ean 9780199226719 temática BIOQUÍMICA edición 4TH año Publicación 2009 idioma INGLÉS editorial OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS formato RÚSTICA 39,92 €    PEDIR   NOVEDAD

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A carefully focused textbook of biochemistry and molecular biology, which is perfect for all science, bioscience and health science students meeting this subject for the first time. Reflects the latest understanding of topics and principles from across the discipline, providing a comprehensive text, but with excessive detail eliminated, so that students will find a conceptual approach that is intellectually satisfying. Widely-praised writing style combines an approachable narrative with lots of explanation to promote understanding. Biological context is provided throughout so students can appreciate the relevance to life of the molecular concepts introduced. Extensive cross-referencing between chapters facilitates their use in any order. Online Resource Centre features additional resources for both lecturers and students. New to this edition New chapter on the RNA world, micro RNA genes, and RNA interference reflects major advances in our understanding of this field. New Part 5, Molecular Biology in Health and Disease, gives a new focus to this section of the book. More boxes throughout, particularly to relate the concepts presented to human health and disease. Enhanced artwork and refreshed page design make the book even more reader-friendly. Extended Online Resource Centre, now featuring a testbank of questions for lecturers, and an online quiz for students. Biochemistry and Molecular Biology is the perfect resource for any student without previous experience in the subject who needs to know its key principles and concepts - whether they are studying biology or biochemistry, biomedical science or nutrition. The book blends the fundamentals of molecular biology and biochemistry with the latest technological advances, including mass spectrometry, RNA interference, X-ray synchrotron radiation, the medical applications of single nucleotide polymorphisms, the development of pluripotent cells with stem cell potential, and the use of protein and DNA databases and their application to the study of disease-causing genes. It gives a contemporary, intellectually stimulating depiction of the field, while always maintaining a wonderful clarity, enriched by carefully layered explanations and vivid illustrations. Its scope, size and presentation make Biochemistry and Molecular Biology the ideal companion as you explore the subject for the first time. Online Resource Centre: The Online Resource Centre features: For registered adopters of the book: · Figures from the book available to download; · A new test bank of questions, with feedback keyed to the book, for use in formative and summative assessment For students: · A library of weblinks cited in the text; · A hyperlinked bibliography of literature articles cited in the text; · An extensive bank of multiple-choice questions for self-directed learning Readership: Undergraduate students taking a course in biochemistry and molecular biology as part of any science or bioscience-related degree programme, including biology, biochemistry, and biomedical science. Also of value to those studying medicine and health science programmes, without previous experience in the subject.

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Part 1 Basic concepts of life 1: The basic molecular themes of life 2: Cells and viruses 3: Energy considerations in biochemistry Part 2 Structure and function of proteins and membranes 4: The structure of proteins 5: Methods in protein investigation 6: Enzymes 7: The cell membrane and membrane proteins 8: Muscle contraction, the cytoskeleton, and molecular motors Part 3 Metabolism 9: Food digestion, absorption, distribution to the tissues and appetite control 10: Mechanisms of transport, storage and mobilisation of dietary components 11: Principles of energy release from food 12: Glycolysis, the citric acid cycle, and the electron transport system 13: Energy release from fat 14: The synthesis of fat and related compounds 15: Synthesis of glucose (gluconeogenesis) 16: Strategies for metabolic control and their applications to carbohydrate and fat metabolism 17: Why should there be an alternative pathway of glucose oxidation? The pentose phosphate pathway 18: Raising electrons of water back up the energy scale - photosynthesis 19: Amino acid metabolism 20: Nucleotide synthesis and metabolism Part 4 Information storage and utilisation 21: The genome 22: DNA synthesis, repair and recombination 23: Gene transcription and control 24: Protein synthesis and controlled protein breakdown 25: The RNA world - RNA microgenes and RNA interference 26: Protein sorting and delivery 27: Cell signalling 28: Manipulating DNA and genes Part 5 Molecular biology in health and disease 29: Special topics: blood clotting, xenobiotic metabolism, reactive oxygen species 30: The immune system 31: The cell cycle and its control 32: Apoptosis 33: Cancer