Descrição
Biochemistry for the Pharmaceutical Sciences is a concise, practical resource for pharmacy students to apply and expand their understanding of biochemistry as it relates to pharmacy practice. With pedagogical features designed to make complex concepts comprehensible, this text presents biochemistry in a clear and comprehensible format with a pharmaceutical focus. Real-world applications of scientific principles allow students to better comprehend and appreciate how biochemistry will impact their professional practice
Includes over 400 figures and tables to help students formulate an understanding of the mathematical, chemical, and biological concepts.
CONTENTS:
Chapter 1 Biochemical Thermodynamics
Chapter 2 Carbohydrates
Chapter 3 Amino Acids and Proteins
Chapter 4 Nucleic Acids
Chapter 5 Lipids and Biomembranes
Chapter 6 Enzyme Mechanisms and Regulation
Chapter 7 Models for Enzyme Kinetics
Chapter 8 Basic Concepts in Metabolism
Chapter 9 Major Pathways of Carbohydrate Metabolism
Chapter 10 Mitochondria and the Citric Acid Cycle
Chapter 11 Respiratory Complexes and ATP Synthesis
Chapter 12 Other Pathways of Carbohydrate Metabolism
Chapter 13 Lipid Metabolism
Chapter 14 Amino Acid Metabolism
Chapter 15 Nucleotide Metabolism
Chapter 16 Synthesis of DNA, RNA, and Proteins
