptide Hormones
16. Steroid Hormones
17. Growth Factors and Cytokines
18. Membrane Transport
19. Micronutrients (Metals and Iodine)
20. Vitamins and Nutrition
21. Blood and Lymphatic System
Appendix 1: Abbreviations of the Common Amino Acids
Appendix 2: The Genetic Code
Appendix 3: Weights and Measures
Appendix 4: Answer Key for Chapter Questions

Subject Areas: Biochemistry [PSB], Life sciences: general issues [PSA], Physical chemistry [PNR], Biophysics [PHVN], Clinical & internal medicine [MJ], Physiology [MFG]