Biochemistry lies at the heart of understanding the complexity of life, providing a molecular perspective on the intricate processes that sustain living organisms. From the smallest cellular functions to the grander mechanisms of life, this field bridges biology and chemistry, offering insights into the molecular foundations of health and disease. This book, Biochemistry – Defining Life at the Molecular Level, is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of the essential concepts in biochemistry for senior students, medical professionals, and researchers. With a focus on both foundational knowledge and practical applications, it aims to serve as both a learning resource and a reference guide. The book is divided into two parts for ease of study: Part 1 covers the fundamental aspects of biochemistry, beginning with an introduction to the field and exploring the structure of proteins, nucleic acids, and enzymes. The first seven chapters lay the groundwork, introducing readers to essential biochemistry principles: Chapter 1: Foundations of Biochemistry Chapter 2: Protein Structure Chapter 3: Investigating Proteins Chapter 4: DNA, RNA, and the Human Genome Chapter 5: Investigating DNA Chapter 6: Enzyme Principles and Biotechnological Applications Chapter 7: Catalytic Mechanisms of Enzymes Part 2 delves deeper into more advanced topics such as protein regulation, DNA replication, transcription, translation, and epigenetics. This section is designed to provide a thorough exploration of cellular processes and molecular control mechanisms: Chapter 8: Protein Regulation and Degradation Chapter 9: DNA Replication Chapter 10: Transcription and RNA Processing Chapter 11: Translation Chapter 12: DNA Damage and Repair Chapter 13: Transcriptional Control and Epigenetics The study of biochemistry is dynamic and continually evolving, with new discoveries pushing the boundaries of what we know. It is my hope that this book will inspire curiosity, foster a deeper understanding of life's molecular intricacies, and equip readers with the tools to explore the vast landscape of biochemical science.

This book provides important aspects of sustainable degradation of lignocellulosic biomass which has a pivotal role for the economic production of several value-added products and biofuels with safe environment. Different pretreatment techniques and enzymatic hydrolysis process along with the characterization of cell wall components have been discussed broadly. The following features of this book attribute its distinctiveness: This book comprehensively covers the improvement in methodologies for the biomass pretreatment, hemicellulose and cellulose breakdown into fermentable sugars, the analytical methods for biomass characterization, and bioconversion of cellulosics into biofuels. In addition, mechanistic analysis of biomass pretreatment and enzymatic hydrolysis have been discussed in details, highlighting key factors influencing these processes at industrial scale.

Biomedical Chemistry provides readers with an understanding of how fundamental chemical concepts are used to combat some diseases. The authors explain the interdisciplinary relationship of chemistry with biology, physics, pharmacy and medicine. The results of chemical research can be applied to understand chemical processes in cells and in the body, and new methods for drug transportation. Also, basic chemical ideas and determination of disease etiology are approached by developing techniques to ensure optimum interaction between drugs and human cells. This Book is an excellent resource for students and researchers in health-related fields with frontier topics in medicinal and pharmaceutical chemistry, organic chemistry and biochemistry.

Proteins: Concepts in Biochemistry teaches the biochemical concepts underlying protein structure, evolution, stability and folding, and explains how interactions with macromolecular structures determine protein function. Intended for a one-semester biochemistry course with a focus on proteins, this textbook emphasizes the logic underlying biophysical chemical principles. Problems throughout the book encourage statistical and quantitative thinking. The text is ideal for senior undergraduates, first year graduate students, and practitioners in chemistry, biochemistry, biology, and biophysics.

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The second edition of this book on lipids, lipoprotein and membrane biochemistry has two major objectives - to provide anadvanced textbook for students in these areas of biochemistry,and to summarise the field for scientists pursuing research inthese and related fields. Since the first edition of this book was published in 1985 theemphasis on research in the area of lipid and membrane biochemistry has evolved in new directions. Consequently, thesecond edition has been modified to include four chapters on lipoproteins. Moreover, the other chapters have been extensivelyupdated and revised so that additional material covering the areas of cell signalling by lipids, the assembly of lipids andproteins into membranes, and the increasing use of molecular biological techniques for research in the areas of lipid, lipoprotein and membrane biochemistry have been included. Each chapter of the textbook is written by an expert in the field, but the chapters are not simply reviews of current literature. Rather, they are written as current, readable summaries of these areas of research which should be readily understandable to students and researchers who have a basic knowledge of general biochemistry. The authors were selected fortheir abilities both as researchers and as communicators. In addition, the editors have carefully coordinated the chapters sothat there is little overlap, yet extensive cross-referencing among chapters.

This second edition of Medical Biochemistry is supported by more than 45 years of teaching experience, providing coverage of basic biochemical topics, including the structural, physical, and chemical properties of water, carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids. In addition, the general aspects of thermodynamics, enzymes, bioenergetics, and metabolism are presented in straightforward and easy-to-comprehend language. This book ties these concepts into more complex aspects of biochemistry using a systems approach, dedicating chapters to the integral study of biological phenomena, including cell membrane structure and function, gene expression and regulation, protein synthesis and post-translational modifications, metabolism in specific organs and tissues, autophagy, cell receptors, signal transduction pathways, biochemical bases of endocrinology, immunity, vitamins and minerals, and hemostasis. The field of biochemistry is continuing to grow at a fast pace. This edition has been revised and expanded with all-new sections on the cell plasma membrane, the human microbiome, autophagy, noncoding, small and long RNAs, epigenetics, genetic diseases, virology and vaccines, cell signaling, and different modes of programmed cell death. The book has also been updated with full-color figures, new tables, chapter summaries, and further medical examples to improve learning and better illustrate the concepts described and their clinical significance. - Integrates basic biochemistry principles with molecular biology and molecular physiology - Illustrates basic biochemical concepts through medical and physiological examples - Utilizes a systems approach to understanding biological phenomena - Fully updated for recent studies and expanded to include clinically relevant examples and succinct chapter summaries