Biochemistry for Dental Students

Description

This book provides a concise and structured approach to learning by the subject in an easy to comprehend and systematic format. The content for the book is presented as per the guidelines of Medical Council of India and health universities across the country. It is designed specifically to meet the needs of 1st year students pursuing BDS. It is also useful for nursing, pharmacy and other allied health students.

Key Features

• Each topic begins with outline of the essential facts
• Text is followed by more detailed exposition, with special emphasis on clear and simple figures and flowcharts
• Presentation of self-explanatory and easy to learn diagrams.
• More emphasis on key points, helps to recollect things easily

Table of Contents

1. Water, Buffers and Acid–Base Chemistry
2. Chemistry of Carbohydrates
3. Chemistry of Lipids
4. Amino Acids, Peptides and Proteins
5. Plasma Proteins and Immunoglobulins
6. Enzymes
7. Biological Membranes
8. Supportive Tissue Proteins: Collagen and Elastin
9. Metabolism of Carbohydrates I: Mainline Metabolic Pathways
10. Metabolism of Carbohydrates: II
11. Metabolism of Lipids: I
12. Metabolism of Lipids: II
13. Metabolism of Amino Acids and Proteins
14. Biological Oxidation and Electron Transport Chain
15. Integration of Metabolism
16. Haem Metabolism
17. Oxygen Transporters
18. Vitamins
19. Mineral Metabolism
20. Nucleic Acid Chemistry and Nucleotide Metabolism
21. Molecular Biology I: DNA Structure, Genetic Role and Replication
22. Molecular Biology II: Transcription and Translation
23. Controlling Gene Expression
24. Recombinant DNA Technology and Genetic Engineering
25. Cancer
26. Gastrointestinal Pathobiochemistry
27. Free Radicals in Health and Diseases
28. Energy Metabolism and Nutrition
29. Saliva
30. Biochemical Endocrinology
31. Sodium, Potassium and Water Homeostasis
32. Biochemical Techniques for Separation of Biomolecules
33. Organ Function Tests