Book description
Functional Biochemistry in Health and Disease
provides a clear and straightforward account of the biochemistry that
is necessary to understand the physiological functions of tissues or
organs essential to the life of human beings. Focusing on the dynamic
aspects of biochemistry and its application to the basic functions of
the body, the book bridges the gap between biochemistry and medical
practice.
Carefully structured within five sections, each
biochemical, physiological or medical subject that is covered in the
book is presented in one complete chapter. Consequently, each subject
can be read and studied in isolation although cross-sectional links
between the subjects are included where necessary. Background
material, both biochemical and medical, that is necessary for an
understanding of the subject, is included at the start of each chapter
and clear, relevant diagrams enhance students' understanding.
- Focuses on medically relevant aspects of biochemistry written
from a physiological rather than a chemical perspective.
- Clear presentation that minimises the use of jargon.
- Each chapter contains boxes on related topics, relevant diagrams
and a brief glossary.
- Coverage includes athletic performance, apoptosis and the immune system.
- Key historical developments are included to show how modern
biochemistry has evolved.
By linking biochemistry, medical education and clinical practice this
book will prove invaluable to students in medical and health sciences,
biomedical science and human biology taking an introductory
biochemistry course. In addition it will appeal to biochemistry and
biology students interested in clinical applications of biochemistry.
