biochemisty by u satayanarayana
Third Revised Edition : 2006
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PREFACE
The response to the first and the second editions Of my book ‘Biochemistry ('reprinted several Times in just 6 years) from the students and teacher simply overwhelming.
I was flooded with highly appreciative
Letters from all corners of India and abroad it his gives me immense satisfaction and encouragement in this academic venture.
I have corresponded with many biochemistry teachers inviting their comments and opinions for further
Improving the book Most of them have been kind enough to offer constructive suggestions. Also visited
Several colleges and had personal interaction with faculty members and students. These exercises spread over
The past 6 years, have helped me to get direct feedback on my book, besides realising the additional
Requirements of students
I have great pleasure in presenting the third edition of my book with several unique/novel features some
High-lights of which are listed below.
. A thorough revision and updating of each chapter with latest advances-
. Multicoloured illustrations for a better understanding of chemical structures and biochemical actions
. Increase in the font size of the text for more pleasant and comfortable reading.
Incorporation of a new Section n Molecular biology and Biotechnology
. Addition of ten new chapters-human genomic project, gene therapy bioinformatics free radicals and
Antioxidants, issue proteins and body fluids, environmental biochemistry, genetics immunology etc
. An improved orientation and treatment of human biochemistry in health and disease
. Addition of practical biochemistry and clinical biochemistry laboratory in the appendix
It is true that I represent selected group of individuals authoring books, having some time at disposal,
Besides hard work, determination and dedication consider myself eternal eager and a regular student
Of biochemistry. However it is beyond my capability to keep track of the ever-growing advances biochemistry
Due to the exponential Growth of the subject and this makes me nervous, whenever I think of revising the
Book. I honestly admit that I have to depend on mature readers for subsequent editions of this book.
SECTION ONE
Chemical constituents of Life
ch1 Biomolecules and the cell
ch2 Carbohydrates
ch3 Lipids
ch4 Protein and amino acids
ch5 Nucleic acids and nucleotides
ch6 Enzymes
ch7 Vitamins
SECTION TWO
Physiological Biochemistry
ch8 Digestion and absorption
ch9 Plasma proteins
ch10 Hemogloabin and porphyrins
ch11 Biological oxidation
SECTION THREE
Metabolisms
ch12 introduction to Metabolism
ch13 Metabolism of carbohydrates
ch14 Metabolism or lipids
ch15 Metabolism of amino acids
ch16 Int6gration of metabolism
ch17 Metaboliosm of nucleotides
ch18 Mineral metabolism
SECTION FOUR
Clinical Biochemistry and Nutrition
ch19 Hormones
ch20 Organ functions tests
ch21 Water,electrolyte and acid-base balance
ch22 Tissue proteins and body fluids
ch23 Nutrition
SECTION FIVE
Molecular Biology and Biotechnology
ch24 DNA-replication recombination and repair
ch25 Transcription and translation
ch26 Regulation of gene expression
ch27 Recombinant DNA and biotechnolog
sEction six
Current Topics
ch28 Human genome project
ch29 Gene therapy
ch30 Bioinformatics
ch31 metabolism of xenobiotics (detoxification)
ch32 Prostaglandins and related compounds
ch33 Biological membrane and transport
ch34 Free radicals and antioxidants
ch35 Environmental chemistry
ch36 Insulin glucose homeostasis, and diabetes mellitus
ch37 Cancer
ch38 Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome
SECTION SEVEN
Basics to Learn Biochemistry
ch39 Introduction to bioorganic chemistry
ch40 Overview of biophysical chemistry
ch41 Tools of biochemistry
ch42 lmmunology
ch43 Genetics
First Published : March 1999
Reprinted : 1999
Revised Reprint : August 2000
Reprinted: 2OQO2, 001, 2QO2
Second Revised Edition : June 2002
Reprinted : 2003
Revised Reprint : 2004
Revised Reprint : 2005
Third Revised Edition (multicolour) : 2006
Revised Reprint : 2007
Cover Design
Depicts the universal energy currency of the living world-ATP, predominantly
synthesized by the mitochondria ol the cell (the functional unit of life), in
comparison with the intemational currencies--$, t, €, Rs, Y.
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