{"product_id":"9780071792776","title":"Harpers Illustrated Biochemistry","description":"\u003cp\u003eGain a thorough understanding of the principles of biochemistry and molecular biology as they relate to modern medicine\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eIncludes 16 case histories\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eClear, concise, and in full color, \u003ci\u003eHarper’s Illustrated Biochemistry\u003c\/i\u003e is unrivaled in its ability to clarify the link between biochemistry and the molecular basis of disease. Combining outstanding full-color illustrations with integrated coverage of biochemical diseases and clinical information, \u003ci\u003eHarper’s\u003c\/i\u003e offers an organization and careful balance of detail and brevity not found in any other text on the subject.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFollowing two introductory chapters, the text is divided into six main sections:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSection I addresses the structures and functions of proteins and enzymes. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSection II explains how various cellular reactions utilize or release energy and traces the pathways by which carbohydrates and lipids are synthesized and degraded. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSection III covers the amino acids, their metabolic fates, certain features of protein catabolism, and the biochemistry of the porphyrins and bile pigments.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSection IV describes the structure and function of nucleotides and nucleic acids, DNA replication and repair, RNA synthesis and modification, protein synthesis, the principles of recombinant DNA technology, and new understanding of how gene expression is regulated. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSection V deals with aspects of extracellular and intracellular communication. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSection VI includes fifteen special topics, ranging from nutrition, digestion and absorption to the biochemistry of aging\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNew to this edition:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e New chapters on Aging, Cancer, and Clinical Chemistry \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Every chapter has been updated to reflect the latest advances in knowledge and technology \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Each chapter now begins with a statement of objectives, followed by a brief discussion of the biomedical importance of topics discussed within the chapter \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e 250 multiple-choice questions to test your knowledge and comprehension \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Increased number of tables that encapsulate important information, such as vitamin and mineral requirements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"McGraw-Hill Medical Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47059302383856,"sku":"9780071792776","price":95.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780071792776","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}