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.. An accessible engaging primer that describes biochemical processes within a physiological framework. .. Assumes only a basic understanding of chemistry and focuses on helping the reader to understand key concepts.

Table of Contents
Preface.

1 Introduction to metabolism.

2 Dynamic and quantitative aspects of metabolism: bioenergetics and enzyme kinetics.

3 Principles of metabolic control: enzymes, substrates, inhibitors and genes.

4 Biochemistry of intercellular communication; metabolic integration and coordination.

5 Biochemistry of the blood and the vascular system.

6 Biochemistry of the liver.

7 Biochemistry of muscle.

8 Biochemistry of the kidneys.

9 Biochemistry of connective tissue: bone and adipose.

Appendix 1 Answers to problems.

Appendix 2 Table of important metabolic pathways.

Index.

Essential Physiological Biochemistry

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      Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc
      Publication Date: 20/11/2009
      ISBN13: 9780470026366, 978-0470026366
      ISBN10: 0470026367

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      .. An accessible engaging primer that describes biochemical processes within a physiological framework. .. Assumes only a basic understanding of chemistry and focuses on helping the reader to understand key concepts.

      Table of Contents
      Preface.

      1 Introduction to metabolism.

      2 Dynamic and quantitative aspects of metabolism: bioenergetics and enzyme kinetics.

      3 Principles of metabolic control: enzymes, substrates, inhibitors and genes.

      4 Biochemistry of intercellular communication; metabolic integration and coordination.

      5 Biochemistry of the blood and the vascular system.

      6 Biochemistry of the liver.

      7 Biochemistry of muscle.

      8 Biochemistry of the kidneys.

      9 Biochemistry of connective tissue: bone and adipose.

      Appendix 1 Answers to problems.

      Appendix 2 Table of important metabolic pathways.

      Index.

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