Harper's Illustrated Biochemistry, Thirty-Second Edition

Harper's Illustrated Biochemistry is a comprehensive clinical guide that combines top-quality full-color illustrations with authoritative integrated coverage of biochemical disease. It includes over 600 illustrations, case studies, review questions, "Objectives" boxes, and tables, and has been updated with a new chapter on transition metals. It covers toxic naturally occurring amino acids, extraterrestrial biomolecules, computer-aided drug design, cells, basophils, and eosinophils, and the role of complement cascade in bacterial and viral infection.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 816 pages
Publication date: 30 September 2022
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education

The biochemistry fundamentals every medical student needs to master—presented clearly and succinctly, with numerous case studies. Concise but packed with medically relevant examples, Harper's Illustrated Biochemistry combines top-quality full-color illustrations with authoritative integrated coverage of biochemical disease. This authoritative clinical guide includes more than 600 illustrations, with each chapter featuring a section on biomedical importance summarizing the given topic. This authoritative guide presents information in a way that helps you retain everything you read, including case studies emphasizing the clinical relevance of biochemistry, review questions following each of the eleven sections, "Objectives" boxes defining the goals of each chapter, and tables encapsulating key information you must know. In addition, the authors have updated this edition with a new chapter on the importance and pervasiveness of transition metals.

Harper's Illustrated Biochemistry, Thirty-Second Edition delivers critical coverage of:

Toxic naturally occurring amino acids.

Extraterrestrial biomolecules.

Computer-aided drug design.

Cells, basophils, and eosinophils.

The role of complement cascade in bacterial and viral infection.

Secreted mediators of cell-cell signaling between leukocytes.

The hazard of antioxidants that down-regulate radical signaling for apoptosis and increase risk of cancer.

And much more.

This comprehensive guide is an essential resource for medical students, residents, and practitioners seeking a deeper understanding of biochemistry and its clinical applications. With its clear and concise writing style, abundant illustrations, and practical examples, Harper's Illustrated Biochemistry provides a solid foundation for anyone looking to advance their knowledge in this field.

Weight: 1612g
Dimension: 215 x 276 x 32 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781260469943
Edition number: 32 ed