Biochemistry

Over 40 years (30 years as Professor) of teaching experience; authored four other popular books; published about 60 research papers in national and international journals; Gold medallist of Nagpur University; recipient of the Dr Krishnaswamy Best Teacher Award (of Siddhartha medical college); Fellow, National Academy of Clinical Biochemistry, USA, and the Institute of Chemists, India; Member of Research Board of Advisors for the American Biographical Institute; honoured as an Outstanding Scientist Worldwide-2007, by the International Biographical Centre, England.

Section I - Chemical Constituents of Life1. Biomolecules and the cell2. Carbohydrates 3. Lipids 4. Proteins and amino acids 5. Nucleic acids and nucleotides 6. Enzymes 7. VitaminsSection II - Physiological Biochemistry8. Digestion and absorption 9. Plasma proteins 10. Hemoglobin and porphyrins 11. Biological oxidationSection III - Metabolisms12. Introduction to metabolism 13. Metabolism of carbohydrates 14. Metabolism of lipids 15. Metabolism of amino acids 16. Integration of metabolism 17. Metabolism of nucleotides 18. Mineral metabolismSection IV - Clinical Biochemistry and Nutrition19. Hormones 20. Organ function tests 21. Water, electrolyte and acid-base balance 22. Tissue proteins and body fluids 23. NutritionSection V - Molecular Biology and Biotechnology24. DNA-replication, recombination and repair 25. Transcription and translation 26. Regulation of gene expression 27. Recombinant DNA and biotechnology

Section VI - Current Topics28. Human genome project29. Gene therapy 30. Bioinformatics31. Metabolism of xenobiotics (detoxification) 32. Prostaglandins and related compounds 33. Biological membranes and transport 34. Free radicals and antioxidants 35. Environmental biochemistry 36. Insulin, glucose homeostasis, and diabetes mellitus 37. Cancer 38. Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)

Section VII - Basics to Learn Biochemistry39. Introduction to bioorganic chemistry40. Overview of biophysical chemistry 41. Tools of biochemistry 42. Immunology 43. Genetics

AppendicesAnswers to self-assessment exercisesI. Abbreviations used in this book II. Origins of important biochemical words III. Common confusables in biochemistry IV. Practical biochemistry-principles V. Clinical biochemistry laboratory VI. Case studies with biochemical correlations